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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 7 MIN

A Job at a Big Bank...or Pilot of Air Force Two?

from Our American Stories · host iHeartPodcasts

On this episode of Our American Stories, on the morning of September 11, 2001, Peter Braxton became the first military pilot in the air over the burning Twin Towers on what was his very first day on the job. Not long after, he flew multiple combat tours in the Middle East before eventually retiring from the Air Force.In this story, Peter shares what happened when he received a phone call shortly after retirement that began with an unexpected question: “Do you still have your uniform?” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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