Everyone has heard of the Battle of the Bulge but very few may be familiar with the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest - the longest WWII battle fought on German Soil. Victor Brombert was a member of the special unit named "The Ritchie Boys" and saw his fair share of combat. Victor Brombert recounts his journey from the beaches of Normandy to the Hurtgen Forest.
Lt. General Chris Nowland joins us to help celebrate the 68th Birthday of the United States Air Force.
Photo Credit: Hilltop Times He was raised on the rough streets of Los Angeles and entered the gang life before he was even a teen. Five bullet wounds, several stabbings and a brief stint in jail convinced him he needed to turn his life around. The blue of an Air Force uniform attracted his attention and now he leads tens of thousands of airmen. Chief Master Sergeant Jose Barraza is one of the best speakers I have ever heard.
Navy SEAL Jimmy Hatch A military working dog gave it's life to save his. While recovering from his wounds, Navy SEAL Jimmy Hatch went through some VERY dark times. He even considered suicide. Then he found purpose in a new mission; taking care of those canine warriors that took care of him and his team members. Working dogs saved his life once again. YOU can help! Visit Spike's K-9 Fund to learn more.
Credit: US Army Special Operations Command Is Jade Helm a conspiracy to put Chinese troops at Walmart? A United Nations invasion of Texas? Is there really a pocket of insurgents in San Diego? Yeah...no. Hear the TRUTH about Jade Helm and similar exercises from retired Special Forces Operator Frank Antenori. In his typical fashion, Frank talks very straight in a VERY fun interview.
Jenny La Sala read letters sent home by her father during his World War II service. And she read the letters sent home from Vietnam by her husband Jim Markson...and she saw parallels. An interesting look into the thoughts and challenges faced by Warriors – no matter which war they fought.
In the second episode of Navy SEAL Ryan Job’s story, Robert Vera and Zack Kitchen are joined by Buddy Rake (US Navy Retired) – the attorney that represented Job’s wife in his VERY FIRST media interview about this case.
Navy SEAL Ryan Job was on a rooftop in Ramadi with Chris Kyle when a sniper’s bullet struck him in the face. Though blinded, Job would survive and go on to live an inspirational life – climbing Mt. Rainier, training for a triathlon and even hunting big game. He lived as an inspiration to all who met him until…a hospital mistake took his life. In part I we are joined by: Robert Vera, Author of “A Warrior’s Faith” Commander Zach [...]
NEVER wish a service member a “Happy” Memorial Day and other things that civilians need to know. Gold Star Mom and Havok Journal contributor Scoti Domeij shares her thoughts. Charles from Tucson Map and Flag reminds us about flag protocol on this holiday.
During the Second World War, a select group of young men were recruited for a specific purpose. Most shared a unique bond; their families had fled the Nazi menace and they knew the cultures, languages and traditions of the countries that the allies would soon invade. They were trained in psychological warfare and military intelligence; becoming known as “The Ritchie Boys” Guy Stern and Victor Brombert, two of the Original Ritchie Boys tell their stories.