V4V-06-11-26-COLONEL JOSHUA M BLACKJACK MCCONKEY-The Vic Porcelli Show

This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans during Veterans Appreciation Month. SUBMITTED BY:  Dr. Josh McConkey________________________________________________________________ COLONEL JOSHUA M. “BLACKJACK” MCCONKEYPhysician, Commander, and Award-winning/Best-selling AuthorNominated for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction Col Joshua M. McConkey serves as the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for the National Capital Region, coordinating emergency response and national security readiness with the Department of Defense, FEMA, and federal, state, and local partners. A combat-experienced Emergency Physician and former Duke University professor, he has served over two decades in uniform, including as a flight surgeon with more than 90 combat flight hours during Operation Iraqi Freedom—earning the Air Medal for lifesaving medical support. He previously commanded the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, leading over 100 medical professionals in global patient movement and contingency operations. In addition to his military service, Col McConkey is the CEO of The Weight Behind the Spear Foundation and an award-winning author dedicated to developing resilient leaders and strengthening communities. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of MeritMeritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clustersAir MedalArmy Commendation MedalAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf clusterCombat Readiness MedalArmy Reserve Component Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clustersNational Defense Service MedalIraq Campaign Medal with one service starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with one service starNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal ________________________________________________________________ Today's VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll Inductee, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at: Alamo Military Collectables,  Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc.  Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.