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ANXIOUS TIMES -> 9/11 ANNIVERSARY AND AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL Sep 06, 2021

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This week’s guests during our one hour radio broadcast with host Dale Throneberry: Michael Gier, Producer of “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” HEALING THE HEROES OF 9-11 Michael Gier, producer, shares the 5 personal reflections of heroes from September 11, 2001. “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” is directed/produced by Michael Gier and brought to you by 22Zero, a nonprofit organization that has helped thousands of military veterans and first responders struggling with PTS. The film features five 9-11 first responders as they discuss what they experienced and how it’s impacted their lives the last 20 years. Melissa Engle, Therapeia CounselingIt is Suicide Awareness Month. How appropriate given the approaching 20th anniversary of 9-11 and the current uneasy feelings of veterans, active duty, and the general public following the withdrawal of Allied support for the Afghanistan people, Americans, correspondents, and others at risk of Taliban terror.Jeff King, Operations and Compliance at NVBDC

USCG Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz (ret) talks about Leadership and the Mission Aug 31, 2021

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In Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass, Vice Admiral Sandy Stosz USCG (ret) draws upon her forty years of extensive experience and wisdom to provide tools that will help leaders reach their goals and succeed at every level. Character-centered, proven leadership principles emerge from these engaging, personal stories that teach leaders how to find, and then become, an inspiring mentor; implement successful diversity, inclusion, and equity programs; successfully lead in a complex environment; and much more. Sandy talks about core values instilled by her grandparents; being quietly competent, prepared, persevering and Semper Paratus. The Admiral then talks with host Jim Fausone about the expanding and evolving missions of the USCG in the Persian Gulf, Arctic, and South China Sea.

VETERAN BENEFITS – AUGUST 2021 Aug 30, 2021

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Join host, Jim Fausone, and our regular guests Brig. General (ret) Carol Ann Fausone from Legal Help For Veterans, Brian Hayes, Public Affairs Officer, VA Ann Arbor (MI) and Michael Smith, Washtenaw County (MI) Dept. of Veteran Affairs. They along with host Jim Fausone will bring you up to date on what’s going on at the VA and answer your questions regarding any and all benefits you may be entitled to. Our guests on this program: Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret), Legal Help for VeteransMichael G. Smith, Jr., Director of Washtenaw County (MI) Dept. of Veteran AffairsBrian Hayes, Public Affairs Officer, VA Ann Arbor Michigan

Army Ranger Tony Brooks Recovery of Turbine 33 and Rescue of Marcus Luttrell Aug 24, 2021

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Army Ranger Tony Brooks talks about why he joined, Ranger training and the reality of a recovery operation and secondary rescue efforts for Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell. On June 28, 2005, a four-man Navy SEAL reconnaissance team under Operation Red Wings was ambushed in northeastern Afghanistan.. A quick reaction force was dispatched. Turbine 33, carrying eight Navy SEALs and eight members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade―careening the dual rotor Chinook toward the rugged peak of Sawtalo Sar. The result was the single deadliest incident in Special Operations history at the time. Commanders called on the largest element of US Special Forces, the 75th Ranger Regiment. The rescue mission: Operation Red Wings II. Author Dr.Tony Brooks gives a first-hand account of the daring recovery of Turbine 33 and the subsequent search for the remaining compromised Navy SEAL recon team―one of whom was Marcus Luttrell, the lone survivor. The Rangers were up against lack of intel, treacherous terrain, violent weather, and an enemy that was raised to fight. Tony Brooks lived by the axiom, “Leave No Man Behind.” He is the first to tell the story other books and films have omitted, one of overcoming overwhelming odds to accomplish a mission: to bring every American soldier home. Tony talks with host Jim Fausone and paints a vivid picture of Army Ranger training and the strain of the mission.

