Warfighters United Podcast

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Warfighters United Episode 19 - Mike Wilson Executive Director VFW National Home Aug 27, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Mike Wilson, the Executive director of the VFW National home located in Eaton Rapids, Mi. One of the VFW's hidden gems which houses Veterans and their Families while they transition at no cost to them for up to 4 yrs. The National home provides all the tools and resources at their disposal to facilitate success. Mike Wilson, Former Sgt Major of the Michigan National Guard explains his aspirations for the next 5 yrs to build more housing and build on the legacy that started 100 yrs ago in 1925.

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Warfighters United Episode 18 - Michelle Wager Aug 20, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Michelle Wager, a Iraq Veteran who was severely injured by an IED in 2006 while serving in the Michigan National Guard. We discuss the troubles that being an amputee has dealing with the bureaucracy of the VA and road blocks of getting prosthetics, parts for the prosthetic and tsgli benifits. A heartbreaking reality that many women who are in a fight to get fertility service connected because of wounds from the IED blast. Join the fight with us! Help our female Veterans get recognized.

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Warfighters United Episode 17 - Douglas Brinker Navy and National Guard Veteran Aug 13, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Douglas Brinker, a Navy and National Guard Veteran about his new book, "My Dark Shadow", which is not only a motivational book on being a 2 time survivor of suicide, but what it was that propelled him to become a mental health advocate for all. Douglas is also an advocate for the Jackson Veterans Coalition and VMS-Mental health and welfare program for the VFW.

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Warfighters United Episode 16 - Shane Houghton (Army Vietnam Veteran) Aug 06, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Shane Houghton (Army Vietnam Veteran), Former District 9 Commander ×2, 1 Allstate District Commander, Former post Commander VFW 12082 on his time in Vietnam 1971-72. Also, we talk about the Wall of Tears and the prevention of suicide within our history as a Military.

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Warfighters United Episode 15 - General Tom S. Jones (Retired) Jul 23, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Major General Tom Jones the founder of Outdoor Odyssey. Outdoor Odyssey is not only a kids mentoring program in the state of Pennsylvania, but provides 5 to 7 day transitional programs for our Military Veterans at no cost to them. They touch on how what the program consist of and how to obtain their short term goal to create long term goals to be successful in the future. By the use of Team leaders and comradery the outcomes of the Veterans future change for the better.

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Warfighters United Episode 14 - Derek Blumke USAF Veteran Jul 16, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Derek Blumke who is a Gruntstyle foundation impact fellow and leads the foundations educational Campaign on overprescribing psychiatric medications within the United States. We discuss the true facts of how these overprescribed medications lead to suicidal ideations and death to many within our military community and throughout the Nation. If you are a Veteran or Service Member on many medications by the VA or an every-day citizen who is on a psychiatric medications, this podcast is a wealth of information to better assist you the knowledge of side affects that can cause a breakdown. Join our mission to implement changes throughout the medical system.

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Warfighters United Episode 13 - Bj Ganem the CEO And Founder Of Sierra Delta Jul 09, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews BJ Ganem, CEO and founder of Sierra Delta, A non-profit organization which provides up to $3500 in grants to any person who has served in the Armed Forces. They also provide a new perspective in how a Veteran from any era can afford to get their furry friend trained to level suitable to their needs and disabilities. Sierra Delta is a great organization that has given over 208 grants this year so far with many more to come.

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Warfighters United Episode 12 - Sgt. First Class Sammy L. Davis (Medal Of Honor Recipient) Jul 02, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Sammy L Davis, Medal of Honor Recipient from Vietnam (the real Forrest Gump) about his actions on Nov 18th, 1967. On that day he risked his life to not only deter a reinforced NVA regiment with a machine gun and Howitzer, but save 3 American Soldiers while being over ran. He is one of Americas greatest heroes who dedicated his life to helping others.

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Warfighters United Episode 11 - Doug Pickel Jun 25, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Doug Pickel with Azuwant Custom Plaques on Purple Heart plaques/POW/MIA Plaques and Island park, which will be the home of the biggest POW/MIA park in t he State of Mi.

