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August 21, 2010: William B. Hanford / Final Flight From Manduria
21 augustus 2010 · 51 min
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April 12, 1944, Chiquita Mia, a B-24 bomber, crashed in Yugoslavia. She was one of 9,949 American Bombers downed over Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. Of the 82,000 men on those planes, 70,000 died, 12,000 became prisoners of war. A few escaped in occupied countries, always alive with the help of anti-Nazis to shield them. Join author William B. Hanford and host Dale Throneberry and learn the amazing and true story about the crew of Chiquita Mia. Who were these brave young men, and what happened to them? You won’t want to miss this story.
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July 3, 2010: Peter Fletcher / Fourth of July
3 juli 2010 · 1 uur 6 min
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Join hosts Gary Lillie and Bob Gould and their guest Peter Fletcher who talks about all things American: the history of the American flag, 4th of July, patriotic songs, etc.
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November 21, 2009: Jonathan Myer / Forward Air Controllers
21 november 2009 · 52 min
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Jonathan Myer / Forward Air Controllers
Join host Gary Lillie and guest Jonathon Myer, an O-1E “Bird Dog” pilot who flew low and slow over the jungles, spotting and marking targets, while dodging anti-aircraft fire.
One FAC pilot, Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks, USAF, a friend of our guest, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for what he did to save an ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) company from annihilation by an NVA (North Vietnamese Army) ambush. We will hear that story and others.
“Pink Elephant Polka” tells the story of the day our guest spotted two pink elephants on a jungle trail. When he made his report he was warned of the dangers of the bottle. There really is an explanation for what he saw.
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October 3, 2009: Allan Wood / An Aussie's Vietnam Experience
3 oktober 2009 · 52 min
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Australia has long been a close friend of the United States so it was natural that their government would commit troops to Vietnam to help fight the communist invasion from the north. After all, there was a real threat to their country if it spread. Join host Gary Lillie and guest Allan Wood, to hear the story of one Australian in the Vietnam War; and how his life has been since.
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August 29, 2009: Jerry Yellin / A Legacy of Two Fathers
29 augustus 2009 · 50 min
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A Legacy of Two Fathers
Jerry Yellin is an author and member of the Military Writers Society of America. Born in Newark, New Jersey on February 15, 1924, he graduated from high school in 1941 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps on his 18th birthday. After training at Luke Field, he became a fighter pilot in August 1943 and went on to serve in the Pacific Theater, including combat missions over Iwo Jima with the 78th Fighter Squadron. Yellin flew in the first land-based fighter mission over Japan on April 7, 1945, and also participated in the final mission of the war on August 14, 1945. For his service, he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross with an Oak Leaf Cluster and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and he was discharged as a Captain in December 1945.
In Of War & Weddings: A Legacy of Two Fathers, Yellin shares not only his wartime experiences but also a moving story of reconciliation. The book follows two former military pilots—one Japanese and one American—who carry the scars and prejudices of war until the marriage of their children brings their families together. Through that bond, both fathers learn to confront the past, find peace, and let go of long-held hatred.
This episode also features the announcement of the 2009 Military Writers Society of America award nominees. Join host Dale Throneberry, along with MWSOA President Joyce Faulkner, Founder Bill McDonald, and Chief Reviewer Rob Ballister, as they reveal this year’s nominees and announce the winners of the 2009 Founder’s Award and 2009 President’s Award, with full award results to be shared on the September 12th program.
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August 22, 2009: Glenn Altschuler / GI Bill, Then and Now
22 augustus 2009 · 52 min
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The GI Bill, Then and Now.
Formally known as the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, it was far from an obvious, straightforward piece of legislation, but resulted from tense political maneuvering and complex negotiations. Unlikely coalitions emerged to shape and pass the bill, bringing together both New Deal Democrats and conservatives who had vehemently opposed Roosevelt’s social-welfare agenda. For the first time in American history, returning soldiers were not only supported, but enabled to pursue success—a revolution in America’s policy towards its veterans.Once enacted, the G.I. Bill had far-reaching consequences. By providing job training, unemployment compensation, housing loans, and tuition assistance, it allowed millions of Americans to fulfill long-held dreams of social mobility, reshaping the national landscape. The huge influx of veterans and federal money transformed the modern university and the surge in single home ownership vastly expanded America’s suburbs.
”Anyone who has doubts about what government ‘can do’ should read this book. It provides a detailed example of the successes that were achieved when government ‘did.’”–The American Chronicle
Join host Dale Throneberry and author Glenn Altschuler as they talk about the history and importance of the original GI Bill and the new Post 9/11 GI Bill.
