When Ben Thornal received his draft notice, he wasn’t even living in the United States. He was in Mexico, building a life he loved, when a telegram arrived that forced a reckoning. Rather than avoid service, Ben made a decision that would define the rest … Continue readingASK A VET EP 21: They Don’t Tell You About Flying Loaches in Vietnam

When people talk about Vietnam, they often talk about dates, battles, or politics. What they rarely talk about are the quiet details:  the responsibility placed on teenagers, the fear that arrives without warning, and the memories that follow veterans home long after the war ends. In … Continue readingASK A VET EP 20: What They Don’t Tell You About Being an Armorer in Vietnam

In this episode, we sit down with Vietnam Veteran and former Special Forces officer Jim McCauley to talk through one of the most intense and rarely discussed chapters of American military history. Jim served from 1966–1971, spending two years in Vietnam,  much of that time … Continue readingASK A VET EP 19: What They Don’t Tell You About SOG Missions in Vietnam

In the latest episode of Curious Humanography, we sit down with Marv, a Vietnam veteran whose journey is a testament to resilience, humility, and the complicated reality of service. Marv sheds light on what it means to be young, far from home, and carrying responsibilities no … Continue readingASK A VET EP 18: I Was a Machine Gunner in Vietnam

Few pilots can say they’ve flown everything from jet fighters to combat helicopters to wide-body airliners, and even fewer can trace that journey back to a massive Rhodesian cattle farm. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Steve Murray, whose aviation story spans continents, … Continue readingASK A VET EP 17: What They Don’t Tell You About Flying Fighter Jets Over Rhodesia

Our newest episode of Curious Humanography features an extraordinary conversation with Marine Corps veteran Richard Lemmons, whose two tours in Vietnam reveal both the intensity of combat and the resilience of the human spirit. Richard’s story begins in Utah, where the sudden loss of his … Continue readingASK A VET EP 16: US Marine Tells All About Being Hit During the ’68 Tet Offensive in Vietnam

  In a recent episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Rawland Lemons, a veteran whose life story is as captivating as it is inspiring. Rawland takes us through his early years in Cedar City, Utah, and how his military journey began with a … Continue readingASK A VET EP 15: How I Became a Green Beret During Vietnam

In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Ken McConnell, a Vietnam veteran whose life story is as compelling as it is inspiring. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ken’s journey into the world of radio began when he attended the Don Martin … Continue readingASK A VET EP 14: Drafted, Given a Camera, and Sent to Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry

In our latest episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Harold Alston, a veteran pilot who has lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, courage, and sacrifice. Harold’s journey began in Salt Lake City, where he developed a fascination with aviation that would lead … Continue readingASK A VET EP 13: I Flew Two Combat Tours in the F-104 Starfighter Over Vietnam