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Sun 4/23/2017

September 11 Visit from the President – Tom Keck

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-01T21:14:44-07:00April 23rd, 2017|

Lt. General Thomas Keck On September 11 Lt. General Thomas Keck was conducting an exercise at Barksdale AFB. Before long the President of the United States would be making an unannounced visit to his base. As Commander of the 8th Air Force, Keck had just begun the Global Guardian exercise when a Captain handed him a note stating a plane had hit the World Trade Center. General Keck informed the Captain that all messages should begin with “Sir, [...]

Sun 4/16/2017

Sand Castle – Chris Roessner

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-01T21:26:16-07:00April 16th, 2017|

Photo Credit: The Pat Tillman Foundation The screenplay for Sand Castle was inspired at sunrise in an abandoned Iraqi palace. Chris Roessner was guarding the palace and during his down time he watched the movie Platoon, a classic depicting the experience of young men during the Vietnam War. Chris decided to write a screenplay about what it was like for HIS generation in the Iraq War. Chris joined the Army to help pay for college tuition – film [...]

Sun 4/2/2017

Innovative Readiness Training Program

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-01T21:35:16-07:00April 2nd, 2017|

The Innovative Readiness Training Program is a unique initiative that provides high quality, mission essential training for active duty, guard and reserve personnel while contributing to domestic public and civic needs. Four members of our armed services phone in to American Warrior Radio to share more information about this great program and their personal experiences during “Arctic Care” in Kodiak , Alaska. In 2016 the Innovative Readiness Training program carried out 30 projects across the US with Secretary of Defense Support [...]

Sun 3/19/2017

The Early Days of the Drone – Col. John Dale

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T07:59:23-07:00March 19th, 2017|

Colonel John Dale had an adventurous 32 year Air Force career including involvement in the very first drone programs. Many of the programs with which he was involved were just recently declassified. John graduated high school during the Korean War and wanted to fly but hadn’t earned a college degree so he joined the Aviation Cadets program. He earned his wings in 1954 and was hoping to become a “hot shot jet pilot” but the end of the Korean War [...]

Sun 3/5/2017

Afghan Interpreter Hamayon

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:03:37-07:00March 5th, 2017|

Hamayon with Major Mike Kelvington Thousands of Afghan interpreters served with the US Military. They were promised safe conduct to the US. However, the process has not met the promises. Thousands find themselves stuck in bureaucratic red tape, often waiting years. While waiting, they are being hunted by our enemies. Hamayon learned English in high school and also spent six months in the US at the Defense Language Institute. Despite returning to a comfortable job in Afghanistan, when [...]

Sun 2/26/2017

Pearl Harbor w/ Author Craig Nelson

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:06:08-07:00February 26th, 2017|

Pearl Harbor, From Infamy to Greatness by best-selling author Craig Nelson is a real page turner! Five years of research and over 1 million pages of documents expose perspective and details that even well-read fans of World War II history will find enlightening. Craig delves into highlights from his book including the chaos in Japan that led to the ultimate decision to attack Pearl Harbor. From conflicted military leaders to a revolving door of prime ministers, one gets the impression [...]

Sun 2/19/2017

Buffalo Soldiers & The Punitive Expedition – Dr. Michael Engs

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:09:57-07:00February 19th, 2017|

Dr. Michael Engs (Left) It has been a century since conclusion of the Punitive Expedition into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa. Elements of the Buffalo Soldiers played a critical role in many of the Punitive Expedition actions. Dr. Michael Engs is an Army Veteran and amateur historian focusing upon the history of African-Americans in Arizona. During this show, Michael shares his research into the Punitive Expedition and the Buffalo Soldiers during the period 1916-1918. Buffalo Soldiers were posted [...]

Sun 2/12/2017

The Weapon Hunter – Paul Shull

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:13:21-07:00February 12th, 2017|

We’ve got Paul Shull – The Weapon Hunter on same day as his second season debuts on the Smithsonian Channel! Paul’s fascination with military history began as a young child when his great grandfather used to tell him stories about his service in the First and Second World Wars. His passion for adventure and collecting military artifacts led the rock & roll promoter to create and host The Weapon Hunter. Paul travels all over finding and helping to restore military [...]

Sun 2/5/2017

Havok Journal Update – Scott Faith

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:20:15-07:00February 5th, 2017|

Scott Faith, editor of Havok Journal makes his semi-regular appearance to update our listeners on the latest at their website. We pay tribute to Senior Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens, a member of SEAL Team 6 killed in action during the January 28th raid on an Al-Queda headquarters in Yemen. Chief Owens had wanted to serve his country since he was in high school. He was a father and San Francisco Giants fan and had earned three Bronze Stars [...]

Sun 1/29/2017

The Silent Service – Kevin Peppe

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:24:10-07:00January 29th, 2017|

It’s called the Silent Service. I have learned the phrase does not only apply to the stealthy nature of the mission but also to the tight knit families of the submarine community and how little the general public knows about these implements of war. Our guest is retired Navy Captain Kevin Peppe. He served on 5 submarines, commanding one and later served as Commodore for a squadron of 8 submarines. After retiring from the Navy, Kevin was an executive with Raytheon’s [...]