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Sun 5/29/2016

Memorial Day Remote Broadcast

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-21T08:15:10-07:00May 29th, 2016|

Toast to the Fallen Remote broadcast and "Toast to the Fallen" from Green Feet Brewing Company. Green Feet Brewing takes their name from the Combat Search and Rescue tradition adopted during the Vietnam War when they used CH-3 "Jolly Green Giant" helicopters. Guests: Charles Smith from Tucson Map and Flag discussing Memorial Day Flag protocols Green Feet Proprietor and 20+ Combat Search and Rescue Veteran Scott Peterson Underwriter Nova Home Loans discussed the often underused VA home loan program. [...]

Sun 5/22/2016

“21st Century Deterrence & Global Strike Capability” – General Robin Rand

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-15T10:06:28-07:00May 22nd, 2016|

General Robin Rand is Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command. He is responsible for all our bomber and nuclear forces. General Rand joins us on the 70th Anniversary of Global Strike Command to discuss heritage, capabilities and how important it is to take care of our airmen & their families.

Sun 5/15/2016

On Assimilation – Ranger Medic Leo Jenkins

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-06T07:23:17-07:00May 15th, 2016|

Assimilation back into the civilian world proved a challenge for Ranger Medic Leo Jenkins. After submitting over 160 applications with only one call back, Leo says he officially became a "disgruntled Veteran". He fell into a deep fissure. The frustration of transition is best exemplified by the college that insisted he take a basic first aid course because his Ranger Medic qualifications "..didn't count because he did it in the military." A call from fellow Ranger Marty Skovlund led Leo [...]

Sun 5/8/2016

“The Civilian-Military Relationship” – Scott Faith, Editor – Havok Journal

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-21T08:20:09-07:00May 8th, 2016|

Havok Journal Editor Scott Faith discusses several trending issues calling attention to the unique relationship between our Military and civilian leadership. There are many areas where our Civilian-Military Leadership can be discussed. An insightful discussion with one of our regular contributing experts. Scott is an Army Intelligence Officer with seven deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan - principally working with Special Forces Units.

Sun 5/1/2016

“Target Tokyo” – New Insights on the Doolittle Raid with James M. Scott

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-15T10:14:11-07:00May 1st, 2016|

By accessing Japanese, Chinese and Russian records from WWII, Author & Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott sheds new and intriguing light on the famous World War II “Doolittle” raid on Tokyo in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Through extensive research and interviews with survivors, he exposes the vengeance exacted upon the Chinese populace and the raid’s connection to the Battle of Midway, a critical turning point in the Pacific War. Scott is widely heralded as one of [...]

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 [...]