American Warrior Radio

"Taking Chance" - Lt. Col Michael Strobl
2025-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
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.
