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Col Richard Kim - Korean born, US Soldier, Episcopal Priest
4 november 2026 · 25 min
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Richard Kim 's life story starts in Korea and makes its way to Detroit Michigan. He joins the Army at 17 during WWII while in China. He makes his way to the US against immigration struggles for education and an Army career that takes him to Korea and Vietnam. A crisis of conscious has him retire from the Army and go to seminary. He becomes a leading Episcopal priest with assignments in Alabama, Hawaii and Michigan. This podcast is generated from an article that Jim Fausone wrote on Kim for www.HomeofHeroes.com ,
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Archaeology and Veterans with Dr. Stephen Humphreys
3 november 2026 · 26 min
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Air Force Veteran Stephen Humphreys, PhD, founded American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) in 2016. He explains the work, how veterans can get involved, and the field's progression with host Jim Fausone.
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November 2026: Monthly Veterans Benefits Hour
2 november 2026 · 57 min
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Jim Fausone – Host, Veterans Radio
Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans
Bill Mattocks – Host, The Salty Old Marine
Next, we welcome Bill Mattocks, host of the popular YouTube show The Salty Old Marine, for a special edition of our monthly Veterans Benefits Hour. Through his YouTube channel, Bill works to educate and empower fellow veterans by discussing VA disability benefits, the claims process, and the challenges veterans face when navigating the VA system.
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Col. Demas T. Craw, Medal of Honor, WWII Friendly Fire
28 oktober 2026 · 39 min
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Colonel Demas T. Craw had an active military career in World War II. But his Medal of Honor resulted from a failed peace plan in Morocco, where the French ignored a white flag of truce. The Military History of the Upper Great Lakes wrote about this forgotten hero. That story is the basis of this podcast.
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Ukraine Lessons Learned About KIA & Wounded Recovery in a Drone War
27 oktober 2026 · 23 min
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Army Veteran Michael Henshaw, founder of Asymmetric MIA Accounting Group, has spent time this year assisting in Ukraine with issues of recovering the remains of those killed. He has learned some lessons to pass along to the Pentagon and policymakers about drone recovery and the U.S. falling behind. Mike talks to host Jim Fausone about the lessons to be learned.
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A Veteran’s Cap & Stories Through Song
26 oktober 2026 · 53 min
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This week on Veterans Radio, host Dale Throneberry welcomes Vietnam veteran, author, and longtime Washington Post columnist Jay Mathews to discuss his recent article, “How Divided Is America? My Veteran’s Cap Says It All.” Jay reflects on his decision to serve during the Vietnam War, along with the people and perspectives he encountered in the Army. Then, Dale welcomes Doc Allen, a U.S. Air Force veteran, physician, and singer-songwriter behind Doc Allen – Chronicles. Doc shares his journey from military service and medicine to creating deeply personal music, as the program highlights his new song, “Farewell My Light.”
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ Why Jay Mathews believes his Vietnam veteran’s cap reveals something important about America’s divisions and shared values ✓ How Jay’s decision to serve during the Vietnam War introduced him to people and perspectives that shaped his understanding of America ✓ How Doc Allen’s experiences as an Air Force veteran, physician, and firefighter have influenced his songwriting and storytelling ✓ Allen’s uses music to explore personal experiences, emotion, and remembrance, including his featured song, “Farewell My Light”
Jay Mathews
Vietnam Veteran & Award-Winning Journalist
Vietnam War veteran, award-winning journalist, author, and longtime education columnist for The Washington Post, where he has worked since 1971. Jay has written ten books, including the New York Times bestseller Work Hard. Be Nice., and created the Challenge Index rankings of American high schools. His reporting has earned numerous honors, including the Eugene Meyer Award for distinguished service to The Washington Post. In his recent article, “How Divided Is America? My Veteran’s Cap Says It All,” Jay reflects on his Army service during the Vietnam War and how a veteran’s cap has become an unexpected symbol of connection in a divided nation.
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Native American Military Service of Navajo Conrad Begaye
21 oktober 2026 · 17 min
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Conrad Begaye, Army Ranger, received the Silver Star making the Rangers and his Navajo nation proud. This story highlights the heritage and courage of Native American soldiers.
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Trauma Informed Care with JP Kotsko
20 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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Army combat veteran and ordained chaplain JP Kotsko discusses the need to included trauma-informed care into military medic training. This helps with the question "Am I going to be OK?". JP talks to host Jim Fausone about his service in the West Virgina National Guard and lessons learned about using psychological first aid skills.
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346 MPH and a Woman Army Truck Driver
19 oktober 2026 · 57 min
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This week on Veterans Radio, host Shelly Rood takes you to the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan, then sits down with Army veteran Dawn Klein for a candid conversation about what it means to be hardcore and at ease.
