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A song in dedication to the 4477th Red Eagles.

In this episode of Veterans Radio Hour, host Mark Ely and co-host Eric Frey takes a deep dive into the origins, history, and enduring legacy of Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) like the American Legion, the VFW, and the DAV. Explore how these vital organizations emerged from the Civil War, influenced the evolution of the Veterans Administration into today’s Department of Veterans Affairs, and continue to honor Abraham Lincoln’s promise to care for those who “shall have borne the battle.” A powerful journey through time, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of those who serve.

Discussion on the Center for Education and Reconciliation in Southeast Asia with Dr James Brask

Welcome to another riveting episode of "Veterans Radio Hour" by VBN. Today, we dive into the lives and legacies of two of the most iconic figures in military history: Generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

In this episode titled "Generals As Leaders: Patton & Eisenhower," we explore the contrasting yet complementary leadership styles of these two giants of World War II. Patton, known for his fiery temper and aggressive tactics, led his troops with an iron fist, earning a reputation as one of the most formidable commanders on the battlefield. Eisenhower, on the other hand, brought a calm and strategic mind to the war effort, expertly coordinating the Allied forces in a way that ultimately led to victory in Europe.

We'll delve into their early careers, their rise through the military ranks, and the pivotal moments that defined their leadership during the war. You'll hear stories of their triumphs and controversies, their personal philosophies on leadership, and the impact they had on the soldiers who served under them.

Join us as we unravel the complexities of their relationship, from their professional camaraderie to their occasional clashes in strategy and vision. Discover how their unique approaches to leadership not only shaped the outcome of World War II but also left a lasting legacy on the U.S. military and leadership doctrine for generations to come.

Don't miss this episode packed with historical insights, personal anecdotes, and a deep dive into what made Patton and Eisenhower legendary leaders. Tune in now to "Generals As Leaders: Patton & Eisenhower" on VBN.

Veterans & Historians tell true stories of Service to our Country

Experts discuss locating, recovering & restoring of WWII era Military Aircraft. Special guest: Bob Cardin, Mark Demmin Sr., Bob Collings, Russ Strine, Bob Coon, James Chybicki, Al Heinze

8-10 pm CST - Information on Veterans For Constitutional Law, Veterans Voting Bloc, Veterans for Due Process.

James Rhodes - Website

Website about court cases fought for Veterans for Due Process

Fantastic story about Veteran who received decades of backpay

Interview with veterans who write fiction and non-fiction military novels. Special guest: Jeff Circle, Barry McWilliams, Raquel Thiebes, James Blinn

The Philippines is a country that has played a very important part in the military history of the U.S.Join us as we explore the highly emotional and dramatic issues surrounding the WWII Filipino soldiers, and the rescue of Camp Cabanatuan!

Veteran Air Force Thunderbird pilots and crew chiefs discuss their experiences as well as the purpose of the Air shows.

Special Guest: Tom Casalini, Alan Lynch, Gary Littrell, Hal Fritz, Jim Taylor, Sammy Davis, Robert Bush

Special guest: Commander Ronald Conley, Rochele Crump, Sam Miller, James Carroll

War In Iraq?

Guest John Wobensmith, Edward Chambelien, W. Thomas Smith Jr., Joe Repya

Colonel Tom Rendall, K.J. DeCamp, Dan Bogojevich, Jerry Wulf, Brent Kaufman

A wonderful show about the USO! Connie Stevens as special guest, as well as live in-studio performances.

Our host, himself a Ranger, talks all about the Rangers, past and present. In-studio special guest is the actual Ranger whom Tom Hanks portrayed in "Saving Private Ryan". Listen to this great show!

Clips of guests from our past shows

Guest: Kenney DeCamp, Steve Sumsky Chris Michel, Ron Regan, Col Tom Rendall, BHS Madrigal Singers

Guest: Col. Andrew Gilmore, Lou Reda, Peter Bartis

Special guest: H. Delano Roosevelt Col. Bud Day (Ret.)

Guest: Lt.Col Pennington, Larry Wortzel, MG David Harris

Guest Steve Robinson and Erin Cole

As a journalist Joe Galloway put himself in harms way gaining him experience that would not only make him a soldier but commission him to tell the actual stories during the opening battle of America's involvement in Vietnam.

Guest: Ret. Lt. General Hal Moore, Joe Galloway, Sam Fantino, Randall Wallace

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Lynch (then Sp4c.) distinguished himself while serving as a radio telephone operator with Company D. While serving in the forward element on an operation near the village of My An, his unit became heavily engaged with a numerically superior enemy force. Quickly and accurately assessing the situation, Sgt. Lynch provided his commander with information which subsequently proved essential to the unit's successful actions. Observing three wounded comrades lying exposed to enemy fire, Sgt. Lynch dashed across 50 meters of open ground through a withering hail of enemy fire to administer aid. Reconnoitering a nearby trench for a covered position to protect the wounded from intense hostile fire, he killed two enemy soldiers at point-blank range.

Guest: Robert Vaughan, Alan J. Lynch

War museums and their locations. Guest Major General John P. Herrling, Jan Scruggs, Richard Hackett

Under Secretary of Health Dr Robert Roswell, Joan Cummings MD, Michael Olson

BONUS: Art Heffelfinger and General Grange talk one on one discussion after the show. Guest: Rep. Ronnie Shows, Art Heffelfinger, Rochelle Crump

Should the United States consider a new draft? If a draft is started should women be included in the draft? Guest Dr. Charlie Moskos, MG David Harris, Al Gropman

Mike Goodale - Veteran GI who was there.

