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Bowe Bergdahl walked off his post in June of 2009 and was captured and held by the Taliban for five years. Since being returned in a controversial prisoner exchange, his case has become one of the most winding and controversial tests of military justice during the present wars. Now General Robert Abrams has ordered he face a courts-martial. Bergdahl washed out of Coast Guard basic training before receiving a waiver that allowed him to join the Army. An initial investigation [...]

Maj. Gen. Mark Graham and his wife Carol lost two sons fighting different battles. Now they have dedicated their lives to spreading the word about Mental Health Awareness. The Grahams were in Tucson for a special screening of "Project 22" - a documentary about two veterans who rode 6,500 miles across the US to raise awareness about veteran suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing challenges, please visit Vets4Warriors or call the Veterans Crisis Line.

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 [...]