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"THE BEST OF VETERANS RADIO" - CELEBRATING 18 YEARS OF BROADCASTING Nov 15, 2021

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OVER 900 HOURS OF PROGRAMS AND 1,800 STORIES "THE BEST OF VETERANS RADIO" - CELEBRATING 18 YEARS OF BROADCASTING Join Dale and Jim for their 18th Anniversary Program. Hear the opening from the very first Veterans Radio Program 15 November 2003. Guests include Kate Melcher, Executive Director of Fisher House Michigan, Bill Bruns, Progam Director of KMET, Dwight Zimmerman, author and contributor to Veterans Radio and much more.

National Guard Veteran Tom Norton on Service and Elected Office Nov 09, 2021

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Before college, Tom Norton started as a farm boy. After 9/11, he felt guilty that his family had a history of military service and he did not. Tom joined the Red Arrow Infantry Division, Michigan Army National Guard like his father, grandfather, and great grandfather before him. He served in Afghanistan and talks about values and service. He was elected to the local village office and is now running against Congressman Peter Meijer, also a veteran. Tom describes himself on his website www.tom.gop as "an America first, Conservative Veteran running for Congress as a Republican in Michigan's Third District." He talks to host Jim Fausone about his motivation and views on America.

MICHIGAN MILITARY AND VETERANS HALL OF HONOR AND SISTERS IN ARMS Nov 08, 2021

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Navy Reserve Captain Paul J. Ryan (ret) talks about the mission of the Michigan Military and Veteran Hall of Honor and its inductee class of 2021. Captain Ryan gives us a summary of a few of the 2021 Inductees: Catherine Farrell, Command Sergeants Major (ret), Army National GuardJeffrey Stitzel, Command Sergeants Major, US ArmyThomas Hass, Captain (ret), US Coast Guard The ceremony will be on November 19, 2021, at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing. Every branch of service is recognized, from enlisted members to retiring Generals. For more information: www.mimilitaryvethallofhonor.org WWII BATTALION – SISTERS IN ARMS Kaia Alderson’s historical fiction novel reveals the untold true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (Six Triple Eight), the only all-Black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II. Based on a true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Triple Eight), Sisters in Arms explores the untold story of what life was like for the only all-Black, female U.S. battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II. Alderson discusses her research, the 6888th, and the potential for Congressional Gold Medal for the 6888th. For more information: www.kaiaalderson.com

Navy Chaplain Dale C. White Recounts Service and Fallujah Nov 02, 2021

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United Methodist Reverend Dale White tells how he was recruited into the Navy and explains his 29 years of service. He spent 14 months in Iraq during 2005-2006. White explains to host Jim Fausone the duties of chaplains. He talks about the battle lessons and IEDs. With a little cajoling, he recounts the actions that led to him receiving the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) and the Bronze Star.

VETERANS BENEFITS – OCTOBER 2021 Nov 01, 2021

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Join our guests Mary Durst, Veterans Service Director from Livingston County (MI), Deanne Bonner Simpson from Legal Help For Veterans, Brian Hayes, Public Affairs Officer, VA Ann Arbor (MI) and Michael Smith, Washtenaw County (MI) Dept. of Veteran Affairs.

2021 Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor inductees Oct 26, 2021

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Navy Reserve Captain Paul J. Ryan (ret) talks about the mission of the Hall of Honor and its inductee class of 2021. The ceremony will be on November 19, 2021, at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing. Paul discusses with host Jim Fausone some of the inductees including Catherine Farrell, Jeffrey Stitzel, and Thomas Hass. Every branch of service is recognized, from enlisted tour members to retiring Generals may earn a spot in the Hall.

AMERICAN VETERAN AND CHARIOTS IN THE SKY Oct 25, 2021

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AMERICAN VETERAN AMERICAN VETERAN is a new, four-part PBS series exploring the veteran experience. Created to help bridge the gap between those who have served and those who have not, the series features personal stories from an incredibly diverse group from all branches of the service covering multiple issues of life in the military. It premieres on Tuesdays, October 26-November 16. CHARIOTS IN THE SKY A Novel – US Assault Helicopter Pilots in Vietnam Captain Taylor St. James, along with his friends and comrades, as they fly harrowing combat missions, cover for each other, deal with bad weather, mechanical problems and human error during the later part of the Vietnam War. When not flying, they are harassed by rocket attacks and sappers in the wire. The Author Larry Freeland served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and CH-47 helicopter pilot. He has been a banker, financial consultant, and College Instructor in Management and Leadership Development. He is now retired and living in North Georgia. He enjoys fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis, volunteering for Veterans events, driving his Corvette, and writing books. For more information: www.larryfreeland.com

Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor Inductees 2020 Oct 19, 2021

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Paul Ryan talks about the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor with host Jim Fausone. Their vision is to create a Hall of Honor for Michigan citizens who have distinguished themselves through military service and/or public service as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States. It seeks to recognize our most distinguished service members and veterans through a Hall of Honor induction while creating a means and location to educate future generations of Michigan’s military legacy. The November 19, 2021, ceremony in Lansing, Michigan will recognize people like President Gerald Ford, Maj. General Lucius Theus and Lt. Aleda Lutz.

MEDAL OF HONOR HEROES OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN Oct 18, 2021

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This week’s host is Dale Throneberry. His guest is James Kitfield, author of “In the Company of Heroes”. IN THE COMPANY OF HEROES An award-winning military journalist tells the amazing stories of twenty-five soldiers who’ve earned the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award. In the Company of Heroes features in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-five post-9/11 Medal of Honor awardees who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book focuses on the stories of these extraordinary people, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards, through interviews with their brothers in arms and their families.

Army Battalion Surgeon Dr. Samuel Kalush - Bronze Star and Silver Star Recipient Oct 12, 2021

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Dr. Samuel Kalush graduated from medical school in 1966. He was interning at Milwaukee County General in 1966-67 when Uncle Sam came calling. After a month of learning to be a medical officer, he was sent to Vietnam as a battalion surgeon overseeing a squad of 7 medics. He recounts his experiences in multiple firefights and what he learned from those experiences. Dr. Kalush went on to have a distinguished career as a heart surgeon and cardiologist in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida. For his actions in those firefights he received the Bronze Star and Silver Star, quite unusual for a surgeon.

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