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Wed 8/30/2017

Thank YOU! Please Keep Spreading the Word!

Ben Buehler-Garcia2019-10-28T16:44:58-07:00August 30th, 2017|

American Warrior Radio just surpassed 100,000 visitors for the year! When I revived the program following the founder's untimely death, with absolutely ZERO knowledge of doing a radio show, I was inspired by his mission; to educated and inform our population about those who protect us on both the home front and abroad. I have no idea that we would see this kind of progress and am very pleased we are reaching a national audience now. Please keep spreading the [...]

Mon 7/17/2017

Have You Checked out our Podcasts?

Ben Buehler-Garcia2019-10-28T16:44:58-07:00July 17th, 2017|

Over 12,000 persons have this year! If you haven't visited recently, here is what you may have missed: In addition to some names you might recognize like Roger Staubach, Dale Dye, Jim McDivitt and Radney Foster we have also spoken with others whose names might NOT be so familiar but are true American Heroes: The brave helicopter pilots who landed on a cliff side to rescue Marcus Luttrell in the "Lone Survivor" story A Marine pilot who earned FOUR Distinguished Flying [...]

Sun 5/14/2017

Havok Journal Update – Scott Faith

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-01T20:15:31-07:00May 14th, 2017|

Havok Journal editor Scott Faith checks in to share updates on some of the issues & articles from their website. The writings at Havok Journal are compelling, interesting and sometimes humorous. This “buffet for the brain” discussion delves into several issues. We begin with a “how not to make military friends segment” by sharing the story of an east coast auctioneer who advertised a big sale of household goods/personal property of military members who were stationed overseas. While the auction [...]

Sun 5/7/2017

Host on the Hot Seat

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-01T21:06:09-07:00May 7th, 2017|

BBG with John Eslinger at his Honorary Commander "Retirement" I thought the whole reason for having a guest host was so that I could take the occasional weekend off - but John Eslinger had other ideas. In the nearly 30 years I have been supporting the military, I always knew that it was the right thing to do but never gave much thought to what led me down this path or the influences it has had on my [...]

Sun 2/19/2017

Buffalo Soldiers & The Punitive Expedition – Dr. Michael Engs

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:09:57-07:00February 19th, 2017|

Dr. Michael Engs (Left) It has been a century since conclusion of the Punitive Expedition into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa. Elements of the Buffalo Soldiers played a critical role in many of the Punitive Expedition actions. Dr. Michael Engs is an Army Veteran and amateur historian focusing upon the history of African-Americans in Arizona. During this show, Michael shares his research into the Punitive Expedition and the Buffalo Soldiers during the period 1916-1918. Buffalo Soldiers were posted [...]

Sun 2/12/2017

The Weapon Hunter – Paul Shull

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-02T08:13:21-07:00February 12th, 2017|

We’ve got Paul Shull – The Weapon Hunter on same day as his second season debuts on the Smithsonian Channel! Paul’s fascination with military history began as a young child when his great grandfather used to tell him stories about his service in the First and Second World Wars. His passion for adventure and collecting military artifacts led the rock & roll promoter to create and host The Weapon Hunter. Paul travels all over finding and helping to restore military [...]

Thu 2/9/2017

Help Us Tell These Great Stories!

Ben Buehler-Garcia2019-10-28T16:44:58-07:00February 9th, 2017|

Veterans both past and present. Award winning historians and writers. Musicians, Movie Stars and organizations that support our military. The first responders that keep us safe on the home front. American Warrior Radio produces some very unique and in-depth discussions with all of these people. Would you like to join in helping us spread these important messages? For as little as 50 cents per broadcast, you CAN by becoming a Patron of American Warrior Radio! Simply click on the [...]

Sun 1/8/2017

The Bonus Army – Christopher Otero

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-03-07T22:18:22-07:00January 8th, 2017|

The Bonus Army was a term used to describe the tens of thousands of World War I Veterans who marched on Washington during the hot summer of 1932. Veteran and Havok Journal Author Christopher Otero joins American Warrior Radio to share this often overlooked piece of history and how lessons of the past can provide lessons for the future. Following World War I, Veterans could not rely on many of the protections available to service members today; the Veteran’s Administration, [...]

Sun 10/23/2016

Unknown Soldier

Ben Buehler-Garcia2019-10-28T16:44:58-07:00October 23rd, 2016|

Sgt. Edward F. Younger On this Day in 1921 – The bodies of four American Soldiers exhumed from four different cemeteries in France arrived at the Hotel de Ville in Paris. The four bodies selected represented the remains of soldiers for which there were no records indicating name, rank, organization or date of death. Upon arrival at the Hotel de Ville, the official forms regarding the transfer and selection of the bodies were burned, assuring the destruction of [...]

Sun 10/16/2016

George Armstrong Custer in the Civil War

Ben Buehler-Garcia2021-02-06T19:08:35-07:00October 16th, 2016|

Few historical military personalities arouse more inspiration and controversy than George Custer. Most know about his defeat at the Little Bighorn, but not as many about his success as a cavalry commander during the Civil War. We are joined by Eric Wittenberg, acclaimed and award winning civil war historian, author and lecturer. Eric has authored 16 books about the civil war and focuses his topics on the lives of the average cavalryman during the war. Three of his books deal [...]