Shelly recaps a rainout, a return trip, and a record-setting Monday. She shares the comeback stories, signing a military tribute car through SCAG Racing’s Simply the Brave program, and the permission slip she took home: give yourself permission to work on the foundation before you chase the next level.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ What it was like to witness a historic 346.95 MPH NHRA drag racing run and the inspiring comeback stories behind the competition ✓ How the lessons of preparation, perseverance, and resilience on the racetrack can apply to everyday life ✓ What Army veteran Dawn Klein experienced transporting tanks, munitions, and essential supplies throughout Germany during her 27 years of military service ✓ How Dawn overcame expectations and challenges as a woman in the Army, and why humor, faith, and recognition remain important to her life after service
Dawn Klein
U.S. Army (Ret.) - Transportation Soldier
Dawn Klein served on and off for 27 years as a transportation soldier, hauling tanks, munitions, and blood throughout Germany. Dawn shares what it was like to challenge expectations as a woman in the military, take pride in her responsibilities, and navigate life after service. Through humor, faith, and determination, she offers a candid perspective on resilience, finding purpose, and making sure women veterans receive the recognition they deserve.
Shelly Rood
Host - Hardcore & At Ease
Shelly C. Rood served across 16 years as a U.S. Army Reserves Intelligence Officer — Captain, Company Commander, and S2 — leading covert briefings overseas and overseeing security programs for nearly 4,…
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Wake Island - The Men of Utah
14 oktober 2026 · 56 min
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The WWII Battle of Wake Island in December 1941 caught the American military by surprise. The men on the island and in the fight came from all across the nation. There were a number of Utah residents involved in that battle. This interview tells that story, which is both tragic and heroic.
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Military Engineering Impacting Society Today
14 oktober 2026 · 26 min
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U.S Air Force Veteran and historian, Joseph Neussendorfer, writes about how military engineering impacted early America but still impacts us today. His article was published in the Engineering Society of Detroit Fall 2026 magazine. This article was converted into a AI discussion of key points.
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MIA Recovery by Asymmetric MIA Accounting Group - Private vs Govt Ops
13 oktober 2026 · 34 min
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Michael Henshaw, founder of Asymmetric MIA Accounting Group (AMAG) talks about why he started AMAG to assist in recovery and identification of MIAs. He explains work in the Phillipines and in Ukraine. Mike explains to host Jim Fausone there are about 39,000 potentially recoverable remains of US servicemembers mostly from WWII. He mentions that private entities like AMAG maybe able to work in areas the US Government cannot and it can use new faster technologies.
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New Approaches to PTSD: SGB & Psychedelic Therapy
12 oktober 2026 · 57 min
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This week on Veterans Radio, host Jim Fausone explores two developing approaches to treating PTSD with Dr. James Lynch and Dr. Brandon Weiss.
Dr. James Lynch, a West Point graduate, physician, and 31-year U.S. Army veteran who served in special operations medicine, discusses the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) and its potential impact for people struggling with symptoms of PTSD. Then, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Brandon Weiss of the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research provides an update on psychedelic therapy research, including the growing interest in making these treatments available to veterans with PTSD.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
How Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) works and why it is being studied and used to address symptoms associated with PTSD and anxiety
How Dr. James Lynch's decades in Army medicine and Special Operations helped shape his work with veterans and others affected by trauma
What researchers are learning about psychedelic-assisted therapies and their potential role in treating PTSD
Why researchers are particularly interested in how psychedelic therapies could complement existing approaches to PTSD treatment for veterans
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WWI Argonne Campaign Confusion & Mustard Gas with two Utah Heroes
7 oktober 2026 · 46 min
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World War I in 1918 involved mustard gas in the trenches. The Argonne campaign was critical. These two stories are about Corporals Edgar Runyon and Norman Nelson. Nelson was just 16 years old when he enlisted. Runyon earned a Distinguished Service Cross, then was busted to private at the end of the war.
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Bringing Home WWII KIA with Kim Clarke
6 oktober 2026 · 28 min
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Kim Clarke wrote The Last Full Measure / An American Family and How the United States Brought Home the Dead of World War II. This is the personal story of her grandfather, which is wrapped around the larger story of how the US retrieved and repatriated the 250,000 US military members who died in Europe. She tells this story to host Jim Fausone.
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October 2026: Monthly Veterans Benefits Hour
5 oktober 2026 · 57 min
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Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio
Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans
Evan Mark Shelline – Founder & President, VETTED Veteran Care
Next, we welcome Evan Mark Shelline, a U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and founder of VETTED Veteran Care, to discuss his continued mission of serving fellow veterans. After serving with SEAL Team 4 and completing two combat deployments to Iraq, Evan has dedicated his post-military career to helping veterans and their families access VA-authorized home and respite care, strengthen peer-to-peer connections, and better understand the resources available to them. He also shares the story behind The Veteran Muster – All Present and Accounted For, a veteran-only gathering he leads throughout Southeast Michigan that brings veterans together for camaraderie, storytelling, remembrance, Buddy Checks, and preserving the bonds of military service.
