Veterans Radio

The NOAA Corps is one of 8 US uniformed services. Its history goes back to 1807 as the civilian Coast Survey, and 1917 as the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps. In 1965 its ancestor Environmental Science Services Administration Corps came about and finally in 1970 it was named the NOAA Corps. Lt Dustin Picard talks about the history/mission of the Corps, as well as its interesting and important...

Kaia Alderson’s historical fiction novel reveals the untold true story of the Six Triple Eight, the only all-Black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II.  Based on a true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Triple Eight), Sisters in Arms explores the untold story of...

REBECCA GRANT, MILITARY ANALYST, IRIS RESEARCH Dr. Rebecca Grant is a national security analyst based in Washington, DC.  She earned her PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics at age 25 then worked for RAND and on the staff of the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Since founding IRIS Independent Research, she has specialized in research for...

Many service members do not receive the Purple Heart while in service. As they or family members look back years later, they often attempt to receive the Purple Heart. Nurse and veteran Carol Ann Fausone, a veterans advocate, discusses the regulations and requirements to qualify for the Purple Heart. The retired Brigadier General discusses some of her experience helping veterans look into qualific...

VOLLANO APPEALS A DSC TO BE UPGRADED TO MEDAL OF HONOR Someone has to promote a Medal of Honor review.  William Vollano is that person for US Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles (ret.) who received the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his heroic action flying four choppers in to save 44 men in Vietnam in May 1967.  Almost 50 years later, Bill Vollano recorded Charlie tell his story as part of the V...

Navy veteran Roger Yoder talks about his navy career and post-retirement passions. He has compiled the Ultimate Major League Baseball book on the Detroit Tigers. He discusses this with host Jim Fausone.

This week’s guests during our one hour radio broadcast with host Dale Throneberry: Michael Gier, Producer of “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” HEALING THE HEROES OF 9-11 Michael Gier, producer, shares the 5 personal reflections of heroes from September 11, 2001. “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” is directed/produced by Michael Gier and brought to you by 22Zero, a nonprofit organization that has helped thous...

In Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass, Vice Admiral Sandy Stosz USCG (ret)  draws upon her forty years of extensive experience and wisdom to provide tools that will help leaders reach their goals and succeed at every level. Character-centered, proven leadership principles emerge from these engaging, personal stories that teach leaders how to find, and then become, an inspiring mentor; implement succe...

Join host, Jim Fausone, and our regular guests Brig. General (ret) Carol Ann Fausone from Legal Help For Veterans, Brian Hayes,  Public Affairs Officer, VA Ann Arbor (MI) and Michael Smith, Washtenaw County (MI) Dept. of Veteran Affairs. They along with host Jim Fausone will bring you up to date on what’s going on at the VA and answer your questions regarding any and all benefits you may be entitl...

Army Ranger Tony Brooks talks about why he joined, Ranger training and the reality of a recovery operation and secondary rescue efforts for Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell. On June 28, 2005, a four-man Navy SEAL reconnaissance team under Operation Red Wings was ambushed in northeastern Afghanistan.. A quick reaction force was dispatched. Turbine 33, carrying eight Navy SEALs and eight members of the 160...

Dale, UH1-H pilot in Vietnam, talks with author Colin P. Cahoon about his most recent book - Mended Wings. Follow the lives of ten Purple Heart reciepients as they relate the Vietnam War experience from their perspective as helicopter pilots. Huey slicks, Charlie model gunships, Loaches and Cobras are all here. Get to know the generation of men who fought with pride, determination, skill, and cour...

There always needs to be someone who promotes an MOH review. William Vollano is that person for U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles (ret.) who received the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his heroic actions in May 1967 after flying four choppers in to save 44 men. Almost 50 years later, Bill recorded Charlie telling his story as part of the Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress...

“Beyond Belief” is a unique compilation of short stories by a team of authors and researchers. Herein you will find some of the most amazing stories ever told, each of them presented in an historically factual manner without hyperbole or literary license. Even more amazing is the fact that each of these stories is TRUE! The scene illustrated on the cover was chosen as a fitting example of what kin...

