Prof. Victor Davis Hanson is Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in residence in classics and military history at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He has authored or edited 24 books and is an expert on topics from the ancient Greek to modern day wars.
Matthew Marsden has played military characters in several movies including Blackhawk Down and Tranformers: Revenge of Fallen. He has been named a Kentucky Colonel in recognition of his support for the military. “I Am That Man” is his directorial debut and he joins us the same day as the film premiers.
Our “Friday Pilots” feature returns with Alex Wright. Alex is a fighter pilot with over 5,000 hours in the cockpit. 14 of those hours were on two combat missions during the last battle of the war in Indochina; the rescue of the SS Mayaguez. He flew with both the Air Force and the Air National Guard for over 32 years.
During more than 17 years patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge, retired California Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Briggs talked more than 200 persons away from the precipice.
The wreckage of the USS Hornet was recently discovered in the South Pacific. This aircraft carrier played a significant role in many World War II battles including the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway. Samuel Cox, Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command joins us to discuss this important discovery.
James is one of the best historical writers I know. His newest book “Rampage; MacArthur, Yamashita and the Battle of Manila” has been named Amazon Best Book of the Year 2018.
The Right Reverend Derek LS Jones is responsible for training Anglican Chaplains serving in the Armed Forces, Veterans Administration, Department of Justice and other Federal and State Agencies. He is also a retired combat veteran fighter pilot and “Top Gun”.
Sally served six years in the US Army and was a member of the Army’s prestigious World Class Athlete program. She is a three time women’s wrestling national champion and 2008 Olympic Alternate. In 2016 she founded the non-profit organization “Wrestle Like a Girl” with the premise that girls can do anything and through that sport realize their full potential.
Matt spent 12 years with the CIA and State Department before joining the team at Operation Underground Railroad. This organization has gathered experts in extraction efforts and anti-child trafficking to bring an end to child slavery. Their amazing work was just featured in the documentary “Operation Toussaint”
A reprise visit with one of my favorite guests; USMC Capt. Dale Dye. You may not recognized the name but will definitely recognize the voice and his face. He has appeared in numerous films and consulted on many others.
Recently featured on Investigation Discovery’s “Body Cam: Behind the Badge”, Greg Shaffer served two decades in the FBI. He was an operator on their elite Hostage Rescue team, conducting tactical operations around the globe. Shaffer Security Group provides training, consultation and investigative services to a variety of private and public sector clients.
During a raid on an al-Qaeda target, Navy SEAL Mike Day was shot 27 times. 11 of those bullets were absorbed by his body armor, the other 16 and grenade shrapnel riddled the rest of his body. But he was never out of the fight. Senior Chief Day joins American Warrior Radio to tell his story.
They carried a camera in addition to a weapon. Marc Phillip Yablonka shares a compilation of stories about Combat Photographers in Vietnam.
Their story was featured in Stephen Ambrose’s Book “Band of Brothers” and HBO series. We are joined by WWII historian Suzanne Ryan, actor Douglas Spain (who played Pvt. Antonio Garcia in the HBO series) and Chris Langlois, Grandson of Easy Company’s Eugene “Doc” Roe.
Army Veteran Adam Bird founded Heroes Media Group to provide a platform that gives a voice to our community heroes and those who support them.
The mission performed by this Air Force Pararescue team in Africa in June of 2018 must have been pretty “sporty” to have been recognized as the “Rescue Mission of the Year”by the Jolly Green Association.
When her son Kristoffer was killed in Afghanistan on his 14th deployment, Scoti Domeij became a member of the club that no one wants to join – Gold Star Mothers. She will be honoring the memory of her son by parachuting into Normandy on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day with several Army Rangers and Green Beret Veterans.
Using digitally remastered film originally shot by legendary film maker William Wyler, Erik Nelson has crafted a visually and emotionally stunning documentary about the dangerous missions flown by the 8th Air Force over Europe. “Cold Blue” debuts on HBO June 6th.
During a 24 year career in the CIA Thomas Pecora was in the front lines of the War on Terror. Benghazi, Mogadishu and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden just to name a few. He has been awarded the Intelligence Star, the CIA’s second highest honor for Valor.
Jeff Bosley brings a special touch of reality to his roles in the television series Seal Team and Ray Donovan. He is a former Green Beret and Firefighter. Perhaps his biggest career highlight so far MAY have involved a video game…more with Jeff June 15!
June 22nd will be an “all sheepdogs” show! We begin with highly decorated police detective Derrick Levasseur, Producer and Star of “Breaking Homicide” featured on the Investigation Discovery Channel. We will also be joined by retired Police Officer and Firefighter Jeff Shepard who will be discussing his cross country “Ride for Relief” campaign to raise awareness about PTSD.
Constitutional scholar Jeff Utsch joins us in studio for a discussion about our nation, why we celebrate and what sets up apart.
Actor Joe Mantegna is the Spokesperson for the National Museum of the Army – a state of the art facility that will tell the stories of the men & women who have worn the Army uniform since 1775.
The Navy’s air to air combat kill ration in World War II & Korea was 10 to 1. In Vietnam it had fallen to 2 to 1. Lt. Cdr Dan Pederson was told to get it done. The origins of Top Gun with Dan Pederson in studio!
Undersea Rescue Command is the Navy’s only capable submarine rescue command. Patrick Bunker discusses this very specialized organization and the 2017 search for the Argentinian submarine ARA San Juan.
Major General Dana Pittard and JTAC Wes Bryant were at the tip of the spear in the war against ISIS.
Max Martini is a highly accomplished actor who has played numerous military roles (Saving Private Ryan, 13 Hours, The Unit, Captain Phillips). His last work “Sgt. Will Gardner” is donating 30% of the film proceeds to three charities that help Veterans.
From the battlefield to the boardroom; 10-years as part of an elite British Army unit, to working with some of the worlds rich and famous in over 100 countries, keeping them safe.
Air Force leadership has ordered a branch wide day off from training to focus on the epidemic of suicide. Wounded Warrior Ambassador Lisa Goad will share her story of resiliency.
On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Charlie Plumb was shot down over Hanoi and spent 2,103 days as a prisoner of war. During his nearly six years of captivity Charlie distinguished himself as a professional in underground communication and served two years as chaplain of his camp.