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A raw and unfiltered look at history from those who witnessed it
The Voices of Freedom is a division of the Americans in Wartime Experience, a 501c3 non-profit. Our mission is to record and preserve the stories of Americans, both civilian and military, who serve during wartime. This podcast will showcase those stories that tell of the service and sacrifice of ordinary, everyday Americans whose service and experiences were anything but ordinary. These stories are told in their own words from their perspective. Nothing is edited or sugarcoated.
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March 14, 2022
S01 E05 - Vietnam Veteran Henry "Rocky" Colavita
Henry "Rocky" Colavita served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Rocky did 2 tours in Vietnam. His story is very compelling and detailed as he recounts the circumstances surrounding being wounded and being evacuated via helicopter. Rocky was awarded 3 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart for his service.
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February 26, 2022
S01 E04 - WWII Ace, Philip Adair
Philip Adair is a WWII fighter Ace as well as the recipient of the Silver Star, Legion of Merit and Distinguished Flying Cross. He took on 64 Japaneses aircraft by himself in his P-40 Warhawk on 13 December 1943 as a member of the Burma Banshees.
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February 19, 2022
S01 E03 - Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield
Chelsea Porterfield served in the United States Army as an MP during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. She would eventually become a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery. She became the first female Sergeant of the Guard. In September of 2021, she, along with 2 other female Sentinels, would stand watch over the Tomb as the first ever all female guards on duty. Her accomplishments are impressive and her story is fascinating.
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February 6, 2022
S01 E02 - Alfred Smith, Korean War Veteran
Alfred Big Al" Smith is a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. He was a platoon leader, carried a BAR and earned the Silver Star with Valor, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
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January 29, 2022
S01 E01 - Green Beret Lewis "Bucky" Burruss
In episode number 1 of the Voices of Freedom Podcast, we bring you our interview with Lewis "Bucky" Burruss. Lewis served 2 tours in Vietnam as a Green Beret and would get out of the army after the war. He would return and eventually become one of the founding members of Delta Force and participated in Operation Eagle Claw and in Grenada.
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