American Warrior Radio

"Grit and Glory" - Darrell Utt
2025-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Green Beret Darrell Utt guides us through his ODA’s treacherous journey through the streets of Baghdad and lessons learned.

Havok Journal Update
2025-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for another update from “The Voice of the Veteran Community”.

"The Devil's Playground" - Andrew Bragg
2025-06-21 12:00 - 13:00
Andrew Bragg recounts the story of the men of Charlie Company’s 2nd Platoon and their time in the notorious Arghandab valley of Afghanistan.

"Fuji Fire" Chas Henry
2025-07-05 12:00 - 13:00
Chas shares the story of one the greatest Marine Corp peacetime disasters – overlooked and forgotten. On Oct. 19, 1979 the strongest typhoon every recorded triggered a series of events that would result in 13 Marines losing their lives and 54 with serious burns at Camp Fuji Japan.

HER Campaign - Britney Higgs & Stacy Zinn
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:00
Britney Higgs and her pet goat “Freedom” will be walking 580 miles to raise awareness and funds for the HER Campaign, which provides transition support programs for human trafficking victims. Retired DEA agent Stacy Zinn all joins us.

Peter Singer - Future Wars
2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:00
Peter Singer has been named among the top 100 most influential people on defense issues and he was even officially recognized as a “Mad Scientist” for the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. Peter joins us to discuss the seismic shifts in how war will be conducted.

Carlos Ruiz - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
2025-08-02 12:00 - 13:00
SMMC Carlos Ruiz became the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps on August 10, 2023. SMMC Ruiz joins us to discuss his career and leadership.

Veteran Entrepreneur - Quang X. Pham
2025-08-09 12:00 - 17:00
Quang and his family escaped the fall of Saigon and became refugees in the US. He would become the first Vietnamese American to earn Naval Aviator’s wings in the Marinc Corps and flew assault support missions during the Gulf War.
After a stint in pharmaceutical sales, he won $5 million in funding as the Founder and CEO of MyDrugRep.com. Quang also became the first American of Vietnamese heritage to lead a biotech IPO on NASDAQ.

Atomic Echoes - Victoria Kelly & Karin Tanabe
2025-08-16 12:00 - 13:00
Victoria and Karin’s families fought on opposite sides during WWII. Both had relatives directly exposed to the Atomic Bombings and aftermath. They have co-produced a documentary that examines the after affects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings using interviews with those who were there.

Scott Neil - Special Forces & Horse Soldier Bourbon
2025-08-23 12:00 - 13:00
As a member of some of the first Special Forces teams inserted into Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks, Scott Neil was part of a Combatant Commanders In-Extremis force conducting unique operations targeting Al-Qaeda and Taliban leadership.
He co-founded “Horse Soldier Bourbon” to honor service, sacrifice and American Craftmanship.

"Taking Chance" - Lt. Col Michael Strobl
2025-08-30 12:00 - 13:00
The hit HBO film “Taking Chance” was inspired by Lt. Col. Michael Strobl’s 12 page essay he wrote about his experiences escorting the remains of Private Chance Phelps back to his hometown. Mike joins us to discuss the experience.

Major Gen. Clayton Hutmacher - Special Operations Warrior Foundation
2025-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
Clayton is President and CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. He served over 40 years in uniform including three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. His last active duty assignment was as Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operation Command.

The Heroism and Resiliency of 9-11
2025-09-27 12:00 - 13:00
Little known stories of heroism and resiliency following the 9-11 attacks are the subject of a new documentary to be released next year on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Director Michael Gier and Producer Chris Meek give us a preview.

Military Suicides - Lt. Col. Angelina "Strike" Stephens
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
For over a decade, Air Force Lt. Colonel Angelina Stephens was a mental health advocate for her airmen. After the birth of her first son she found herself in a struggle for her own mental health. She courageously went public with her story to help others.

"Letters From The Front"
2025-11-22 12:00 - 13:00
Letters From the Front is a new musical compilation to honor Veterans, service members and military families. The music is based on letters sent by service members and loved ones from the American Revolution through the Golf War.

From Bombs to Buildings - Michael Becker
2025-11-29 12:00 - 13:00
Michael Becker began his Air Force career as an explosives ordnance disposal technician. He would end his career as Command Chief for one of the largest bases in the Air Force – responsible for 46,000 military and civilian personnel and $51 billion in assets.

Battle of Khe Sanh - Dr. Jess Brewer
2025-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
During the Battle of Khe Sahn, 6,000 Marines were surrounded by 20,000 North Vietnamese troops. Over the course of 77 days, 10,000 soldiers from both sides would lose their lives. Jess Brewer was there and shares his story.

Holiday Separations - Command Chief MSgt Kelvin Hatcher
2025-12-20 12:00 - 13:00
Holidays can be particularly challenging for families subject to deployments. CMSgt Kelvin Hatcher joins us to discuss how military families can deal with the loneliness, stress financial strain and sensory overload.

"Stand of the Thunderbirds" - Michael Reyka
2026-01-03 12:00 - 13:00
Michael Reyka’s father rarely spoke of the war. He was part of the 180th Infantry Regiment of 45th Division that relentlessly pursued the German Army north through France as was almost wiped out when they were surrounded at Fremifontaine. Michael retraced his father’s journey and compiled the story in his book Stand of the Thunderbirds: 180th Infantry Regiment and the Battle of Fremifontaine.

Pacific War Atrocities - Jennifer Chan
2026-01-10 12:00 - 13:00
Jennifer is the founder of the Pacific Atrocities Education project. We discuss WWII “Comfort Women”, the notorious Japanese Unit 731 and other topics.
