Best Howard Yu Podcasts (2024)

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The Capture of U-505: QMS2 Don Carter 32:16

1h ago32:16

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Signalman 2nd Class Don Carter served on the USS Guadalcanal in World War II. The ship hunted U-Boats, which had terrorized American convoys in the Atlantic. As a signalman, it was his job to use flags and lights to send messages to other vessels. On June 4th, 1944, the Guadalcanal spotted and captured U-Boat 505, the only one obtained by the U.S. …

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Special Forces & Drone Warfare: LTC Daniel Pace Part II 30:45

10m ago30:45

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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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The War on Terror Begins: LTC Daniel Pace Part I 53:22

7d ago53:22

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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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The Inception of the Pathfinders: LTG John Norton 46:25

13d ago46:25

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Lieutenant General John Norton served in the US Army as a Pathfinder and paratrooper during World War II. He commanded the 505 regimental combat team and completed four jumps during the war, including during the Invasion of Sicily, the Invasion of Italy, the Invasion of Normandy, and Operation Market Garden. He also participated in the Battle of th…

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18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo 24:25

20d ago24:25

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Lawrence Araujo served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. He arrived in Vietnam three weeks after the 1968 Tet Offensive, and spent a year with the infantry as a medic. He then decided to extend his tour, and chose to work in the emergency room at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Bhin. Editor’s Note: Araujo’s rank at the time of his retirement is unknown. …

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Pathfinder On D-Day: Pfc. Robert Earl Sechrist 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

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Private First Class Robert Earl Sechrist served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and pathfinder during World War II. As a Pathfinder, Secrist was one of the first men to parachute into France before the invasion of Normandy, tasked with guiding other Paratroopers to their landing zone. As he landed in France, Sechrist’s parachute got stuck in a he…

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Operation Ivory Coast: MAJ George Petrie 25:57

1M ago25:57

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Major George Petrie served in the U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam. He was a member of MACV-SOG, and was the first soldier to hit the ground during the Son Tay Raid. MACV or “Military Assistance Command, Vietnam”, was a highly classified, multi-service special operations unit consisting in part of US Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, and CIA pers…

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Stories From the Aid Tent: SGM Ben Hasley 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Sergeant Major Ben Hasley served in Korea and Vietnam as a medic. In this interview he tells the stories of his service in combat and in the aid tent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project

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Hostage Rescue in the Philippines: CPT Gene Yu 48:41

2M ago48:41

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Captain Gene Yu is a West Point graduate and served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets). He was initially kicked out of SERE school for breaking protocol and ordering pizza during a training exercise- a story that garnered a lot of attention within the special forces community. Yu was eventually permitted to finish his training, and he d…

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The Battle of Makin: LtCol Howard Stidham 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

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Lieutenant Colonel Howard Stidam served in World War II with the Marine Raiders, a special ops force that specialized in amphibious guerilla warfare. In this interview, he recounts The Battle of Makin, the Long Patrol in Guadalcanal, and the Bougainville Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Class Anchorman to Commander: CDR Bobby Reshad Jones 36:30

2M ago36:30

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Commander Bobby Reshad Jones served in the US Navy from 2001 to 2023. He attended the United State Naval Academy, where he played football, and graduated last in his class, making him the “Anchorman” per USNA tradition. After shaking President George W. Bush’s hand at graduation, CDR Jones was so elated about successfully graduating that he hugged …

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The Fires of Pearl Harbor: MM2c Martin Shew 20:53

2M ago20:53

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Machinist Mate 2nd Class Martin Shew served on the USS Arizona, a battleship that suffered insurmountable damage during the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Shew was on his way back to the Arizona when the attack began. Before he could reach the ship, a Japanese bomb detonated the ship’s magazines, causing a massive explosion on board and dealing significan…

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Fighting in the Solomon Islands: Capt Frank Guidone 42:10

3M ago42:10

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Captain Frank Guidone served in World War II with the Marine Raiders, a special ops force that specialized in amphibious guerilla warfare. In this interview, he recounts his service in the Solomon islands, including the Battle of Edson’s Ridge, the New Georgia campaign, and the Matanikau Offensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Escaping the USS Arizona: GM3 Donald Gay Stratton 23:24

3M ago23:24

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Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer Donald Gay Stratton was on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He directed four 5-inch guns before an armor-piercing bomb hit the ship, sending up a 600 ft wall of flame. Stratton suffered burns on nearly 60% of his body. “The skin on our arms just came off like big socks,” he recalls. After an e…

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SPOTLIGHT: Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington 27:34

3M ago27:34

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Gregory “Pappy” Boyington was a legendary WWII fighter pilot. He is credited with destroying 28 Japanese aircraft, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor- but his legacy has been tainted by his abuse of alcohol and a historically inaccurate TV portrayal. Today in a special episode of Warriors In Their Own Words, we’ll be hearing from two men who kne…

