Veterans Radio

This week’s one hour radio broadcast begins as host Dale Throneberry welcomes Josh and Kerry Brenneman, with their Operation Song titled “THIS LIFE”. Our second guest is Navy man Trae Zipperer, founder of By Memorial Day, a non-profit organization that promotes restoration of veteran headstones in cemeteries. OPERATION SONG FEATURING THE BRENNEMAN FAMILY Operation Song® empowers veterans, active-duty military members, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Those served need no musical or writing skills, only a willingness to share their stories and, with the help of professional songwriters, transform them into song. Listen here: Jamie and Pete from Operation Song performs "This Life" (wsmv.com) For More Information about Operation Song BY MEMORIAL DAY WITH NAVY MAN TRAE ZIPPERER THE MISSION: Promote perpetual care for all veteran headstones Trae’s website and YouTube channel have the full story on the protocol, as provided by the National Cemetery Association, for

Staff Sgt Katrina Farley, US Army, 18 years of service and a mother of 3, and Lt Col Michelle Ruehl, USAF Reserves, 20 years of service and a mother of 2, will each talk about their military career and the advantages and challenges of being a mom in the military.  Both Moms talk with host Jim Fausone about the challenges and benefits of being a military mom.

Join Host Dale Throneberry and his guests for this week's Veterans Radio.  Guests include: Carol Ann Fausone: BG-USAF(ret) from Legal Help For Veterans Laura Blakemore: Wastenaw County(MI) Veterans service Officer Brian Hayes: Public Relations Director, Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan  

Amy Forsythe has a 30+ yr military career in the active duty Marines and Naval Reserves.  She has served as a combat photographer and a public affairs officer.  She has had five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.  She used her storytelling and photographic skills to produce  "Heroes Live Here: A tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11."  Amy discusses the reasons for the book and her career with host Jim Fausone.

LEASHES OF VALOR LAUNCHED IN 2017 Retired Marine Capt. Jason Haag is the founder and CEO of Leashes of Valor, a national nonprofit that provides service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled veterans. Haag served three combat deployments during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he was wounded. The VA ultimately diagnosed Jason with post-traumatic stress and multiple traumatic brain injuries, It wasn’t until he met his own service dog, Axel, in 2012, that he began to get better. The German shepherd saved his life, and inspired Jason to found his own service dog nonprofit in 2017. The best way to get in touch is by visiting our website www.leashesofvalor.org  Veterans interested in learning more about getting a service dog can email warrior@leashesofvalor.org to reach our warrior coordinator. MARC LEEPSON – AUTHOR AND WRITER Marc’s Facebook profile states “Senior Writer, Arts Editor and Columnist, The VVA Veteran at Vietnam Veterans of America”. Marc has been on Veterans Radio several times in the p

In 2022, Jennifer-Ruth Green decided to run for Congress from Indiana.  She had never run for political office.  She talks about why she ran, how she did it, building a team, staying on mission and coping with "dirty politics" and the release of her USAF medical records with host Jim Fausone.

NAVY CROSS RECIPIENT CAPTAIN ROYCE WILLIAMS Navy Captain Royce Williams is a retired US Naval Aviator. He is known for his solo dogfight with seven Soviet pilots during the Korean War, which, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune, has been called “one of the greatest feats in aviation history” by military experts. Royce recalls the mission and the dogfight with Soviet MIGs and the need to keep things confidential so as to not draw the Soviets into the Korean War. After 70 years, he received the Navy Cross from the Secretary of the Navy for his efforts. The 97-year-old veteran talks about lessons learned. Army Veteran Mark Aldrich is 100% VA disability rated but has continuing problems with pain in his neck and back. His VA internist suggested he try the acupuncture clinic to see if it would help. Aldrich is now an advocate for Veteran acupuncture therapy. Dr. Kishor Patel is an internist with the VA at the Ann Arbor Medical Center. He has trained in acupuncture since 2016 and now teaches other medical pr

Stephanie Gattas enlisted in the Navy at 18.  Her eight years of service left her with many new skills, but also the pain and guilt of MST.  She founded The Pink Berets, a non-profit organization, in 2015 to provide support through holistic programs for survivors.  She explains to host Jim Fausone how thousands of people have been helped by The Pink Berets.org and how to reach out and help.

LEN LOMELL, THE LAST SURVIVOR OF THE ASSAULT ON POINTE-DU-HOC. D-Day Hero Len Lomell from Toms River, NJ D-Day, 6 June 1944, was the largest invasion in the history of the world. Pointe-Du-Hoc was a nearly 100-meter high cliff, with perpendicular sides jutting out into the English Channel. You won’t believe the story of this incredible example of American ingenuity as we learn how this small group of Rangers was finally able to accomplish their mission despite all the SNAFUs. Join us as we talk with Len Lomell, the last survivor of the assault on Pointe-Du-Hoc. Len was a Toms River, NJ man. After the war he married and had 3 daughters while building a successful law practice. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 91. Here is a wonderful review of Leonard’s life, provided by NJ.com. www.nj.com/news/2011/03/leonard_lomell_d-day_hero_from Operation Song: Kristi Alderson, Navy AT3 on F/A 18s, with Songwriter Jenn Franklin talk about their collaboration in writing "RISE" https://www.operationsong.org/ Keit

Dwight Mears is a researcher, military awards writer, retired Army Major, lawyer and librarian.  He recently published a proposal on how the military could re-evaluate the Medals of Honor issued after Wounded Knee in 1890 as the Lakota Nation has advocated and various members of Congress have supported in "Remove the Stain" proposed legislation for years.  Mears explains to host Jim Fausone that  panel of historians could review in context and make recommendations.

