A Surprise Reunion from Vietnam
I had a surprise reunion recently with these two special people, Sy and Nga. They grew up in the southern part of North Vietnam, where we were bombing everyday during […]
River Rats Reunion Video Clip
Last weekend, I made my singing debut at the River Rat Fighter Pilot 50th Real Reunion (RRVA) Banquet with the “Ladies for Liberty”. They were singing Happy Trails to you […]
Podcast Interview – From Balloons to Drones
“’The airplane just blew up into several pieces!’ – Lee Ellis on the Romance Stories of POWs” with From Balloons to Drones Podcast Listen on their website
New Interview – Black Rifle Coffee Company
I’m so excited to share my story and experience with the Black Rifle Coffee Company audience. I was a POW in Vietnam 5 years, 4 months, and 2 weeks — […]
A Special Message on National POWMIA Day
On National POWMIA Day, we remember the brave Americans throughout history who were captured by the enemy or are still missing and unaccounted for. In addition to my short video […]
Great Week at the AFA Conference – Photos Inside
It was an inspiring week at the 2023 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference. Great presentations from our Air Force leaders and heart-warming to see so many old and new friends. […]
Two American Heroes at the EAA
Last week, I spent a couple of days at the EAA annual AirVenture in Oshkosh WI. This annual event is beyond anything one could imagine–more that 600,000 expected to attend […]
National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C.
I was honored to be a part of Sunday evening’s National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C. It is an American tradition honoring the military service of our troops, veterans, […]
Remembering Lance Sijan’s Birthday
April 13th is the birthday of Lance P Sijan (MOH), my close friend and combat buddy who was shot down over enemy territory two days after me. Lance was badly […]
WSB Atlanta Interview – POW 50th Anniversary
Great to talk briefly with Jonathan Obrien at 95.5 WSB Atlanta talking about this year’s 50th Anniversary of returning home as a Vietnam POW for more than 5 years. Thank […]
March 29th – National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day
National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day is today, March 29th, and it is also the 50th Anniversary of this special memorial observance. This is the purpose – “As we observe the […]
The Return: Madison County POW welcomed home 50 years ago this week
I’m so honored to be featured by my hometown newspaper, The Madison County Journal, in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of my POW release. Thanks journalist Zach Mitcham for your […]
Speaking at USAF Air University
Recently, I was honored to join several staffers of the USAF Air University Library crew, Christopher J. Bromen of the Eaker Center Civilian Leadership Development School: Managerial & Supervisory Training, […]
Today Marks the 50th Release Anniversary
Today is my 50th anniversary of regaining freedom from my POW experience, and here’s some silent footage during my release. My group of POWs in Vietnam stepped forward on March […]
Releasing Tomorrow! Flying in the Face of Fear
Our good friend and colleague Kim “KC” Campbell’s new book releases tomorrow! “Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage” reveals her journey through […]
AFA Warfare Symposium
Had a great visit today with Chief JoAnne Bass, who is the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. We are attending the AFA Warfare Symposium in Denver. I’ll be […]
The First Deployment as a Fighter Pilot – Jocko Willink & Lee Ellis
A quick clip from Lee’s longer interview with Jocko Willink on his first deployment as a fighter pilot. What was it like to embark on this brand-new career as a […]
Pre-Order Release Announcement!
We wanted you to be the first to know that the upcoming new book, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs, was just released to pre-order in […]
The First Deployment as a Fighter Pilot – Jocko Willink & Lee Ellis
Watch this special excerpt from his interview with Jocko Willink as he describes his first deployment as a fighter pilot. As an honorable leader, how can you apply Lee’s experience […]
Special Endorsement – New 2023 Book
Have you heard about the new book coming out in June 2023, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stores from Vietnam POWs? Check out this early endorsement from our friend, […]