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Scott Wealing

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When he was at the CIA annex in Afghanistan, Scott Wealing found out his old unit was stationed right down the road. He took them some special treats and let them use the CIA shooting range for a little fun. He has other friends who were involved in the Blackwater bridge incident in Iraq which, in his mind, was totally preventable. (5:00)

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As a veteran of elite military units, as well as the CIA and Blackwater, Scott Wealing has a unique perspective on the global war on terror and some definite opinions on what went wrong. (3:43)

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Scott Wealing recalls two notable characters who were legends in the elite world of long range reconnaissance and surveillance. Bill Butler and Pat Tadina were, in different ways, two of our greatest warriors. (4:57)

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Scott Wealing tells why he supports the Warrior Reunion Foundation, a non-profit organization that organizes and facilitates reunions for veterans and their families. (2:37)

Sean Baerman

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Sean Baerman was an Army brat whose father was in armor and whose grandfather was at the Battle of the Bulge. He always wanted to fly and became a cadet at the Air Force Academy. As he began fight training, he knew two things. He wanted to fly fighters and he wanted a single seat aircraft. (5:23)

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While he was still in training as a fighter pilot, Sean Baerman watched 9/11 unfold on TV. He knew this event would define his future career. His ship was the A-10, affectionately known as the Warthog. His first taste of war was on the ground, though, on temporary attached duty as an Air Liaison Officer. (6:08)

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It was a beautiful country, Afghanistan, the foothills of the Himalayas. It was a shame there had to be a war there. A-10 pilot Sean Baerman was ready. All his training and dedication had led up to the moment of his first combat mission. (7:29)

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No longer a wingman, A-10 pilot Sean Baerman was in Germany becoming familiar with upgrades on the aircraft. Then he was tapped for a second tour in Afghanistan. Things had changed in just a year. (6:05)

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During his second tour in Afghanistan, A-10 pilot Sean Baerman's unit was paired with a National Guard unit from Louisiana. Hijinks ensued and some pilots were sent home. After that tour it was Korea, where he got some flack for flying too close to the DMZ. (6:01)

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Not flying for a few years made Sean Baerman ache to get back at it. He managed to get qualified again and had one last tour in Afghanistan. To his relief, the Rules of Engagement had loosened up. (4:41)