Cold War Veteran Reflects on Service and Sacrifice
Tom and Debbie Putnam, high school sweethearts from Dayton, Ohio, have lived a lifetime of service, faith, and devotion to their country and each other.
Their story begins in their hometown, where they shared dreams of a future together, which would eventually lead them to Cold War Berlin, a city where freedom and tyranny met face to face.
“Our fathers and our uncles served in the military during World War II,” Tom recalled. “We grew up hearing the stories and admiring the courage and sacrifice it took them in fighting the Nazis and the Imperial Japanese so that the world could be free of that tyranny.”
Tom's family stories of courage became a calling, inspiring him to serve. Author's summary: Veteran Tom Putnam shares his story of service.