John Mollison is a VERY good artist. But he is so much more. Each of his prints tells a story about the pilot of that plane. He also produces films featuring combat Veterans. John and one of his WWII “Subjects” will be joining us for this show.
A discussion on freedom and liberty featuring: British born actor & recently naturalized US Citizen Matthew Marsden Vietnam War POW Lee Ellis Actor & Philanthropist Gary Sinise Paul Leoffler, Host of Hometown Heroes Radio
Even as a young kid, Brian Dougherty had a passion for watches. This former Navy SEAL has founded a watch company based upon the three pillars of Heritage, Quality and Service.
Volition America is a movement for positive change and a commitment to create unity for America. Proceeds benefit Folds of Honor.
After fighting as a Marine in Vietnam, Barry Broman joined the CIA as a “diplomat”. His “favorite agent” was a fellow whose only demand was that his assignments be “life threatening.”
Marc Cameron is a retired Chief Deputy US Marshal. His assignments took him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between. In 2016 he was chosen to continue the Tom Clancy Ryan.Campus thriller series.
Tim Cruickshank served 25 years in the US Navy, including deployments as a Navy SEAL Medic. Tim founded BoneFrog Coffee and BoneFrog Cellars as a tribute to the brotherhood of US Nave SEALS.
GORUCK did not have an auspicious start. In fact, former Green Beret Jason McCarthy wrote a book called “How Not to Start a Backpack Company.” Now they are a $100 million company. Co-Founders Jason and Emily join us to share their story.
SSgt Matthew Rosenberg had been assigned Mass Casualty NCO at the Pentagon two weeks before the attacks. He was awarded the Army Soldier’s Medal – the Army’s highest award for valor in action not involving enemy combat for his role evacuating and treating casualties on the fateful day.
Military history professor John McManus has appeared on the Smithsonian Channel, the History Channel, PBS, the Military Channel and numerous other platforms. We will be talking about one of my favorite subjects – World War II History!
After a visit to Tombstone, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Officer Lt. Col. John Hoffman had an idea. A western movie set would become the classroom for Special Agents who “re-investigated” the 1880 murder of Town Marshall Fred White and the 1882 murder of Morgan Earp. Lt. Col John Hoffman joins us to discuss a very unique crime scene training experience.
Veterans Drew Everett and Nick Wyatt had an idea; An online marketplace that would help to elevate Veteran Owned Brands. Apex Gear Company was launched on September 11.
Sam Kleiner wrote a fascinating book about the storied World War II unit “The Flying Tigers. Lots of interesting information about this unit and its pilots that you may not have known!
Army Pilot Colin Cahoon trained under a number of Vietnam Veterans. They became his heroes. “Mended Wings” tell the stories of 10 Vietnam era helicopter pilots awarded the Purple Heart.
Brigadier General Carol Eggert (US Army Retired) now serves as Senior Vice President of Military Affairs at Comcast NBC Universal.
Green Beret Frank Antenori and Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall join us to share their thoughts about Veteran’s Day.
Don Bentley flew Apache Helicopters for a decade before moving on to the FBI. His latest book “Target Acquired” is his first in the famous Tom Clancy series.
Westpoint graduate Dean Wegner served as a helicopter pilot and completed Ranger school, earning his MBA while still in the service. Dean founded “Authentically American” in 2017 with the mission of bringing apparel manufacturing back to the US.
Lt. Col Charles Faint teaches at West Point. His wife Lilla is an Army Veteran and his daughter Emily is applying to West Point. The family joins us to talk about the gratitude and sacrifice of a military family.
The end of the year means many of you may be looking for one more tax write-off. Just because the wars have wound down doesn’t mean the need for support has gone away. Representatives of military & first responder support organizations joins us to share their story.
Navy Submarine Officer Justin Nassiri founded StoryBox, a marketing technology company used by over 35 Fortune 500 companies. He also hosts the “Beyond the Uniform” podcast that helps Veterans identify, pursue & obtain their ideal post-service career.
Steve spent 28 years in the Navy, much of it as an elite Navy SEAL with over two dozen overseas deployments. His new book “Walking in Mud” is a primer for surviving in our world’s “New Normal”
We honor all those away from their families this holiday season with a replay of our 2016 conversation with Colonel Douglas Dillard. Doug joined the Army at the age of 16 and held every rank from private to Colonel. He spent many holidays away from his family – including his first at the Battle of the Bulge. For his service in three wars, Doug was inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. He succumbed to pancreatic cancer on September[...]
A new year is always time for reflection. Thinking back on the over 300 guests we have had on the show, one of my favorites had to be Jim McDivitt. Firstly, because he was one of my heroes growing up. Secondly because he was such a good natured and hilarious guest!
From helping smuggle vulnerable persons out of warn torn Sarajevo to protecting top tier entertainment and business leaders, Glen Burton has led an interesting life. Glen returns to American Warrior to share his latest venture and book.
Havok Journal editor Scott Faith Joins us for a review of 2021 and what to look for coming up in 2022.
Fred Burton is a former police officer & special agent and also a New York Times best-selling author. He was selected by Security Magazine as one of the Most Influential People in Security in 2021.
John Gilstrap was bored with his “day job” writing for trade journals so he decided to become a volunteer firefighter. Over the course of the next fifteen years he became an expert on explosives safety and hazardous waste. He never stopped writing and is now a New York Times bestselling author of action novels.
Christopher Paul Meyer’s off Broadway play has a successful opening weekend. The following Tuesday the 9/11 attacks took place and his life took a different direction, including proving Special Operations Support as a member of the US Army. Twenty years later he has returned to the arts, founding the Veterans Repertory Theater to bring Veterans and First Responders into theater.
World War II’s Operation Halyard is considered the greatest rescue mission of American Airmen in our history. Air National Guard combat Veteran and best selling author Thomas Young will tell us the story.