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WARRIOR SONGS RELEASES “THE LAST THING WE EVER DO” Aug 02, 2021

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“The Last Thing We Ever Do” CD was produced by Warrior Songs, a Wisconsin non-profit helping veterans heal from the trauma of war through the creative arts. The album features 14 songs created by professional songwriters from the firsthand testimonials of Vietnam era veterans, brought to life by professional studio musicians. Copies of the CDs are made available to veterans and veteran non-profits free of charge. The songs on the album cover topics including the military draft, combat, survivor guilt, coping with returning to civilian life, and moral injury. Nineteen Vietnam era veterans gave testimonials, transformed into song by 21 songwriters and recorded by 81 studio musicians in 14 different studios across five states in two countries – USA and Vietnam. A total of 109 artists, including 17 Vietnamese nationals, joined forces to complete the project. The release party and concert at Turner Hall Ballroom includes a lineup with 10 of the 14 acts that wrote and recorded songs for the CD. Jason Moon, executive producer of the album, is an Iraq combat veteran and award-winning singer-songwriter. He experienced severe PTSD, but overcame it through his music after a long struggle, although still plagued by it at times. He founded Warrior Songs in 2011 as a way to help other veterans heal through music and other creative arts, and devotes his life to it.

Were Captain William Albracht's Actions in Vietnam Medal of Honor Worthy? Jul 27, 2021

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For ten years now, Ken Moffett has been advancing the package for an upgrade to the Medal of Honor for Capt. Bill Albracht. His heroics in Vietnam at Fire Base Kate in 1969 have been the subject of a book "Abandoned in Hell" and a documentary "Escape from Fire Base Kate." Ken explains how he got started on this mission and the roadblocks he has encountered. Moffett explains the battle facts he has uncovered, the eyewitness testimony he has gathered, and the challenges of having the Army consider the upgrade. Host Jim Fausone calls the men who advance MOH packages "Sherpas" as they carry a load up a hill trying to guide the package to a successful upgrade. No easy task.

VETERANS BENEFITS – July 2021 Jul 26, 2021

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VA BENEFITS EXPERTS ON DECK This is our monthly program on the VA and your benefits. An important note for all veterans => Keep your VA contact information (phone number, address, email address) and marital status updated in a timely fashion. This assures that you will receive notifications from the VA and enables the VA to administer to your needs. 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 The winner of the US Wings Flight Jacket for July is George Vraneza, Navy Veterans from Boalsburg, PA. Congratulations, George. Don't forget to register for next month's drawing on our last program in August

A New State Veterans Home - a great benefit Jul 20, 2021

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Fred Schaible, Deputy Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, talks about the work of the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority and the new 128 private residence rooms in a state-of-the-art Chesterfield Township facility. This serves veterans in SE Michigan and is part of a state and national effort to upgrade veteran homes. Fred explains the neighborhood layout and the services available in these new assisted living homes. He also explains admission criteria and what future homes may be coming to all states because of the new $500 million in funding that VA has available to invest in such projects. Host Jim Fausone asks about the national landscape for these homes, the regulation, and funding.

VETERANS ARE UNIQUELY SUITED TO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPACE Jul 19, 2021

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Dale Throneberry introduces a guest host, Dr. Eric Fretz, and his entrepreneurial champion guests as follows: Kristin Gapske, Director of Entrepreneurial Center at Washtenaw Community College. https://www.wccnet.edu/succeed/entrepreneurship-center/Matt Sherwood, VBOC for Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. www.vetbizcentral.orgJulie Cowie, Michigan Veteran Entrepreneurs, Grand Valley State University www.gvsu.edu/mve Michael Hyacinthe, Michigan Veteran Entrepreneurs, Grand Valley State University Eric Fretz is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a faculty lecturer who creates and delivers classes across campus (Psychology, Innovate Blue Entrepreneurship, School of Education, College of Engineering Center for Entrepreneurship). In addition to classes from the 100 to 600 level, he also delivers academic readiness classes for Student Veterans at U-M and other institutions locally and nationwide.

Authentically American apparel Founded by U.S. Army Veteran Dean Wegner Jul 14, 2021

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THE NEW AMERICAN BRAND... In 2017, Dean Wegner created Authentically American® to help bring manufacturing jobs back to America by selling premium, competitively priced, apparel that is ALL Made in the USA, no exceptions. This U.S. Army veteran, graduate of West Point, helicopter pilot and Ranger had the grit and experience to create this unique start-up. His expertise in the apparel industry, coupled with his passion for America, provided all the incentive he needed to create a brand that aims to set the universally accepted standard for premium American made merchandise, while delivering a significant impact on U.S. job creation. We have found the common thread with our customers to be their support for USA-made merchandise and American manufacturing. Dean discusses the mission of Authentically American apparel with host Jim Fausone. He also talks about the value of being a certified by NVBDC.org as a Veteran Owned Business. National Veterans Business Development Council is the nation's leading certification company.

PRESUMPTIVE UPDATE, BUSINESS CERTIFICATION, RANGER PUCKETT, AND SLANG Jul 12, 2021

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3 NEW PRESUMPTIVE CONDITIONS APPROVED FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE Bladder CancerHypothyroidismParkinsonism In 2017, Dean Wegner created Authentically American® to help bring manufacturing jobs back to America by selling premium, competitively priced, apparel that is ALL Made in USA, no exceptions RECENT MEDAL OF HONOR – COL. PUCKETT – KOREA, RANGERS Lt. Col. John Lock (ret) talks about Medal of Honor recipient US Army Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett (ret) for his exploits in Korea and the 18 year process to have his Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Image from army.mil. For the full details of Colonel Puckett’s military service in Korea AND Vietnam, you can read the whole article here. On a lighter note, USAF veteran Joe Neussendorfer talks military slang. He translates and explains the terms Grunts, POGS, Scrambled Eggs, “sparks, farts and darts” & SOS.

Grunts, POGS, Scrambled Eggs & SOS / Military Slang Jul 06, 2021

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USAF veteran Joe Neussendorfer talks military slang. He translates and explains the terms Grunts, POGS, Scrambled Eggs, "sparks, farts and darts" & SOS. Joe once again provides an insightful and amusing discussion with host Jim Fausone on military terms and slang .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA ! Jul 05, 2021

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Celebrating the music of America while US citizens celebrate the 4th of July. The music includes: Star Spangled Banner, God Bless The USA, This Land Is Your Land, God Bless America, America The Beautiful and much more. Singers include: Kate Smith, Woody Guthrie, Simon and Garfunkel, Ray Charles, Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, The Mommas and The Poppas, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Lady Gaga, Jimi Hendrix and more..

Roc Wilder Military Service Opportunities and Benefits Jun 29, 2021

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Roc Wilder discusses his military career involving the Marines, Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. He spent years as a recruiter and discusses the opportunities and benefits of military service. Roc explains his approach of being humble and hungry so as to ask for and take advantage of those that want to help and receive the available benefits. Roc talks with host Jim Fausone about transitioning to civilian life after service.

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