Veterans Radio

Maurice Imhoff researched and wrote on The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment: Free Men Who Fought Slavery, It reconstructs the formation, service, and legacy of Michigan’s first African American Civil War regiment. Utilizing letters, diaries, newspapers, and military records, the work offers new perspectives on African American military and social history while contributing to broader research on the Civil War and emancipation. Imhoff discusses this history with host Jim Fausone.

Our first guest is Lt. Col. Sam AndrewsLt. Col. Sam Andrews is a Board Member for Bravo Zulu House. The first organization designed to treat Service Members who are dealing with sobriety and PTSD.Our next guest is author Phil MarshallPhil Marshall is a military author and frequent guest of the program. Known for his works on Vietnam War experiences, particularly focusing on helicopter rescue missions and medevac operations. Phil served as a Warrant Officer Huey Dustoff pilot duringthe Vietnam War. He also writes book reviews for The VHPA Aviator, the newsletter for the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. He joins Dale to talk about some of the best books about Vietnam and, of course, helicopters.Learn more about Phil Marshall.

After 30 yrs in the Army and four overseas tours, Will Bruck finally acknowledged his need for some mental health therapy. He found his way to Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach in Monroe County, Michigan. LBVC offers equine therapy and his family already found help from it before Bruck accepted the help. He explains the journey and how horses work with veterans to host Jim Fausone.

This Sunday’s program focuses on Veterans Helping Veterans, highlighting two remarkable leaders making a difference in the military community.Our first guest is Larry St. AntoineLarry St. Antoine, President of Camp Liberty Michigan, joins the show to discuss how his organization is building a stronger veteran community by providing support, connection, and resources that empower veterans and their families.Our next guest is Mark SchmitzWe’ll also speak with Gold Star father Mark Schmitz, founder of The Freedom 13, an organization dedicated to supporting U.S. military members and Afghanistan War veterans through advocacy, assistance programs, and patriotic initiatives that honor service and sacrifice.

Our first guest is Maurice ImhoffMaurice Imhoff discusses Michigan’s 1st Colored Regiment, made up of 1,400 African American soldiers who proved their bravery and effectiveness in battles across Georgia and Florida.Learn more about historian Maurice Imhoff.Our next guest is Mark BarieMark Barie then explores the Battle of Fort Myers, where a small contingent of African American Union troops successfully repelled a much larger Confederate force, keeping the fort in Union hands at the very end of the war.Learn more about author Mark Barie.

Equine therapy at StableStrides is discussed by Col Michelle Ruehl, (ret), USAF. She first started volunteering with the programs and horses when a cadet at the USAF Academy. StableStrides, which was incorporated in 1982 as Acts 19:11 to provide therapeutic horseback riding to disabled children and now provides services to veterans and families. Ruehl talks to host Jim Fausone about the programs and the need for more funding to service the needs and those on the waiting list.

GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL!Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans RadioBrig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For VeteransJoin 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.Our next guest is Brian DeLongBrian DeLong is a Regional Coordinator for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. He previously spent 32 years in the automotive industry and 30+ years of service in the U.S. Air Force with six deployments, he now continues serving his community as Commander of VFW Post 764 in McMurray, Pennsylvania. As a combat-disabled veteran with PTSD, Brian has seen firsthand how Guardian Angels’ service dogs can truly save lives – and he’s driven to make that impact possible for more veterans every day.Learn more about Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs.

Travis Reed talks about his book Retribution: A US Marine's Fight for Justice , from the Russian Gulag to Ukraine's Front Lines . Travis explains his Marine service, how he ended up in Russia (meeting a girlfriend and learning the language) ; his sham trial and incarceration , time in a prison camp, a prisoner swap and seeking retribution by fighting Russians in the Ukraine war . Travis talks with host Jim Fausone about experiences that are unique.

Our guest was not able to make it today. You can learn more here Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs.Dr. Rebecca Grant is a recurring guest of the program. She is President of IRIS Independent Research, a small, woman-owned firm specializing in defense and aerospace research and consulting. With a career spanning RAND, the Pentagon, and leadership as the founding director of the Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies, she brings deep expertise in airpower, emerging technology, and national security strategy. Dr. Grant joins host Dale Throneberry to discuss America’s current foreign policy and what the bigger picture is.Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Grant.

Jenny Chan talks about the WWII actions in the Pacific Rim by the Japenese Imperial Army. In particular the atrocities JIA was involved with during the war in China and other nations. She is the co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, a non profit doing research and content creation focusing on the Pacific action. She explains to host Jim Fausone the tremendous amount of source material PAE has made available.

