Army Ranger Marty Skovlund discusses the 75th Army Regiment and its' role in the war on terror. Marty is Founder of The Havok Journal and Author of "Violence of Action; The Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror"
Durward Swanson A special broadcast on the 73rd Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Remote broadcast hosted by Lt. Cdr Charles Wilson, Commanding Officer of the Navy Operational Support Center Tucson. Durward Swanson was an 20 year old Army Air Corps Security Policeman at Hickam Air Force base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He had just returned to his bunk from the chow hall when the attack began. A bomb dropped by the first wave [...]
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and spend time with friends and families. The holiday can be quite different for our military members. A special, thought provoking perspective with Ellen Jimenez, Chairperson of the Tucson Chamber Military Affairs Committee and Navy/Air Force Veteran Andrew Meshel.
What began as un-authorized air drops of treats to German children during the Berlin airlift soon inspired the world. The “Original” Candy Bomber Gail Halvorsen shares how the idea began and his life-long connection to some of those he helped.
A warrior who served during the "original" Cold War and rose to the highest ranks of the Air Force believes we ARE and shares his reasons why.
WWII Navy Vet Charles Wohlleb (C) Dr. Josh Appel (L) Jam-Packed Veteran's Day Special honoring those who served from a variety of eras. Brigadier General Keith Connolly – 172 Combat Missions over North Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Charles Wohlleb – one of only 24 survivors of the USS Spence capsizing in World War II SSgt Melissa Moreau – Current active duty Air Force Medic Captain/Dr. Josh Appel – Pararescueman that participated in "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell rescue
Lt. General Robert Johnston (USMC) served two tours of duty in Vietnam, was Chief of Staff to General Norman Schwarzkopf, and Commanding General for Operation Restored hope. Bob shares insights on a variety of topics: Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the UN Mission in Somalia, ISIS and m ilitary budget cuts.
During a special Arizona Fisher House Radio-a-thon fundraiser, Pvt. Jessica Lynch talks for the very first time with Nelson Miller, one of the Navy SEALs who rescued her.
Two military spouses join us in studio to discuss the special challenges presented by high tempo deployments and resources to help.
They specialize in saving lives. One squadron just returned and the other just deployed. Lt. Col. Andrew Meshel – Command Helicopter Pilot SMSgt Howard Smith - Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Specialist