Honor in the Air Screening

Milwaukee PBS Presents: “Honor in the Air — Remembering Captain Scott Robinson Alwin”

This November, as we honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, Milwaukee PBS invites you to a special screening of Honor in the Air: Remembering Captain Scott Robinson Alwin — a powerful documentary celebrating one of Wisconsin’s own heroes. A talk-back session will follow the screening.

Captain Scott Alwin was a humble Wisconsin native who became one of the most decorated Army helicopter pilots of the Vietnam War. His remarkable bravery and skill earned him an astounding 136 documented Air Medals, Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Crosses, and Purple Hearts. Beyond the medals, Captain Alwin’s pioneering emergency flight techniques continue to be taught to every Army helicopter pilot today — a lasting legacy of courage and innovation.

Join us for this moving tribute to Captain Alwin and the entire generation of service members he represents.

Event Details
Date: Friday, Nov 14

Time: 2:00 PM | Doors open at 1:30 PM | Talk Back to Follow Screening
Location: Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. Memorial Hall, 3rd Fl

750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Parking: Paid parking is available at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center lot.

Admission: Free & Open to the public — Registration Required. Limited seating.

Susan Reetz

Producer/Director/Writer of Honor In the Air and other award-winning documentaries. Clear Focus Media, LLC, Lead Creative.
Susan Reetz is a published author and independent media producer. She has written, directed and produced several award-winning documentaries including: Honor In the Air - Remembering Captain Scott Alwin and the 68th Assault Helicopter Company; Missing Threads - The Story of the Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act; Tuba Ted - The Man and the Music; and Living In Shadows - The Innocent Victims of Meth.

Pamela Alwin Fullerton
Co-Producer Honor In the Air. PJA Fullerton

Pamela Alwin Fullerton is one of Captain Alwin's sisters and a retired attorney and educator, as well as prize-winning author, presenter, and documentary co-producer. She has written and published two books: Tales of a Preacher's Brood - Raised in Wisconsin; and Red Road Redemption - Country Tales from the Heart of Wisconsin.

Scott Schultz

Executive Director, The Heartbeat Center

Scott Schultz spent more than 40 years working as a journalist and newspaper editor. He honed his writing skills while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps before returning to Wisconsin to work in the newspaper business. He is the author of the book Rural Routes and Ruts, and serves as executive director of The Heartbeat Center for Writing Literacy and the Arts. His essays and stories have appeared in many state and national publications. Schultz has done podcasts to help veterans transition to civilian life, and does writing and storytelling programs with veterans and veterans' organizations. He also serves on the board of The Highground Veterans Memorial Park in central Wisconsin.

About the documentary

This is the story of a humble man who became a decorated aviator and hero. Captain Scott Alwin, one of 16 'preacher's kids' and a Wisconsin native, served five tours of duty during the Vietnam War as an Army helicopter pilot, first flying slicks and later, gunships.

Scott’s skills, daring, and decorations stand as a testament to his valor and include 136 documented Air Medals, Vietnam Republic Medals, Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, and Distinguished Flying Crosses, all with oak leaf clusters. He and a fellow Top Tiger pilot, Howard M. King, developed a low approach autorotation technique to counter tail rotor failure and taught it to other pilots in their unit. The army still teaches this technique to all helicopter pilots in their standard training today.

​It was while in Vietnam that Scott met, fell in love with, and married his wife, Du Duong “Tess”. Scott went to war because he loved his country, the United States of America. During his five tours of duty, he fell in love with Vietnam, too. He is buried in Marathon County, WI. To those who knew him, his legacy of love and honor lives on.

About the Production Team

Producer, Pamela Alwin Fullerton
Pamela is Scott Alwin's sister, an award-winning author, and a retired attorney.
Writer/Director/Producer, Susan Reetz
Susan has directed and produced many projects, including the following award-winning documentaries.
-Missing Threads: The Story of the Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act
-Tuba Ted: The Man and the Music
-Living In Shadows: The Innocent Victims of Meth

Director of Photography, Brian Alberth
Brian is an outstanding cinematographer and director of photography working with clients worldwide. He was the lead cinematographer on Missing Threads: The Story of the Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act.
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Editor, Don Byrne
Don is a highly talented editor working with clients large and small throughout the U.S. He edited Living in Shadows: The Innocent Victims of Meth, and did final editing on Tuba Ted: The Man and the Music.

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