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Burn Pits and Business Discussion with Chris Videau Aug 23, 2022

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U.S. Army Veteran Chris Videau talks about his service as an MP and Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Chris explains his exposure to burn pit contamination in Iraq and its impact on him. He explains to host Jim Fausone the idea for Sheets Laundry Club came from the desire to eliminate single-use plastics in the home, laundry, kitchen, and personal care aisles.

INTO ENEMY WATERS, A TRUE STORY OF WWII FROGMEN WHO GAVE RISE TO THE NAVY SEALS Aug 22, 2022

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NEW BOOK TELLS THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF THE WORLD WAR II FROGMEN WHO GAVE RISE TO THE NAVY SEALS With echoes of  Unbroken, the derring-do and bravado of The Right Stuff; and the battle-forged camaraderie of  Band of Brothers, Into Enemy Waters by award-winning journalist Andrew Dubbins (Aug. 23, 2022, Diversion Books) details the origins and heroic missions of World War II’s elite unit of Navy frogmen, told through the eyes of one of its last living members, 95-year-old George Morgan. Morgan was just a wiry, 17-year-old lifeguard from New Jersey when he joined the Navy’s new combat demolition unit, tasked to blow up enemy coastal defenses ahead of landings by Allied forces. His first assignment: Omaha Beach on D-Day When he returned stateside, Morgan learned that his service was only beginning. Outfitted with swim trunks, a dive mask, and fins, he was sent to Hawaii and then deployed to the Pacific as a member of the pioneering Underwater Demolition Teams. GIs called them “half fish, half nuts.” Today, we call them Navy SEALs. Led by maverick Naval Reserve Officer Draper Kauffman, Morgan would spend the fierce final year of the war swimming up to enemy controlled beaches to gather intel and detonate underwater barriers. He’d have to master the sea, muster superhuman grit, and overcome the demons of Omaha Beach. Moving closer to Japan, the enemy’s island defenses were growing more elaborate and its soldiers more fanatical. From the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima, to the shark infested reefs of Okinawa, to the cold seas of Tokyo Bay, teenaged George Morgan was there before most, fighting for his life. And for all of us. For more information: AndrewDubbins.com.

Modern War with Social Media Influences Aug 16, 2022

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US ARMY Major John Spencer (ret.) is the chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and a leading expert on Urban Warfare. In his new book, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War (July 1, 2022, Potomac Books), John delivers effective methods for building teams that overcome the distractions of home and the outside world, without reducing the benefits gained from connections to family and friends. His active-duty career spans more than 25 years and includes two combat deployments to Iraq as an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander. He discusses being a military spouse and what he's learned from watching and traveling to Ukraine. John talks to host Jim Fausone about how social media has dissolved the barrier between home and the front line.

ARMY SERVICE AND LAUNCHING NEW BUSINESSES Aug 15, 2022

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FROM BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER PILOT TO ENTREPRENEUR US Army veteran Chris Videau talks about his service as an MP and Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Chris explains his exposure to burn pit contamination in Iraq and its impact on him. Listen in as Chris explains where the idea for Sheets Laundry Club came from to eliminate single use plastics in the home laundry, kitchen and personal care. Order Sheets from Chris here: www.sheetslaundryclub.com ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND COMBAT TO INSURANCE AGENCY OWNERSHIP Michigan Army National Guard veteran Brett Fennelly talks about life insurance, SGLI, VGLI and the new VetLife programs offered to disabled veterans. Brett has a Farm Bureau agency in Ann Arbor, Michigan and talks about stacking insurance products with host Jim Fausone. Looking for a fair deal? Comparative quote? Contact Brett at 734-944-0660

Marine Special Operations Command Explained Aug 09, 2022

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Rich Castagna joined the Marines and served in Afghanistan in 2009-10. He talks about an IED incident that killed his friend Lance Corporal Griffin, of Conneticut, and severly injured him. The heroics to save him and the 32 surgeries are precursors to his life now in federal law enforcement with a wonderful wife and three children. Rich, a MARSOC instructor, gives host Jim Fausone a look into MARSOC and the specialized training. Rich is known as the "luckiest unlucky guy" around.

FLAMETHROWER – WOODY WILLIAMS’ MEDAL OF HONOR STORY Aug 08, 2022

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FLAMETHROWER Bryan Mark Rigg’s latest non-fiction military history book Flamethrower documents Hershel “Woody” Williams’ Medal of Honor process. Dr. Rigg’s research brings into question the facts surrounding “Woody” Williams’ actions that earned him the Medal of Honor. Accomplished military historian, Bryan Mark Rigg, reconstructs Woody Williams’s remarkable story, from his youth on a dairy farm in West Virginia to his experiences as a Marine on Guadalcanal, on Guam and on Iwo Jima. Rigg tells Williams’ story vividly, and objectively, and places it in the context of the broader Pacific theater of World War II. Using never-before-seen documents and interviews, Rigg brings out new information about the Pacific War unknown until now. As he explores Woody’s life, Rigg enables the reader to better appreciate the brave Marines and their heroics. Moreover, Rigg explores the numerous problems with Woody and his narrative. As a result, this book also documents Woody’s controversial Medal of Honor process, one of the most controversial Medal of Honor stories to come out of World War II. For more information: Flamethrower | Bryan Mark Rigg

VETERAN BENEFITS – July 2022 Aug 03, 2022

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Jim Fausone, hosts this month’s VA Benefits program hour with the following guests: Brig Gen Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help for VeteransRandy Walker, New Wayne County Michigan, Director of Veterans Services

VA HOME LOANS AND WOMEN IN DEFENSE Aug 03, 2022

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VETERAN LENDING COUNCIL – NATIONWIDE SPECIAL FORCES TEAM Veterans Lending Council representative and Army Veteran, Eric Ensley, busts some myths about the VA Home Loan Program. He responds to a Congressional inquiry and Military.com article about the process saying the hold-up is not on VA but on the lenders, realtors, and public that just do not understand the program. Army Veteran turned real estate agent/realtor, Andrew Cummings, jumps in and shares his experience helping veterans use this benefit. Both Eric and Andrew talk with host Jim Fausone about how this benefit saves veterans money. WOMEN IN DEFENSE – THE ORGANIZATION Carrie Mead is the Immediate Past President of Women In Defense – Michigan Chapter. WID strengthens and influences the defense and national security industry by inspiring women, cultivating leadership, and growing professional relationships. Today, Carrie is the Acting Chief of Staff at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, VA. She talks about her career path, civilian employment supporting the military, and opportunities for women. Carrie talks with host Jim Fausone about WID’s programming and events.

Keith King - NVBDC and SBA Alliance Aug 02, 2022

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The National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC.org) is the nation's leading Veteran-Owned Business Certification firm for veterans. In that capacity, it has forged a Strategic Alliance Memorandum with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Keith King, Founder and CEO, talks about this important agreement with host Jim Fausone.

VA Home Loan Program Myths Busted Jul 26, 2022

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Veterans Lending Council representative and Army Veteran, Eric Ensley, busts some myths about the VA Home Loan Program. He responds to a Congressional inquiry and Military.com article about the process saying the hold-up is not on VA but on the lenders, realtors, and public that just do not understand the program. Army Veteran turned real estate agent/realtor, Andrew Cummings, jumps in and shares his experience helping veterans use this benefit. Both Eric and Andrew talk with host Jim Fausone about how this benefit saves veterans money.

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