In this episode of Living History with Alex, we sit down with retired U.S. Air Force veteran Joe Colburn, whose career spanned the Cold War, Hurricane Andrew, 9/11, and deployment to Iraq.

Joe opens up about his decades of service, the challenges of deployment, and how military values continue to shape his life today.

✈️ Why he joined the Air Force in 1983 and his role as a weapons instructor
🌍 Life stationed in Germany during the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall
🌪️ Surviving Hurricane Andrew while stationed in Miami
🇺🇸 Returning to service in the Air Force Reserves after years in the private sector
🔧 His deployment to Iraq, troubleshooting avionics in hardened shelters under fire
🎄 Memorable holidays spent overseas and the bonds of camaraderie
💡 Life lessons on discipline, resilience, and finding purpose beyond the military

This is more than a military story—it’s about resilience, sacrifice, and the values that endure long after service.

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