Lt. Col. John Lock, US Army (ret.) spent 18 years advancing the upgrade of Col. Ralph Puckett, U.S. Army (ret.) to receive the Medal of Honor. John Lock was the MOH Sherpa for Puckett. Every MOH recipient has to have a sherpa, someone who carries the load and walks ahead on the trail. Lock talks about his military career, Army Ranger Lt. Puckett's exploits in freezing cold Korea in November 1950,...

Host Jim Fausone Interviews 3 guests: Rob Donovic, Army National Guard-Rob Donovic of the Michigan Army National Guard talks about his recent deployment as a Chinook door gunner from July 2020 to May 2021. The deployment had him in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia. Roger Yoder, 20 year Navy-Navy veteran Roger Yoder talks about his navy career and his post retirement passion including c...

Rob Donovic talks about his recent deployment as a Chinook door gunner from July 2020 to May 2021.  The deployment had him in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia.  What is it like to be away for the holidays in this era of social media.  He talks about the Chinook missions and keeping the family up to date with host Jim Fausone.

“The Last Thing We Ever Do” CD was produced by Warrior Songs, a Wisconsin non-profit helping veterans heal from the trauma of war through the creative arts. The album features 14 songs created by professional songwriters from the firsthand testimonials of Vietnam era veterans, brought to life by professional studio musicians. Copies of the CDs are made available to veterans and veteran non-profits...

For ten years now, Ken Moffett has been advancing the package for an upgrade to the Medal of Honor for Capt. Bill Albracht. His heroics in Vietnam at Fire Base Kate in 1969 have been the subject of a book "Abandoned in Hell" and a documentary "Escape from Fire Base Kate."  Ken explains how he got started on this mission and the roadblocks he has encountered. Moffett explains the battle facts he ha...

VA BENEFITS EXPERTS ON DECK This is our monthly program on the VA and your benefits. An important note for all veterans => Keep your VA contact information (phone number, address, email address) and marital status updated in a timely fashion. This assures that you will receive notifications from the VA and enables the VA to administer to your needs. Our guests on this program: Brig. Gen. Carol Ann...

Fred Schaible, Deputy Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, talks about the work of the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority and the new 128 private residence rooms in a state-of-the-art Chesterfield Township facility. This serves veterans in SE Michigan and is part of a state and national effort to upgrade veteran homes. Fred explains the neighborhood layout and the service...

Dale Throneberry introduces a guest host, Dr. Eric Fretz, and his entrepreneurial champion guests as follows: Kristin Gapske, Director of Entrepreneurial Center at Washtenaw Community College.   https://www.wccnet.edu/succeed/entrepreneurship-center/Matt Sherwood, VBOC for Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.  www.vetbizcentral.orgJulie Cowie, Michigan Veteran Entrepreneurs, Grand Valley State University ...

THE NEW AMERICAN BRAND... In 2017, Dean Wegner created Authentically American® to help bring manufacturing jobs back to America by selling premium, competitively priced, apparel that is ALL Made in the USA, no exceptions. This U.S. Army veteran, graduate of West Point, helicopter pilot and Ranger had the grit and experience to create this unique start-up.  His expertise in the apparel industry, co...

 3 NEW PRESUMPTIVE CONDITIONS APPROVED FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE  Bladder CancerHypothyroidismParkinsonism  In 2017, Dean Wegner created Authentically American® to help bring manufacturing jobs back to America by selling premium, competitively priced, apparel that is ALL Made in USA, no exceptions RECENT MEDAL OF HONOR – COL. PUCKETT  – KOREA, RANGERS Lt. Col. John Lock (ret) talks about Medal of...

USAF veteran Joe Neussendorfer talks military slang.  He translates and explains the terms Grunts, POGS, Scrambled Eggs, "sparks, farts and darts"  & SOS.  Joe once again provides an insightful and amusing discussion with host Jim Fausone on military terms and slang . 

Celebrating the music of America while US citizens celebrate the 4th of July. The music includes: Star Spangled Banner, God Bless The USA, This Land Is Your Land, God Bless America, America The Beautiful and much more. Singers include: Kate Smith, Woody Guthrie, Simon and Garfunkel, Ray Charles, Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, The Mommas and The Poppas, Neil Diamond, Neil...