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Veteran & Spy & Actor Sterling Hayden - A tortured life of adventure
29 september 2026 · 27 min
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Sterling Walter Hayden was an American actor. A leading man for most of his career, he specialized in Westerns and film noir throughout the 1950s, in films such as John Huston's The Asphalt Jungle, Nicholas Ray's Johnny Guitar, and Stanley Kubrick's The Killing.
After his two Paramount film roles, Hayden left Hollywood to fight in World War II. He enlisted in the Army and was sent to Scotland for training, but broke his ankle and was discharged. He then enlisted in the Marines under a false name. He was transferred for duty as an undercover agent with William J. "Wild Bill" Donovan's Office of the Coordinator of Information. Hamilton remained there after it became the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
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Service, Sacrifice & Stories Through Poetry and Song
28 september 2026 · 57 min
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This week on Veterans Radio, host Dale Throneberry explores two different ways of telling the stories of service and sacrifice—through poetry and music.
Major Jacob P. Kelly, an active-duty U.S. Army officer and author of The Spurs of Service, shares the deeply personal experiences behind his collection of cowboy poetry. From leaving loved ones behind and deploying overseas to grieving the loss of fellow soldiers and finding a way forward after coming home, Jake reflects on the quieter side of military service and how it has shaped his identity, relationships, family, and faith.
Then, Dale welcomes songwriter Scott Johnson, the creator behind Southern Grit Revival, an independent country-rock and Americana project. Scott discusses the inspiration behind “We Stand,” a patriotic song honoring service, sacrifice, the American flag, and the men and women who have given so much for their country.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ How Major Jacob P. Kelly turned his experiences with military service, deployment, loss, and homecoming into cowboy poetry ✓ The loss of two fellow soldiers in Afghanistan that shaped Jacob’s perspective on grief, remembrance, identity, and faith ✓ Why some of the most difficult parts of military service can continue long after a service member returns home ✓ How Scott Johnson and Southern Grit Revival use country-rock music and “We Stand” to honor service, sacrifice, patriotism, and remembrance ✓ Third-party trauma, boundaries, and what it actually takes to walk away from someone else’s worst day.
Major Jacob P. "Jake" Kelly
Active-Duty U.S. Army Officer & Author
Active-duty U.S. Army officer and author of The Spurs of Service, a collection of cowboy poetry following a soldier’s journey from joining the Army and leaving loved ones behind through deployment, loss, and the transition home. Dedicated to two soldiers lost in Afghanistan, t…
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Medicaid & VA Benefits with Michael Guerrero
23 september 2026 · 30 min
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Michael Guerrero, CEO of Eldercare Resource Planning, discusses the differences between Medicaid and VA Aid & Attendance benefits. He dispels some myths and explains the need and cost of professional planning. Michael explains the services available to host Jim Fausone.
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Veteran Handy Man concept with Dale Stoy
22 september 2026 · 22 min
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Think Angie's List for veterans. Dale Stoy shares his idea for a Veterans Handyman nonprofit that connects handy veterans with local homeowners needing help. This would assist veterans with a little work and connect them to the community. Dale discusses the concept with host Jim Fausone, hoping someone else will adopt it and implement it in their community.
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“Protecting Your Peace When You Can’t Say No” with Dan Cramer and Mitze Alexander
21 september 2026 · 57 min
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Brigadier General Dan Kramer answers the phone with his kids waiting at the dinner table. Mitze Alexander has a friend on the phone who wants advice, not a session, and expects it for free because that’s just what Mitze does. Neither one gets a real day off, and both of them have learned exactly where to draw the line anyway.
This week on Veterans Radio, host Shelly Rood sits down with Brigadier General Dan Kramer and Army veteran and licensed therapist Mitze Alexander to talk about protecting your peace when you can’t say no.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ What it looks like when life stacks one hard thing on top of another, and the shift that changes how it lands ✓ Protecting time and connection at the top of a career, not after it ✓ What the families holding down the home front are actually carrying ✓ From the National Guard to the police force to the therapist’s chair ✓ Third-party trauma, boundaries, and what it actually takes to walk away from someone else’s worst day.
Brigadier General Daniel Kramer
Assistant Adjutant General - Michigan Air National Guard
Brigadier General Kramer has spent nearly thirty years in the Michigan Air National Guard, raising six kids alongside his wife Susan through every move the Guard asked of them. He tells you what rising in rank actually costs, and the one thing he refuses to let responsibility take from him.
Mitze Alexander
Licensed Master Social Worker - U.S. Army (Ret.)
Mitze Alexander served in the Army, spent seven years as a Muskegon police officer, and for the last decade has worked as a licensed therapist, much of that time with military women carrying trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She names what third-party trauma does to a provider, the boundary that keeps her whole, and why it’s okay to not be okay.