This week we feature a program from the archives, “Medal of Honor Heroes from Iraq and Afghanistan”Host Dale Throneberry talks with James Kitfield, author of “In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America’s Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.“An award-winning military journalist tells the amazing stories of 22 soldiers who’ve won the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award.In the Company of Heroes will feature in-depth narrative profiles of the 23 post-9/11 Medal of Honor awardees who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book will focus on the stories of these extraordinary people, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards, through interviews with their brothers-in-arms and their families. The public affairs offices of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the individual armed services, as well as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, have expressed their support for this project.Stories include Marine Corps Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, who purposely lunged toward a Taliban hand grenade in order to shield his buddy from the blast; Navy SEAL team leader Britt Slabinski, who, after being ambushed and retreating in the Hindu Kush, returned against monumental odds in order to try to save one of his team who was inadvertently lost in the fight; and Ranger Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry, who lunged for a live grenade, threw it back at the enemy, and saved his two Ranger brothers.

AP Everett talks about his opinion piece that argues the VA Disability approach, created in 1945, is not only old but not working. It does not account for correlated disabilities or the positive covariance of having one condition increases the likelihood of other conditions. He talks to host Jim Fausone about the problems and some solutions.

We hear from two veterans who discuss their service and struggles post-serviceJoshua Shores, U.S. Marine Corps, talks about his journey from the front lines of combat to the fight for peace. He ultimately saw he had lost his moral compass in Afghanistan and what he had to do at home to overcome survivor’s guilt and recover his soul.Anthony Dyer, USAF special ops door gunner, retired after 20 years and realised he had invisible wounds and discusses his path to healing and the stigma around mental health.

Anthony Dyer discusses his memoir "Moon Child: A Warrior's Reckoning with War, Addiction and Purpose" with host Jim Fausone. Dyer was a Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator operating as a gunner providing close air support.. He found writing to be therapeutic for his mental health.

GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL!Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans RadioBrig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For VeteransJames Fausone-Founder of Legal Help for VeteransNew Year's Resolutions for VeteransThe VA Benefits Most Veterans Don't Know About Until It's Too Late.

Navy vet Richard Sherman went on a six year odyssey to photograph American cemeteries on foreign shores where over 100,000 US military personnel are buried and remembered. These pieces of sacred grounds are maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Richard talks to host Jim Fausone about some of the men buried on foreign soil.

Our first guest is Medal of Honor Recipient LTC Charles S. KettlesThis episode of Veterans Radio focuses on honoring extraordinary service and sacrifice, both at home and on the battlefield.We begin with the June 18, 2021 ceremony renaming the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center as the Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, featuring remarks from the Kettles family, VA leadership, elected officials, and veterans who reflected on LTC Kettles’ legacy of courage and dedication to fellow service members.Read LTC Charles S. Kettles’ Medal of Honor citation.Our next guest is Medal of Honor Recipient PFC James McCloughanThe episode also highlights the heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipient Army medic James C. McCloughan, who recounts his firsthand experiences in Vietnam, including repeatedly running through intense enemy fire to rescue wounded soldiers from May 13–15, 1969.Listen to the full Veterans Radio interview to hear James McCloughan tell his remarkable story in his own words and to learn why the legacy of LTC Charles S. Kettles continues to inspire veterans and communities today.Read PFC James C. McCloughan’s Medal of Honor citation.

Army Veterans, and ROTC class mates at Western Michigan University, Mike Evans and Tom Vance talk about the two year project to capture the history of ROTC at WMU. Vance and Evans talk to host Jim Fausone about the ROTC cadet corps, learning leadership and the 9 volume history they compiled.

Our featured guest is John Hanson, Air Force VeteranWhat do Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe and Toby Keith have in common? They have all performed on a USO tour. Since World War II, the USO has been sending entertainers around the world to entertain our troops. But the USO is much more than that. Listen to this Veterans Radio program from December 22, 2012 with our guest USO Senior Vice President and Air Force Veteran John Hanson. Host Dale Throneberry talked with John about the history of the USO and how it has changed over the years.

Marine Sean Libby was in Afghanistan and exposed to burn pits. About 6 years later he started to have symptoms and ultimately diagnosis with chronic kidney failure in his mid 30s. His doctors said it was related to the toxic fumes and the VA finally agreed. He is now undergoing weekly dialysis and seeking a kidney transplant. Sean discusses his journey with host Jim Fausone.