Dive into the jaw-dropping saga of the USS Indianapolis on this week’s podcast! A WWII tragedy where 75% of the crew faced shark-infested waters after a devastating torpedo attack. Was Captain Charles McVay to blame, or did the Navy fail its heroes? Uncover a gripping tale of survival, injustice, and ultimate vindication for an American patriot. Don’t miss this emotional rollercoaster—tune in now and share to honor their legacy! #USSIndianapolis #History #Navy #Military #22SierraCoffeeCo #21GunPodcast

Most of us have heard the story of "The Lone Survivor" and the battle that took place during Operation Red Wings. I have been told by multiple individuals to dig deeper into the story because there are too many holes and too much Hollywood. I put it off for a while but decided to take a deep dive into the now famous incident which led to the deaths of 19 servicemen.

Bass Reeves was a deputy U.S. Marshal, gunfighter, farmer, scout, tracker, railroad agent, and a runaway slave. He was one of the first African-American Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River, mostly working in the deadly Indian Territory. Reeves made up to 4,000 arrests in his lifetime, killing twenty men in the line of duty.

Lance Sijan was an all American kid. He excelled on the football field and had aspirations to earn the coveted title "Fighter Pilot." After attending the Air Force Academy in the early 1960s he advanced to flight training, eventually piloting F4 Phantoms over the perilous skies of Vietnam. On November 9th 1967, he was shot down where his amazing story of survival and escape began.

Tonight we talk about the UNBELIEVABLE Soldier Adventurer Adrian de Wiart. Over the course of his 45 year career, he was shot 11 times, twice in the face, once through the skull, lost and arm to artillary, lost an eye, and an ear. He survived two plane crashes and escaped a prisoner of war camp in Europe!

Tonight's episode is on the most unlikely hero of Vietnam, 4'9" Special Forces Capt. Richard Flaherty. His story of overcoming the odds and becoming one of the Vietnam War's most deadly assets is nothing short of amazing. Tune it at 8pm East LIVE! Sponsored by 22 Sierra Coffee Co.

John Chapman epitomized the concept of "the quiet professional." He served in the elite ranks of the USAF's Combat Controllers and was the only Airman to be awarded the Medal of Honor during the Global War on Terror. He was a true warrior. Unfortunately, his story isn't without controversy as infighting between the Navy and Air Force shed light on his team abandoning him on the Afghan mountainside.

Tonight is our official re-launch! 21 Gun strayed from its origins over the last several years, producing hard-hitting shows for various media organizations. Tonight, we go back to our roots, honoring veterans and brining their stories of struggles and triumphs. Tonight, we discuss the tragic story of Pat Tillman. From an unlikely NFL career to the frontlines of war, his untimely death and the unforgivable coverup, we cover it all.

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