Veterans Corner Radio

Director Danny Burgess is a man who never stops working for veterans. He allowed me to intrude on his Memorial Day family time to record this program. He outlines the new initiatives that his department has instituted and explained how others have been updated. Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the USA and if you will listen in, you will learn why and how important what they offer is t...

Congressman Gus Bilirakis gets things done in Congress because he knows how to build alliances and work across the aisle. His efforts for veterans’ issues are legendary.  In this broadcast, we discuss among other issues funding of  HR886 National Veterans Treatment Courts,  HR4086 the Burn Pit bill which is so important to the many veterans afflicted with lung problems and other issues relating to...

Commander James Oxford or Bill as he prefers to be called talked about the start of this second hundred years for the American Legion. He also talked a little about the golden past of the American Legion but focuses on the bright future he sees for its members. You are going to like this man and enjoy what he has to say. Learn from its leader how the Legion is more relevant than ever and is a driv...

 Andrew Sekela Special Agent Private Sector Coordinator Federal Bureau of Investigation. Andy as he prefers to be called is the FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Tampa area White Collar Crimes section. Scams directed at active duty, retired military, other veterans and their families are on the rise and are getting special attention from our FBI. This will be part two of a two-part series and wi...

Andrew Sekela Special Agent Private Sector Coordinator Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Andy as he prefers to be called is the FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Tampa area White Collar Crimes section. Scams directed at active duty, retired military, other veterans, and their families are on the rise and are getting special attention from our FBI. This will be part one of a two-part series and w...

My guest is Suzette Maynard Supervisory Medical Administration Specialist Health Admin. Service James A Haley VA Hospital. Ms. Maynard discusses the readiness of the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and the ways one can still access their services. The corona19 virus has been like the 100 year flood that everyone knows might happen at any time but few are prepared for it when it comes. The medical...

If your spouse is a male over 40 this a program that both husband and wife should listen to together. Dr. Cesar Ercole is a member of the James A Haley VA hospital staff and a surgeon specializing in Urology. In this program he discussed prostate problems, warning signs and treatment options. This highly trained and very capable physician will tell you a variety of things that you may never here t...

Using a Bureau of Justice Statistic study finding inmates released from state prisons have a five-year recidivism rate of 76.6%,  In our Veterans Treatment Court, it is 10% or less. this is just one of the statistics which shows this court works, Not only saving taxpayers money but helping to recover valuable lives that would otherwise be lost.  | Judge Scionti has appeared with me both here and m...

Julianne M Holt, Judicial District 13 Public Defender with her 120+ asst. public defenders would have one of the largest law offices in Tampa if it were a private practice. Many of our veterans come into conflict with the law and when they do her office is there to help them. She works seamlessly with our Veterans Court and provides excellent service to our comrades that have strayed. Listen in to...

Elizabeth Provenzano Social Worker James A Haley VA Hospital discusses the many ways the VA can help with respite care.  Could you use some help with your veteran to keep him or her from going to a nursing home?  Social Work Services can provide that help at little or no charge. Home Healthcare Aides can come to your home and provide a variety of services, including spending time with your vet, gi...

AARP is the largest veteran membership organization in the world and you do not have to be 50 to join, what can they do for you.    Our Guest is Colleen R Krepstekies, Associate State Director of Comm. Florida Veterans Outreach Lead AARP Florida. Part (1)    AARP (formally the American Association of Retired Persons ) is a United States-based interest group whose stated mission is "to empower...

Listen carefully to this program so as to have the knowledge to protect yourself and your family. Our Guest is Colleen R Krepstekies, Associate State Director of Comm. Florida Veterans Outreach Lead AARP Florida. With over 4 million active and prior service personnel as members, AARP knows a lot about what the military family faces.  AARP is working to stop scams against service members and vetera...

Episode 1 of 2 Do you know what benefit you and your family can claim as a veteran from our National Cemeteries? John Rosentrater is one of my favorite guests. He always leaves us with a better understanding of one of the most important benefits we veterans have, the National Cemetery System. Tune in to hear your rights and those of the people you love. In this broadcast, he discusses who is eligi...

 Episode 2 0f 2 John Rosentrater National Cemeteryespands on Benefits  Veterans their spouses and families have thousands of dollars of benefits coming to them. Do you know what benefit you and your family can claim as a veteran from our National Cemeteries?  Our guest John Rosentrater, Director of the Sarasota National Cemetery has many years’ experience working in National Cemeteries and always...

Veterans Corner Radio podcast of George Denby Supervisory Program Specialist – SOHI Clinic, James A Haley Veterans Hospital discussing what to do when you need Urgent Care. The Veterans Administration clinics are not set up to hander ER duties. The James A Haley VA Hospital is equipped to care for any need in an emergency but, due to the nature of emergencies time is a factor. Learn from Mr. Denby...