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Wed 6/22/2016

A Generation Fades as another steps up to Stand the Watch

Ben Buehler-Garcia2019-10-28T16:44:58-07:00June 22nd, 2016|

This morning I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Staff Sergeant David Thatcher, one of only two remaining members of the original 80 Doolittle Raiders. Then Corporal Thatcher was the engineer/gunner on the crew of the 7th aircraft, “The Ruptured Duck”. (Interesting feat given that the tail guns were replaced with painted broom sticks in order to save weight!) After successfully dropping their bombs on industrial sections of Tokyo, they were forced to ditch their aircraft [...]

Fri 6/10/2016

Warriors Needed to Save a Life!

Ben Buehler-Garcia2019-10-28T16:44:58-07:00June 10th, 2016|

Warriors Needed! There is a scene from the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou” where a candidate for public office repeatedly declares “Is you or is you ain’t my constituency?!” Right now you have an opportunity to stand up and save a life. One of the principal tenants of our US military is “We never leave men behind”. As regular listeners to American Warrior Radio are aware, we have taken up the battle to save the life of “Dave”, a [...]

Fri 5/27/2016

SACRIFICE A MINUTE FOR THOSE WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES

Ben Buehler-Garcia2019-10-28T16:44:58-07:00May 27th, 2016|

I still wince when I see Memorial Day advertisements for children’s toys, cosmetics, or mattresses. Admittedly, not as much as when I hear someone wish “Happy Memorial Day” to a Veteran. Despite repeated efforts with multiple dictionaries, I could not find the words “barbecue”, “vacation” or “sale” in any definition of the word memorial. However, the word “memory” was often repeated. It’s time that we remember the purpose of this holiday – to memorialize those who DIED serving our nation. [...]

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 3/13/2016

“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 6/15/2014

The New USS America

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-07T19:49:23-07:00June 15th, 2014|

The “new” USS America (LHA-6) is the fourth warship to bear the name of our nation. This state of the art amphibious assault ship is not scheduled to be commissioned until October, but our American Warrior listeners receive a special preview. Photo credit Phil Konstantin Calling in live from aboard the USS America are Master Chief Steve Kennedy and Electricians Mate Third Class Jacob Smith. Chief Kennedy is the Senior Enlisted Engineer for the USS America and is [...]