Learn more about the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
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August 15, 2009: Sammy L. Davis / Medal of Honor
15 augustus 2009 · 50 min
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Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy L. Davis
Host Gary Lillie interviews Medal of Honor recipient Sammy L. Davis, who shares the gripping story of his extraordinary heroism during a brutal Viet Cong attack on a remote fire support base in Vietnam. Under intense mortar fire and a ground assault that closed in within yards of friendly positions, Davis fought back with relentless courage—manning a machine gun, firing a burning howitzer repeatedly despite being knocked down and wounded, and refusing to give up as the battle raged around him. Even after sustaining painful injuries, he risked his life again by crossing a deep river to rescue wounded comrades and provide cover as he brought them to safety. Davis’ actions reflect the very highest traditions of military service and stand as a powerful example of bravery, sacrifice, and devotion to fellow soldiers.
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August 8, 2009: Jon Voight / Honoring Vietnam Veterans
8 augustus 2009 · 51 min
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Jon Voight—From Vietnam War Protester to Vietnam Veteran Promoter
Congress has declared March 29 of each year as National Vietnam Veterans Day. This year it falls on a Monday, so actor Jon Voight is spearheading a national movement to recognize Vietnam Veterans in a nationwide celebration on March 28, 2010.
Jon Voight won an Academy Award for portraying a paraplegic Vietnam Veteran in the film Coming Home (1978), a film portraying the best and worst of Vietnam Veterans; the worst being Hollywood’s stereotypical image of the Vietnam Veteran and the War itself. It has been said that Jon Voight believed in that stereotype. In a speech at the Vietnam Veterans of America convention in 2009, Voight expressed his regrets for those days and his admiration of those he now calls warriors.
Join host Gary Lillie and guest Jon Voight to hear Voight’s call to action for a national party on March 29, 2010 —along with his reflections on the past and present.
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August 1, 2009: Rick Briggs / Invisible Wounds
1 augustus 2009 · 40 min
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Our guest today is Rick Briggs, Veterans Program Director
Join host Dale Throneberry and his guest, Rick Briggs, Veterans Program Director for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, to learn about some of the challenges faced by individuals who have experienced Traumatic Brain Injuries and what is being done to help our returning veterans recover. We will also be talking with some survivors of TBI and hear their stories about how they are coping with this devastating and mostly “Invisible Wound”.
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March 14, 2009: Bob Feller / Baseball & WWII
14 maart 2009 · 48 min
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Bob Feller / Baseball Hall of Famer & WWII Navy Veteran
Join host Gary Lillie and guest Bob Feller, the only retired Navy Chief who is a member of a major sports Hall of Fame. Nicknamed “The Heater from Van Meter,” Bob Feller’s 1936 debut in the major leagues was explosive, when, as a 17-year old rookie he struck out eight St. Louis Cardinals in three innings. He struck out 15 St Louis Brown batters later that year and then 17 Philadelphia Athletics. Before he left his teens his 100-MPH fastball sent 18 Detroit Tigers back to the dugout.
Feller lost 3 1/2 years in the prime of his career when, after the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was the first major leaguer to enlist in the military. Still, by the time he retired in 1956 he had played 18 years, won 266 games, hurled 3 no-hitters, struck out 2,581 batters and earned a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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January 24, 2009: Joseph Galloway / War Correspondent
24 januari 2009 · 39 min
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Joseph Galloway (born November 13, 1941), is an American newspaper correspondent and columnist. Galloway is a native of Refugio, Texas.
He is the former Military Affairs consultant for the Knight-Ridder chain of newspapers and was a columnist with McClatchy Newspapers. During the Vietnam War, Galloway worked as a reporter for UPI, beginning in early 1965. Thirty-five years later, he was decorated with the Bronze Star for helping to rescue wounded American soldiers under fire during the battle at Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley.
Joe Galloway retired as a weekly columnist for McClatchy Newspapers in January 2010, writing, “I have loved being a reporter; loved it when we got it right; understood it when we got it wrong…In the end, it all comes down to the people, both those you cover and those you work for, with or alongside during 50 years.
Along with Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore, Galloway co-authored a detailed account of those experiences in the best-selling 1992 book, “We Were Soldiers Once… And Young.” A sequel was released in 2008: “We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam.”
