Veterans Radio

Army veteran UL Armstrong is a proud business owner of two Texas located franchises of Puroclean restoration. He is joined by Army veteran George Hernandez, Sr VP of Operations for Puroclean. They talk to host Jim Fausone about making a decision about franchising, Puroclean's mission, the restoration industry and how to learn more.

Join us this week for a show from the Veterans Radio archives! First we’ll hear the story of Col. Paris D. Davis, Medal of Honor recipient Historian Neil Thorne and legal advocate Jim Moriarty tell the story of Col. Paris D. Davis. In 1965, Paris D. Davis was a Captain, Commander, Detachment A-321, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. He distinguished himself by acts of gallant...

Army Staff Sgt Clint Romesha talks about growing up, joining up, overseas deployments and the events of the 12 hr battle where 300 Taliban sought to overrun Outpost Keating in eastern Afghanistan. Romesha talks with host Jim Fausone about that day, learning he was to be awarded the MOH, visiting the White House, and what he has learned wearing the MOH.

Tune in for a US Foreign Policy Update with Dr. Rebecca Grant Dr. Rebecca Grant is a national security analyst based in Washington, DC specializing in defense and aerospace research and national security consulting. She has recently joined the Lexington Institute as a Senior Fellow and Vice President. She has researched and published hundreds of articles on national security and spoken at numerous...

Chris Cauley, the director of the John Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, talks to host Jim Fausone about the staffing and patient care improvements at the VAMC.

This week we discuss mental and physical health issues and important research being conducted to help. Dr. Alyson Zalta & Dr. Helen Burgess discuss light therapy Dr. Helen Burgess and Dr. Alyson Zalta discuss their research involving morning light or blue light therapy on veterans and its impact on pain, depression and PTSD. The early studies suggest that clinical meaningful reduction in PTSD...

Story of a medic in Afghanistan. On June 25, 2011, Sgt. Julia Bringloe, with C Company, 3-10 General Support Aviation Battalion, was the medic for the four-person crew aboard a Black Hawk helicopter. The crew was one of two Army medevac teams tasked with supporting Operation Hammer Down in Afghanistan’s Watahpor Valley. Bringloe’s job was to exit the helicopter — suspended from a cable when necess...

GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help for Veterans Brian Hayes – Director of Communications, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Ginny Creasman – Executive Director, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Chris W. Cauley – Executive Director, VA Detroit Healthcare System Join Dale and the rest of the panel for ou...

Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. A Marine aviator with the Pacific fleet in 1941, Boyington joined the "Flying Tigers" (1st American Volunteer Group) of the Republic of China Air Force and saw combat in Burma in late 19...

As the world recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, we talk with two authors and historians about the historic five-week offensive. Kevin M. Hymel Kevin M. Hymel has served as a historian and writer for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force for the last fifteen years. He is a regular contributor to Naval History, WWII History, and WWII Quarterly , and the author of three books, Pat...

John Basilone (November 4, 1916 – February 19, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle for Henderson Field in the Guadalcanal campaign, and the Navy Cross posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was the only enlisted Marine to receive both of these decorations in World War II.

This week’s first guest is photographer and US Navy Veteran Richard Sherman Richard Sherman is a Navy Gulf War veteran and a professional photographer who recently published “ Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned ,” which honors the more than 207,000 men and women who are memorialized in America’s 23 overseas WWI and WWII cemeteries. He traveled and photographed all 23 Am...

Colonel Stephen Perkins talks about Major General Oliver W. Dillard, Sr.'s career from enlisted to officer. Ultimately rising to Major General in the U.S. Army focusing on military intelligence. Perkins explains Dillard's commands from Korea, Germany, and stateside. Dillard was the first black general officer in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence. Dillard retired in 1980....

This week’s first guest is Major General James W. Lukeman from the MCHF Major General James W. Lukeman , USMC (Ret.), is the President and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) . His distinguished 40-year career included assignments as Rifle and Weapons Platoon Commander in Alpha Company and 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines; Assistant Operations Officer and Co...

Dr. Lanny Snodgrass was 63 yrs old when going thru basic training. As an experienced psychologist his expertise was needed and his desire to serve burned hot. He talks about age and military service in his book Ageless Call to Serve. The correlation between age and PTSD is discussed with host Jim Fausone along with ideas on how the military could rethink the age issues and redeploy older Americans...

This week’s first guest is Colonel Jason K. Fettig (ret.), internationally recognized musician Colonel Jason K. Fettig is the 28th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Col. Fettig joins host Jim Fausone to discuss his career, famous composer John Philip Sousa, tradition, and music in the the military. Learn more about Col. Fettig here . We also hear from two Navy Veterans o...

The Six Triple Eight is a Netflix film directed by Tyler Perry that tells the inspirational story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female unit in World War II. Tasked with clearing a massive backlog of mail for American troops in Europe, these women overcame racial and gender discrimination to boost soldiers' morale and highlight the significant contributions of...

Learn about the very successful program US Chamber Foundation runs HiringOurHeroes.org. Navy Veteran Eric Eversole , president of Hiring Our Heroes, talks with host Jim Fausone about the program. Over 700 companies work with HoH to create opportunities and internships for transitioning military. Over 12,000 service members have been placed with thousands of companies for a great first job post mil...

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. Paul R. Lawrence – Former Under Secretary of Benefits, Dept. of Veteran Affairs, and author of “ Veterans Benefits for You: Get What You Deserve “ Topics covered include: PACT ACT Camp Lejeune Homeless Veterans Emergency Help Number: (877) 424-38...

Listen to Army veteran and supplier diversity expert Annette Stevenson talk about veteran certification, NVBDC and the value of supplier diversity. She talks to host Jim Fausone about these issues and gives common sense explanations from North Carolina.

Looking for the best military and history books of 2024? Join us for this year’s 2024 Book Guide episode! Host Dale Throneberry is joined by Marc Leepson , arts editor, senior writer and columnist for The VVA Veteran , the national magazine published by the VVA . Dale and Marc talk about the best military and history books of 2024. Just in time for the holiday giving season! Here are the books we...

Dr Helen Burgess and Dr Alyson Zalta discuss their research involving morning light or blue light therapy on veterans and its impact on pain, depression and PTSD. The early studies suggest that clinical meaningful reduction in PTSD symptoms may occur when using this simple, at home , non pharmaceutical therapy. Dr. Burgess explains the type of light needed and its daily and weekly usage. Dr. Zalta...

This week we talk with author Robert B. O’Connor Robert B. O’Connor is the author of “Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge.” The book follows a show business drop-out who enlists in the US Army in 1943. From the book’s website: With its realism and emotional depth, Jeep Show is a must read for WWII buffs and lovers of historical fiction alike. The story will fascinate fans of Band of Br...

USAF Col. Jim Warner (ret) is the executive director of the Association of Air Force Missileers and he talks about the job missileers do projecting deterrence in a dangerous world. He talks about the past , present and future of missile defense and blast door art with host Jim Fausone.

Our first guest this week is Dr. Christine LaMarre Dr. LaMarre is the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She discusses with host Jim Fausone the qualifications for dental services from VA, the availability of services, VA dental insurance program, and the 5.5 million procedures performed annually. Jim also talks with Mark Kelm, US Army Veteran...