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Sun 4/24/2016

William Shatner Rides Across America – William Shatner, Bill Sloan – American Legion Riders

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-06T18:53:12-07:00April 24th, 2016|

William Shatner rode 2400 miles across America to raise awareness about the American Legion and it's programs. Along the way he found exhaustion AND inspiration. The Canadian born actor, author, musician and commercial pitch man began his career in radio. He moved to the stage performing Shakespeare and debuted on Broadway in 1956. His big screen career started alongside Yul Brynner in "The Brothers Karamazov" and his first role as a military officer came in the 1961 film "Judgement at [...]

Sun 4/17/2016

Stolen Valor – B.G. “Jug” Burkett

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-21T08:25:56-07:00April 17th, 2016|

It has been called the "largest fraud ever perpetuated upon the American public". Military fakers are not only stealing honor, in some cases they are stealing millions of dollars from the public. B.G. Burkett is the foremost expert on Stolen Valor and Author of the book "Stolen Valor; How the Vietnam Generation Was Robbed of Its Heroes and Its History" B.G. Burkett served with the 199th Light Brigade infantry in Vietnam. He was first inspired to pursue the issue after [...]

Sun 4/10/2016

Astronaut Jim McDivitt – “Career Limiting Capers”

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-21T09:05:38-07:00April 10th, 2016|

Astronaut Jim McDivitt's path toward being the 20th man in space was a circuitous one..including 145 combat missions in Korea and a Colonel who called him a "traitor" for leaving the Air Force to go to NASA. While flying in Korea, he completed his requisite 100 missions but extended his tour three times because they didn't have many combat experienced pilots flying at the time. Returning from R&R leave he missed the normal courier plane and that aircraft crashed while [...]

Sun 4/3/2016

“Tooth to Tail” – Military Logistics & Supply Lines

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-07T23:00:37-07:00April 3rd, 2016|

Credit: C-Span From Sun Tzu to Alexander the Great, World War II to current battles; military logistics have always mattered. The best trained soldier is less effective without food and water. Rear Admiral Thomas Traaen (US Navy Retired) lends his considerable years of experience to a very interesting discussion about how boots and bullets get to the front, military support of humanitarian disasters and more.

Sun 3/20/2016

Warriors, Inc. – Capt. Dale Dye, USMC

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-01-22T18:12:00-07:00March 20th, 2016|

You recognize his face from roles in "Platoon", "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers". But did you know Dale Dye was also awarded the Bronze Star "V" and THREE Purple Heart Medals during his service in Vietnam? Dye did not set out to be an actor but he was angered at how the average grunt was portrayed in Hollywood war movies. So he undertook a mission to bring accuracy and realism to Hollywood. His firm Warriors, Inc. is now recognized as Hollywood's [...]

Sun 3/13/2016

“Mission Strong”

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-02T21:07:18-07:00March 13th, 2016|

LIVE Broadcast from the 2016 "Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona" Open House. Guests: Bob Logan, President DM-50 F22 Raptor Demo Team Chief TSgt Jonathan Billie Lynn May, DAV B-25 Flight Team "Thunderbird 4", Major Nick Krajicek Remote Broadcast underwritten by Mission Strong Arizona

Sun 3/6/2016

162nd Fighter Wing – Remote Broadcast

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-02T21:16:59-07:00March 6th, 2016|

Live Remote Broadcast from the Arizona Air National Guard 162nd Fighter Wing Guests: Col. Keith Colmer, Vice-Commander, 162nd Fighter Wing "Captain Luke" - 214th Reconnaissance Group Lt. Col. Julian Pacheco - Commander, Detachment 2 "Alert Fighter" 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts - Public Affairs Officer Remote Broadcast Underwritten by Nova Home Loans

Sun 2/28/2016

Save Dave – MIke Kelvington

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-02T21:27:41-07:00February 28th, 2016|

U.S. Army Captain Michael Kelvington Army Major Mike Kelvington needs help to Save Dave. An Afghan who served as Kelvington’ s linguist and cultural advisor, this young man faced IED’s and hostile fire right alongside our troops. The same as he had done for other US military commanders before Major Kelvington. When the US entered conflict in Afghanistan, there was a steep learning curve. Trusted local advisors and translators were needed. Thousands of Afghans stepped up to fulfill [...]

Sun 2/21/2016

“In the cockpit of an F-35 Lightning II”

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-04T10:01:47-07:00February 21st, 2016|

Photo Credit: Matthew McKee F-35 A Heritage Flight Pilot Major William "D-Rail" Andreaotta describes what it is like to fly one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. He is based at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix. Luke has been designated a training base for both US forces and allied nations that will be flying this aircraft. He spent the majority of his career flying the F-16 before transferring to the F-35 program. Davis Monthan [...]

Sun 2/14/2016

“The Air Commandos” – Air Force Special Operations Command – Col Brenda Cartier

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-04T10:12:06-07:00February 14th, 2016|

Credit: US Air Force Did you know the FIRST military helicopter rescue mission took place in World War II? It was flown by an Air Commando. How can you not love a unit that began by being told by their Commander “..to hell with paperwork – go out and FIGHT!” Col. Brenda Cartier - Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Warfare Center shares some insights into this special group and talks about one of my favorite airplanes - [...]