The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes provides support for Veterans severely wounded fighting in the Global War on Terror. Two representatives join us for this broadcast.Donny Daughenbaugh is the Senior VP for Development and Administration. He was shot in the face when his Marine Squad was engaged south of Baghdad. The bullet lodged at the base of his skull near his spine so doctors chose to leave it in place. Donny suffers tremendous pain to this day.Mary Jessie Herrera is their Western Field Representative. She joined the Arizona National Guard with pland to make a career out of the Army. [...]
Special Investigations in Panama
The mission of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, intelligence and terrorist threats to the Air Force, Department of Defense and the US Government. OSI was created in 1948 and is patterned after the FBI. They currently have over 2,000 military and civilian agents working across the globe. “John Smith” (not his real name) served 13 years in the OSI. He originally started in Air Rescue and Recovery supporting the Titan II missile silos at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Smith found himself “without a job” when the Titan II program was discontinued. [...]
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
The mission of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, intelligence and terrorist threats to the Air Force, Department of Defense and the US Government.Special Agent "John Smith" (not his real name) performed counter-intelligence work in Panama and helped build the case against Manuel Noriega.
The Soldier’s Child Foundation – Daryl Mackin
The Soldier's Child Foundation provides support for the children of fallen warriors. They currently serve over 5,000 children in all 50 states.Navy Veteran and creator of the foundation, Daryl Mackin joins us.
Land 4 Heroes Lodge – Colton James
Country music artist Colton James has always held a deep respect for those who serve in the military and first responder communities.He is leading an initiative to build a 15,000 square foot lodge in southern Virginia where these families can reconnect and relax in the great outdoors.
“I Married the War” – Ken & Betty Rodgers
Independent filmmakers Ken & Betty Rodgers have produced a powerful new documentary titled "I Married the War". The film tells the stories of 11 military wives whose lives were forever changed when their spouses returned from combat.Ken Rodgers saw combat in Vietnam with the Marine Corps and was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received at the Battle of Khe San.