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August 25, 2007: The War Dogs Aug 25, 2007

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Join host Gary Lillie and his guests as they recount the stories of the bravest, most loyal and most honest of all warriors…Dutch, a sentry dog and Opal, a tracker dog, will be represented by their Vietnam War handlers, Vance McCrumb and Bob Konarske. Hear their stories, as remembered by Vance and Bob.

August 18, 2007: Waiting Spouses Aug 18, 2007

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Did you ever wonder what you would do if your spouse had to go away for a year? All of a sudden you are a single parent having to cope with being a mother, father, mechanic, maintaining a house, and in some cases continue a career. We wondered too. So we asked Ken Cook, whose wife went to Kuwait for a year, and Meghan Schultz, whose husband is currently in the Navy and has been to sea, what its like to be a waiting spouse.

August 11, 2007: Seabees... Can Do! Aug 11, 2007

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Born in the very early days of World War II, the U.S. Navy Seabees soon became legendary for completing seemingly impossible construction projects and doing it under enemy fire. They literally and figuratively paved the way for victory in the Pacific. But did you know they were also at Normandy on D-Day? Listen and learn with hosts Gary Lillie and Bob Gould; and guests Lara Godbille, Director, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum and CAPT Bob Quinn, CEC, USN (Ret.).

August 4, 2007: Sub Hunters! Aug 04, 2007

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The Patrol Squadron Ninety-three Alumni Association and Veterans Radio broadcasted live from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mount Clemens Michigan. Join the members of the Ninety-three Alumni Association and hear them tell the tales of being a sub hunter, scanning the ocean—searching for ever-elusive submarines.

July 28, 2007: Dayton Air Show LIVE Jul 28, 2007

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Live! From the VECTREN DAYTON AIR SHOW, with your front row seat, VETERANS RADIO. The Vectren Dayton Air Show is being billed as the Largest International Air show and has been selected as a USAF 60th Anniversary celebratory event. So climb into the cockpit, “Aim High” and join us as we go into the wild blue yonder.

July 21, 2007: Gen. Douglas MacArthur Jul 21, 2007

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He is arguably the United States’ most famous Five Star General. He was controversial and flamboyant. Graduating from West Point in 1903, he went on to spend nearly fifty years in uniform, fought in World War I and II, established an occupation government in Japan and helped them create their constitution, and led the United Nations forces in Korea, all with distinction. And along the way served as the Army Chief of Staff. And made one of the most famous quotes in history: “I still remember the refrain of one of the most popular barracks ballads of that day which proclaimed most proudly old soldiers never die, they just fade away”. Join Ken Rogge as he talks with biographer Richard Frank about this fascinating man.

July 14, 2007: Attention Gulf War Veterans! Jul 14, 2007

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Army veteran Arvid Brown, while serving in Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War in 1991, was bitten by “sand flies” and contracted the parasitic disease Leishmaniasis, a disease that was passed on to his family. The VA never looked for Leishmaniasis as a cause of his symptoms, ignoring his service and medical history. Janyce Brown died of Leishmaniasis, and their two children were infected with Leishmaniasis. Join Jim Fausone, from Legal Help for Veterans, as we all learn how this problem ended up being played out in the courts. Also, we do a follow-up on our story about Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani. Brian Rooney, from the Thomas More Law Center will tell us what’s next now that Lt. Col. Chessani faces a General Court-Martial. (see archived show from 5 May 07)

July 7, 2007: Chuck Yeager / P-51 Mustang Jul 07, 2007

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The North American P-51 Mustang was an American long-range single-seat fighter aircraft that entered service with Allied air forces in the middle years of World War II. The P-51 flew most of its wartime missions as a bomber escort in raids over Germany. It also saw service against the Japanese in the Pacific War. Join us as Ken Rogge talks with aviation legend Chuck Yeager and Red Tail squadron member Harry Stewart about the P-51 and their experiences in World War II.

For More Information: www.chuckyeager.com (updated December 2020)

May 12, 2007: Colonel Bud Day / American Patriot May 12, 2007

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Colonel Bud Day / American Patriot

Colonel Bud Day holds every combat medal available to military personnel, including the Medal of Honor. Shot down over North Vietnam, Col Day spent five and a half years as a POW of the North Vietnamese. During his incarceration, he was tortured daily for nearly the entire time. He carries the scars of that torture to this day.

Learn more about the book detailing his military service, American Patriot.

May 5, 2007: Marine Jeffery Chessani Faces Prosecution May 05, 2007

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Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jeffery Chessani has been charged with “Dereliction of Duty” and “Orders” violations in connection with the much politicized and often misreported tragic events surrounding a fierce battle between U. S. Marines and Iraqi terrorists on 19 November, 2005 in the town of Haditha, Al Anbar, Iraq—a place described as an “insurgent citadel.” The gist of the charges against Chessani is that he failed to properly investigate and brief higher commanders on the November 19 incident. The evidence, according to some, indicates otherwise. Our guest is Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Learn more about President Richard Thompson.

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