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, […]
Happy Veterans Day!
Happy Veterans Day from Lee Ellis and the Leading with Honor Team
Giving Back – John P. Connors Memorial Project
LTJG John P. Connors embodied the ideals, principles and valor it took to be a US Navy SEAL. With his eternal fighting spirit, unyielding courage and devotion to his teammates, […]
Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Today in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, ceremonies are occurring across the nation to share the common purpose of honoring those who were held captive and returned, as well […]
Training Day – Air Force Personnel Center
What a fantastic training event this week with the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Talent Division. Their team shared their unique Leadership Behavior DNA talents with the group and learned […]
2022 NamPOW Reunion Highlights
Mary and I had wonderful evening at the 2022 NamPOW reunion ball Saturday evening in Greenville SC. It was an outstanding five-day event with lots of time to hang out […]
Happy Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day from Lee Ellis and the Leading with Honor Team
Your Special Invitation on May 31st – POW Symposium
Residents in the Greenville SC area – here’s your special invitation to join us on Tuesday May 31st for the “Vietnam POW Symposium: Leadership and Life Lessons from Hanoi Hilton” […]
A New Sneak Peek! POW Romance Stories
Two new sample stories posted from the upcoming 2023 book, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. Read these compelling romance stories from Ralph & Bobbi Gaither […]
Honoring the Life of Lance Sijan – New Podcast
On the night of November 9, 1967, Lance Sijan was ejected from his crippled fighter-bomber over the steep mountains of Laos. Although critically injured and virtually without supplies, he evaded […]
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
We’re celebrating today, March 29th, as the annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day marking the day the last U.S. troops left South Vietnam which ended America’s direct military involvement in […]