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Warfighters United Episode 10 - State Quartermaster Barry Walters Jun 18, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews VFW State Quartermaster and Vietnam Veteran Barry Walters about his 47 months in Vietnam and the mistreatment of our service members from a divided Nation. They also talk about the 50th Anniversary of Vietnam, Agent Orange, the Pact Act, Claim Sharks, and the VFW National Home. For all Veterans from any era, this is a very heartfelt interview on how Vietnam Veterans have stood watch to ensure that no one would treat our service members the way they were treated in the late 60's, early 70's.

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Warfighters United Episode 09 - Vetserve.us with Maj Chris Buck (Ret) and Maj Victor Diaz(Ret) (FINAL) Jun 11, 2025

Host Eric Calley interviews Maj Chris Buck and Maj Victor Diaz about Vetserve.us to help Veterans with financial planning, VA Home loans and much more. At VetServe, we honor your service by helping you achieve the American Dream. Our team specializes in VA home loans, financial planning for veterans, and real estate solutions designed specifically for military families and those who’ve served. Founded by veterans and community leaders, VetServe provides the expert guidance you need to build a secure future for yourself and your family.

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Warfighters United Episode 08 - Major Christopher Buck Jun 03, 2025

Host Eric Calley talks to Maj Christopher Buck. He's a retired Marine and Mustang and they discuss his years in the Marine Corps, his multiple deployments and transition out to become a top financial advisor in the Midwest.

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Warfighters United Episode 07 - Jake Rademacher May 28, 2025

Host Eric Calley talks with Jake Rademacher, film producer of the 2009 "Brothers at War." The film depicts the toll that life-threatening work and separation take on the parents, siblings, wives and children of the soldiers. Fourteen years later he produced "Brothers After War" where Jake Rademacher reunites with his brothers and fellow soldiers from his Iraq embed revealing a unique perspective on war's impact and the transition from active warriors to veterans. Listen as Host Eric Calley discusses Jake's first hand accounts and what it is like as the two movies go full circle with the after affects of War. A must listen to for Veterans, wives and children of Veterans and all who have served.

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Warfighters United Episode 06 - Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popoditch May 20, 2025

Host Eric Calley speaks with Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popoditch also known as the "Cigar Marine." Gunnery Sergeant Popoditch tells his first hand story of the Persian Gulf War experience as well as his tours in Iraq 2003 and 2004 where his company helped take down the Statue of Saddam at Firdos Square. He also spoke on the fight that nearly cost him his life in Fallujah in April of 2004. His never quit or give up attitude helped him inspire many to be better and not use their disabilities as a crutch. Now he's a fixture at Focus Marines foundation, a 7 day program at no cost to the Veterans who apply, and is making a difference throughout the Nation ensuring the Marines ethos of "never leave a Marine behind and Always faithful to God,Country, and the Corps" alive.

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Warfighters United Episode 05 - John Sofronas US Navy Corpsman May 13, 2025

John Sofronas served from 1999 to 2008 in direct support of Iraqi and Enduring Freedom as a Navy Corpsman of Marines. His service includes but is not limited to Fallujah, Iraq, Africa amongst other areas of operation.

He was injured in 2006 and developed Thyroid Cancer shortly after his return from Iraq. He sustained a subseqent stroke, multiple TBI's and transitioned to working for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Rating Specialist and Decision Review Officer. He's here to provide clarity on multiple issues for all Veterans, family members and/or beneficiaries.

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Warfighters United Episode 04 - Rob Vadaro May 07, 2025

Host Eric Calley speaks with Rob Vadaro, A true American Warfighter. He served with 1/8 2007 to 2011 in the Marine Corps, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan where he was hit by multiple IEDS causing him to retire. In 2022, the Ukraine war kicked off and Rob knew he could make a difference. Having friends in the Special Forces of Ukraine he flew over to assist. Rob spent 2 yrs fighting the Russians, was shot 3 times and lived to tell the story. A True American Patriot!

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Warfighters United Episode 03 - 22 Project Apr 29, 2025

Host Eric Calley speaks with members of the 22 Project about their treatments for veterans suffering from PTSD.

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Warfighters United Episode 02 - Brian Calley Apr 23, 2025

Host Eric Calley speaks with Brian Calley, former Lt. Governor of Michigan. They discuss Brian's time in office and the programs and services the administration was part of to help Michigan veterans.

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Warfighters United Episode 01 - James Sperry Apr 15, 2025

Host and veteran Eric Calley speaks with James Sperry about how he recruited himself into the marines, his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps and life outside the service.

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