The Lost Art Project: Veterans’ Voices

Join AJ as he interviews Lee Stuckey, Marine Officer, about his service. He discusses growing up and how he made it into the Marine Corps. He discussed his many years of service and deployments making his way from enlisted to Officer along the way. He also talks to the struggles and getting to a point of almost taking his own life. Learning from his past he began a journey with God and has since c...

Check out this previous episode with Marine veteran Lynnwood King as he discusses his time in the Corps. A great American Patriot and Rock n roll artist. It’s Lynnwood’s voice and song that is used for the intro to the podcast. 

Tune in for Retired Marine LtCol Andrew Del Gaudio as he tells his incredible journey in the Marine Corps. From enlisted Marine Radioman to Marine Officer. His journey takes him on 6 deployments with combat for himself and the troops he leads. Finding himself wounded in Iraq he knows personally the difficulties of combat and the pains of loosing his fellow Marines. Taking his lessons learned in hi...

Marine veteran Al Silva talks about his service to our country. From being in one of the worst days in Marine Corps history, the bombing at the Marine barracks in Beirut, to being one of the few who when deployed to Desert Storm already was a combat hardened Marine. Because of his experience dealing with the death and destruction of combat he was well versed to be an infantry platoon sergeant in t...

Join The Crew as they visit w/ Marine SgtMaj retired Mario Marquez, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the American Legion. He discusses his fascinating career which close to 3/4 was served overseas in Japan or deployed. As the Executive Director of Government Affairs he is directly in the middle of the highest echelon of our government fighting for our veteran rights. He gives some grea...

Tune in for Part 2 of Navy veteran Shannon Book’s veteran story. He discusses his time in combat and the struggles with PTSD with years of mistakes along his journey. He then had a life altering moment and got the help he needed to overcome his obstacles and is now a success. 

Join AJ as he discusses overcoming challenges. He gives his insight and lessons learned in the challenges that come to everyone and how he has overcame his own challenges. 

Join AJ as he talks with Navy Corpsman Veteran Shannon Book as he tells about growing up and how it has shaped him as a man and how he became a Navy Corpsman. A great story teller which lead to having to break his story into 2 episodes. Enjoy part 1 of his fascinating story. 

Tune in for Marine SgtMaj Dave Francisco as he discusses his incredible career. From humble upbringing to Marine infantryman where he first served at the acclaimed 8th and I Marine Barracks in Washington DC then moving on to infantry battalions where he served at Grenada and Beirut. He discusses his career and serving as a coveted Drill Instructor. 

Tune in for this impressive duo. Jessica who worked with horses teamed up with Jennifer to join forces to start an equine therapy together. Their story is an Impressive journey of helping veterans overcome he struggles of PTSD and a myriad of other things. Don’t miss out on their wonderful story. 

Tune in for another of the Crews veteran Story. This episode is a blast from the past as well where The Crews Mike McNany tells his veteran story of service and sacrifice and expounds on his challenges in life as well as the Marine Corps. 

In this episode we have the weekly veteran update podcast with the crew. Mark, Mike , Vic and AJ have fun discussing the latest topics that impact our veteran community. Mark becomes a grandpa for the 4th time. 

Catch a blast from the past. This episode features SgtMaj retired Mark O’Loughlin with his personal story of service to the nation and Marine Corps. A great man and Marine which is a great example for all active and veterans alike.  Enjoy this episode that was recorded with audio only before we started video podcasts. 

Command Master Chief retired Lump Nisson tells his incredibly unique story of his 34 year career in the Navy. Joining up for a sense of direction Lump found it and excelled surpassing his fellow Sailors. Never one to sit around Lump took it on himself to get as many qualifications as he could and be out to sea as often as he could to help on his journey to becoming a incredible leader and Command...

Dr. Mitchell Maki of the Go For Broke National Education Center discusses the Japanese Americans during WWII. From being placed in camps and having to leave everything they knew to understanding what the USA actually stands for and realizing even with the discrimination they wanted to fight to help the cause.  Dr. Maki tells their stories of service and sacrifice to this great nation ensuring the...

AJ, a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant, discusses the leadership that he learned over his 25 year career. Retiring as a E9 (MGySgt), he has learned some finer points of leadership and is ready to share his thoughts with you. Be sure to tune in for some insightful informative learned leadership. 

Join Mike, Mark, and AJ as they discuss the first week of the new presidency. They talk good and bad and discuss the potentials in the future. They also reminisce about their experiences in the Corps and their leadership experiences. Don’t miss the open discussion of these three motivated Marine veterans. 

Tune in for Air Force Veteran, Chief Master Sergeant Retired, Martin Klukas as he tells his story. From a motivated TACP as a young airman to Ranger Qualified 2 & 3 striper working his way through the ranks eventually becoming one of the senior TACP’s in the Air Force. His rise in the ranks and his expertise afforded him the opportunity to become the senior enlisted of the Transportation Comma...

Tune in for Marine Veteran Michael Irey as he tells his veteran Story. From boot camp, MCT, MOS school to his first Duty Station in Okinawa he discusses the restrictions on the island and his experiences in the jungles of Thailand. He talks about getting stationed near his home and becoming a soldier in the National Guard, his years as a cop and working to help veterans gain benefits. Don’t miss h...

Join AJ and the Crew (Mark, Mike, Vick) as they talk with Marine veteran Jonathan Phillips. They discuss his time in the corps and his arrest in combat which led to his incarnation in military jail. He explains the circumstances leading up to the event in combat, the incident, and the aftermath. His story is one of resilience that everyone should use as the example of not giving up. With his event...

Tune in as AJ interviews Command Chief Master Sergeant and Air Force veteran Ken McQuiston. Ken discusses where he grew up, joining the Air Force, and his rise to a Joint Command Senior Enlisted Leader for United States Transportation Command.  He discusses the Joint environment and his love / appreciation for the combined arms within the joint command and how he was instrumental in helping formal...

Join AJ, Vic, and Mike as they talk about serving, sacrifice, and life growing up learning about death. The differences between today’s youth and our youth. Loads of fun discussions. Don’t miss the fun. 

Join AJ as he has special guest and podcast host, Theresa Carpenter on the show. They discuss her military service, intricacies of hosting a podcast while on active duty, and her recent visit to the nations capital supporting the future Secretary of Defense. An inspiring story for active duty and veterans alike. 

Listen to Navy veteran Michael Dick as he tells his story of service and sacrifice. From a military family to learning the finer details of sailing on a warship. 

Join AJ, Mike, and Vick for a Fire Side Chat with Country music recording artist, and Army veteran, Scotty Hasting as he shares his journey into the Army, deployment, injuries, recovery, and how music has helped him in his darkest hours. Scotty is a down to earth and humble veteran who wants to share his story in hopes that it will help someone else. This is a show you don’t want to miss.  scottyh...