Veterans Corner Radio

Major Greer served as an aircraft maintenance officer in California, Korea and Italy before transitioning from active duty to the reserves in Georgia. Throughout his life, Bill served as a musician especially playing the piano and organ. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at...

Today you’ll get to know a bit more about Commander Paul Renner .  We'll learn about his time growing up as an avid player of baseball and soccer, his time in college, followed by his entry into the Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer.  Paul served onboard ship during Desert Storm and returned on July 3rd, in time to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends.  Continuing his service as...

Lt. Col Worley spent 27 years in the Air Force, which began in 1975 and included eight years as an enlisted FAA-certified Air Traffic Controller. After attending Officer Training School in 1983, he served as a rated Air Battle Manager. Upon his military retirement, Lt Col Worley then spent over fourteen years instructing the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Crescenta Valley High School in La Cresc...

Retired Colonel Bill Davis is back to talk about the Marine Corps' youth organization called Young Marines . Col Davis, who is now the organization's National Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer talks about how the Young Marines program develops confidence and future leaders with youth ages eight through high school age. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerr...

Colonel Davis's career spanned several decades which included deployment to Operation Desert Storm, as well as his involvement with war fighting capabilities as an officer assigned with Systems Command. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

Today host Joe Muhlberger speaks with retired United States Army Specialist Phil Lewis whose injuries incurred in combat in Iraq led to his medical retirement. We'll learn about this disabled combat veteran's journey and how he writes and produces music as his own means of solace for all veterans, not just for himself. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join...

For this episode we learn about the United States Navy youth organization called the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps.  Joe talks with their National Executive Director, retired US Navy Rear Admiral Andrew Lennon, about their mission to build leaders of character by imbuing in cadets the highest ideals of honor, respect, commitment, and service.  While many details about the program are covered...

Sergeant Whitmore enlisted in the Army in 1977 and retired in 2013.  She began as a member of what was known as the " Women's Army Corps ," where she served as a Teletype Technician. When the Corps disbanded in 1978, Carol transitioned to become an Army Nurse serving in many austere locations overseas, including Iraq, and held various assignments around the United States.  Since ret...

MOWW, the Military Order of the World Wars serves our nation and local communities by providing and supporting activities that promote and encourage responsible citizenship, patriotism, youth leadership, military and public service, veteran support, and strong national security. Joe and Commander Worley talk about MOWW’s mission and how the organization preserves the military history and provides...

In this episode, we continue with Part Two of our conversation with SR-71 Blackbird pilot retired United States Air Force Colonel Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter . Today, Buz takes us to new heights as he continues telling us about his career and his life now as a retired aviator volunteering at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC . Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscorner...

There are only 85 people on planet Earth who achieved aviation greatness as an SR-71 Blackbird pilot. Retired United States Air Force Colonel Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter is one of those pilots. In Part One we'll learn about Buz's life growing up to his time as a Cadet at our nation's Air Force Academy and his transition from aircraft to ultimately the SR-71. Our library of sh...

Prepare to be inspired as Joe interviews Civil Air Patrol Major General Regina Aye, CAP National Commander.  She brings a host of academic and international flair to the United States Air Force's official civilian Auxiliary.  Emphasis is placed on the Cadet Program with developing leaders as well as skills for Emergency Services and Aerospace Education. Our library of shows can be found at ww...

In 1963 retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Thomas Lynch was a Junior at our nation's Naval Academy and Captain of the football team. In 1964, as a Senior, he played on a team that included Junior Roger Staubach. We'll learn about the Admiral's life growing up in Ohio, his acceptance to Annapolis, and his career as a Naval Surface Warfare Officer. Our library of shows can be fou...

For this podcast we meet the current Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander-in-Chief, retired United States Army combat veteran Carol Whitmore.  Her vast experience throughout her 36 years of service with the Army made her the ideal choice to lead the VFW.  Commander Whitmore is the first woman to serve as National Commander, and the first Iowan to hold this post. Our library of shows can be found at...

Having grown up in Florida, Ryan tried college, found it wasn't for him, and ended up enlisting in the Marines.  Eventually he transitioned from enlisted to an officer, ultimately becoming a helicopter pilot.  These days he's an entrepreneur and an advisor for other aspiring entrepreneurs. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Ve...

National Football League and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Robert "Rocky" Bleier was drafted into our United States Army where he served as an Infantryman in the Vietnam War. He was wounded in action, becoming a recipient of the Bronze Star with Valor device and a Purple Heart. Following his two years of service he returned to professional football to participate in the winning of four Supe...

Meet Jake Rademacher , Founder of Perseverance Productions and Director of two films about the war in Iraq called Brothers at War and Brothers After War . Jake has taken these films on the road to both military-unique audiences as well as the public. Now, Jake holds seminars with the film Brothers After War as the centerpiece. These have been life saving seminars with critical value for veterans,...

Today is our second part of our two-part series with retired United States Navy Admiral Mark (call sign "Lobster") Fitzgerald .  In our last episode we left off with the Admiral's advance to promotion to Commander.  In this episode we'll follow the remainder of his career from Commander through promotion to Admiral and then find out what he's been up to since his retiremen...

In part 1 of a 2 part program we meet retired United States Navy Admiral Mark (call sign "Lobster") Fitzgerald and learn about his upbringing, beginnings as a Naval Aviator through to his promotions to the rank of Commander.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at jo...

Connor Nicol is a 17 year old Eagle Scout and 11th Grader in his fifth year as founder of the non-profit organization, We Will Remember .  His organization produces dog tags of fallen military member from all conflicts involving US service members.  Connor is the son of a Marine Corps Officer father and Navy Surface Warfare mother. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com J...

For this episode we meet former United States Marine Corps Captain and Judge Advocate Ross Goodman . On his way to become a professional tennis player, an injury cut his tennis career short. College friends who were in the process of becoming Marines took him into their fold. Four days after college graduation he found himself in Marine Corps Officer Candidate School where he graduated and was com...

The Military Heritage Museum honors the legacy of America’s armed forces by preserving and sharing the stories of those who served in defense of our nation. The museum fosters understanding and respect for their sacrifices, past and present, reminding all that freedom is not free. Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and cultural experiences, the museum connects people of all ages to o...

Today we meet with retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Thomas Lynch and learn about the organization he works with called NewDay USA . This veterans-exclusive organization makes sure veterans get the optimal access to financing when looking to purchase a home. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact...

In this Veteran's Interview, we meet retired United States Navy Commander Bill Kirkpatrick who served as a Naval Aviator and was a fighter pilot who earned the call sign “ Bullet. ”  Bill and Joe discuss how this real world Top Gun School graduate not only applied lessons learned from the course when dealing with belligerent enemy engagements but also they talk of his exploits as an extra in...

Today we meet United States Navy retired Admiral Mark Fitzgerald, call sign "Lobster".  The Admiral served as a Naval Aviator from 1973 through 2010 and primarily flew the A-7 Corsair II.  Now he serves as Chairman of the Board of the Association of Naval Aviation.  He'll tell us about the Association and how it influences the future of aviation worldwide. Our library of shows can b...