Mended Wings: Vietnam War Through the Eyes of Ten American Purple Heart Pilots Aug 23, 2021

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Dale, UH1-H pilot in Vietnam, talks with author Colin P. Cahoon about his most recent book - Mended Wings. Follow the lives of ten Purple Heart reciepients as they relate the Vietnam War experience from their perspective as helicopter pilots. Huey slicks, Charlie model gunships, Loaches and Cobras are all here. Get to know the generation of men who fought with pride, determination, skill, and courage only to be shunned when they brought their battered bodies and haunting memories home. Their fathers and uncles were heralded as the “greatest generation.” Meet the forgotten generation.

MOH Charles Kettles backstory on DSC upgrade Aug 17, 2021

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There always needs to be someone who promotes an MOH review. William Vollano is that person for U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles (ret.) who received the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his heroic actions in May 1967 after flying four choppers in to save 44 men. Almost 50 years later, Bill recorded Charlie telling his story as part of the Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress. As a volunteer, Bill has recorded about 75 veteran stories. After hearing Charlie's story, Bill decided that the DSC was insufficient recognition and began a 5-year journey to have Kettles' package reviewed for an ultimate upgrade to the MOH. Bill talks to host Jim Fausone about the process and the importance of Congressional help.

“BEYOND BELIEF” US NAVY STORIES OF SERVICE Aug 16, 2021

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“Beyond Belief” is a unique compilation of short stories by a team of authors and researchers. Herein you will find some of the most amazing stories ever told, each of them presented in an historically factual manner without hyperbole or literary license. Even more amazing is the fact that each of these stories is TRUE! The scene illustrated on the cover was chosen as a fitting example of what kind of stories we wanted to write for this book, and is a vivid and historically accurate depiction of a World War II event that in which a Navy Corps on a submarine during a War Patrol, undertook an emergency appendectomy on a sailor, without benefit of medical tools or an operating room, to save his life. In these pages you will find thoroughly researched stories. These are the stories that will leave you shaking your head in disbelief, proving as one author once wrote, “Truth is not only stranger than fiction, but far more interesting.” To purchase this book: amazon.com

Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett US Army Ranger - The Journey Aug 10, 2021

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Lt. Col. John Lock, US Army (ret.) spent 18 years advancing the upgrade of Col. Ralph Puckett, U.S. Army (ret.) to receive the Medal of Honor. John Lock was the MOH Sherpa for Puckett. Every MOH recipient has to have a sherpa, someone who carries the load and walks ahead on the trail. Lock talks about his military career, Army Ranger Lt. Puckett's exploits in freezing cold Korea in November 1950, the 18-year journey to upgrade Puckett's DSC to MOH, and the White House ceremony in May 2021 when President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor. John has a lengthy and unique talk with host Jim Fausone.

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, NAVY AND US COAST GUARD – INSPIRING STORIES Aug 09, 2021

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Host Jim Fausone Interviews 3 guests: Rob Donovic, Army National Guard-Rob Donovic of the Michigan Army National Guard talks about his recent deployment as a Chinook door gunner from July 2020 to May 2021. The deployment had him in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia.Roger Yoder, 20 year Navy-Navy veteran Roger Yoder talks about his navy career and his post retirement passion including compiling the Ultimate Major League Baseball book on the Detroit Tigers. The book, titled Detroit Tigers-Michigan’s Favorite Sports TeamVice Admiral Sandy Stosz, 40 year US Coast Guard-VICE ADMIRAL STOSZ ON CORE VALUES In Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass, Vice Admiral Sandy Stosz USCG (ret) draws upon her forty years of extensive experience and wisdom to provide tools that will help leaders reach their goals and succeed at every level. Sandy talks about core values instilled by her grandparents; being quietly competent, prepared, persevering and Semper Paratus. To stay current with Vice Admiral Stosz you can follow her blog and media on her website at www.sandrastosz.com.

Army National Guard Deployment in 2021 to Middle East Aug 03, 2021

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Rob Donovic talks about his recent deployment as a Chinook door gunner from July 2020 to May 2021. The deployment had him in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia. What is it like to be away for the holidays in this era of social media. He talks about the Chinook missions and keeping the family up to date with host Jim Fausone.

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