The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is launching a podcast Wednesday to highlight the character traits necessary to win the highest military honor.
The “Valorcast” will feature personal stories from Medal of Honor winners on citizenship, commitment, courage, integrity, patriotism and sacrifice. Each episode will include life lessons that translate from the fields of war to daily life, according to the announcement.
Season one of the podcast will feature stories from medal winners Gary Beikirch, Pat Brady, Sammy L. Davis, Gary Littrel, Joe Marm, Mike Thornton and Matt Williams.
The Heritage Center opened in February after a yearslong process of planning and building. Since the medal’s creation, nearly 3,500 have been awarded. The 19,000-square-foot center near the Tennessee Aquarium features an interactive education program for area schools so students can learn about the recipients and their shared values.