Veterans Radio

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Violent Positivity with Brig. Gen. (ret.) Doug "Odie" Slocum Apr 19, 2024

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Brigadier General (ret.) Doug "Odie" Slocum spent a combined 49 years in the U.S. Air Force & Army National Guard. He talks about his career as a military brat, ROTC, flying jets, and leading troops. He talks with host Jim Fausone about leadership, putting people first, and his new book, "Violent Positivity".

Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter Discusses Life Lessons Apr 18, 2024

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(Previously Aired on 10/15/2019) On November 21, 2010, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter was posted atop a building in violent Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when an enemy grenade skittered toward Kyle and a fellow Marine. Without hesitation, Kyle jumped on the grenade and somehow lived, while severely injured, to speak about it. You Are Worth It is a story of rebirth. In 2014, Kyle was awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his “singular act of courage” on that rooftop in Afghanistan, an action which had been reviewed exhaustively by the military. Kyle became the youngest living recipient of the award - and only the second living Marine so honored since Vietnam. You Are Worth It is a memoir about the war in Afghanistan and Kyle’s heroics, and it is also a manual for living. Organized around the credos that have guided Kyle’s life (from “Don’t Hide Your Scars” to “Call Your Mom”), the book encourages us to become our best selves in the time we’ve been given on Earth. Above all, it’s about finding purpose, regardless of the hurdles that may block our way. Kyle discusses his family, military service, his Marines, and overcoming his struggles by taking one small step at a time with host Jim Fausone.

NATO Relevant Today Apr 16, 2024

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As NATO reaches its 75th Anniversary, VADM Kevin P. Green (ret.) and Navy Captain Bruce Lemkin (ret.) discuss its value today. Host Jim Fausone asks if everyone is paying their fair share and if isolationism is in the future. These fellows of the American College of National Security Leaders give a broad and knowledgeable perspective of world threats and the value of NATO.

The Millenial Veteran and Update on NATO Apr 15, 2024

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JENNA CARLTON – THE MILLENNIAL VETERAN

US Navy Veteran and Author, Jenna Carlton, is also known on social media as The Millennial Veteran. She talks to host Jim Fausone about her time in the Navy, her transition to a government job, and a Task & Purpose opinion piece written on the current military recruiting crisis. Carlton contends younger veterans will not help until their transition, mental health, and physical health issues are all addressed by the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

To learn more about Jenna and read her latest articles for Task & Purpose, click here.

Find The Millennial Veteran on Instagram

Learn more about “The Veteran Workbook,” a journal published by Jenna to help veterans as they transition out of the military.

KEVIN GREEN & BRUCE LEMKIN – THE CURRENT STATE OF NATO

As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, Admiral (ret.) Kevin Green and Captain (ret.) Bruce Lemkin join Jim for a discussion on the value of NATO today. Is everyone paying their fair share? Is there a risk of isolationism in the future? These fellows of the American College of National Security Leaders (ACNSL) give a broad and knowledgeable perspective of world threats and the value of NATO.

Black Veteran Writing Project with The War Horse Apr 12, 2024

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Randee Howard is an Operations Associate for The War Horse. Originally from Chicago, she earned her B.A. in Urban Studies from Columbia University in 2021. She was the women's veterans representative for two academic years and volunteered as a non-fiction writing tutor to incarcerated women at Rikers Island.

Before her enrollment, she served four years on active duty in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electrician on helicopters in San Diego. She deployed on USS Makin Island (LHD-8), an amphibious assault ship to Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Currently, she volunteers as Director of Policy for the Black Veterans Project. She talks about the Navy and the Black Veterans Writing Project with host Jim Fausone.

The Women of Veterans Radio Apr 10, 2024

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Join us for a discussion with three Veterans Radio board members on their experiences as women in the military, serving in operational and technical roles, the transition to civilian life, and more. Featuring:

Kate Melcher, U.S. Army (2005-2020)
Dr. Christine Cook, Army National Guard & U.S. Army Res. (1986-2016)
Lydia Pinkham, U.S. Coast Guard (2011-2017)

ILLUMINATE - ADVOCATE - EDUCATE

Our mission since 2003 has been to advocate for the veteran and provide education for veterans and their families along with illuminating the extraordinary actions of ordinary people who have gained and preserved the freedom all Americans enjoy - and the ultimate price that is often paid.

Veterans Radio includes our listeners' stories and experiences, not only while in the service, but afterward as well. Interviews with guest speakers and authors are a weekly feature.

Veterans Radio is a production of Veterans Radio America, Inc. a 501(3) non-profit corporation. EIN # 83-2746681

VETERANS BENEFITS – April 2024 Apr 08, 2024

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Host Dale Throneberry and Carol Ann Fausone, (USAF Brig Gen ret), from Legal Help for Veterans answer your questions during our monthly Benefits Program.

Topics on this program include: Upgrading your current rating. Reapplying for conditions now covered by the Pact Act. New ratings for gastrointestinal conditions.

Contact Veterans Radio with your questions for our next Benefits Program on Sunday, May 5th at 5 PM eastern.

FR. EMIL KAPAUN, ARMY CHAPLAIN IN KOREA AND MOH RECIPIENT Apr 01, 2024

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CAPTURED AND CONFINED

Captured on November 2, 1950, by North Korean-Chinese Soldiers, Father Kapaun was confined at Prison Camp #5, Pyoktong, North Korea until his death, at the hands of his captors, on May 23, 1951. Granted the title of “Servant of God” by the Catholic Church Father Kapaun is the Most Decorated Chaplain in US military history.

In April of 2013, President Obama awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Father Kapaun.

THE MIRACLE OF FATHER KAPAUN

Join Veterans Radio Host Bob Gould and guests: Father John Hotze, Priest, and Judicial Vicar for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Roy Wenzl, national award-winning reporter for the Wichita Eagle and co-author of The Miracle of Father Kapaun, and William “Bill” Funchess, soldier and fellow POW who was there at Camp 5, all together to honor a great humanitarian.

Evolution of Drone Warfare Mar 19, 2024

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Dr. James Patton Rogers is an expert in drone warfare. He discusses the evolution of drone warfare, the 1st and 2nd Drone Ages, and how we're moving into the 3rd Drone Age. Rogers discusses drone use from Ukraine to Africa with host Jim Fausone. Go read his recent book, "Precision: A History of American Warfare".

Rosie the Riveter-Women in WWII and Camp Liberty Mar 18, 2024

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Claire Dahl, a retired Ann Arbor history teacher, talks with Dale about Rosie the Riveter and the notable women who entered World War II. Claire was recently featured in an article by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds in the Ann Arbor Observer. Read the full article from the Ann Arbor Observer here. Dale also speaks with Larry St. Antoine, board member for Camp Liberty Michigan, about the camp’s history and all they are doing to help veterans. Camp Liberty is a nonprofit that helps provide inclusive outdoor recreation programs to service members and their families. Learn more about Camp Liberty here.

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