The Warrior Next Door Podcast

Trent "TJ" Jones is a dedicated filmmaker and historian whose reverence for history shines through in his acclaimed documentary, 10 Good Men. Driven by a mission to preserve living memory before it fades, Jones spent years tracking down and interviewing the last surviving World War II veterans who flew aboard the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress. With 10 Good Men, he pairs these raw, firsthand oral histories with meticulously restored archival footage and immersive sound design, intentionally avoiding Hollywood dramatization in favor of authentic, human-centered truth. Jones’s work stands out as both a masterclass in historical preservation and a deeply moving tribute to sacrifice, duty, and brotherhood. Support the show

Special episode on the Eagle's Nest fire on 10/23/26. As part of our premium subscriber benefits, we provide a monthly episode solely for our premium members. This is one such episode and since it is also a timely current event, we thought it would be a great time to share this episode with the public to provide an example of what you would be getting if you signed up as a premium member. Go to our Facebook page and look for the Premium Subscriber link near the top of the page to sign up. Support the show

Welcome to the final episode of the Specialist Don Muntz series. In this final and touching episode, Don looks back on the impact the injury has had on his family and life. He also discusses his relationship with an Illinois Congressman who visited him in the hospital, and he help to make aware of the grievous injuries that America's fighting men were sustaining in Vietnam.Support the show

Welcome to episode 4 of the 5 part Don Muntz series. In this moving episode, Don describes the explosion that altered his life forever.Support the show

Welcome to episode 3 of the Don Muntz series. In this episode Don describes the methods used to detect and disarm mines while working in Vietnam after the Tet Offensive..Support the show

Welcome to Episode 2 of 5 of the Don Muntz series. In this episode as Don describes his travel to Vietnam, learning which unit he would be joining and passing thru the city of Hue shortly after the battle ended. Support the show

Welcome to the Don Muntz series. Don was a combat engineer working in mine sweeping and detection activities when he was seriously injured in August of 1968 near the DMZ. In this episode we meet Don and hear about his draft into the US Army and eventual deployment to Vietnam.Support the show

James Arlon Jenkins was an American Marine who served through some of the fiercest fighting of World War II. After enlisting in 1940, he witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor before deploying to the Pacific theater, where he saw continuous action during the grueling campaigns on Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Following the war, he completed occupation duty in Japan before being discharged with a disability caused by recurring bouts of malaria and severe stomach ulcers contracted during his service.Returning to civilian life in Oklahoma, Jenkins worked to overcome the physical toll of tropical illness and combat trauma. He supported his family through shoe repair and pursued studies in mechanical engineering, ultimately building a stable postwar career that concluded with 18 years of service for the Tulsa Airport Authority. Support the show

James Arlon Jenkins was an American Marine who served through some of the fiercest fighting of World War II. After enlisting in 1940, he witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor before deploying to the Pacific theater, where he saw continuous action during the grueling campaigns on Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Following the war, he completed occupation duty in Japan before being discharged with a disability caused by recurring bouts of malaria and severe stomach ulcers contracted during his service.Returning to civilian life in Oklahoma, Jenkins worked to overcome the physical toll of tropical illness and combat trauma. He supported his family through shoe repair and pursued studies in mechanical engineering, ultimately building a stable postwar career that concluded with 18 years of service for the Tulsa Airport Authority. Support the show

James Arlon Jenkins was an American Marine who served through some of the fiercest fighting of World War II. After enlisting in 1940, he witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor before deploying to the Pacific theater, where he saw continuous action during the grueling campaigns on Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Following the war, he completed occupation duty in Japan before being discharged with a disability caused by recurring bouts of malaria and severe stomach ulcers contracted during his service.Returning to civilian life in Oklahoma, Jenkins worked to overcome the physical toll of tropical illness and combat trauma. He supported his family through shoe repair and pursued studies in mechanical engineering, ultimately building a stable postwar career that concluded with 18 years of service for the Tulsa Airport Authority. Support the show