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FALLEN AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS FUND & COL. PARIS DAVIS MEDAL OF HONOR STORY Aug 14, 2023

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COL. PARIS D. DAVIS GETS HIS DUE – MEDAL OF HONOR In 1965 Paris D. Davis was a Captain, Commander, Detachment A-321, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an advisor to the 883d Regional Force Company, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, during combat operations against an armed enemy in the vicinity of Bong Son, Republic of Vietnam, on June 17-18, 1965. Neil Thorne, a nationally known research historian, and Jim Moriarty, legal veteran advocate, tell us how Captain Davis, now ranked as Col. Davis, military service records to appeal for the honor were “LOST” 3 times before finally being filed and approved to receive the Medal of Honor. FALLEN AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS FUND ARE YOU A MICHIGAN-BASED SOLDIER WHO IS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BECAUSE OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE IRAQ OR AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGNS? If so, the FWSF wants to help you. Contact FWSF today at 1-800-FWSF-729 or email FWSF here. Chris Cornelius, Founder and board member, and Rob Grimaldi, President, from the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, are veterans helping veterans in need. The mission of the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund™ (FWSF) is to support Michigan-based soldiers who serve and protect our country. They are a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c) (3) organization. Our members do not receive any financial compensation for their efforts. The FWSF is an all-volunteer effort, supporting our armed forces. They are honored to help injured soldiers pay their living expenses, and provide assistance to the families of the fallen. For more information: www.fwsf.org

Military Recruiting, Waivers and Marijuana Aug 08, 2023

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Dr. Beth Asch, Senior Economist at the Rand Corporation, focuses on labor economics and defense manpower. She has testified on the military recruiting woes and analyzed data on waivers given to recruits and how they perform. She discusses all of this with host Jim Fausone.

SERVICE DOGS FOR VETERANS IN MICHIGAN AND “THAT KID AGAIN” FROM OPERATION SONG Aug 07, 2023

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Veterans Radio welcomes Kirk Lanam, Veterans Service Dogs Organization, a non-profit organization that provides free service dogs and training. Our second segment includes Zach Harrison and Jessee Lee, with their Operation Song titled “THAT KID AGAIN”, and Chris Couture with “TATOOS and SCARS”. The dog and the training are provided to the Veteran for FREE. There are no fees to participate in the program. The Veteran is merely responsible for the care and maintenance of the dog. For more information on Veteran Service Dogs Organization: vsdo.us OPERATION SONG FEATURING GREEN BERET ZACH HARRISON AND JESSEE LEE Operation Song® empowers veterans, active-duty military members, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Those served need no musical or writing skills, only a willingness to share their stories and, with the help of professional songwriters, transform them into song. For More Information about Operation Song Zach was attending a Warriors Heart Retreat in February of 2023 when he was offered the opportunity to share his story with Operation Song artist Jessee Lee and photographer Chris Couture. This was an awesome experience for Zach and he appreciated the opportunity to participate in the retreat. In 2020 Veterans Radio interviewed Tom Spooner, Co-Founder of Warriors Heart. Here is that interview.

The Flag that Inspired the Star Spangled Banner Aug 01, 2023

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Author and historian Tom McMillan talks about the huge flag that flew over Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 with the British. It was the flag that Francis Scott Key saw through the night that inspired the national anthem, "Star Spangled Banner." McMillan researched the family that took the flag home and kept it safe for 90 years before donating it to the Smithsonian. The little twists and turns of history are uncovered and explained by McMillan who talks to host Jim Fausone.

Buffalo Soldiers history with MSGT Darrel Nash Jul 25, 2023

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Army retired Master Sgt Darrel Nash, historian/author speaks about his passion for keeping the history alive of the Buffalo Soldiers. He explains to host Jim Fausone the start of these regiments, their successes and how that history is being kept alive.

“THE PEGASUS DIRECTIVE” BY COL. IAN O’CONNOR (RET) Jul 24, 2023

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Ian A. O’Connor is a retired USAF colonel and a recognized expert in the field of national security management. This background serves him well as the foundation for his thriller and suspense novels, which is what he devotes his time to now. Ian is about to release The Pegasus Directive, which focuses on who really killed President John F. Kennedy and all the fiendish machinations behind the assassination. The book is fiction, but full of historical accuracy. Ian is also the co-author of SCRAPPY: A Memoir of a Fighter Pilot in Korea and Vietnam. And his thriller, The Twilight of the Day, was awarded a bronze medal by the Military Writers Society of America. Copies of both of these are in the US Naval Academy and US Air Force Academy libraries. 2023 THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN Kevin Walsh,CEO of the Yankee Air Museum, fills us in on all there is to know about the 25th Yankee Air Museum event known as Thunder Over Michigan will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13th. There are 2 shows each day – a morning and an afternoon show. Here is the link to register for entrance. TICKETS for 2023 THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN

Military Brats 15 Million Strong Jul 18, 2023

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There are 15 million Americans that can claim to be Military Brats. Many have moved multiple times during their childhood while parents served. Brats Without Borders is a group that connects, explains and recognizes this unique group of American kids and how it impacts adulthood. Donna Musil, writer/filmaker/lawyer/brat, talks to host Jim Fausone about the experience of growing up a military brat. Musil's film BRATS: Our Journey Home has been shown all over the world.

HONORING MOH RECIPIENT MICHAEL A. MONSOOR AND USAF VETERAN ISAIAH “IKE"MCKINNON Jul 16, 2023

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On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from their rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. When a grenade thrown from insurgents bounced off Michael’s chest, he could have escaped. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice. As George Monsoor (Michael’s father) and Rose Rea show us in Defend Us in Battle, Michael had prepared for this selfless act all his life–a life that inspires us to have a similar generosity of heart. In addition to the Medal of Honor, Michael received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart for his years serving his country. But his greatest legacy is in the hearts of those he inspired to live, and even die, for the sake of brotherly love. IKE SAYS EVERY 18 YEAR OLD SHOULD SERVE IN THE MILITARY US Air Force veteran Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon joined the Detroit police department in 1965 where he worked until 1984. He later rejoined the force as chief of police from 1993 to 1998. Ike, from a large African American family, talks about his experiences in the military and the powerful lessons he learned in Vietnam. He concludes by saying that all 18 year olds should serve in the military.

Aging Veterans and VA's Response Jul 11, 2023

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The War Horse investigative reporter Sonner Kehrt discusses an article and research she did on VA's response to the aging veteran population. Sonner's work was inspired by her Dad's conditions. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam and has dementia. Sonner talks with host Jim Fausone about going to the US Coast Guard Academy, serving in the polar ice pack, and what she found, as well as her feelings about the VA's handling of the older veteran population.

Veterans Radio Celebrates It's 1000th Program! Jul 10, 2023

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Veterans Radio has provided a platform for well over 100 veterans and organizations to share stories and veteran centric services and events EACH YEAR for 20 YEARS! That works out to 1,000 EPISODES which are archived and searchable on our website by military branch, conflict, guest and company/organization name, music/good reads, etc. Join Jim and Dale as they look back at some of their favorite Veterans Radio's episodes. Live interviews with many of our friends and supporters.

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