Duty & Valor - Military Stories of Courage and Sacrifice

If you like history, especially US military history, then I think you will love Duty & Valor. Our mission at Duty & Valor is to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by our US military veterans by sharing their seldom heard stories. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by our veterans. Whether you're a military veteran, active-duty service member, or just someone who wants to learn more about the sacrifices made by our military heroes, Duty & Valor Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Please join us each week as we honor and recognize the sacrifices made by our US military heroes.

Duty & Valor - Military Stories of Courage and Sacrifice is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 86 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Bombs Over Ploesti: WWII’s Most Daring Air Raid

  Nov 10, 20258 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the dramatic story of Operation Tidal Wave, one of the most daring and dangerous air raids of World War II. On August 1, 1943, 177 B-24 Liberators launched from Allied bases in North Africa to strike the heavily fortified Ploesti oil refineries in Romania—critical to fueling the German war machine. Join us as we explore the strategic importance of the mission, the brave airmen who risked everything, and the harrowing challenges they faced from intense anti-aircraft defenses. We’ll break down the operation’s objectives, key figures, outcomes, and the losses on both s...

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  US Army Air Forces / Air Force Lt Col Louis Curdes: The Ace Who Shot Down an American Plane – Lt Col Louis Curdes

  Oct 6, 202516 minS0

  <p>In this week’s episode of Duty & Valor, we share the remarkable story of Air Force Lt Col Louis Curdes, a WWII ace unlike any other. Curdes was one of only a handful of American pilots to shoot down aircraft from all three major Axis powers. Germany, Italy, and Japan. But his most astonishing feat came when he made a split-second decision to shoot down an American transport plane to save its crew from capture.<br/><br/>From his early days in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to daring escapes as a POW, and finally to his legendary “Bad Angel” Mustang, Curdes...

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  US Marine Corps PFC Jacklyn "Jack" Lucas: Medal of Honor Recipient WWII

  May 12, 202512 minS0

  <p>At just 17 years old, Private First Class Jacklyn Lucas became one of the youngest service members ever to receive the Medal of Honor. But his path to heroism was anything but ordinary. After lying about his age to join the Marines at just 14, Lucas would go on to defy the odds, stowing away on a ship to Iwo Jima, diving onto two grenades to save his fellow Marines, and miraculously surviving.  In this episode, we recount the astonishing bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of a young man who refused to wait to serve his country. This is the unforgettable story o...

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  The Courage of Major Hugh Thompson Jr. during the My Lai Massacre

  Apr 7, 202516 minS0

  <p>On March 16, 1968, during the Vietnam War, U.S. Army helicopter pilot Hugh Thompson Jr. witnessed something unthinkable — American soldiers slaughtering unarmed civilians in the village of My Lai.</p><p>What he did next would go down as one of the most courageous acts of moral bravery in U.S. military history.</p><p>In this episode, we share the powerful story of how Major Thompson risked everything — his career, his reputation, even his life — to stop the massacre, confront those responsible, and save as many lives as he could.</p><p>This isn’t a story about combat against...

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  US Air Force Capt Lance Sijan: POW & Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

  Feb 24, 202517 minS0

  <p> Lt. Lance Sijan's story is one of unparalleled courage, resilience, and sacrifice. After ejecting from his disabled F-4 Phantom over enemy territory, he endured unimaginable injuries, starvation, and relentless hardships for 46 days in the jungle, refusing to surrender. Captured by the North Vietnamese, he continued to resist, uphold the military code of conduct, and inspire those around him, even in his final days. His unwavering determination and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds earned him the Medal of Honor, making him a symbol of the warrior spirit. </p><p>Please visit our YouTube channel to learn more about ot...

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