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The Grounding & Rescue of USCG Cutter Jarvis in Alaska May 09, 2024

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(Previously Aired on 10/27/2020): Captain Steven J. Craig (ret.) tells the story of the grounding and rescue of the USCG Cutter Jarvis on its maiden voyage to Alaska in 1972. He tells the story of its namesake, Lt. David Jarvis, and his 1897 rescue of icebound whalers in Alaska. A Japanese fishing trawler came to the rescue in the best tradition of the sea. The Captain discusses the Coast Guard and his 38 years in the service with host Jim Fausone. "All Present and Accounted For" is a Military Writers Society of America award-winning book, go pick it up today.

Military Recruiting Challenges with Navy VADM Kevin P. Green (ret.) May 07, 2024

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Vice Admiral Kevin P. Green (ret.) has been thinking about recruiting challenges for over two decades. With the Navy and other services in the worst recruiting crisis of the all-volunteer service, his insights are instructive. He talks with host Jim Fausone how recruiters must use leadership and meeting today's youth where they are. He asserts if the youth have "ambition and heart" they will be able to enlist. It may take time to overcome limitations like physical fitness, but it can be achieved and a world of opportunities exist.

Veterans Radio-May Benefits Program May 06, 2024

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Topics include Caregiver Programs, VA Healthcare for less Than Honorable Discharges, Cancer Treatment closer to home, How the Rating system works, VA Claim Denials, and much more.

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U.S. Navy Fleet Demands & Numbers with VADM Kevin P. Green (ret.) May 01, 2024

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Vice Admiral Kevin P. Green (ret.) talks about the fleet numbers, naval drones, partners as force multipliers, the 35-year building cycle, and other challenges facing the Navy today from budgets and defense industrial base. Green talks to host Jim Fausone about the good jobs in shipbuilding as well as the Navy.

Navy Chief Shannon Kent, a Determined Woman Warrior Apr 30, 2024

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A suicide bomber took the life of Senior Chief Petty Officer & Cryptologist, Shannon Kent (U.S. Navy), on her 5th overseas deployment in 2019. Now her husband and father of two, Green Beret Joe Kent (11 deployments), tells her story with Marty Skovlund Jr., Army Ranger & Editor of Task & Purpose. Shannon Kent was an incredible linguist, patriot, and mother. This story is inspiring and uplifting notwithstanding the tragic circumstances of Shannon's death in Syria on an intel mission. Joe and Marty talk to host Jim Fausone.

Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts & Cohen Veterans Network Apr 30, 2024

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(Previously Aired on 7/24/2018) Ryan Pitts served for 6 years in the US Army. During a firefight in 2008, Ryan was wounded but fought against overwhelming odds. He was awarded the MEdal of Honor in 2014. Today, he works in the defense industry and is an ambassador for the Cohen Veterans Network of 10 mental health clinics which provide free care to veterans, service members, and family members. Jim Fausone explores Pitts' service and checks in for an update on CVN.

DR. REBECCA GRANT & US NATIONAL SECURITY Apr 29, 2024

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Join us this week for a discussion on US foreign affairs, military conflicts, weapons, and air power, with national security analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant and host Dale Throneberry. This is our tenth year hosting Dr. Grant and she remains one of our most popular guests!

Dr. Rebecca Grant is a national security analyst based in Washington, DC. She earned her PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics at age 25 then worked for RAND and on the staff of the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Dr. Grant is Vice president and Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute researching military and tech/artificial intelligence topics.

In today's program we look at the Iran attack on Israel and Israel's response. Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, Russia's threat to Europe's security, China, Iran and Russia meetings, and much more.

Joe Galloway - They Were Soldiers Apr 29, 2024

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(Previously Aired on 5/25/2020) This week’s broadcast is apropos for the Memorial Day weekend when we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Dale Throneberry will interview Joe Galloway, a civilian war correspondent. Galloway served four tours as a war correspondent in Vietnam and also covered the 1971 India-Pakistan War and half a dozen other combat operations.

In Stilwel, Kansas there is a family run foundation that offers combat veterans equine therapy. War Horses for Veterans is the premier horsemanship, networking and personal growth program in the U.S. They are a Kansas City based nonprofit that brings combat veterans from across the country together in a safe and peaceful environment.

HOW DO WE STOP THE SUICIDES? HELPING VETERANS IN CRISIS Apr 29, 2024

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This week on Veterans Radio, our guests are Rev. Bob Bull (Vietnam Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, VVA 310 Service Officer, VCAT 9 QOL Chair) and Nicholas McBryan (US Army Medic. OEF/OIF Veteran). We’ll discuss suicide prevention and helping veterans in crisis.

Please call into the program if you’d like to join the conversation: 734-822-1600

We’ll also be highlighting our NVBDC Veteran-Owned Busines of the Month! Julie Dyer is a Navy Veteran and owner of Express Yourself Promotional Products.

Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Apr 22, 2024

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(Previously Aired on 1/16/2018) Florent Groberg's book, 8 Seconds of Courage, is the astonishing story of how he saved lives in Afghanistan by tackling a suicide bomber, becoming the first immigrant since the Vietnam War to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism. Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses his book with host Dale Throneberry.

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