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VBN – Veterans Broadcast Network

Discover the world of VBN, the premier radio and podcast network dedicated to veterans and their families! VBN is more than just a network; it’s a community where the voices of veterans are amplified, their stories celebrated, and their contributions honored.

1. Veterans Radio Hour: Journey through time with General Grange as he expertly navigates the military’s rich history, its dynamic present, and its promising future. “Veterans Radio Hour” is your gateway to understanding the global military landscape of today and tomorrow.

2. Wounded But Not Broken: Be inspired with Patrick Scrogin in “Wounded But Not Broken.” It’s not just a show; it’s a movement celebrating the indomitable spirit of overcoming. Dive into captivating stories of resilience and transformation, encouraging you to unleash the best version of yourself.

3. Role Call: Ever wondered about the diverse roles in the military? “Role Call,” hosted by Kenney DeCamp, is your inside look. Engage with soldiers from all branches as they share their unique experiences and insights. This show isn’t just informative; it’s a powerful tool for those considering a military career, offering a window into the vast opportunities within the armed services.

Tune into VBN, where every story matters, every veteran is heard, and every listener is part of our family. Join us in honoring the past, embracing the present, and shaping the future of our military community. VBN – Your Station, Your Voice.

Copyright: © NIFV 2021

Latest Episodes:

Veterans Radio Hour 2.0 (VRH 2.0) - Show 5 - Part 2 Dec 10, 2021

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"Through, With and By" . . . "Mark Boyatt, former professional colleague while on active duty and now permanent friend, has produced, in "Special Forces - A Unique National Asset" an excellent and comprehensive history of one of our nation's premier military tools. This is a vibrant description of how it works and how it can and should be used by our national leadership. He gets it right - warts and all - and it will be an invaluable teaching and reference tool for both military and civilian leaders interested in our national security." -David Passage, US Ambassador/Retired, former NSC official and first Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Commander/USSOCOM.

https://outskirtspress.com/specialforces

Veterans Radio Hour 2.0 (VRH 2.0) - Show 5 - Part 1 Dec 10, 2021

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A. Irregular Warfare (IW) is a struggle among state and non-state actors to influence populations and affect legitimacy operations, and security cooperation.

B. The Range of Military Operations (ROMO):The range encompasses three primary categories:

1. Military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence

2. Crisis response and limited contingency operations

3. And large-scale combat operations (LSCO)

C. Phases of Military Operations

Phase 0: Shape

Phase I: Deter

Phase II: Seize Initiative

Phase III: Dominate

Phase IV: Stabilize

Phase V: Enable Civil Authority

D. Unconventional Warfare (UW): Activities conducted to enable a resistance movement or insurgency to coerce, disrupt, or overthrow a government or occupying power by operating through or with an underground, auxiliary, and guerrilla force in a denied area.

E: The Seven Phases of Unconventional Warfare

Preparation
Initial contact.
Infiltration.
Organization.
Buildup.
Employment.
Transition.

Continued in Part 2 - Mark Boyatt’s Special Forces - A unique national assets.

VRH - Special - Pearl Harbor-WWII- Remembered Dec 08, 2021

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Rerun of VRH show remembering Pearl Harbor on December 8, 2002. This show includes soldiers and guest who were at Pearl Harbor on that dreadful day of Dec 7, 1941.

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 11 - Three out of four but four out of one Dec 07, 2021

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A year after his injury, triple amputee Marine Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Brian Meyer is well known for his great attitude. “We have no delusions about what we do,” he says, “injuries are part of it. You make your peace with God and accept it. It’s part of the job. “ Brian believes that “hard work at physical therapy and a positive attitude will see you through.”

GySgt Meyer was injured March 14, 2011 while engaged in combat with enemy forces in Afghanistan. His injuries resulted in the amputation of his right leg, right hand, and the thumb and pointer finger of his left hand.

Role Call - Show 10 - General John Borling USAF - POW, SR71 Pilot, USAF History Dec 06, 2021

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John Lorin Borling (born March 24, 1940) is a retired major general of the United States Air Force whose military career spanned 33 years. He has piloted many aircraft including the F-15, F16, F-4, the SR-71 Blackbird, the U-2, and B-52 and B-1 bombers. During the Vietnam War, his aircraft was shot down and he spent 6½ years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi.[2]John Lorin Borling (born March 24, 1940) is a retired major general of the United States Air Force whose military career spanned 33 years. He has piloted many aircraft including the F-15, F16, F-4, the SR-71 Blackbird, the U-2, and B-52 and B-1 bombers. During the Vietnam War, his aircraft was shot down and he spent 6½ years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi.

