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How can you improve your leadership skills? What ethical dilemmas will you face as a manager, and how do you confront them? What can you do to become a leader your people will respect and trust to lead them in a crisis? These are questions that so many business leaders ask themselves today. And they're the very same questions that Brig. General Joseph Medina (Ret.) faced during his time in the United States Marine Corps and the business world. He discusses with host Jim Fausone his unique insight into the leadership style of a decorated Marine and business leader. 

Host Jim Fausone and guests: Dr. Samuel Kalush, Vietnam Battalion Surgeon and Bronze and Silver Star RecipientLt. Dustin Picard, NOAA Corps Earth Science Specialists DR. SAM KALUSH – ARMY BATTLION SURGEON IN VIETNAM Dr. Samuel Kalush graduated from medical school in 1966. He was interning at Milwaukee County General in 1966-67 when Uncle Sam came calling. After a month of learning to be a medical officer, he was sent to Vietnam as a battalion surgeon overseeing a squad of 7 medics. He recounts his experiences in multiple firefights and what he learned from those experiences. The NOAA Corps is one of 8 US uniformed services. Its history goes back to 1807 as the civilian Coast Survey, and 1917 as the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps. In 1965 its ancestor Environmental Science Services Administration Corps came about and finally in 1970 it was named the NOAA Corps. Lt. Dustin Picard talks about the history/mission of the Corps, as well as its interesting and important work. The Corps has coordinated with

Adient is an international seating system manufacturer. It has a focus on increasing its supplier diversity including veterans. Adient is a National Business Development Council (NVBDC) sponsor and veteran advocate. Senior Manager Sherry Diccion discusses with host Jim Fausone supplier diversity and its involvement with NVBDC. All Veteran-Owned Businesses should listen in.

Listen in to this week's program where we talk with representatives from a few veteran owned businesses offerring Gifts For Veterans. Take a look at these veteran focused businesses and support them with a purchase. Authentically AmericanPinups for Vets“Mended Wings”OthersOverSelf™Military Writers Good ReadsVeterans Radio 

Dr. Eric Fretz, a Faculty Lecturer at the University of Michigan, discusses the Journal of Veterans Studies with founders and JVS editorial team members: Mariana Grohowski, PhD – Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Veterans StudiesTravis L. Martin, PhD – Author, Professor EKU, and Director, Kentucky Center for Veterans StudiesBruce Pencek, PhD – Professor, Virginia Tech, and Co-Founder VT Veterans in Society (ViS) initiativeEric Hodges, PhD – Professor, Longwood University, TedX “The Moral Injury of War”

University of Maryland Global Campus offers award-winning academic programs and services for active-duty military service members, veterans, and military spouses and families. Dr. Harriet Smith, a USAF veteran, discusses UMGC and its Master's program just for service members and veterans. She discusses with host Jim Fausone the interesting coursework and how the soft skills learned in the military are recognized.

The Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance (HVLA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of senior leaders, military and civilian, committed to overcoming the profound lack of Hispanic diversity and inclusion throughout the senior ranks of the DoD. Its mission is to advance the inclusion of Latinos across all leadership levels in the US Armed Forces, military and civilian. Board members and retired Generals Medina and Martinez talk about the mission of HVLA, base renaming to recognize Hispanic veterans and the recently released US Air Force disparity report with host Jim Fausone.

BEYOND BELIEF: TRUE STORIES OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS “Beyond Belief” is a unique compilation of short stories by a team of authors and researchers. Herein you will find some of the most amazing stories ever told, each of them presented in an historically factual manner without hyperbole or literary license. Even more amazing is the fact that each of these stories is TRUE! The scene illustrated on the cover was chosen as a fitting example of what kind of stories we wanted to write for this book, and is a vivid and historically accurate depiction of a World War II event that in which four Army chaplains, each from different faiths, bonded based on what they had in common, to become close friends. The four gave their lives in the North Atlantic when their troop ship was sunk, going so far as to give their lifejackets to other men who had none. They became enshrined as “The Four Immortal Chaplains,” whose story is inspiring for decades. Within these pages you will find other stories of heroic Men of God who did u

The Legion of Valor was federally chartered in 1890 then as the Medal of Honor Legion. It evolved to include recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and Air Force Cross, as well as the Medal of Honor. Marine Colonel James J. Coolican (ret.) discusses the Legion’s mission and future as its members pass away. He points out the birth of Service Cross recipients in the Global War on Terror. Jim Coolican earned the Navy Cross in 1968 while in action at Hue, Vietnam. Coolican says he was just doing his job for his men. This son of the Pennsylvania coal mines has seen the world and served his country and Marines well. He gives a rare interview to host Jim Fausone.

OVER 900 HOURS OF PROGRAMS AND 1,800 STORIES "THE BEST OF VETERANS RADIO" - CELEBRATING 18 YEARS OF BROADCASTING Join Dale and Jim for their 18th Anniversary Program. Hear the opening from the very first Veterans Radio Program 15 November 2003. Guests include Kate Melcher, Executive Director of Fisher House Michigan, Bill Bruns, Progam Director of KMET, Dwight Zimmerman, author and contributor to Veterans Radio and much more.

