his name was bob wheeler. bob wheeler was a patriot in every sense of the word. he joined the united states air force in november of 1962 serving in the pararescue career field, he was recognized as a true innovator in his leadership position opening the doors for free fall parachuting and combat tactics. he led by example working diligently and ernestly to help those around him and to protect our country. bob was credited with saving 28 lives throughout his career, including vulnerable aviators who had crashed and distressed seamen in the vietnam war. he received the distinguished flying cross for valor, the airman's medal, numerous commendation medals, 17 medals and sea service ribbons. his 20 years of service and bravery will never be forgotten. and these are the type of men and women, our armed services are made up of and they live across this nation each and every day representing this -- representing us and us here in this body. i had the pleasure of working with bob wheeler personally. he served on my nevada veterans advisory council. we worked as a team a

our bob barnard getting perspective many of us never do from the from the seat of 18 wheeler, joins usm north virginia, so happy you're not driving. like do you have your cdl? ii didn't think you d good morning. >> i do not. yes, good morning, glad that mr. dave boy fresh southwest virginia behind the wheel, not me. out here on north glee road headed to the belt way. yes, we thought we would give you different spend speculative. i never actually sat shotgun. in the back, seen these truck with the big calves, these guys can cam out as they g dave has 5 million accident free miles. that's why the american trucking association looked us us up with dave. southwest virginia driving since 1907 you told me. what do you want people out on the road with you to understanded or to do to help make it safe for all of us when we're out here, dave? >> well, i want them to know that i'm big. you know, i take up little more room than they do. you know, just give me a little bit. and i'll give back. it is all about us sharing the road together. and, you know, just getting out here, watching for each oth