Veterans Corner Radio

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...

Today you’ll meet U. S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Wheat .  From humble beginnings in upstate New York, Paul graduated high school in 1955 and enlisted in the Army.  His career slingshot him to Europe, Vietnam, and then back to Europe catapulting him from enlisted man through to his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Fa...

Today we're introduced to a non-profit organization called Mission P-O-W M-I-A .  Dave Huffman began the organization with his wife in 2024.  Find out how Dave's interview for a high school class assignment turned into a  conversation recollecting memories about American veterans of the Vietnam War and has developed into an exchange of artifacts today that provide closure to families and...

Today Joe speaks with Retired United States Marine Corps Major Patrick J. McLain. Patrick began his military career as a Communications Officer in our United States Marine Corps. During the Cold War he deployed to Norway with his platoon of Marines, laying communications lines in the Northern Hemisphere darkness as well as enjoying spectacular views of the Aurora Borealis. He then transitioned to...

Today we learn about the Wounded Warrior Project through one of their top tier volunteers, former United States Air Force Major and combat veteran Heather Guzik . We've seen the Wounded Warrior Project commercials on television and seen their help with warriors with physical ailments. Heather flips the script by providing us insight on the organization's nationwide and overseas advocacy...

Michael's story begins with his birth in 1935 in Yugoslavia in what is today Serbia.  His town was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II.  Following the war, Russian soldiers rounded up his family and other families in his town and placed them in starvation camps.  Learn about post-World War II life under the conditions of Communist Russia and the Soviet Union and how one child and his...

 Today we introduce you to Band of Brothers VA Services and their Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Terry Smith . Terry is a combat veteran of both the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. His nationwide organization helps veterans improve their Veterans Administration disability ratings. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner...

Today we meet a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, former United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry Smith . Terry served nine years as a member of the Security Forces career field. We'll get to know him, learn about his unique service, find out about his family, and see what he's up to now that he is no longer wearing the uniform. Our library of shows can be found at www.vet...

Today we meet Emma Martin an Army spouse and mom of four adult children that includes two Army veterans. Emma is the founder, Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, and Coach of the Full Range Foundation . Through her own personal experiences she discovered a need for counseling services to help military members and their family members. Full Range Foundation offers military families options to...

Del Connell served during World War II as a Supply Clerk.  His ship was among those who picked up survivors of the Bataan Death March .  Del, who is now aged 101 and a half, recounts his story of receiving walking human skeletons on board and how he and the rest of his shipmates gave up their rations and berths to restore nutrition and comfort to these rescued Prisoners of War. Our library of show...

Christy Hinnant is a US Army Combat Veteran and survivor of sexual assault.  Today we hear her story of survival and how she arrived at the point in her life to become Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Voices Against Sexual Assault. 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...