Shelly Rood
Host - Hardcore & At Ease
Shelly C. Rood served across 16 years as a U.S. Army R…
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Finding and Recognizing Confederate Soldiers Graves
16 september 2026 · 47 min
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This is an interview about the finding and recognizing Confederate Soldiers graves and their reburial in Arlington Cemetery. This issue was complicated by burials of Confederate men in northern prisoner of war camps and in battlefield graves. It took political will, scientific investigation and detective work.
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VA Home Loan Update with Expert Michael Fischer
15 september 2026 · 31 min
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One GI Bill benefit that everyone should use is the VA Home Loan program. Mortgage Lender Michael Fischer talks about the advantages of VA Home Loans and how it really works with host Jim Fausone.
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Veterans & PTSD: Jesse Gould & Matt Cahill
14 september 2026 · 57 min
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This week, host Jim Fausone talks with Jesse Gould and Matt Cahill about PTSD, Veteran suicide, and organizations whose missions are to help Veterans and their families with life after service.
Jesse Gould
Founder & President, Heroic Hearts Project
After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans.
Jesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of psychedelic-assisted therapy as a means of addressing the mental health crisis among veterans. What began as a focus on ayahuasca has since expanded into a broader mission encompassing psilocybin and ketamine therapies, reflecting the organization’s evolution into a leading force in veteran mental health innovation.
To date, the Heroic Hearts Project has helped over 1,500 veterans and their spouses access life-changing psychedelic treatment programs, raised over $20 million, and built partnerships with the world’s leading treatment centers. The organization has also sponsored and supported clinical research with institutions including the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Georgia, helping to advance the scientific legitimacy of psychedelic medicine and push for wider clinical acceptance and policy reform.
Matt Cahill
Founder, Green Star Families of America
Sergeant First Class (Retired), U.S. Army Medic | Master of Social Work (MSW) | PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Matt Cahill is a 26-year Army and Pennsylvania National Guard veteran wh…
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Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum founder John Lind
8 september 2026 · 29 min
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Veteran John Lind keeps military history alive by collecting and showing military vehicles and memorabilia. He has over 50 vehicles, motorcycles, jeeps, command cars, and many more in his collection in Detroit. Many are tied to World War II production when Detroit was the Arsenal of Democracy. He explains how this started to host Jim Fausone.
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In The Company of Heroes: Stories of the Medal of Honor
7 september 2026 · 57 min
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This week, Veterans Radio goes to the archives for a replay of our October 2021 conversation with award-winning military journalist and author James Kitfield. His book, In The Company of Heroes, tells the remarkable stories of 25 post-9/11 service members who received the Medal of Honor, capturing their experiences through firsthand interviews with the recipients themselves – and, for those honored posthumously, through the voices of their families and brothers in arms.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER:
✓ The extraordinary acts of courage that earned 25 post-9/11 service members our nation’s highest military honor
✓ How James Kitfield captured these stories through personal interviews with Medal of Honor recipients, their families, and fellow service members
✓ The stories behind heroes including Marine Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, Navy SEAL Britt Slabinski, and Army Ranger Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry
✓ What these firsthand accounts reveal about courage, sacrifice, brotherhood, and service during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Public Assistance Programs and VA Benefits with RAND Corp Dr. Philip Armour
1 september 2026 · 29 min
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The interplay between public assistance programs (food stamps, housing, etc.) and VA disability compensation was studied by Dr Philip Armour of the RAND Corporation. The data show that veterans receiving VA disability compensation use few public assistance programs, meaning testing may keep additional benefits unnecessary or unavailable. Dr. Armour explains this complexity to host Jim Fausone.
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One Year in Vietnam
31 augustus 2026 · 57 min
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This week on Veterans Radio, author Herman “Butch” Peace Jr. shares the experiences behind his memoir, One Year: Or the Rest of Your Life—with a special connection to Veterans Radio through his days in Army flight school with host Dale Throneberry.
Herman "Butch" Peace, Jr.
Author - One Year: Or The Rest Of Your Life
Vietnam War veteran, former U.S. Army Huey helicopter pilot, and author of One Year: Or the Rest of Your Life. Peace entered the Army as a young man and trained as a helicopter pilot before flying combat missions in Vietnam. His memoir recounts the fear, responsibility, camaraderie, and experiences of young pilots and crews who depended on one another to make it through their year at war. Butch also shares a special connection with Veterans Radio host Dale Throneberry—the two attended Army helicopter flight school together at Fort Wolters, Texas, in 1968.
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Griddle Cooking with Navy Veteran & "Flat Top King" Neal Williams
25 augustus 2026 · 35 min
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Neal Williams was a Navy Cook for four years following a passion for cooking. He talks about ship board cooking, life after the Navy and transitioning to a YouTube influencer about griddle and grill cooking with Jim Fausone. Neal explains how he learned to make "help" or "to do" cooking videos and has an amazing following on social medai.
