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Where Have All Our Heroes Gone? Jan 06, 2024

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Where have our heroes gone? What it takes to be a hero, why war heroes matter, and why Americans should never forget our heroes. Join host Gary Lillie from this 2007 interiew. Our guest is, self-proclaimed hero expert and author, Gary W. Toyn. He is the author of The Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Does the media reject America’s war heroes? Why don’t school children learn about America’s war heroes? Why don’t we hear more about the heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan? What can we do/

Team RWB Mission and Purpose for Today's Veterans Jan 02, 2024

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John Faunce talks about the creation and mission of Team RWB to connect today's veterans with activities like rucks and runs. He talks to host Jim Fausone about the future and the need for Team Red, White, and Blue.

Recognizing HS Students that Enlist - The "Our Community Salutes" model Dec 26, 2023

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Our Community Salutes was started in 2009 by Dr. Ken Hartman to acknowledge high school kids that were enlisting in the military and support that family decision. This grassroots effort coordinated by OCS holds events around the country to give the enlistees their own "signing day." It can be as simple as a presentation and pizza or an elaborate affair with speakers. OCS has grown over the years to offer a variety of support materials for these local programs. Visit Our Community Salutes website to learn more. Ken talks to host Jim Fausone about OCS and its future and the need to support recruitment efforts by the military.

Merry Christmas from All of Us at Veterans Radio Dec 25, 2023

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What do Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe and Toby Keith have in common? They have all performed on a USO tour. Since World War II the USO has been sending entertainers around the world to entertain our troops. But the USO is much more than that. Listen to this Veterans Radio program from December 22, 2012 with our guest USO Senior Vice President and Air Force Veteran John Hanson. Host Dale Throneberry talked with John about the history of the USO and how it has changed over the years.

IAVA CEO Allison Jaslow discusses today's veterans Dec 19, 2023

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Allison Jaslow, CEO of IAVA, talks about Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the 2023 IAVA member survey, issues for women veterans, and the need for more emphasis on military recruiting. Jaslow discusses current issues with host Jim Fausone.

Farewell to a True American Hero-Guy Stern Dec 18, 2023

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Dale Throneberry interviews the late Dr. Guy Stern (Jan 4, 1922 – Dec 7, 2023) in an episode that originally aired in February, 2021. Dr. Guy Stern was a World War II Ritchie Boy and recently served as director of the Harry and Wanda Zekelman International Institute of the Righteous at the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus. For more information about the original interview, please visit the interview page. Host Jim Fausone also interviews the CEO and Founder of the NVBDC, Keith King, in another archived episode. The National Veterans Business Development Council is the original Veteran Owned Business Certification organization developed by Veterans, for Veterans. Nick Busse, Military Engagement Manager at Leaf Home™, today announced the recipients of its third consecutive stair lift giveaway for deserving veterans. The stair lift giveaway is just one element of Leaf Home's 360-degree approach to supporting veterans, which is an increasingly large focus for the company as it has grown. Leaf Home currently has over 184 veterans on staff. "Leaf Home has the unique ability to not only volunteer time and money, but also high-performance products like stair lifts that make a positive impact in veterans' lives," said Nick Busse, Head of Military and Veteran Recruiting at Leaf Home and a U.S. Army veteran. "Veterans deserve to be comfortable in their homes, especially in time for the holiday season. We're honored to do our small part in providing peace of mind to veterans in our communities."

NVBDC 2023 Wrap up with CEO Keith King Dec 12, 2023

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Keith King, Founder and CEO of the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), talks about their 2023 highlights! He explains the benefits that 2000+ certified veteran-owned businesses have received and the value of its 175 NVBDC corporate members. King highlights the $4.3 Billion that is spent by corporations in the Billion Dollar Roundtable with veteran-owned businesses with host Jim Fausone. Veterans Radio encourages you to check out NVBDC.org.

CHRIS CAULEY, VA DETROIT, AND RICHARD “CHUBZ” WERABELSKI Dec 11, 2023

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Join host Jim Fausone for this week’s program! Chris Cauley, recently appointed Executive Director of the John Dingell Detroit VA Medical Center, talks about his background, commitment to veterans health care, the challenges at Detroit VAMC and what his team is doing to improve customer service and access to outstanding health care for veterans. He talks to host Jim about the current top three issues he is addressing. Army Veteran Richard (ChubZ) Werabelski was medically discharged after an RPG explosion in Afghanistan resulted in a TBI & PTSD. The transition back to civilian life was hard. He had to deal with the VA, being unable to work in his prior career, a house fire and insurance battle, bankruptcy, COVID, and other hurdles. ChubZ talks to host Jim Fausone about how giving back during COVID by cooking meals for first responders led to being an entrepreneur and having a BBQ food business at fairs, festivals and catering.

Business Marketing Concepts with Army Veteran Michael DeMos Dec 05, 2023

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Michael DeMos runs two marketing businesses after a sales career and time in the Army. Mike explains how he received his college education via an ROTC scholarship and talks about his 5 years in the Army as a Chemical Officer. Mike gives candid advice about starting his own business and working to help small businesses grow their customer base. He talks to host Jim Fausone about lessons learned over a career in business.

Operation Song-"Was It Worth It" and Andrew Biggio's "The Rifle" Dec 04, 2023

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Join host Dale Throneberry and his guests from Operation Song. Veterans Roger Blackwood and songwriter Wil Nance. How did their song "Was It Worth It" come about. Author Andrew Biggio discusses his book "The Rifle". An amazing collection of stories from World War II veterans and the connection with the M1 Garard Rifle. Meet some of the Veterans Author Andrew Biggio has encountered in a his years of working with the Greatest Generation.

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