Combat Story

Epic Medal of Honor Battle Description | Marine Force Recon | Army Special Forces | Earl Plumlee

Apr 13, 2024

Today we have a once in a lifetime Combat Story with one of the few living Medal of Honor recipients from the war in Afghanistan: Earl Plumlee. Earl was a Marine infantryman, Force Recon team leader, and Special Forces Weapons Sergeant in the pre- and post-9/11 era.

Earl would deploy multiple times with the Marine Corps...

F-15E Pilot and Weapons Officer | Teaching Fighter Weapons School - Tom Moser and Mike Benitez

Apr 6, 2024

Today we have a Combat Story where we bring two F-15E Strike Eagle aviators - a front seater and backseater - together to talk about what it was like flying at the same time and some of the adventures that come with that life. Both Tom “Gunny” Moser and Mike “Pako” Benitez are decorated aviators, both Fighter...

Senior CIA Officer on Russia | Legendary Case Officer and Chief of Station | Glenn Corn

Mar 30, 2024

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F-15E Weapons System Officer | Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient | Mike “Pako” Benitez (Round 2)

Mar 23, 2024

F-15E Weapons System Officer from Marine Helo Mechanic | Mike “Pako” Benitez (Round 1)

Mar 16, 2024