314th Airlift Wing History & Heritage
Christopher Ashwell
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About This Podcast
This channel is dedicated to exploring the pivotal moments and unsung heroes that have defined the world of tactical airlift. Each episode delves into the rich history of the wing, uncovering the lessons, sacrifices, and innovations that have forged its enduring legacy. We bring to life the dramatic stories of courage and resilience.
More than just a history lesson, this podcast connects the past to the present. We explore the evolution of the warrior ethos and what the wing's powerful motto, "Be Giants, Build Giants," means for today's generation of tactical airlift Airmen. Whether you are a current service member, a veteran, a family member, or a history enthusiast, this podcast offers a unique look into the heart and soul of combat airlift, celebrating the giants who built this legacy and the giants who carry it forward today.
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Recent Episodes
Episode 7 - The Vanguard of Vertical Envelopment - 314th TCG in Operation Overlord
In this episode of the 314th AW History & Heritage Podcast, host Mr. Christopher Ashwell, Wing Historian for the 314th Airlift Wing, takes listeners on a gripping journey back to 1944 to explore…
Episode 6 - The Hammer and the Anvil - 314th TCG at Sukchon and Sunchon
In the autumn of 1950, UN forces were relentlessly pushing the collapsing North Korean People's Army northward following the breakout from the Pusan Perimeter. Seeking total annihilation of the…
Episode 5 - Bridge from the Sky - 314th TCG and the Miracle at Chosin Reservoir
In the brutal winter of December 1950, deep in the frozen mountains of North Korea, over 30,000 United Nations troops found themselves trapped and facing annihilation. Surrounded by more than 120,000…
Episode 4 - The Cargo Cult of Valor - 1968 and the Mortar Magnets
In 1968, the "Year of Shock" in Vietnam, the difference between life and death for besieged US Marines was a 40-foot aluminum tube: the C-130 Hercules. But to the troops on the ground, these vital…
Episode 3 - Survival and Escape in the Accursed Mountains
In the heart of World War II, a routine transport flight with 4 members of an aircrew from the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron, 314th Troop Carrier Group along with 26 Army Air Forces nurses and medics…
Episode 1 - The Enduring Ethos - Forging Warriors of the 314th AW
Welcome to the very first episode of the 314th AW History & Heritage Podcast! Ever wonder what forges a warrior? Go behind the scenes and discover the "Enduring Ethos"—the unshakeable spirit and…
Episode 2 - The Unsung Architect - Col Stiles and the Forging of Combat Airlift
Step into the cockpit of an unarmed C-47 Skytrain and fly alongside the unsung heroes of World War II. In this episode, we uncover the incredible story of the 314th Troop Carrier Group, the men who…
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314th Airlift Wing History & Heritage has published 7 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in History.
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