Veterans Radio

Herm Breuer, Army veteran and Trumbull County Ohio veteran advocate spent over a decade working on a package to get Vietnam Vet Ken David's medal upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Herm and Ken were friends from the local DAV post. Herm tells host Jim Fausone about the evidence, submission, challenges and MOH ceremony for a peak behind the curtain.

Our first guest is Medal of Honor recipient Ken David Medal of Honor recipient Ken David reflects on his time in Vietnam, sharing firsthand experiences from the war and offering insight into the process behind receiving the nation’s highest military honor. His story provides a rare, personal look at courage, sacrifice, and the lasting impact of service. Next is author Robert M. Edsel We’re also jo...

The National Association of Veterans’ Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF) has been the nation’s preeminent association dedicated to advancing research and education partnerships between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and stakeholders interested in advancing health research and innovation. Its network of over 75 congressionally authorized nonprofit foundations was created as a...

GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For VeteransI David Saims – Director, Washtenaw County Veteran Service Office Join Dale and the rest of the panel for our live broadcast on Sunday at 5:00pm ET or stream later on your preferred podcast platform. Visit our LISTEN LIVE page for streaming and podcas...

Chris Lewis , Marine and Army vet, heads VetsToDrones.org an organization to introduce veterans to the commercial drone industry. The organization helps veterans nationwide get Part 107 permit and creates a community of veteran drone pilots working in a variety of commercial spaces. Chris talks to host Jim Fausone about this growing commercial industry for veterans that maybe were exposed to drone...

First up is Doug Bradley and his new book The Tracks of My Years Doug Bradley played basketball with the Miracles, shared a joint with Grace Slick, and held Dionne Warwick’s hand when he told her Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated. He watched his doo-wop singing brother and World War II veteran father battle over the birth of rock and roll, brought the music of Stax and Motown to a...

Debbie Maulding, a retired nurse, has written "The Angels of Bataan and Corregidor - A Legacy of Honor, Duty and Compassion". This is the story of 11 Navy nurses captured in WWII and held for 37 months as Japanese POWS. She talks about these amazing women with host Jim Fausone.

Our first guest is Vietnam Huey Dustoff Pilot Phil Marshall Phil Marshall was a 21-year-old Warrant Officer Huey Dustoff pilot in Vietnam. In November of 1969, he was wounded on an insecure night rescue of 3 seriously wounded soldiers. Due to the nature of his wounds, he was returned to the States where he served out the rest of his enlistment and was Honorably Discharged. His ever-growing series...

The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation co-created by Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard, and General James L. Jones, Jr., a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general, to help U.S., and later, U.K. military veterans find high-quality careers. The Endowment funds non-profit organizations that help former service members transition to hi...

Our first guest is Medal of Honor recipient Col. Paris Davis Paris D. Davis (born 13 May 1939) is a retired United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor on 3 March 2023 for his actions on 18 June 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was previously nominated twice for the Medal of Honor, but both times the paperwork relating to his nomination disappeared. Davis, then a captain with the 5th...

USAF vet Susan Galvin, MD was at the Pentagon on 9/11 seeing patients when the terrorist plane crashed. She talks about her military career, that infamous day and receiving the US Army Soldier's Medal for her actions that day. She credits the medial team and tells her personal story to host Jim Fausone.

Tune in for a discussion on “Pension Poaching” and how to avoid it. Attorney Kristina Derro from Legal Help For Veterans joins us to discuss “Pension Poaching”. The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) cautions veterans to be alert to a form of financial exploitation known as “pension poaching.” VA pension benefits are available to wartime veterans or their surviving spouses who meet certain age o...

Best selling author Robert M. Edsel wrote "Remember Us" about American sacrifice, Dutch freedom and a Forever Promise Forged in WWII. He gives an informative insight to the men who died or were hidden in the Netherlands. He tells to host Jim Fausone the life stories of American and Dutch men and women at war .

We’re joined by author Sarah Blum At the 12th Evacuation Hospital Cu Chi, Vietnam, Sarah Blum is an operating room nurse during the fighting in the iron triangle in 1967. Mass casualties with severely wounded soldiers show up for Sarah, her fellow nurses, and the surgeons to treat in the midst of mortar attacks, monsoons, and exploding artillery. Her story is intertwined with Johnny, hit by Americ...

Army vet and active DAV member Ken David of Trumbull County Ohio, talks about May 1970 actions that let to a DSC and ultimately an upgrade to the Medal of Honor. He talks to host Jim Fausone about duty, struggles, freedoms and the MOH.

We’re joined by Dr. Rebecca Grant to talk about "Operation Midnight Hammer" Dr. Rebecca Grant is a national security analyst based in Washington, DC specializing in defense and aerospace research and national security consulting. She has over 20 years experience working with the United States Air Force, United States Navy, and top aerospace clients. In addition, Dr. Grant has often appeared on tel...

This Marine talks about his service, challenges, daughter and starting a coffee business. He is candid about the struggles and explains the unique features of Big Guns Coffee to host Jim Fausone.

In this week’s episode, we celebrate Flag Day and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army. Exploring the enduring legacy of service, sacrifice, and the symbols that unite us. Join us for a heartfelt celebration of military history, national pride, and the individuals who continue to serve in extraordinary ways. We first speak with U.S. Army Colonel (ret.) Christine Cook Cook ho...

We first speak with Author & Veteran David Brown Host Jim Fausone interviews David Brown, U.S. Navy Veteran. Standing at 5'3" and 100 lbs, he was an unlikely candidate to graduate from BUDS and become a Navy SEAL. In his book, "And Goliath", David talks about being bullied, told he was too small, and all the challenges of life that he overcame. Brownie talks to host Jim Fausone about what he l...

Every state offers veterans and in particular disabled veterans certain tax exemptions. This podcast points out a VA guide of all the benefits. US Army veteran Stephen Parent talks about a property tax exemption problem in Michigan that he is working on correcting. Parent explains this to host Jim Fausone.

Paris D. Davis (born 13 May 1939) is a retired United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor on 3 March 2023 for his actions on 18 June 1965 during the Vietnam War . He was previously nominated twice for the Medal of Honor, but both times the paperwork relating to his nomination disappeared. Davis, then a captain with the 5th Special Forces Group , was instead awarded the Silver Star...

GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help for Veterans Dr. Jason Vassy is a doctor and medical researcher at Harvard Medical School and the VA Boston Healthcare System. He cares for patients as a primary care physician and studies how to use genetic information to improve medical care. For the past 10 ye...

Bill Elmore is the grandfather of the veteran owned business field. He has been working with VOBs for about 50 years. He explains the SBA process for getting involved with VOBs and where that future for VOBs may be heading with host Jim Fausone.

Our first guest is War Correspondent & Author Joe Galloway Host Dale Throneberry interviews Joe Galloway , civilian war correspondent and best-selling author, about his book “They Were Soldiers.” It showcases the inspiring true stories of 49 Vietnam veterans who returned home from the “lost war” to enrich America’s present and future. Check out “They Were Soldiers” on Amazon. Next, Host Gary L...

Brain Thacker's story is told in a quick interview about his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Thacker, Field Artillery, Battery A, distinguished himself while serving as the team leader of an Integrated Observation System collocated with elements of two Army of the Republic of Vietnam units at Fire Base 6. A numerica...