Veterans Radio Hour 2.0 (VRH 2.0) - Show 4 -The All-Volunteer Force Dec 02, 2021

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3 December 2021

This Week's Show Topic:The All-Volunteer Force. - Is it working?

- Can society fill the need?

- What is the attitude of youth to enlisting or becoming an officer?

- Is there a sufficient pool of recruits?- What is the attitude of “The Force” to Reenlisting?

- What effect have recent events had on the force?

- Do we need to consider a draft?

- What could we do in preparation for the draft?

- Do we need to expand outreach programs such as Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC)? ...... Or develop new ones? ...... to attract youth and assist them to qualify for service?

Guests (In order of appearance).

Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Rick Lamb,

USA. Colonel (Retired) John Fenzel III,

USA. Colonel (Retired) Morris Goins,

USA.Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) David Johnson,

USA. Wishing all of our Military Personnel, Veterans, listeners and sponsors the best at this holiday time of year.We hope you find this discussion and stimulating and informative.

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 10 - Green Beret Pride Nov 30, 2021

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Keith Holland II, a retired Special Forces Weapons Sergeant talks with Host Patrick Scrogin about his amazing story ABOUT his journey of healing from the injuries and hardships he suffered while in the ARMY.

Keith is currently helping Veterans from the SPECIAL OPERATIONS community to live through THEIR injuries and hidden wounds. His organization provides mental health care, outdoor activities, and top of the line K9 service dogs from Baden K9.

Role Call - Show 9 - Tainted Seas Nov 29, 2021

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Linda Jo Heffner author of "My Sailor's Story"

After years of encouragement from her children, Linda completed her adventure into the past.

First begun as merely a personal history for family and friends, ‘Tainted Seas: My Sailor’s Story’ is an intimate look at the life of a woman, her three children, and the sailor with whom she fell in love. Through joy and heartache, this young family’s story paints a picture of their 1970s Navy life and all that goes along with it—the happiness and celebration of new beginnings, the sadness of separation, the camaraderie of community, and the grim consequences of the Vietnam war.

Veterans Radio Hour 2.0 (VRH 2.0). - Show 3 - Americas Force Projection Military Nov 26, 2021

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Thanksgiving November 25 2021,

Stay at Home or Base Abroad?

What Has Been the Effect of the 20 Years Since 9/11/01?

Are we prepared for: '

Great Power Competition?

Multi Domain Warfare?

How do we deal with emerging threats?

Guests:

RADM (RET) Patrick Hall, USN

COL (RET) Morris Goins, USA

Tonight, in preparation for Thanksgiving the crew discusses the above aspects and relates aspects of previous shows to things that affected the US military around the time of Thanksgiving in past wars.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all of our Military Personnel, Veterans, listeners and sponsors the best at this holiday time of year.

We hope you find this discussion and stimulating and informative.

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 9 - Hours of boredom, moments of terror Nov 23, 2021

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Special Guest Joshua Sust was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 20th 1987. After graduating from high school in 2006 he was on a bus to Parris Island MCRD. After 13 grueling weeks he finally accomplished his greatest achievement, becoming a United States Marine. Upon completion of boot camp PVT Sust was off to SOI and was headed to the Fleet Marine Force with 2nd Battalion 4th Marines. Cpl Sust spent a total of 7 years with 2/4 with three deployments. His first two were the 31st and 11th MEU.

On his last and final deployment CPL Sust was deployed to Helmand Provence, Afghanistan in September of 2011. On a day he will never forget which has come to be known as his alive day. November 12, 2011 at around 0830 Cpl Sust was on a mounted patrol when his vehicle was hit by and IED causing his door to be blown off and ejected. His injuries were massive, TBI, PTSD, shattered tub/fib, left foot with open fractures on both bones in his left arm. After years of therapy and 9 surgeries later CPL Sust was medically retired from the Marine Corps in Aug 2013.

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