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Medal of Honor Recipient Michael Monsoor's Story of Sacrifice Jan 10, 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. 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. Rose talks with host Jim Fausone about Michael, his family, his faith, and his sacrifice.

SIGNING DAY + FORAGING FOR SURVIVAL + "EVERYDAY HEROES" Jan 10, 2023

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Our guests this week include; Dr. Ken Hartman, Former Army Officer, Founder of Our Community Salutes Ben Kesling, Marine Iraq, Author, Wall Street Journalist Jason M Jones, Music Artist 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. Visit www.ourcommunitysalutes.org to learn more about this organization. FIELD BUTCHERY SKILLS AND ETHICAL FORAGING FOR SURVIVAL OF TROOPS Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Kesling talks about a program started in 2014 to teach cooks field butchery skills and ethical foraging. What happens when the supply lines do not exist for hot meals, MREs don’t cut it and the troops need to live off the land? Kesling looked into the reasons for the courses taught and the ethics of field butchery and ethical living off the land with host Jim Fausone. You can follow Ben on the WSJ website, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Musician Jason M. Jones who wrote “For Everyday Heroes” talks with host Jim Fausone about National Veterans Business Deveopment Council (NVBDC) and his song honoring veterans and first responders. NVBDC used the song at one of its national programs and it was so well received NVBDC is sharing it with the Veterans Radio audience.

Military Field Butchery and Ethical Foraging Jan 03, 2023

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Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Kesling talks about a program started in 2014 to teach cooks field butchery skills and ethical foraging. What happens when the supply lines do not exist for hot meals, MREs don't cut it and the troops need to live off the land? Kesling looked into the reasons for, the courses taught and the ethics being talked about field butchery and ethical living off the land with host Jim Fausone.

IT’S A NEW YEAR! JOIN OUR FRIENDS TERRY AND DWIGHT FOR A SPECIAL REPLAY Jan 02, 2023

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Happy New Year from all of us at Veterans Radio! One of our favorite programs from 2022. How Can You Mend This Purple Heart. In this riveting first novel, winner of the Military Writers Society of America 2010 Silver Medal Award, author T.L. Gould draws upon his experience recovering in a military hospital to create a plain truth, no-holds-barred narrative, stark in its simplicity, detail and humor. From dressing changes and morphine drips to off-site forays under a fence and into neighborhood bars and brothels, Gould chronicles the precipitous journey to recovery of the men of Ward 2B; how they learned to walk again,to love again, and to triumph over the most impossible odds. Click here for more information “BETWEEN THE LINES” Dwight Jon Zimmerman is a frequent contributor and guest on Veterans Radio. He is an award-winning writer on a variety of subject, but mostly man of the unknown facts about America’s military history. Dwight’s latest publication is a newsletter called “Between the Lines” and can be found here.

USCG and CIA veteran Caroline Walsh talks good , bad and ugly of service Dec 27, 2022

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Caroline Walsh enlisted in the USCG and experienced good duty and bad. She became an intel analyst for the USCG and then for the CIA. Having now moved on to a PhD progam in leadership she has written a book "Fairly Smooth Operator" reflecting on that service. She candidly discusses the sexual harassment and poor leadership in the USCG and offers some changes that could be implemented. Caroline talks to Jim Fausone about the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of service for a young college educated, athletic, woman.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE VRA TEAM Dec 26, 2022

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OPERATION SONG PRODUCES ALBUM FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES Bob Regan, Mike Byer and Terry Gould of Operation Song, a non-profit, fully volunteer music production organization tells the stories of military veterans through song. Archived broadcast from April 2022. https://www.operationsong.org/

Camp LeJeune Justice Act explained by Attorney Mike Cox Dec 20, 2022

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Former Marine and State of Michigan Attorney General, Mike Cox talks about the Camp LeJeune Justice Act; that claims against the government must be filed by August 2024; how it won't reduce your VA Disability Claim, how it allows family members to make a claim, and much more. Attorney Cox discusses his family's service in the Army, Marines and Navy with host Jim Fausone.

TREES FOR TROOPS PLUS BOOK REVIEWS FROM AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST MARC LEEPSON Dec 19, 2022

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RICK DUNGEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FOUNDATION Christmas Spirit Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization that has supported TREES FOR TROOPS for 18 years. Trees for Troops is a partnership with FedEx Freight.They have provided almost 300,000 free Christmas trees to the men and women of our armed forces since the program began in 2005. To support the foundation click here MARC LEEPSON – ARMY VETERAN AND AUTHOR OF 9 BOOKS Marc graduated from George Washington University in 1967. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1967-69, including a year in the Vietnam War. Marc’s Facebook profile states “Senior Writer, Arts Editor and Columnist, The VVA Veteran at Vietnam Veterans of America”.Marc has been on Veterans Radio several times in the past and will surely inspire you to read a book or two that will reveal astonishing insights into our American History. Marc Leepson’s Website 12/22/12 USO Show. 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. Our guest is guest USO Senior Vice President and Air Force Veteran John Hanson. We’ll be taking a look at the history of the USO and how it has changed over the years. uso.org

George W Bush Veteran Leadership Program Dec 13, 2022

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The George W. Bush Institute's Veteran Leadership Program discussed by Matt Amidon with host Jim Fausone. This free executive leadership program brings together 50 scholars each year creating a network of civilian and military leaders. The 2023 application window is open until January 18, 2023. See www.bushcenter.org/standto

USCG SERVICE, LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT BUSH INSTITUTE, LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT Dec 12, 2022

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CAROLINE WALSH – US COAST GUARD Caroline Walsh enlisted in the USCG and experienced good duty and bad. She became an intel analysit for the USCG and then for the CIA. Having now moved on to a PhD progam in leadership she has written a book “Fairly Smooth Operator” reflecting on that service. She candidly discusses the sexual harassment and poor leadership in the USCG and offers some changes that could be implemented. Caroline talks to Jim Fausone about the good , the bad and the ugly aspects of service for a young college-educated, athletic woman. Caroline’s book “Fairly Smooth Operator” can be purchased on Amazon. 2023 GEORGE W. BUSH VETERAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Leadership Program is discussed by Matt Amidon with host Jim Fausone.This free executive leadership program brings together 50 scholars each year creating a network of civilian and military leaders. ATTORNEY MIKE COX ON CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT AND MILITARY SERVICE Former Marine and State of Michigan Attorney General, Mike Cox talks about the Camp LeJeune Justice Act; that claims against the government must be filed by August 2024; how it wont reduce your VA disability claim, how it allows family members to make a claim and much more. The 2023 application window is open until January 18, 2023. See www.bushcenter.org/standto

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