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Cat 5: America’s Future & Supporting Vietnam Veterans
24 augustus 2026 · 57 min
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What challenges could America face if growing national debt, military readiness concerns, and China’s ambitions collide? Military historian and author Bing West returns to Veterans Radio to discuss his new book, Cat 5: The 2033 War, and the warning it offers about America’s future. Plus, we highlight the Charles S. Kettles Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 310 and its upcoming annual Pig Roast fundraiser supporting veterans and the local community.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER:
✓ Why Bing West believes America could be heading toward a major economic and military reckoning ✓ How decades of battlefield and national security experience shaped the warnings behind Cat 5: The 2033 War ✓ Why military readiness, national debt, and China’s growing power could become increasingly connected challenges ✓ How you can support VVA Chapter 310 and its work serving local veterans by attending the annual Pig Roast fundraiser
Bing West
Author - Cat 5: The 2033 War
U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, military historian, and bestselling author whose career has taken him from the front lines of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan to the highest levels of national security policy. A frequent Veterans Radio guest, West returns to discuss his new book, Cat 5: The 2033 War, and his assessment of the economic, military, and geopolitical challenges facing the United States
Charles S. Kettles Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 310
Veterans Radio highlights the chapter’s 23rd Annual Pig Roast Dinner on Saturday, August 29, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Saline American Legion Post 322. The fundraiser helps Chapter 310 care for the Washtenaw County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, support hospitalized veterans, provide Thanksgiving dinner for Dawn Farm residents, donate to Fisher House, and continue other community service efforts.
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A Veteran Transition Guide - The Invisible Veteran by Kevin Kidder
18 augustus 2026 · 26 min
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US Army veteran Kevin Kidder retires after 20 years and finds transitioning hard. He explains his process including loss of identity, job searching, divorce, dating and coming out better for all of it with host Jim Fausone. Kidder offers up suggestions to other veterans about transition and tools they may employ.
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Jess Meuse: “You Just Can’t Win”
17 augustus 2026 · 57 min
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Jessica Meuse joins Veterans Radio to talk about what happens when your ambitions don’t fit together cleanly. A recording artist who competed on American Idol and played the Grammys, she’s now an officer candidate turned logistics officer in one of the most remote duty stations in the country — and still chasing a second degree in medicine.
This conversation covers building boundaries under a microscope, why she stopped eating in high school and how that shaped her relationship with fitness and nutrition today, walking away from a manager who tried to take her music, and what she’s learned about worth that has nothing to do with how you look. She also gets into mentoring senior enlisted from an O-1 billet, and what “you just can’t win” actually means when you stop waiting for the friction to disappear.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ How Jessica turned down officer packet into an OCS acceptance two weeks before boot camp ✓ Why she calls Hollywood the most superficial place she’s ever lived ✓ How she mentors senior enlisted from a junior officer’s chair ✓ Her honest answer on what it costs to hold three ambitions at once.
Jessica Meuse
US Coast Guard Logistics Officer
Jessica Meuse, widely known as Jess Meuse, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and U.S. Coast Guard officer currently stationed in Juneau, Alaska while pursuing a second degree toward a career in medicine. She originally shot to fame as a top finalist on American Idol. Notably, she was the first contestant in the series’ history to perform an original song during the live finals.
Shelly Rood
Veterans Radio Host - Hardcore & At Ease
Shelly C. Rood served across 16 years as a U.S. Army Reserves Intelligence Officer — Captain, Company Commander, and S2 — leading covert briefings overseas and overseeing security programs for nearly 4,000 soldiers. A Distinguished Military Graduate of W…
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Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment for PTSD with Col. Jim Lynch, MD
11 augustus 2026 · 33 min
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Jim Lynch served in the US Army for 31 years. A West Point grad who went to medical school and became a special ops physician after 10 years of service. Now out of service, he is a pioneer in the world of PTSD treatment using Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB). He explains the treatment and its impact to host Jim Fausone.
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Testosterone Testing & A Medal of Honor 58 Years Later
10 augustus 2026 · 57 min
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From a controversial new military health initiative to the long-overdue recognition of extraordinary courage in Vietnam, this week’s Veterans Radio explores two very different issues affecting America’s military community. Host Jim Fausone speaks with Dr. Robert Kelsch about proposed testosterone testing and hormone therapy for service members, then Medal of Honor recipient Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson shares the remarkable story of the actions that saved dozens of fellow soldiers in 1968—and the recognition that finally came nearly six decades later.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ What testosterone does in the body and what service members should understand about Low-T ✓ The medical questions and potential concerns surrounding widespread testosterone testing and hormone therapy in the military ✓ How Terry Richardson’s actions on Hill 222 helped save the lives of fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War ✓ What it was like to receive the Medal of Honor nearly 58 years after the actions that earned it.
Dr. Robert Kelsch
Physician & Hormone Therapy Expert
Physician and hormone therapy expert who joins Veterans Radio to explain testosterone’s role in men’s health and examine the potential benefits, limitations, and medical concerns surrounding testosterone testing and hormone therapy for military personnel.
Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson
U.S. Army - Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, Michigan National Guard veteran, and Medal of Honor recipient. As a 20-year-old soldier in September 1968, Richardson distinguished himself through extraordinary acts of courage on Hill 222, helping protect his fellow soldiers during intense combat. His Silver Star was upgraded to the Medal of Honor in March 2026, nearly 58 years later. Richardson joins Veterans Radio to reflect on his service, the Medal of Honor, his White House ceremony, and wha…
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Low T ? Dr. Robert Kelsch talks about Secretary Pete Hegseth's Testosterone Plan
4 augustus 2026 · 28 min
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Pete Hegseth is mandating testosterone testing for soldiers 30 years and older. He wants them to consider hormone therapy to eliminate Low-T in the troops. Dr. Robert Kelsch, an expert in the field of hormone therapy, discusses with host Jim Fausone what testosterone does and the problems associated with this Low-T plan.
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August 2026: Monthly Veterans Benefits Hour
3 augustus 2026 · 57 min
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Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio
Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans
Matthew Kenney - Founding Partner of Echo Canyon Consulting.
Next, we're joined by Matt Kenney, a Founding Partner of Echo Canyon Consulting. Matt is a specialist in public affairs with nearly a decade of experience. He has led national, statewide, and local political and initiative campaigns as well as corporate public affairs projects. Matt and his team have successfully assisted corporations, associations, and trade groups in creating effective communications and advocacy campaigns on a broad range of issues.
Previously, Matt served as the executive director of a multi-million dollar independent expenditure effort to re-elect Senator John McCain in 2016 before becoming the Executive Director of the Arizona Republican Party. During his tenure, Matt oversaw three special elections and managed the RNC’s National GOTV Program for Arizona, demonstrating his capability in steering significant political efforts.
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Green Star Families recognizes Veteran Suicide- a discussion with Matt Cahill
28 juli 2026 · 28 min
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Green Star Families of America was creaetd to recognize and respect those families that lost a loved one to veteran suicide. Matt Cahill founded the non profit in 2020 after losing a cousin and a combat buddy. He talks about he purpose and advocacy of Green Star Families. He is a 26 yr Army and Penn National Guard veteran and discusses all this with host Jim Fausone.
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Honoring Heroes, The Last Patrol
27 juli 2026 · 57 min
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Every veteran leaves behind a legacy worth preserving—and every generation must prepare for the challenges ahead. This week, Veterans Radio welcomes Tom Pawlak, founder of Mission Restore Bronze Markers, to discuss the nationwide volunteer effort restoring veterans’ bronze grave markers at no cost to families. Then, in a replay of his January 2021 interview, bestselling author and combat historian Bing West returns to discuss his books, The Last Patrol and Call Sign Chaos. Available on Amazon. Look for his new book Cat5: The 2033 War.
Tom Pawlak
Founder - Mission Restore Bronze Markers
Founder of Mission Restore Bronze Markers, a nationwide volunteer initiative dedicated to restoring weathered bronze veterans’ grave markers at no cost to families. Through his mission, Tom is helping preserve the memory and dignity of America’s veterans, one headstone at a time.
Bing West in a replay of his appearance on Veterans Radio on January 17, 2021
Author - The last Patrol and Call Sign Chaos
Marine Corps veteran, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, acclaimed military historian, and bestselling author of The Last Patrol and Call Sign Chaos. Having embedded with combat units in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, West brings decades of firsthand battlefield experience and national security expertise to his analysis of America’s military and geopolitical future.
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Psychedelics for Veterans PTSD Treatment with Jesse Gould
21 juli 2026 · 32 min
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Army Ranger, with three tours in Afghanistan, Jesse Gould struggled with TBI and PTSD. The conventional therapies were not working and he turned to psychedlic therapies down in Peru. He is not an advocate of this method for some veterans and is founder and president of Heroic Hearths Project. After almost a decade of advocating, the Trump administrtion is accelerating research into psychedlic drungs for mental illness. Gould talks to host Jim Fausone about this treatment for veterans and his journey.
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Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water
20 juli 2026 · 57 min
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You’ve built your whole identity around what you accomplish, and it worked, until the day it didn’t. In this episode, host Shelly Rood sits down with a fellow Veteran – a retired Navy SEAL – who says the strongest people he’s ever known are the first ones to ask for help, and who’s still working out what it costs when you didn’t.
Andy Stumpf has spent seventeen years as a Navy SEAL, six of those on SEAL Team Six. In February 2005, an insurgent shot him at close range on a deployment in Iraq; doctors weren’t sure he’d walk the same again. He came back and later set two world records skydiving from 36,500 feet to raise $750,000 for the Navy SEAL Foundation. His book, “Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water,” is a New York Times bestseller with a foreword from Jocko Willink.
