Still Serving at 80 The Epic Life of WWII’s Last Active Duty Hero

In this unforgettable episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco dive into the remarkable life of Dr. Earl Russell Fox—a World War II PT boat commander who later became a physician, then returned to uniform as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Coast Guard. Serving until the age of 80, Dr. Fox became the last active-duty WWII veteran in the U.S. military.

From surviving the Pacific theater and being presumed dead, to earning a Silver Star and shaping military medicine for decades, Dr. Fox's story is a rare testament to courage, reinvention, and lifelong service.

🎖️ Stay tuned after the episode for a special tribute: the original ballad "Dr. Fox (The Last Salute)"—an emotional musical homage to a true American hero.

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