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November 29, 2008: USO / Martha Raye
29 november 2008 · 48 min
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Since just before World War II, the USO has been the bridge between the American people and our men and women in uniform, conveying the heartfelt appreciation and support of a grateful nation. Whether it is a quiet place to go for rest and relaxation, movies, refreshments, or a friendly face, the USO delivers its special brand of service to the military. For over 67 years, the USO has been there for us. Join Veterans Radio Host Dale Throneberry and our guest John Hanson, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, as we talk about some of the history and stories of the USO.
One of the best known and loved performers on the USO circuit for over fifty years was Martha Raye. From the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of Vietnam, Martha (Maggie) Raye entertained America’s finest. Join Veterans Radio and our guest Noonie Fortin, retired Army Reserve First Sergeant, and author of Memories of Maggie—Martha Raye: A Legend Spanning Three Wars. “Maggie” was an honorary member of the Special Forces. She received her cherished Green Beret and Lieutenant Colonel title from President Lyndon Johnson. And she was buried with special permission at Fort Bragg. Tune in Saturday morning to learn more about this incredible American heroine.
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November 22, 2008: David Ballentine / George Perrault
22 november 2008 · 19 min
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David Ballentine recalls his experiences as a young pilot flying an armed UH-1E with Marine Observation Squadron Six in Vietnam. Like any good war memoir, parts of the book are deadly serious, even sad, while others are filled with thrilling, often humorous descriptions of squadron life during the early stages of the war. The book provides little known detail about the missions, operations, and living conditions at Ballentine’s base in Ky Ha, shortly before the Tet Offensive.
John F. Kennedy Assassination. On November 22, 1963 the world was stunned by news that our popular president had been assassinated. George Perrault was a young Navy enlisted man at the time and was grabbed to be an Honor Guard for the president, who was to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda. The most famous photo of the time shows four guards, one from each major branch of the service, standing at attention just off of the four corners of the casket. George was the Navy guard in that photo.
Tune in to hear George Perrault describe behind-the-scenes activity and his feelings during one of the most important events of his lifetime…and the humorous story of how the Honor Guard was literally caught with their pants down by Ethel Kennedy.
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August 9, 2008: Thunder Over Michigan LIVE
9 augustus 2008 · 42 min
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CHRYSLER JEEP SUPERSTORES' THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN
Months of preparation followed by three days of well-coordinated action make up “Thunder.” Check out our insider interviews with those responsible for carrying out this mission, as well as the pilots who fly the air show circuit, who will describe the inner workings of a large military aviation event.
Join the Veterans Radio crew, Gary Lillie and Bob Gould, as they broadcast from the Yankee Air Museum at historic Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
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July 12, 2008: Meet Ron Warhurst
12 juli 2008 · 48 min
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Ron Warhurst is currently the Cross Country Coach at the University of Michigan, earning seven Big Ten Championships. In his previous job, he was a Marine walking “Point” in Vietnam. After that, he was part of a six-man team that would enter enemy villages in the middle of the night and capture the local VC leaders. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal and two Purple Hearts.
Host Gary Lillie will also be talking with David Miller, COO of Con-way Freight, an international freight transportation company with 28,000 employees. Mr. Miller will describe the launch of a unique public-private partnership with the Army Reserves that will allow both organizations to recruit, train and employ individuals interested in both serving the nation and pursuing a career in the commercial freight transportation industry.
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July 5, 2008: Happy Birthday America!
5 juli 2008 · 47 min
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Quotes and music celebrating America’s history
Guests include Theresa Sloat and her amazing rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.”
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April 26, 2008: Vietnam War Combat Doctors
26 april 2008 · 51 min
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War is hell…that’s why we have the “DOC”.
The grunts will tell you the “Docs” were the bravest men they ever knew, and this Saturday you will learn why. Join host Gary Lillie as he interviews Army Medic Ray Essenmacher and Navy Corpsman Rick Whitson; both of them combat ‘docs’ of the Vietnam War. Their stories will be graphic; and may wring out raw emotion. One thing is for sure; once you hear the stories they tell, you will thank every military person and veteran you meet for your freedom.
Learn more about Army Medic Ray Essenmacher.
