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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:

Role Call - Show 8 - National PTSD Service Association Nov 22, 2021

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A wonderful organization that trains service dogs for Veterans with PTSD. Determined to end veteran suicide the National PTSD Service Association trains Service Dogs to help Veterans who suffer from PTSD.

Veterans Radio Hour 2.0 (VRH 2.0) - Show 2 - POWs/MIAs and America's Warriors That Do Something About It Nov 18, 2021

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Tonight our guests were:

1. A World War II POW, Clifton Streat of the 106th Infantry Division in the Battle of the Bulge, by recorded interview with live commentary by a person he taught in seventh grade science and math. Very moving.

2. Brigadier General (Retired) Joe Ramirez, US Army, describing his late father, Master Sergeant Joe E. Ramirez's experiences as a Korean War POW.

3. Sergeant Terry Buckler as the youngest Son Tay Raider describing the November 21, 1970 raid against the Son Tay POW camp, several miles from Hanoi, North Vietnam, during the War in Vietnam.

4. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Lewis H. (Bucky) Burruss as the deputy ground commander with Task Force Eagle Claw: The Iran Raid, April 24, 1980

.5. CSM (Retired) Rick Lamb, US Army, as a member of Task Force Eagle Claw, with Company C, 1st Ranger Battalion, commanded by (then) Captain David L. Grange.

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 8 - My Story Nov 16, 2021

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Since 2013, writers for the "My Life, My Story" program have interviewed thousands of Veterans at VA Hospitals across the country. From those interviews, we craft brief life histories that, with the Veteran's permission, become part of their medical record. By reading those stories, VA health care providers can get to know their patients a little better. In addition, Veterans get copies of their story to share with family and friends.

Whole Health has been a sponsor and supporter of the My Life, My Story program since the beginning. My Life, My Story sits at the center of Whole Health’s transformative and patient-centered model of healthcare. Find out more about the Circle of Health model.

Role Call - Show 7 - POW Mike Burns - Climate Champion Nov 15, 2021

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Mike Burns was born in 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt through the Air Force ROTC program at De Paul University, Illinois, on July 15, 1966, and went on active duty beginning October 18, 1966. Lt Burns next completed Undergraduate Pilot Training, and was awarded his pilot wings at Vance AFB, Oklahoma, in October 1967, followed by survival training, jungle survival school, and F-4 Phantom II Combat Crew Training between October 1967 and May 1968.

Lt Burns served as an F-4 Pilot Systems Operator with the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, from May 1968 until he was forced to eject over North Vietnam and was taken as a Prisoner of War while flying his 19th combat mission on July 5, 1968.

After spending 1,714 days in captivity, Capt Burns was released during Operation Homecoming on March 14, 1973. He was briefly hospitalized to recover from his injuries at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, and then received an Air Force Institute of Technology Assignment to Notre Dame University, Indiana, from January 1974 until he left active duty on March 31, 1974.

ENDING SONG BY BILL SCHUSTIK

Veterans Radio Hour 2.0 (VRH 2.0) Nov 11, 2021

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This is the inaugural show for the new podcast, VRH 2.0 with our host, Brigadier General (Retired) Dave Grange.

The last VRH 1.0 show was broadcast April of 2003.

This will be an effort, not only to describe the current situation on a weekly basis, but also to help Veterans find ways to secure their benefits. And perhaps improve their quality of life.

Guests:

LTG (RET) David E. Grange Jr.

CSM (RET) Rick Lamb

CSM (RET) Mike Hall

COL (RET) Edwin (Andy) Anderson

LTC (RET) Jorie Hanson

Trey Sharpe

And others.

Segments:

1. 9/11 plus 20. Where we are today from continuous conflict and results of our efforts. Focus on Afghanistan and Iraq.

2. PTSD / TBI (The Signature Wounds of the last 20 years). And their effects on active duty service members and veterans

3. Disabled Vets: Was it worth it?

4. Transition to Civilian Life.

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 7 - Even Olympians Need Heroes Nov 09, 2021

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Patrick talks with Sara Combs the coach for the Kansas Veterans Wheelchair Games. Veterans who participate in these games have lost body parts while in the line of duty; however, they deal with there disabilities by participating in athletic events that strengthen their bodies and mind.

In recent years the Kansas team has fallen into hard times financing the team. Almost everything the team has done has been paid for by the coach Sara. The team goes around looking for parts for their wheelchairs which need repairs. Because of the lack of funds their special equipment is shared with other teammates. This includes personal equipment that shouldn’t be shared. Listen to the series of events that lead to this horrible situation and how a coach came to the rescue who refuses to be recognized as a hero.

Role Call - Show 6 - The long walk home Nov 07, 2021

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Special Guest Ron Zaleski talks about his company "The Long Walk Home".

In the military we are taught to be of ultimate service to our country and to our fellow brothers and sisters. Getting discharged doesn’t mean we should abandon that mission. Rather, we must redefine it and utilize our military training to better serve our community.

The ‘10 Challenges to Service’ are designed to help us continue our mission to serve and protect. “How?” you might ask. We do it by being the person we want our children to become one day, a person who leads by example. The more we can learn and take the time to work on ourselves, the more value we can add to the lives of those around us. Think of these challenges as a boot camp, laying the groundwork for us to redefine our mission and take charge of our lives. We are not victims. It’s up to us to create the change we want, not Uncle Sam!

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 6 - When you're knocked down stand back up Nov 02, 2021

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Wounded But Not Broken - Show 6 - When you're knocked down stand back up

Special Guest - Matt Amos

James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan.

Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he lost both of his legs and broke his pelvis in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, on June 9, 2011.

Late in the afternoon while on a security patrol with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Sgt Amos had his squad performing a “sweep” of an alley searching for anything suspicious when he stepped on an IED resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and a broken pelvis. Lifesaving measures prepared Sgt Amos for the medical evacuation by helicopter. Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany.

Sgt Amos arrived at Bethesda Naval Medical Center within days of his injuries and remained there for nearly a week before being transferred to Balboa Naval Medical Center where he endured more than a dozen surgeries.

Matt enjoys hunting, camping, off-roading, and playing golf. He especially likes spending time with his wife, Audrie, and their two young daughters. Matt is a member of the NRA and the VFW and is active in his church in Wichita and would like to further his education in the fish and wildlife field.

Role Call - Show 5 - Transition with Courage and Grace Oct 31, 2021

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Guest Maxine Reyes - retired US Army combat Veteran. Maxine is a certified marriage & relationship coach, motivational speaker, host and inspirational singer. Maxine has inspired and performed for a wide range of audiences to include a President of the United States, university students, corporate leaders, and Wounded Warriors of the U.S. Army and women and teens who wants to live a life of plentitude, build healthy relationships and make happiness last. For more information about Maxine visit her website: https://www.maxinereyes.com

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 5 - Selflessness Oct 26, 2021

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Tonight's guest - Eddie Corona who donated his life to helping wounded Veterans and kids by providing them with an outdoor experience that changes life's.. Eddie is Chairmen of the Board for "Outdoor Experiences For All."

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