Gerald Timoney – Making Life More Palatable
Gerald Timoney was sent to Afghanistan to help with reconstruction. He tells the story of how he helped a young boy in a remote village get a cleft palate surgery at the base in Bagram.
James Harrell – Medevac Helicopter Heroes
Physician James Harrell recalls his time in Vietnam and the heroic actions of the helicopter pilots who would fly into dangerous situations to rescue wounded soldiers. He recounts a story of a helicopter pilot who, despite his fuel tank being hit, managed to land his helicopter safely and save the lives of many soldiers.
Mose Floyd – Mentors Shaping Lives
Mose Floyd, a judge and retired Marine Corps officer, recounts the influence of parents and mentors in his life. He then talks about the importance of minority representation in the Marine Corps, being a leader, and his work with the Veterans Treatment Court.
William Monfort – Security During WWII
108-year-old Navy Chief William Monfort recounts interacting with a Marine Security Team during World War II.
Mose Floyd – We Leave No One Behind
Mose Floyd is a judge and retired Marine Corps officer who took over the Veterans Treatment Court. He emphasizes respect, support, and care for Marines, and describes the Veterans Treatment Court and the challenges faced by veterans with trauma and addiction.
Joseph Ruthenberg – Marine One Under Fire
Joseph Ruthenberg trained as a helicopter pilot in Pensacola, Florida, served in the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, and went on a Mediterranean cruise during the 1973 war in Israel. He later flew with the Presidential Helicopter Squadron and was involved in an incident where a science project rocket narrowly missed his helicopter in Milwaukee, […]
Joseph Ruthenberg – Life on Marine One
Joseph Ruthenberg joined the Marines and became a pilot after learning the Army program was closed. He was assigned to the Presidential Helicopter Squadron, HMX-1, where he flew the H-3 helicopter and had interactions with President Reagan. He also recounts a story about traveling to Xi’an, China, with the squadron, where they had to reassemble […]
James Harrell – A Doctor at War
James E. Harrell MD, Captain U.S. Army (Spouse of Florida State Senator Gayle Harrell – R), discusses his work in Vietnam as an Army doctor and the impact of his service on the family. He was stationed at Cu Chi Army Base Camp, Vietnam, with the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division.
Steve Davis – Saving an Icon
Steve Davis talks about his role in helping to bring the Orleck back from Turkey and finding it a new home in Jacksonville, FL.