TALONS OUT HONOR FLIGHT Honor Flight Network recognizes American veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, D.C. to see THEIR memorial at no cost. Joining us is Tyler Horton from Talons Out Honor Flight and Army veteran Brian Graef who recently went on one of their Honor Flights. Top priority is given to World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Era and terminally ill veterans. Talons Out Honor Flight BG Carol Ann Fausone (ret) from Legal Help For Veterans. And a replay of Gary Lillie( afounder of Veterans Radio killed in 2011) talking with Michael Patterson about Arlington National Cemetary. For more information on Arlington go to Arlingtoncemetary.mil Music includes Michael J Martin's "Who Are The Names On The Wall" and Trace Adkins' "Arlington".

Lt. Col. Jennifer-Ruth Green graduated from the USAF Academy, learned to fly and used her skills to focus on STEM for underrepresented communties.  She talks about her journey from JROTC to the Academy and operations in Iraq and then joining the Indiana Air National Guard with host Jim Fausone.

DON BENTLEY, ARMY APACHE HELICOPTER PILOT AND AUTHOR FORGOTTEN WAR A brotherhood born in battle is endangered by a deadly secret in the latest astonishing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Zero Hour and Hostile Intent. As a team, Matt Drake and his partner, Frodo, have watched each other’s backs through some very dark days. But one thing they’ve never doubted was their commitment to each other…until now. Frodo has been accused of a war crime ten years after leaving Afghanistan. Matt is determined to prove his friend innocent, but what will he do when he finds that his closest friend has secrets he won’t share? The Full Story from Don Bentley KATHLEEN J. ANDERSON, USAF (RET) AND LEAD POLITICAL COMMENTATOR AT POLITICAL INSIDER Kathleen, aka Kat, provides her personal life summary: USAF Retired, Bronze Star recipient, outspoken veteran advocate. Hot mess mom to two monsters and wife to equal parts Saint and Artist husband. Writer, lifelong conservative, lover of all things

There is a lot of paper work that goes into getting someone awarded the Medal of Honor.  In Paris Davis's case it involved lost MOH packages, racism and over a 50 year wait.  Neil Thorne, a national historical and military  researcher and Jim Moriarty, a lawyer and Marine, were part of the team that helped advance  the case for Paris Davis.  Thorne and Moriarty were the MOH sherpas carrying the load up hill to get to the mountain top.  They explain to host Jim Fausone the behind the scene challenges , obstacles and lucky breaks that led to this much deserved award .

MILITARY MOMS – HOW DO THEY DO IT? Join host, Jim Fausone with this week's Veterans Radio. Jim talks with Staff Sgt Katrina Farley, US Army, 18 years of service and a mother of 3, and Lt Col Michelle Ruehl, USAF Reserves, 20 years of service and a mother of 2, will each talk about their military career and the advantages and challenges of being a mom in the military.

Bill Currence graduated from West Point in 1993. After his Army career, he has had a dynamic business career and now consulting helping other businesses succeed.   He talks about the value of membership in the National Business Development Council (NVBDC) with host Jim Fausone.

CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDATION Children of Fallen Patriots just celebrated its 20th anniversary and over that time has supported over 3000 children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We honor the fallen by supporting their children and give them a bright future. We help them get all the VA funding they are entitled to, other private funding, and then fund the rest. We have provided almost $70 million in scholarships. Jeanette McMahon | Development Officer Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired Widow of LTC Mike McMahon Mom of 3 Scholarship Recipients For more information on Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation BILL CURRENCE, CORNERSTONE CONSULTING, A CERTIFIED VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS  Currence is an Army Veteran who is passionate about OpEx, FIT and CCO’s impact on our customer’s sustainability in business and their communities. Bill is also a champion for National Veterans Business Development Council. NVBDC certifies veteran owned businesses (VOB). NVBDC  certification enables VOBs to bid on

Dr. Ike McKinnon talks about his start in life and how service in the USAF molded him and gave him a world view.  Ike explains to host Jim Fausone how that world view and the values instilled by his family guided him in police work, in being Chief of Police in Detroit  and its Deputy Mayor.

VA BENEFITS EXPERT PANEL Our LIVE monthly VA Benefits hour is scheduled for the last Sunday of every month.  In April we have the following on our panel (left to right, top to bottom): Mike Cox from the Mike Cox Law Firm talking about the contaminated water at  Camp Lejeune and what your options are if you were stationed there from 1953-1983. Carol Ann Fausone, Legal Help for Veterans Dale Throneberry, Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brian Hayes, Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System We ended tody's program with an updated version of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA" in collaboration with the United States Air Force Band, Singing Sargeants and Home Free. See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Japc8M8RQw

Jim Dempsey served for over 28 years. Upon retirement he got involved in helping veterans with disability claims at the DAV; became chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Veteran Trust Fund; served as Commander of the DAV for the Department of Michigan and has supported adaptive skiing and golf for veterans. He talks about all this and more with host Jim Fausone.