Medal of Honor in Detroit / One Year in Vietnam

This week on Veterans Radio, we look ahead to a historic gathering of America’s heroes and look back at one Vietnam veteran’s unforgettable year at war. Adrian Kozakov joins us to preview the 2026 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention coming to Detroit, while Vietnam veteran and author Herman “Butch” Peace Jr. shares the experiences behind his memoir, One Year: Or the Rest of Your Life—with a special connection to Veterans Radio through his days in Army flight school with host Dale Throneberry.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✓ What to expect when the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention comes to Detroit September 30–October 3, 2026
✓ How the Detroit community is preparing to welcome America’s living Medal of Honor recipients and celebrate their legacy of courage and sacrifice
✓ What it was like for young Army helicopter pilots to train for war and fly the legendary UH-1 Huey in Vietnam
✓ How one year of combat, brotherhood, fear, and responsibility can continue shaping a veteran for the rest of his life

Adrian Kozakov

Partnership Chairman - Planning Committee

Partnership Chairman on the planning committee for the 2026 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention in Detroit. An entrepreneur with experience spanning finance, operating businesses, nonprofit leadership, governance, commercial relationships, and capital decision-making, Adrian is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, a first-generation American, and a licensed private pilot. He joins Veterans Radio to preview the historic convention and discuss what bringing Medal of Honor recipients to Detroit means for Michigan and the veteran community.

Herman "Butch" Peace, Jr.

Author - One Year: Or The Rest Of Your Life

Vietnam War veteran, former U.S. Army Huey helicopter pilot, and author of One Year: Or the Rest of Your Life. Peace entered the Army as a young man and trained as a helicopter pilot before flying combat missions in Vietnam. His memoir recounts the fear, responsibility, camaraderie, and experiences of young pilots and crews who depended on one another to make it through their year at war. Butch also shares a special connection with Veterans Radio host Dale Throneberry—the two attended Army helicopter flight school together at Fort Wolters, Texas, in 1968.

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Dale Throneberry

Host - Veterans Radio

Founder and Host of Veterans Radio, Army veteran, broadcaster, and longtime advocate dedicated to preserving veterans’ stories and connecting the military community with valuable resources, history, and conversations that matter.