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Wounded Knee Medals of Honor Revisited with Dwight Mears May 30, 2023

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Dwight Mears is a researcher, military awards writer, retired Army Major, lawyer and librarian. He recently published a proposal on how the military could re-evaluate the Medals of Honor issued after Wounded Knee in 1890 as the Lakota Nation has advocated and various members of Congress have supported in "Remove the Stain" proposed legislation for years. Mears explains to host Jim Fausone that panel of historians could review in context and make recommendations.

Memorial Day 2023 May 29, 2023

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TALONS OUT HONOR FLIGHT Honor Flight Network recognizes American veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, D.C. to see THEIR memorial at no cost. Joining us is Tyler Horton from Talons Out Honor Flight and Army veteran Brian Graef who recently went on one of their Honor Flights. Top priority is given to World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Era and terminally ill veterans. Talons Out Honor Flight BG Carol Ann Fausone (ret) from Legal Help For Veterans. And a replay of Gary Lillie( afounder of Veterans Radio killed in 2011) talking with Michael Patterson about Arlington National Cemetary. For more information on Arlington go to Arlingtoncemetary.mil Music includes Michael J Martin's "Who Are The Names On The Wall" and Trace Adkins' "Arlington".

USAF Jennifer-Ruth Green a career in flying and mentoring girls May 23, 2023

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Lt. Col. Jennifer-Ruth Green graduated from the USAF Academy, learned to fly and used her skills to focus on STEM for underrepresented communties. She talks about her journey from JROTC to the Academy and operations in Iraq and then joining the Indiana Air National Guard with host Jim Fausone.

BROTHERHOOD BORN IN BATTLE May 22, 2023

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DON BENTLEY, ARMY APACHE HELICOPTER PILOT AND AUTHOR FORGOTTEN WAR A brotherhood born in battle is endangered by a deadly secret in the latest astonishing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Zero Hour and Hostile Intent. As a team, Matt Drake and his partner, Frodo, have watched each other’s backs through some very dark days. But one thing they’ve never doubted was their commitment to each other…until now. Frodo has been accused of a war crime ten years after leaving Afghanistan. Matt is determined to prove his friend innocent, but what will he do when he finds that his closest friend has secrets he won’t share? The Full Story from Don Bentley KATHLEEN J. ANDERSON, USAF (RET) AND LEAD POLITICAL COMMENTATOR AT POLITICAL INSIDER Kathleen, aka Kat, provides her personal life summary: USAF Retired, Bronze Star recipient, outspoken veteran advocate. Hot mess mom to two monsters and wife to equal parts Saint and Artist husband. Writer, lifelong conservative, lover of all things American History. Ealier this month she wrote an opinion piece about the education of our youth in America. It was titled “Only 13% of 8th Graders Are Proficient in American History – We’re Seeing the Results.” If you want to connect with Kat she can be found on the website of Political Insider as well as her personal Twitter feed.

Paris Davis' long road to Medal of Honor May 16, 2023

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There is a lot of paperwork that goes into getting someone awarded the Medal of Honor. In Paris Davis's case, it involved lost MOH packages, racism and over a 50-year wait. Neil Thorne, a national historical and military researcher and Jim Moriarty, a lawyer and Marine, were part of the team that helped advance the case for Paris Davis. Thorne and Moriarty were the MOH sherpas carrying the load uphill to get to the mountain top. They explain to host Jim Fausone the behind-the-scene challenges, obstacles and lucky breaks that led to this much deserved award.

ACTIVE DUTY MOMS – HOW DO THEY DO IT? May 15, 2023

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MILITARY MOMS – HOW DO THEY DO IT? Join host, Jim Fausone with this week's Veterans Radio. Jim talks with Staff Sgt Katrina Farley, US Army, 18 years of service and a mother of 3, and Lt Col Michelle Ruehl, USAF Reserves, 20 years of service and a mother of 2, will each talk about their military career and the advantages and challenges of being a mom in the military.

NVBDC member and CEO of CCO Consulting May 09, 2023

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Bill Currence graduated from West Point in 1993. After his Army career, he has had a dynamic business career and is now consulting helping other businesses succeed. He talks about the value of membership in the National Business Development Council (NVBDC) with host Jim Fausone.

CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS- GET YOUR VOB CERTIFIED PLUS-OPERATION SONG May 08, 2023

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CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDATION Children of Fallen Patriots just celebrated its 20th anniversary and over that time has supported over 3000 children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We honor the fallen by supporting their children and give them a bright future. We help them get all the VA funding they are entitled to, other private funding, and then fund the rest. We have provided almost $70 million in scholarships. Jeanette McMahon | Development Officer Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired Widow of LTC Mike McMahon Mom of 3 Scholarship Recipients For more information on Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation BILL CURRENCE, CORNERSTONE CONSULTING, A CERTIFIED VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS Currence is an Army Veteran who is passionate about OpEx, FIT and CCO’s impact on our customer’s sustainability in business and their communities. Bill is also a champion for National Veterans Business Development Council. NVBDC certifies veteran owned businesses (VOB). NVBDC certification enables VOBs to bid on government and corporate projects that require this certification. This is an $80 billion dollar market. For more information on Cornerstone Consulting Operation Song® empowers veterans, active-duty military members, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. With the help of professional songwriters, the veteran’s personal story is transformed into song.This month we are featuring songwriter Tom McElvain and retired police officer Kristian Lorusso collboration on "Lifeline".

Value of Service with former Detroit Police Chief and USAF vet Ike McKinnon May 02, 2023

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Dr. Ike McKinnon talks about his start in life and how service in the USAF molded him and gave him a world view. Ike explains to host Jim Fausone how that world view and the values instilled by his family guided him in police work, in being Chief of Police in Detroit and its Deputy Mayor.

VETERANS BENEFITS – April 2023 May 01, 2023

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VA BENEFITS EXPERT PANEL Our LIVE monthly VA Benefits hour is scheduled for the last Sunday of every month. In April we have the following on our panel (left to right, top to bottom): Mike Cox from the Mike Cox Law Firm talking about the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and what your options are if you were stationed there from 1953-1983. Carol Ann Fausone, Legal Help for Veterans Dale Throneberry, Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brian Hayes, Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System We ended tody's program with an updated version of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA" in collaboration with the United States Air Force Band, Singing Sargeants and Home Free. See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Japc8M8RQw

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