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Urban Farming for Veterans at Columbia Center Nov 28, 2023

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Air Force veteran Crystal Wiggins is the program manager for the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's Veterans Urban Farm. She explains her background, the Veterans Farm which is in its fourth year growing all types of produce that gets donated to a VA hospital, student veterans, and homeless veterans. About 15,000 pounds are produced by volunteers helping out on less than one acre in production. Crystal talks to host Jim Fausone about the value of working the ground and the resulting end product that addresses food insecurity for many groups.

HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS IN DETROIT & HOMES FOR POST 9/11 VETERANS Nov 27, 2023

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HOMELESS VETERANS IN DETROIT Veterans are two to three times more likely to experience homelessness than the general population. But hope is on the horizon in the Motor City. Detroit has reduced veteran homelessness by nearly 50% since 2020 — almost five times the national average reduction of 11% in the same time period — and by 70% since 2017. The city is working to reach “functional zero” — when the community can house the number of veterans routinely entering homelessness within one month — thereby ending veteran homelessness completely. Several factors are helping Detroit make significant progress: Diandra Gourlay, Vice President of Social Services at Volunteers of America Michigan, talks to our host Dale Throneberry about the specifics of the program in Detroit that aims to eliminate homelessness for our veterans. For more information: functional zero HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS USA – “BUILDING HOMES AND REBUILDING LIVES” Mission – TO BUILD AND DONATE SPECIALLY ADAPTED CUSTOM HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR SEVERELY INJURED POST-9/11 VETERANS, TO ENABLE THEM TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. President and CEO Tom Landwermeyer of Homes for Our Troops is our guest. To donate, volunteer, and learn more about this non-profit organization – hfotusa.org

Cannabis farming outdoors with USCG retiree Nov 21, 2023

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Lt. Commander Will Bowden , USCG (ret), talks about his time in the Coast Guard, law enforcement, pharmaceutical industry and then his pivot to the cannabis industry. He grew up in Santa Cruz, California and has lived in Naples, Florida and Wilmington, Delaware. He has seen the world with the Coast Guard and obtained an MBA, but is no farmer by upbringing. Grasshopper Farms has outdoor grow locations in Michigan, Colorado and New Jersey. He ties all this together when talking to host Jim Fausone.

STORIES OF SERVICE FROM NAVY SEAL DON MANN AND HONOR GUARD GEORGE PERRAULT Nov 20, 2023

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DON FROGMANN – FORMER NAVY SEAL Mann’s impressive military biography includes being a decorated combat veteran; Corpsman; SEAL Special Operations Technician; jungle survival, desert survival, and arctic survival instructor; small arms weapons instructor, foreign weapons instructor, armed and unarmed defense tactics, advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance and Escape Instructor; in addition to other credentials. Mann is the author of 22 books including the New York Times Best Selling autobiography Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors. When Osama bin Laden was assassinated, the entire world was fascinated by the men who had completed the seemingly impossible mission that had dogged the U.S. government for over a decade. SEAL Team SIX became synonymous with heroism, duty, and justice. Only a handful of the elite men who make up the SEALs, the U.S. Navy’s best and bravest, survive the legendary and grueling selection process that leads to SEAL Team SIX, a group so classified it technically does not even exist. There are no better warriors on earth. NAVY VETERAN PERRAULT – HONOR GUARD FOR JFK Gary Lillie’s interview with Navy veteran George Perrault. George was part of the honor guard after President Kennedy’s assassination who stood over his casket in the Capital Rotunda. More information on www.usfrogmann.com

Wounded Warrior Project - Womens Warrior Report 2023 Nov 14, 2023

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The Wounded Warrior Project's VP of Operations, Lt. Col. Tracy Farrell, US Army (ret) talks about her service, Wounded Warrior Project and the recent "Womens Warriors Report." Farrell discusses the data collection from 5000 women warriors, the key findings and recommendations. She also talks about would women warriors join up again with host Jim Fausone.

MARINE CORPS DEADLIEST SNIPER – Nov 13, 2023

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THE CHUCK MAWHINNEY STORY The Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper is Chuck Mawhinney with 103 confirmed kills during the Vietnam War. His story went untold for decades, with many books claiming Carlos Hathcock had the most kills at 93. Jim Lindsay, an author and Oregon rancher, befriended Mawhinney as both were hard-working, beer-drinking men in Oregon. Lindsay decided to help get Chuck’s story out in a way befitting a man at peace with his role in Nam. Chuck viewed his job as keeping other Marines safe; he was great it. Lindsay tells the story to host Jim Fausone and writes it in “The Sniper” published by St. Martins Press. Available as an audiobook, ebook and in print. CAMP LEJEUNE CLAIMS OVERWHELM DOD The second interview is about a Camp LeJeune water contamination policy guidance put out by the Navy to try to settle the 100,000+ cases. Attorney Catherine Groll, a litigation partner with the Mike Cox Law Firm, talks about the Camp LeJeune Justice Act, the administrative claims process, and the Department of Defense & Navy’s new “Public Guidance on Elective Option for CLJA Claims”. The DoD created a matrix so veterans exposed to the Camp Lejeune contaminated water could evaluate whether settling and avoiding litigation is the better route. Groll talks to host Jim Fausone about the inherent problems in the Elective Option and the traps for the unwary veteran. DoD dangles up to $550,000 in front of Marine veterans to start settling the 100,000+ claims that have already been filed.

Detroit VAMC Director Chris Caulley Discusses the Challenges and Strengths Nov 07, 2023

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The recently appointed CEO 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 Fausone about the current top three issues he is addressing.

REMEMBERING OUR SON SPC JOHN ALEXANDER PELHAM Nov 06, 2023

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This week’s one hour radio broadcast is hosted by Dale Throneberry. Dale welcomes Dawn and Wendall Pelham to tell their son’s military service story. This will begin with a beautiful song “Larger Than Life” written by Dawn and Wendall and Operation Song artist Steve Williams. ARMY SPC JOHN ALEXANDER PELHAM November 9, 1991 – February 12, 2014 In February 7, 2014 John’s last Facebook post was, “I can’t wait to play racquetball again.” On February 12th, just five days later US Army Specialist John Alexander Pelham was killed from small arms fire in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Kapisa Province of Afghanistan. He was 22 years old. Dr. Rebecca Grant, one of our most popular guests over the years, will enlighten us on the political and military events of today. You may have seen her on national news broadcasts but she shines brightest when speaking to the Veterans Radio audience!

Stop Sexual Assault with a Feres Doctrine Exception Oct 31, 2023

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Dwight Stirling, PhD and retired military lawyer and prosecutor has focused on the unfairness of the Feres Doctrine for his professional career. It stops military members from suing on a wide range of injuries such as medical malpractice and sexual assault. Stirling discusses with host Jim Fausone the creation of the doctrine and the need for the US Supreme Court or the Congress to eliminate or create exceptions to this legal doctrine.

October Benefits Program Oct 30, 2023

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RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE GROUP provides home health care, palliative care and hospice care to veterans. Residential would love to hear from you! They have provided these phone numbers for direct access to their Michigan offices for home health care and hospice care. Home Health Main Line: 866-902-4000 Hospice Main Line: 866-902-5854 If you would like to preview their service information and learn more about their organization, Residential recommends these online resources. Residential Healthcare Group | Care Where You Are We Honor Veterans – Residential Healthcare Group More VETERANS BENEFITS Episodes

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