VBN - Veterans Broadcast Network

A wonderful organization that trains service dogs for Veterans with PTSD. Determined to end veteran suicide the National PTSD Service Association trains Service Dogs to help Veterans who suffer from PTSD.

Tonight our guests were: 1. A World War II POW, Clifton Streat of the 106th Infantry Division in the Battle of the Bulge, by recorded interview with live commentary by a person he taught in seventh grade science and math. Very moving. 2. Brigadier General (Retired) Joe Ramirez, US Army, describing his late father, Master Sergeant Joe E. Ramirez's experiences as a Korean War POW. 3. Sergeant Terry...

Since 2013, writers for the "My Life, My Story" program have interviewed thousands of Veterans at VA Hospitals across the country. From those interviews, we craft brief life histories that, with the Veteran's permission, become part of their medical record. By reading those stories, VA health care providers can get to know their patients a little better. In addition, Veterans get copies of their s...

Mike Burns was born in 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt through the Air Force ROTC program at De Paul University, Illinois, on July 15, 1966, and went on active duty beginning October 18, 1966. Lt Burns next completed Undergraduate Pilot Training, and was awarded his pilot wings at Vance AFB, Oklahoma, in October 1967, followed by survival training, jungle survival school,...

This is the inaugural show for the new podcast, VRH 2.0 with our host, Brigadier General (Retired) Dave Grange. The last VRH 1.0 show was broadcast April of 2003. This will be an effort, not only to describe the current situation on a weekly basis, but also to help Veterans find ways to secure their benefits. And perhaps improve their quality of life. Guests: LTG (RET) David E. Grange Jr. CSM (RET...

Patrick talks with Sara Combs the coach for the Kansas Veterans Wheelchair Games. Veterans who participate in these games have lost body parts while in the line of duty; however, they deal with there disabilities by participating in athletic events that strengthen their bodies and mind. In recent years the Kansas team has fallen into hard times financing the team. Almost everything the team has do...

Special Guest Ron Zaleski talks about his company "The Long Walk Home". In the military we are taught to be of ultimate service to our country and to our fellow brothers and sisters. Getting discharged doesn’t mean we should abandon that mission. Rather, we must redefine it and utilize our military training to better serve our community. The ‘10 Challenges to Service’ are designed to help us conti...

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 6 - When you're knocked down stand back up Special Guest - Matt Amos James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan. Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he...

Guest Maxine Reyes - retired US Army combat Veteran. Maxine is a certified marriage & relationship coach, motivational speaker, host and inspirational singer. Maxine has inspired and performed for a wide range of audiences to include a President of the United States, university students, corporate leaders, and Wounded Warriors of the U.S. Army and women and teens who wants to live a life of plenti...

Tonight's guest - Eddie Corona who donated his life to helping wounded Veterans and kids by providing them with an outdoor experience that changes life's.. Eddie is Chairmen of the Board for "Outdoor Experiences For All."

Host Kenney DeCamp interview former USAF Intelligence Agent and a former US Navy Submarine hydraulics specialist about their military jobs while serving during the Vietnam era.

Host Patrick Scrogin interviews former Marine Corps Anthony Marquez, who was a service dog handler for dogs that sniffed out IED (Improvised Explosive Devices). Anthony served with the 1st Battalion 5th Marines and was deployed in Afghanistan in 2011. This show explores the powerful connection between a man and his dog who served in the US military.

Host Kenney DeCamp and Co-Host Nadine Noky discuss the changing population of Veterans (past, present, and future). Special Guest Kenri Wanner a Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor talks about dealing with Veteran PTSD and other mental health issues.

Host Patrick Scrogin interviews Marine Staff Sergeant Blaine Scott who as a platoon sergeant for a convoy traveling through Baghdad in 2006 was struck by an IED that was buried on the side of the road. The explosion killed three other marines and badly wounded three others (including Sergeant Scott). Sergeant Scott was burned over 40 percent of his body; however, his face was so severely burned th...

In today’s show we cover two fantastic roles from the US Army. MOS 12C - Army Bridge Crewman is responsible for providing bridge and rafting support for their platoons. They are extremely skilled engineers that are relied on by ground infantry and other divisions to construct quick safe bridges. Special Guest Sgt. Brian McCrudden details his experiences in this role. MOS 13A – Field Artillery Offi...

Host Patrick Scrogin tells his story of overcoming an incredible disability, drug addiction, and mental defeat after the loss of his leg, broken back, and many other horrific things that happen after being shot down in Iraq in his attack helicopter.

Host Patrick Scrogin finishes the story of his will to survive and excel beyond his horrific tragedy. Special Guest - Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) - Patrick will explain how Butch had a critical role in the birth of Veterans Broadcast Network.

Kenney DeCamp and Co Host Nadine Noky examine the role of the Veterans Service Officer (VSO). A VSO agent has the potential of being one of the most important persons in a Veterans life. Special Guest Marty Callaghan Deputy Director of Claims Services from the American Legion in Washington DC.