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April 19, 2008: Scott Swett & George Mellinger / Winter Soldier I & II
19 april 2008 · 51 min
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Why did warriors leave “home” to serve in the Vietnam War, but “came back” when their tour was over? Why didn’t they go “home?” Perhaps the main reason was the treatment they received from citizens who reviled our warriors, while praising those of other countries. What brought about that attitude? Did the protestors and our country hear the truth about our warriors? Join Gary Lillie as he hosts lively interviews on a very controversial subject. Did John Kerry receive funding from Jane Fonda to gather lies about our troops in Vietnam? The notarized statements he presented were entered into the Congressional Record. If they are lies, does that constitute perjury to congress? And just what is Jimmy Carter up to these days? Is he connected with Winter Soldier II? Why is his picture posted on one of their web sites?
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April 5, 2008: Elliott Storm / These Scars Are Sacred
5 april 2008 · 56 min
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These Scars Are Sacred, Part II.
These Scars are Sacred was written to heal, and inform to give the American public some idea of what it was like to come home to a place where one was not wanted nor welcome. This story will take you from an extreme place of combat and fear, so realistic you will feel yourself there, to an ending that never finishes.
Elliott Storm is a 100% combat-disabled veteran and a decorated Vietnam combat veteran who served with the 1st Marine Division. Since we last talked with Elliott, These Scars Are Sacred has been picked up by Borders and is being marketed around the World. Storm has lectured at Yale University, the Navy War College, and just about every Veterans organization in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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January 19, 2008: War Dogs II
19 januari 2008 · 52 min
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Join host Gary Lillie and guests Gerry Corrigan, Johnny Mayo, and Perry Money as they recount the stories of their dogs. Johnny, an Army scout dog handler, had two dogs, Tiger and Kelly. Perry, a former Marine, handled Missy, a mine and booby trap detecting dog. What did these German Shepherd dogs do to save the lives of Americans? What was their fate?
Hear all about them on…War Dogs II. Many dogs did not make it.
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January 12, 2008: Marilyn Jeffers Walton
12 januari 2008 · 51 min
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“All the planes from Horsham St. Faith that day were B-24s, designated as “heavies.” The darkness lifted by 4:30 a.m., and a partly cloudy morning shone through for take-off. By 7:32. a.m. the lead bomber of the 96th Combat Wing moved out. The hulking “Rhapsody in Junk” waited to swing around off the tarmac and onto the runway. …Up in the cockpit, the pilot, Northrop understood the futility of their plight. He put the nose wheel down to surrender to the Germans, but beneath the smokescreen, they kept firing. Once down, he could not get the wheel back up, and it blocked the exit through the nose wheel hatch. He hit the bail out bell just outside the flak area. With just eighteen combat hours, the crew’s wings would be clipped, and they would spend the rest of the war on the ground as prisoners of war of the Third Reich.” Host Dale Throneberry and award winning author Marilyn Jeffers Walton talk about her father’s last flight on Rhapsody in Junk.
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January 5, 2008: Shakey's Hill
5 januari 2008 · 52 min
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If you weren’t there you may have wondered how combat in Vietnam looked. As a combat veteran you may have wanted your family and friends to know what you experienced, but could not express it. Now anyone can see and hear the experience of the 19-22 year old American grunt by purchasing the most amazing documentary of the Vietnam War. It was produced by perhaps the bravest movie cameraman who ever covered that war…and…he was Australian.
Join host Gary Lillie and award-winning cinematographer Norman Lloyd, along with former Bravo Co, 5/7 Cav infantrymen Russ Failing and Bill Little as they discuss battling the NVA in Cambodia, including the day that 19-year old “Shakey” was killed on the hill that was later named for him.
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November 24, 2007: Pride and Honor Flight
24 november 2007 · 47 min
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Pride and Honor Flight is an organization dedicated to transporting World War II veterans to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. Many veterans of that era no longer have the energy or the money to make the trip on their own, so volunteers raised the funds, arranged the details and flew the veterans to Washington and back on a single day. The veterans were shown soaking up the experience and discussing how grateful they were for the opportunity to finally see the monument to their service, which opened in 2004. These trips are free of charge to the veteran. Join Ken Rogge and his guests, Earl Morse, the originator of The Honor Flight program in Ohio and, Faye Wiseley, originator of the Pride and Honor Flight program in Dexter, Michigan. The stories you will hear will bring tears to you eyes. Maybe you’ll end up as a volunteer with the Honor Flight program in your hometown.
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November 17, 2007: Jungles of Vietnam
17 november 2007 · 53 min
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Your eyes are straight ahead, left, right, up, down…looking for any motion, anything that is out of place, any shape that shouldn’t be there. Your ears are tuned to every sound…or silence. Your vision is that of a hawk and your hearing like that of a deer. Your senses are as acute as any animal; and in order to survive the next moment, they must be. You are walking…Point
Join host Gary Lillie as he interviews a man who walked point in the jungles of Vietnam and lived to share his stories with us.