In this conversation, Andy talks candidly about why asking for help gets treated as weakness in high-performance cultures when it’s actually the opposite, why money is a tool to say no rather than a way to acquire things, and what his own career cost his marriage and his kids the first time around. We also get into a live, unresolved question: what happens when the label you’ve earned starts doing more work for your identity than you want it to.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ Why the most capable people ask for help first, not last ✓ Reframing money as a tool to say no, not a way to acquire things ✓ The real cost of chasing danger and delaying what matters most ✓ Being more than the label you’ve earned, even one you’re proud of
Andy Stumpf
U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.) - NYT Bestselling Author
Andy Stumpf is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who served for 17 years, including six years with the elite SEAL Team Six. After being critically wounded by an insurgent during a deployment to Iraq in 2005, he made a remarkable recovery and went on to set two world records for high-altitude …
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Medal of Honor Recipient CSM (ret) Terry Richardson US Army and National Guard
14 juli 2026 · 38 min
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In Septeber 1968, a 20 yr old draftee into the Army took action to save 85 fellow soliders on Hill 222. It was not until March 2026 that his Silver Star was upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Command Sergean Major Terry P. Richardson talks to host Jim Fausone about his service , the Michigan National Guard, the incrediable honor of the MOH, White House cermony, and President Trump. Richardson explains life as a regular guy and the feeling of pride to represent his various communities.
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Valor in Vietnam & The “Flat Top King”
13 juli 2026 · 57 min
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This week, host Jim Fausone brings together two remarkable veterans whose stories highlight courage, service, and life after the military. First, Medal of Honor recipient Donald E. Ballard reflects on his service as a Navy corpsman in Vietnam, the actions that earned him the nation’s highest military decoration, and the lifelong impact of combat. Then, Navy veteran Neal Williams—better known as “The Flat Top King”—shares how his experience as a Navy cook inspired a successful second career as a YouTube creator celebrating military food, history, and culture.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ The extraordinary acts of courage that earned Don Ballard the Medal of Honor ✓ What it was like serving as a Navy corpsman alongside Marines in Vietnam ✓ How military service can shape unexpected opportunities after leaving the uniform ✓ How Neal Williams built a loyal online following by sharing Navy culinary traditions and military stories
Donald E. Ballard
Medal of Honor Recipient - U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor recipient and retired U.S. Army National Guard Colonel who first served as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman attached to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines during the Vietnam War. On May 16, 1968, while treating wounded Marines under heavy enemy fire in Quang Tri Province, Ballard selflessly threw himself onto an enemy grenade to shield his fellow servicemembers. When the grenade failed to detonate, he immediately resumed treating the wounded, actions that earned him the Medal of Honor. Following his Navy service, Ballard continued serving for three decades in the Kansas Army National Guard, retiring as a Colonel. Today, he remains an active advocate for veterans, sharing his story of courage, leadership, and service with audiences across the country.
Neal Williams
Creator/Host - The Flat Top King
Better known as The Flat Top King, Neal Williams is a U.S. Navy veteran, f…
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Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans with PTSD a discussion with Dr. Brandon Weiss
7 juli 2026 · 35 min
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Host Jim Fausone interviews Brandon Weiss, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist. Brandon is a professor at Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. Dr. Weiss trained at the VA in San Diego and has been researching psychedelic therapies for a decade. He updates Veterans Radio about that research and discusses the momentum building for veterans with PTSD to have access to this tool.
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Happy Birthday America: Quotes and Music Celebrating American History
6 juli 2026 · 57 min
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This Independence Day weekend, Veterans Radio celebrates America’s history, heritage, and the men and women who have defended our nation’s freedom with a special compilation of memorable moments from our Fourth of July broadcasts over the years.
The program begins with highlights from our July 5, 2008 broadcast featuring host Dale Throneberry alongside Gary Lillie and Bob Gould, with special guest Theresa Sloat, filmmaker and vocalist, performing her inspiring rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner. Throughout the episode, you’ll also hear a collection of patriotic stories, reflections, music, and conversations pulled from Veterans Radio’s Fourth of July programs spanning the years.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ Inspiring stories that celebrate America’s history and the sacrifices made to preserve its freedoms ✓ A moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner by filmmaker and vocalist Theresa Sloat ✓ Patriotic reflections and memorable moments from Veterans Radio’s Fourth of July archives ✓ Timeless conversations honoring the service, courage, and legacy of America’s veterans
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Medal of Honor recipient Donald Ballard discusses the event and life
30 juni 2026 · 36 min
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Navy Corps man Don Ballard jumped on and tossed away a gernade in Vietnam saving Marines. He talks about that day, the Medal of Honor ceremony , his transition for service, and his current passion project to engage veterans and service posts in HAM radio as a way to connect and have purpose. Don tells host Jim Fausone about Triumphant Spirit Foundation.