Before college, Tom Norton started as a farm boy. After 9/11, he felt guilty that his family had a history of military service and he did not. Tom joined the Red Arrow Infantry Division, Michigan Army National Guard like his father, grandfather, and great grandfather before him. He served in Afghanistan and talks about values and service. He was elected to the local village office and is now running against Congressman Peter Meijer, also a veteran. Tom describes himself on his website www.tom.gop as "an America first, Conservative Veteran running for Congress as a Republican in Michigan's Third District." He talks to host Jim Fausone about his motivation and views on America.

Navy Reserve Captain Paul J. Ryan (ret) talks about the mission of the Michigan Military and Veteran  Hall of Honor and its inductee class of 2021. Captain Ryan gives us a summary of a few of the 2021 Inductees: Catherine Farrell, Command Sergeants Major (ret), Army National GuardJeffrey Stitzel, Command Sergeants Major, US ArmyThomas Hass, Captain (ret), US Coast Guard The ceremony will be on November 19, 2021, at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing. Every branch of service is recognized, from enlisted members to retiring Generals. For more information: www.mimilitaryvethallofhonor.org WWII BATTALION – SISTERS IN ARMS Kaia Alderson’s historical fiction novel reveals the untold true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion  (Six Triple Eight), the only all-Black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II. Based on a true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Trip

United Methodist Reverand Dale White tells how he was recruited into the Navy and explains his 29 years of service. He spent 14 months in Iraq during 2005-2006. White explains to host Jim Fausone the duties of chaplains. He talks about the battle lessons and IEDs. With a little cajoling, he recounts the actions that led to him receiving the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) and the Bronze Star.  

Join our guests Mary Durst, Veterans Service Director from Livingston County (MI), Deanne Bonner Simpson from Legal Help For Veterans, Brian Hayes,  Public Affairs Officer, VA Ann Arbor (MI) and Michael Smith, Washtenaw County (MI) Dept. of Veteran Affairs.

Navy Reserve Captain Paul J. Ryan (ret) talks about the mission of the Hall of Honor and its inductee class of 2021. The ceremony will be on November 19, 2021, at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing. Paul discusses with host Jim Fausone some of the inductees including Catherine Farrell, Jeffrey Stitzel, and Thomas Hass. Every branch of service is recognized, from enlisted tour members to retiring Generals may earn a spot in the Hall.

AMERICAN VETERAN AMERICAN VETERAN is a new, four-part PBS series exploring the veteran experience. Created to help bridge the gap between those who have served and those who have not, the series features personal stories from an incredibly diverse group from all branches of the service covering multiple issues of life in the military. It premieres on Tuesdays, October 26-November 16. CHARIOTS IN THE SKY A Novel – US Assault Helicopter Pilots in Vietnam Captain Taylor St. James, along with his friends and comrades, as they fly harrowing combat missions, cover for each other, deal with bad weather, mechanical problems and human error during the later part of the Vietnam War. When not flying, they are harassed by rocket attacks and sappers in the wire. The Author Larry Freeland served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and CH-47 helicopter pilot. He has been a banker, financial consultant, and College Instructor in Management and Leadership Development. He is now retired an

Paul Ryan talks about the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor with host Jim Fausone. Their vision is to create a Hall of Honor for Michigan citizens who have distinguished themselves through military service and/or public service as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States. It seeks to recognize our most distinguished service members and veterans through a Hall of Honor induction while creating a means and location to educate future generations of Michigan’s military legacy. The November 19, 2021, ceremony in Lansing, Michigan will recognize people like President Gerald Ford, Maj. General Lucius Theus and Lt. Aleda Lutz.

This week’s host is Dale Throneberry. His guest is James Kitfield, author of “In the Company of Heroes”. IN THE COMPANY OF HEROES An award-winning military journalist tells the amazing stories of twenty-five soldiers who’ve earned the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award. In the Company of Heroes features in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-five post-9/11 Medal of Honor awardees who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book focuses on the stories of these extraordinary people, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards, through interviews with their brothers in arms and their families.

Dr. Samuel Kalush graduated from medical school in 1966. He was interning at Milwaukee County General in 1966-67 when Uncle Sam came calling. After a month of learning to be a medical officer, he was sent to Vietnam as a battalion surgeon overseeing a squad of 7 medics. He recounts his experiences in multiple firefights and what he learned from those experiences. Dr. Kalush went on to have a distinguished career as a heart surgeon and cardiologist in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida. For his actions in those firefights he received the Bronze Star and Silver Star, quite unusual for a surgeon.

A HALL OF HONOR HONOR AND EDUCATE The Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor seeks to not only honor Michigan military veterans, but to also educate our citizens about military service as a basic and honorable duty of citizenship–to stir patriotic spirit, a sense of civic duty, and a sense of honor that calls people to arms. WHY A HALL OF HONOR? Honor is a core military virtue that, unlike fame, implies true worth, genuine virtue, and real achievement – valorous and meritorious. As a Hall of Honor, we seek to recognize and honor military veterans, with due attention to their true military and civic virtue and achievement. HISPANIC VETERANS LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE MISSION: OUR MILITARY LEADERS SHOULD MIRROR THE FACE OF AMERICA, REFLECTING THE ENLISTED TROOPS THEY LEAD AND THE PUBLIC THEY PROTECT. The Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance (HVLA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of senior leaders, military and civilian, committed to overcoming the profound lack of Hispanic diversity and inclusion