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November 3, 2007: Steve Vermillion / Dust Off
3 november 2007 · 52 min
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Join your host, Dale Throneberry, and his guest Steve Vermillion. Steve was a 20-year-old Warrant Officer when he served with the 45th Medical Company (AA) in Vietnam in 1969. As Pilot and Aircraft Commander of an unarmed Dustoff helicopter, he flew 1127 hours of combat time and he and his crews accounted for the rescue of over 2200 soldiers. His awards include the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with “V” device.
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October 20, 2007: Shannon E. French / Ethics, Morality, and War
20 oktober 2007 · 54 min
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What are ethics? What is morality? How can one behave in a moral manner? These are among the most difficult and most interesting questions that face people of any age. What defines a “Warrior” today? We explore these important questions with our guest, Shannon E. French, Assoc. Prof. Associate Chair, Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the United States Naval Academy and author of The Code of the Warrior: Exploring Warrior Values Past and Present.
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October 13, 2007: Slick Pilots in the Vietnam War
13 oktober 2007 · 53 min
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The UH-1 Huey was the workhorse of the Vietnam War. The pilots who flew them were a grunt’s dream and an aircraft designer’s nightmare. From the DMZ to the Mekong Delta, these men and their machines performed missions from the mundane to the terrifying, night and day, fair weather and worse than foul. Most came home; many did not. Join us as we talk with some of those “Slick” pilots in the first of our series on the helicopter in warfare.
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October 6, 2007: The Rescue of Streetcar 304
6 oktober 2007 · 54 min
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The Rescue of Streetcar 304: A Navy Pilot’s forty hours on the run in Laos
In 1968, Navy Lt. Kenny Fields boarded the aircraft carrier USS America and set sail for the Gulf of Tonkin to join the air war against North Vietnam. On his first combat mission, Kenny was shot down following a bomb run. Enemy troops fired at him as he floated down in his parachute and continued to doggedly chase him during the next thirty-nine hours. Thus began one of the largest and most dramatic air rescue efforts of the Vietnam War. After 189 rescue sorties and the loss of seven planes, one pilot was rescued, another was captured and detained as a prisoner of war for over five years. We talk with Kenny Fields about his book that took thirty-five years to write.
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September 29, 2007: Kingsley Browne / Co-Ed Combat
29 september 2007 · 53 min
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Batten down the hatches; man the bunkers; put all aircraft on alert—this one may be a bit controversial. Join host Gary Lillie, along with former U.S. Supreme Court Clerk, now a professor of law and author, Kingsley Browne, as they discuss Professor Brown’s new book Co-Ed Combat.
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September 22, 2007: Going Back
22 september 2007 · 53 min
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What is it like for people who have served in war to go back to the places where it all happened?…the old battlefields. Is it cathartic, painful, both? Is it a mixture of emotions, a mind salad spinning in the brain; or does it bring calm and closure? Host Gary Lillie interviews three Vietnam Vets just 48 hours after their return from their old battlefields. We don’t know what to expect this is live radio.
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September 15, 2007: SOUND OFF IRAQ
15 september 2007 · 54 min
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We have a group discussion about General Petraeus’ testimony before Congress.
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September 8, 2007: House Committee on Veterans Affairs
8 september 2007 · 52 min
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So, you want to know about funding for our Nation’s Veterans? Our VETERANS RADIO guest is Congressman Bob Filner, Calif., Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Chairman Filner will tell about his recent “Route of the Wounded Warrior” Mission, the VA budget, mechanics of HVAC and Congress, and bold and innovative legislative proposals. This is the first installment of our “Connecting the Government and the Veteran” Initiative.
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September 1, 2007: Helmets to Hardhats
1 september 2007 · 53 min
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Going from the battlefield to the business world is something most veterans have to do at some point. Veterans Radio explores several different job and business opportunities for veterans. Our guests include Anne St.Elio of the United Associates Union Program “Helmets to Hardhats,” which they say is the fastest way for military, reservists, and Guardsmen to transition from active duty to a career on the construction industry. Bill Elmore, Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans Business Development, talks about the Small Business Administration’s new Patriot Express Program and Rebecca David, Regional Account Manager, from The CIT Small Business Lending Corporation (a unit of CIT Group Inc) talks about their program.
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August 25, 2007: The War Dogs
25 augustus 2007 · 50 min
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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.
