Introduction

For more than 40 years, Tom Brokaw has held a front-row seat to history while travelling the world to capture pivotal events in his NBC News documentaries.

Now, in the Military Channel’s The Brokaw Files, the legendary news anchor and best-selling author revisits the most iconic moments from these award-winning broadcasts, like Ronald Reagan during his final days in the Oval Office; World War II veterans returning to the beaches of Normandy four decades after D-Day; and a day in the life of young crew members aboard a nuclear aircraft carrier deployed to Afghanistan.

Brokaw reflects on those events and provides his own fresh perspective, including personal stories he’s never shared, that place these seminal events into a modern context.

The Brokaw Files, produced exclusively for the Military Channel by NBC News’ Peacock Productions,

Outline of Series 01, Episode 01

Ten years ago, Brokaw stepped on deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis to learn what a day in the life is like for the 5,000-member crew aboard a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier going into war against al-Qaeda.

This year, the Stennis returned home to a heroes’ welcome after a 7-month deployment in Afghanistan.

While thousands have come and gone in the decade in between his visits, Brokaw finds that the sense of honour, duty, camaraderie, and patriotism remains aboard.

The Brokaw Files Series

• Episode 01: USS Stennis Aircraft Carrier.
• Episode 02: The Greatest Generation.
• Episode 03: 9/11 Air Traffic Controllers.
• Episode 04: The Commander in Chief.
• Episode 05: Ronald Reagan.

Production & Filming Details

• Production: NBC’s News’ Peacock Productions.
• Distributor: Military Channel.
• Released Date: May 2013 (US).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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