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How Warrior-Scholar Project Helps Veterans Thrive
29 juni 2026 · 57 min
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Transitioning from military service to college can be one of a veteran’s toughest missions. This week, Navy veteran and Veterans Radio board member Dr. Eric Fretz speaks with Ryan Pavel, CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project, about how the organization is helping enlisted veterans and transitioning service members build the confidence, academic skills, and support network needed to succeed in higher education—and beyond.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ Why the transition from military service to college can be more challenging than many veterans expect ✓ How Warrior-Scholar Project prepares veterans for success in higher education through immersive academic programs ✓ The skills, mindset, and confidence veterans need to thrive on campus and in civilian careers ✓ How education can become the next mission after military service
Dr. Eric Fretz
Navy Veteran - VRA Board Member
U.S. Navy veteran, Veterans Radio board member, and Teaching Professor at the University of Michigan. Dr. Fretz has spent his career helping students develop the critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills needed for success in higher education. Combining his experience as both an educator and military veteran, he brings a unique perspective to conversations about veterans’ transitions from military service to academic and professional life.
Ryan Pavel
CEO - Warrior-Scholar Project
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project. After serving in the Marine Corps, Ryan earned degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard Law School before dedicating his career to expanding educational opportunities for enlisted veterans and transitioning service members. Today, he leads Warrior-Scholar Project’s national mission to help veterans succeed in higher education through transformative academic programming.
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GLP1 & Life Style Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Swenor
23 juni 2026 · 28 min
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Dr. Elizabeth Swenor , a life style medicine and functional medicine specialist, has a conversation with host Jim Fausone about obesity, GLP1 weight loss drugs, and about life style changes veterans should consider for better health.
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June 21, 2026: Strait of Hormuz & Drone Warfare
22 juni 2026 · 57 min
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Host Jim Fausone examines two critical issues shaping today’s military and geopolitical landscape. First, author and maritime security expert Tom Duffy explores tensions in the Strait of Hormuz through the lens of the 1980s Tanker Wars, drawing striking parallels to current events in the Persian Gulf. Then, retired Army Col. Dean Winslow, MD discusses how modern drone warfare is changing the nature of combat injuries and what the U.S. military medical system must do to prepare for future conflicts.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ Why today’s tensions in the Strait of Hormuz echo the dangerous Tanker Wars of the 1980s ✓ How disruptions in the Persian Gulf can impact global security and energy markets ✓ The new battlefield injuries being caused by drones and unmanned systems ✓ How military medicine is adapting to the realities of modern warfare
Thomas Duffy
Maritime Security Expert & Author
Former U.S. Navy officer, maritime security expert, and author of Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice. Through his research and writing, Duffy examines the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf and the lessons learned from the Tanker War, offering valuable historical context for understanding today’s tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on global security and commerce.
Col. Dean Winslow, MD (Ret.)
Professor of Medicine - Stanford University
Retired U.S. Army Colonel, infectious disease specialist, and Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. With decades of experience in military and civilian healthcare, Dr. Winslow studies the intersection of medicine, military readiness, and emerging threats. His work focuses on how modern warfare – including the growing use of drones – is changing battlefield injuries and challenging military medical systems to adapt to future conflicts.
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USAF Logistics/Communications to Nursing for Cody Husemann
16 juni 2026 · 38 min
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Cody Husemann, an USAF vet, discusses joining up, four tours in Iraw, and being with Special Ops in logiastics and communications. Her "aha moment" was on a flight with injured soldiers going to Germany and watching the nurses keep everyone alive. That set her on a path to becoming a nurse, oncology and infusion specialist and nursing management. She talks about that path with host Jim Fausone.
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June 14, 2026 Like It or Lump It: Women Veterans Recognition Day
15 juni 2026 · 57 min
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Women Veterans Recognition Day was created to honor the historic moment when women earned the permanent right to serve in the U.S. military. Yet for many women veterans, the day can spark mixed emotions—ranging from pride and validation to frustration and exclusion. Host Shelly Rood explores what recognition means when equal standing is still questioned, featuring candid reflections from women veterans across multiple branches of service and introducing a unique tool designed to help women veterans better understand themselves and find a sense of belonging.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ Why Women Veterans Recognition Day can inspire both appreciation and resistance within the veteran community
✓ How women veterans experience recognition, visibility, and belonging after military service
✓ What happens when service is acknowledged but respect and equal standing still feel uncertain
✓ How the Wildflower Assessment is helping women veterans better understand themselves beyond military and VA systems.
Shelly Rood
Host - Hardcore & At Ease
Shelly C. Rood served across 16 years as a U.S. Army Reserves Intelligence Officer — Captain, Company Commander, and S2 — leading covert briefings overseas and overseeing security programs for nearly 4,000 soldiers. A Distinguished Military Graduate of Western Michigan University and a third-generation Detroit business owner, she brought that same standard of leadership into the private sector. She is the founder of a training and leadership development company, Mission Ambition, LLC, creator of the Others Over Self® leadership mindset, and the architect of Be At Ease, Woman Veteran™, a peer support program serving military women since 2019. She is host of Hardcore and At Ease, and author of Mission Wildflower 🌻. Today she leads a team of veterans who continue to serve beyond the uniform.