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August 18, 2007: Waiting Spouses
18 augustus 2007 · 53 min
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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.
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August 11, 2007: Seabees... Can Do!
11 augustus 2007 · 52 min
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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.).
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August 4, 2007: Sub Hunters!
4 augustus 2007 · 51 min
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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.
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July 28, 2007: Dayton Air Show LIVE
28 juli 2007 · 51 min
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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.
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July 21, 2007: Gen. Douglas MacArthur
21 juli 2007 · 51 min
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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.
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July 14, 2007: Attention Gulf War Veterans!
14 juli 2007 · 51 min
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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)
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July 7, 2007: Chuck Yeager / P-51 Mustang
7 juli 2007 · 51 min
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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)
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May 12, 2007: Colonel Bud Day / American Patriot
12 mei 2007 · 53 min
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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.
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May 5, 2007: Marine Jeffery Chessani Faces Prosecution
5 mei 2007 · 49 min
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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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April 28, 2007: The Stolen Valor Act of 2005
28 april 2007 · 53 min
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According to the POW Network, “In a resurgence of patriotism following September 11, 2001, coupled with a heightened awareness and appreciation for our military, the wannabee heroes began to proliferate like never before.” Join Veterans Radio as we talk with the authors of the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 and learn about some of the most outrageous impostors. You won’t believe these stories!
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April 21, 2007: "I Like Ike" / Eisenhower Museum
21 april 2007 · 35 min
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Join Veterans Radio and author John Wukovits and Dan Holt, of the Eisenhower Museum, as we talk about one of the 20th century’s great heroes, Dwight D. Eisenhower, American general and 34th president of the United States.
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April 14, 2007: PTSD & Substance Abuse
14 april 2007 · 53 min
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Hosts Gary Lillie and Bob Gould welcome Vietnam Veterans of America’s PTSD National Committee chairman, Dr. Tom Berger and Marsha Four, who served as a nurse in Vietnam. They define and discuss PTSD, how it relates to substance abuse and what can be done about it. If you know a member of the military, a veteran or member of their families, let them know about this program. Most active duty military personnel and veterans try to “tough it out,” or even deny their stress trauma. This is a safe, first step to recognizing and hopefully discussing what they have experienced.
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April 7, 2007: We're Back!
7 april 2007 · 50 min
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We’re Back!
To paraphrase General Douglas MacArthur “We have returned.” Veterans Radio returns to the airwaves. Our new home is Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor, Michigan (WDEO 990AM); Saginaw, Michigan (WMAX 1440AM); Naples, Florida, (WDEO 98.5FM); and on your computer at www.veteransradio.org/
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November 26, 2006: Bataan Death March
26 november 2006 · 52 min
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Join hosts Gary Lillie and Bob Gould, along with death-march survivor Steve Raymond.
The Bataan Death March began 3½ years of captivity for Steve Raymond. During that time he witnessed horrors that we may not even be able to discuss on radio. In the first year after being captured, 30% of all Bataan POWs had died of malnutrition, disease, execution, beatings, slave labor, living conditions and refusal by the Japanese to provide even simple medical treatment. One example you will hear is that of a young American boy having his leg amputated with no sedation or medication.
Mike Pride, co-writer of Raymond’s memoir Too Dead to Die, joins us to read an excerpt from the book.
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November 12, 2006: Anniversary Episode
12 november 2006 · 45 min
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On November 15th 2003, Veterans Radio broadcast their first program from the studios of WSDS in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Since then we have produced over 150 live programs on a wide variety of topics. From the sands of Iwo Jima and Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam. From the freezing winters of Korea to the deserts of Afghanistan and Iraq. And everything in between.
Extraordinary stories about ordinary men and women who have served in the armed forces of America.
Join as we remember some of those amazing tales of courage and heroism. We could never have done it without your stories or your support.
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November 5, 2006: Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAGs)
5 november 2006 · 44 min
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You’ve seen the TV show (maybe you even had an encounter with one while in the service); now learn what the Judge Advocate General's Corps is all about.
Are JAGs there only to prosecute or defend members of our military? What happens when a member of our military runs afoul of the law in another country? Who created the position of Judge Advocate General? When? Is the US military the only military that contains this branch? Do our troops really need a legal opinion before they can return fire? (The answer may amaze you). What is the role of the JAG in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Hosts Gary Lillie and Dale Throneberry talk with guests Capt. David Machado and Capt. Russell Brown, both of them Army JAGs.