RAdm Rondeau - Commander, Great Lakes Training Center; Congressman Mark Steven Kirk

Dr. Leo McKay - Deputy director for Veterans Affairs; Jeff Hall - Supervisor, Midwest Disabled American Veterans

Fr. Ben Morin POW Philippines 1941; Lester Tenney POW - author of "My Hitch in Hell - Bataan Death March"

Veterans Radio Hour (VRH) - originally launched on Sept 8, 2002. Joe Galloway the author of "We were soldiers once ... and young"

Patrick talks about some of his most memorable guests from the past year.

Veterans’ Radio Hour 2.0, Program 39: Episode 19: “Russia Moves Into Ukraine.”

Tonight Ranger Doug and his guests discuss the situation between Russia and Ukraine.

Dr. Brian Downing

Jason Black

Doug Wise

Tonight’s program theme is “Stalemate and Pause, But For What?”

Ranger Doug was also joined by Claude Schmid of “Veterans Last Patrol,” a wonderful 501(c)(3) that serves Veterans in their last days.

Patrick talks with Retired Gunner Sergeant Chad Chalkey

Ranger Doug speaks with:

Rick Lamb

Jason Black

Dr. Brian Downing

On the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

A year after his injury, triple amputee Marine Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Brian Meyer is well known for his great attitude. “We have no delusions about what we do,” he says, “injuries are part of it. You make your peace with God and accept it. It’s part of the job. “ Brian believes that “hard work at physical therapy and a positive attitude will see you through.”

GySgt Meyer was injured March 14, 2011 while engaged in combat with enemy forces in Afghanistan. His injuries resulted in the amputation of his right leg, right hand, and the thumb and pointer finger of his left hand.

In this program we highlight the importance of music on fighting men and women and in support of the war effort. It is a source of pride, provides motivation, it helps maintain morale among Service People and Citizens alike. It bolsters team building and Espirit de Corps and even supports discipline and proficiency.

Patrick Scrogin speaks with House in the Woods Executive Director &

Father of Fallen Hero Sgt. Joel A. House, Mr. Paul House

In this program we highlight the importance of music on fighting men and women and in support of the war effort. It is a source of pride, provides motivation, it helps maintain morale among Service People and Citizens alike. It bolsters team building and Espirit de Corps and even supports discipline and proficiency.

In this program we highlight the importance of music on fighting men and women and in support of the war effort. It is a source of pride, provides motivation, it helps maintain morale among Service People and Citizens alike. It bolsters team building and Espirit de Corps and even supports discipline and proficiency.

Special Guest - Matt Amos

James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan. Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he lost both of his legs and broke his pelvis in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, on June 9, 2011.Late in the afternoon while on a security patrol with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Sgt Amos had his squad performing a “sweep” of an alley searching for anything suspicious when he stepped on an IED resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and a broken pelvis. Lifesaving measures prepared Sgt Amos for the medical evacuation by helicopter. Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany.

This week’s program is a retrospective back to 2002 and a live radio program which featured BG (RET) Grange, LTG (RET) Hal Moore, Joe Galloway (War Correspondent), Randall Wallace (Director, Producer) and others discussing experiences in the first battle of the Ia Drang Valley in South Vietnam in November, 1965.

They also discussed the film “We were Soldiers," by Randall Wallace, based on the book “We Were Soldiers Once and Young," by Moore and Galloway.

This was the first US conventional force battle of the Vietnam War and featured units of the famed, reactivated “Seventh Cavalry.”

This had been the unit that suffered defeat at the “Little Big Horn” in June, 1876 with Custer.

The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.

Patricks show is about stories of conquering hardships and inspiring others to become the best version of themselves.

Host Patrick Scrogin interviews former Marine Corps Anthony Marquez who was a service dog handler for dogs that sniffed out IED (Improvised Explosive Devices). Anthony served with the 1st Battalion 5th Marines and was deployed in Afghanistan in 2011. This show explores the powerful connection between a man and his dog who served in the US military.

Guests:

Dr. Brian Downing.

Dr. David Johnson.

Mr. Dean Cheng.

Panel discusses changes in the war between Russia and Ukraine and its effects on the world.

Ranger Doug talks with panelists about what happened this week in the war between Russia and Ukraine. With questions on logistics as it concerns supply of the combatants, humanitarian aid for the displaced and prospects for support of regions with potential food insecurity.

Guests:

Jason Black

Dr. Dave Johnson

Brian Downing

Host Patrick Scrogin interviews Marine Staff Sergeant Blaine Scott who as a platoon sergeant for a convoy traveling in light armored in Baghdad in 2006 when the vehicle was struck by an IED buried on the side of the road.The explosion killed three other marines and badly wounded three others (including Sergeant Scott). Sergeant Scott was burned over 40 percent of his body; however, his face was so severely burned that he was unrecognizable. The emotional and physical cost that Master Sgt Scott encountered after returning home is insurmountable and would challenge the best of us.

Episode 15 - "Where are things and what lies in the future?"

Guests:

Dr. Brian Downing

Dean Cheng

Dr. David Johnson

David EA Johnson

Patrick Scrogin and his guests talk about Memorial Day, what it stands for, what it has become and how we can teach the younger generation what this day is actually about.