Listen "Colonel Dan"
Episode Synopsis
Col. Dan flew 159 combat missions in Vietnam, where he cheated death almost every day.
However, a decorated career as a fighter pilot didn’t excuse him from the grips of alcoholism.
Sober today more than 30-years, his legacy is flying higher than ever, in the history books and through his work with other alcoholics.
This is an amazing story for any addict looking to put down a drink or a drug or for anyone looking up get better.
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However, a decorated career as a fighter pilot didn’t excuse him from the grips of alcoholism.
Sober today more than 30-years, his legacy is flying higher than ever, in the history books and through his work with other alcoholics.
This is an amazing story for any addict looking to put down a drink or a drug or for anyone looking up get better.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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