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Mon 11/25/2024

“River Rats” – The Red River Valley Association

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-11-25T10:07:38-07:00November 25th, 2024|

River Rats was the nickname given to aircrews that flew missions over the Red River Valley that runs southeast from Hanoi to the Gulf of Tonkin. At the time, it was the most heavily defended airspace in the history of aerial combat. One of every 40 persons who flew these missions never returned. The Red River Valley Association was created to commemorate the inter-service teamwork, strong spirit de corps and the sacrifices made by the air crews flying those dangerous [...]

Fri 11/22/2024

The Commit Foundation – J.C. Glick

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-11-22T14:16:19-07:00November 22nd, 2024|

Transitioning from military service to the civilian world can be a challenge for many of our Veterans. It is one of the most common themes I have heard in the decade of hosting American Warrior Radio. On this episode we talk with J.C. Glick, CEO of the Commit Foundation. Anne Marie Craig was compelled to establish the Commit Foundation when her husband faced challenges finding a civilian career that was as fulfilling and purposeful as serving in the Army Rangers. [...]

Thu 10/24/2024

Air Cavalry in Vietnam – Jack List

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-10-24T16:48:28-07:00October 24th, 2024|

Air Cavalry was a new tactic employed during the Vietnam War. Jack List participated in those early days of air assault, including seeing action in the Ia Drang Valley, made famous in the movie “We Were Soldiers”. Jack served 30 years, 11 months and 25 days in the Army, retiring at the rank of Command Sergeant Major. Jack was born in Germany and his father served in the German Army during World War II. During his first tour in Vietnam [...]

Thu 10/24/2024

Darin Gaub – Current Conflicts & Future Wars

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-10-24T14:10:30-07:00October 24th, 2024|

Darin Gaub enlisted in the Army as a private and, after a 28 year career retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel. He is often called upon by national media and publications to comment on military and geopolitical issues. Gaub joins us to provide his perspective on the current status of affairs in the middle and Far East. After finishing his active duty enlistment he joined the National Guard and went to college on an ROTC scholarship. When it came [...]

Mon 10/7/2024

“The Gouge” – Vice Admiral Robert Harward

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-10-07T07:00:42-07:00October 7th, 2024|

The Gouge is a term derived from the second World War. Many of the World War II Navy crews were inexperienced. The Gouge developed as a culture where sailors shared important knowledge and proactively trained each other in their duties to prepare to emergency situations. The Gouge philosophy guided Vice Admiral Robert Harward through forty years in the Navy and a successful career as an international corporate executive. Much of Hayward’s career was spent with the Navy SEALs. During his [...]

Sun 9/29/2024

Freedom Coffee Co & Thomas Sarnicola

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-09-29T15:56:05-07:00September 29th, 2024|

FREEDOM COFFEE COMPANY Freedom Coffee Company was born out of tragedy. Hope Harrison’s husband Dustin was killed by terrorists while operating an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance drone for the Department of Defense in Kenya. Hope and Dustin had just started a family and had agreed that this would be Dustin’s the last overseas assignment so he could spend more time with his family. He was killed nine days before being scheduled to come home. Like many Gold Star widows, the [...]

Sun 9/22/2024

Custom Jacks – Andy Lynam & Scottie Stephens

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-09-22T16:06:56-07:00September 22nd, 2024|

Custom Jacks was founded by Veterans Andy Lynam and Scottie Stephens. Andy served in the US Coast Guard for four years and Scottie served five years with the US Marine Corps. Custom Jacks produces stunning works of art that feature the American Flag and can be customized with a logo or other image. What makes their works unique is they are cut to present a three dimensional product that makes the flag appear to be fluttering in the breeze. The [...]

Sun 9/15/2024

The Mighty Moo – Nathan Canestaro

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-09-15T15:25:34-07:00September 15th, 2024|

The “Mighty Moo” was the nickname given by the crew to the light aircraft carrier USS Cowpens. At the time carriers were named after battles. While the Battle of Cowpens is a rather obscure revolutionary war battle, a postcard from a local pharmacist convinced President Roosevelt to do so. The story of this scrappy little aircraft carrier is told in the book “The Mighty Moo; The USS Cowpens and Her Epic Journey from Jinx Ship to the Navy’s First Carrier [...]

Sun 9/8/2024

Tun Tavern & “Never Home”

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-09-08T15:33:15-07:00September 8th, 2024|

Never Home - Rich Sherman More than 521,000 Americans died fighting against tyranny and oppression during World War I and World War II. About 207,000 of them never made it home – even in death. Their remains rest in 23 cemeteries spread across 8 countries on 3 continents. Cover of "Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned" Retired Navy Intelligence Officer now professional photographer Rich Sherman traveled to all 23 of these cemeteries over the course [...]

Sun 9/1/2024

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower – Capt. Christopher Hill

Ben Buehler-Garcia2024-09-01T15:03:17-07:00September 1st, 2024|

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) just returned from a momentous nine month deployment in the Middle East during which they were engaged in one of the longest sustained sea combat periods for a US aircraft carrier since World War II. Their commanding officer, Captain Christopher “Chowdah” Hill joins us to share how he maintained motivation and morale in the face of two extended deployment periods. Chowdah became a social media celebrity for his posts during the deployment. His original [...]