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The Unsolved Homicide Of Paul Tam 17:08

3M ago17:08

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In February of 2016, while walking down a busy street, a man was murdered. This heinous act was caught on video surveillance. Sketches went out to the public showing what the attackers looked like. Even though there were witnesses, and a video showing the attack, 8 years later the murder remains unsolved. ========== Subscribe, Hit The Like Button A…

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Brothers in Arms Part III: SSgt Nick Bennett 40:30

4M ago40:30

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Brothers in Arms is a special three-part series that tells the stories of SgtMaj Dan Miller and SSgt Nick Bennett, two Iraq War vets whose lives were forever changed by a deadly rocket attack. Today, in the final part of this series, you’ll hear SSgt Bennett share his side of the story. Bennett also deployed to Iraq with the Marine Corps, initially…

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Brothers in Arms Part II: SgtMaj Dan Miller 45:01

4M ago45:01

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Brothers in Arms is a special three-part series that tells the stories of SgtMaj Dan Miller and SSgt Nick Bennett, two Iraq War vets whose lives were forever changed by a deadly rocket attack. Today we’re sharing the second episode in this series, where you’ll hear the rest of SgtMaj Dan Miller’s story. Miller served in the Marine Corps as a heavy …

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Tragedy at Home: The AJ Armstrong Case 24:49

4M ago24:49

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In the early hours of July 29, 2016 tragedy struck. Police allege that AJ Jr., then 16 years old, used his father's .22-caliber pistol to fatally shoot both Antonio Sr. and Dawn while they slept. But the events leading up to and following this fateful night paint a complex picture. Sources https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/05/23/aj-arms…

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Brothers in Arms Part I: SgtMaj Dan Miller 44:16

4M ago44:16

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Brothers in Arms is a special three-part series that tells the stories of SgtMaj Dan Miller and SSgt Nick Bennett, two Iraq War vets whose lives were forever changed by a deadly rocket attack. In this first part, you’ll hear Sergeant Major Dan Miller talk about his first two deployments to Iraq. Miller served in the Marine Corps as a heavy artiller…

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Glider Infantry in The Battle of the Bulge: 2Lt. Daniel Clark Part II 24:52

4M ago24:52

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2Lt. Daniel Clark served in the Army during World War II as a Glider Infantryman. In this second part of his interview, Clark recounts Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge, and freeing the prisoners of Wöbbelin Concentration Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Unraveling Jackie Vandagriff's Final Hours 23:23

4M ago23:23

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In September 2016, a young man named Charles Bryant met 24-year-old Jackie Vandagriff at a bar in Denton, Texas. Just hours after their encounter, Vandagriff was found brutally murdered near Grapevine Lake. ============= Sources https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jackie-vandagriff-murder-targeted-killer-ex-48-hours/ https://people.com/crime/jacqueline-va…

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Glider Infantry on D-Day: 2Lt. Daniel Clark Part I 30:27

4M ago30:27

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Today, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, we’re sharing this interview with 2Lt. Daniel Clark. Clark served in the Army during World War II as a Glider Infantryman. In this first part of his interview, Clark explains how he ended up in the invasion, and provides his recollection of D-Day. Next time on Warriors In Their Ow…

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Naked and Alone: The Shocking Death of Noah Presgrove 47:37

5M ago47:37

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Noah Presgrove, a 19-year-old teenager, vanished from a party in Terral, Oklahoma, on September 4, 2023. His body was later discovered on a desolate stretch of US-81, wearing only his shoes. The autopsy report revealed multiple blunt force injuries to his head, neck, torso, and extremities. His skull was caved in, fingers torn up, and teeth knocked…

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Inside the Black Sheep Squadron: LTC Henry Mayo “Hank” Bourgeois 32:39

4M ago32:39

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Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mayo “Hank” Bourgeois served in World War II as a Marine Corps fighter pilot. He was a member of the Black Sheep Squadron (VMFA-214), which became famous for their numerous successes over the Solomon Islands, and their leader, Lt. Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. Boyington had previously earned a name for himself as a member…

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An Insurgent’s Nightmare: MSG Earl Plumlee 54:00

5M ago54:00

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“That’s bold talk for a guy that’s only got one bullet…” Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee served in the Marine Corps before switching to the Army. He became a Green Beret and deployed to Afghanistan in 2013. Plumlee was awarded the Medal of Honor for his part in helping defend Forward Operating Base Ghazni. His story is straight out of a movie. Under h…

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Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Pentagon: Col. Sam Hartwell 31:23

5M ago31:23

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Colonel Sam Hartwell served in Korea, Germany, and Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. In Afghanistan he was a part of Special Operations Command, and he later worked at the Pentagon with the USD I&S. In March 2022, Hartwell left retirement to volunteer in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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