Back in the early ‘60s, a few hundred airmen based in East Tennessee helped avoid a fight between the US and Russia that could have spiraled into World War III. We look at that moment in history when a group of Tennessee boys responded to the nation's call to bring us back from the brink of war. (Originally aired October 20, 2011) More Service and Sacrifice stories, here: https://www.wbir.com/service-and-sacrifice Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/WBIR10 WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBIRChannel10 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbirchannel10/