
Franklin Hooper
At 89, he’s witnessed some of the biggest moments in history, and now he’s using his life experiences to create a world of political satire.
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At 89, he’s witnessed some of the biggest moments in history, and now he’s using his life experiences to create a world of political satire.

Many of us have been touched by the war in the Gulf. Imagine how many more were affected by WWII. Veterans of that war are dying off at a rate of 1,100 a day. Take a moment to watch one vet tell his story.

Decorated combat pilot Joe Kittinger has been pushing the envelope since he jumped out of a high-altitude balloon just past the edge of space. At age 80, he’s still flying high and telling remarkable stories about his legendary life.

At 59, he’s the oldest jump master on active duty in Iraq. Col. Gallimore calls direct from one of Saddam’s old palaces in Baghdad where he’s an incredible inspiration to soldiers half his age.

Honest, hard working people like 94-year-old Bill Macias are the backbone of America. As we celebrate Independence Day, he celebrates his incredible life and the country that made his dreams come true.

The most effective, devastating and romanticized aircraft of WWII was the B-17. Countless books and movies dramatize the Flying Fortress and the 10-men crews that flew them. Here is a chance to take a rare flight in the plane that ruled the skies.

More than 70 years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn’t like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.

Leo Dean boldly jumps where few his age have dared — out of a soaring airplane.

Kirk Bauer has devoted more than 35 years of service to Disabled Sports USA, He knows how important the games can be. He lost a leg during combat in Vietnam.

In her book, “Voices From Vietnam,” author Charlene Edwards takes an intimate look at the battle scars still haunting Vietnamese and U.S. troops.

Leonard is the author of “The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy.”