Best Moaa Podcasts (2025)

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Heather Guzik, Top Tier Volunteer with the Wounded Warrior Project 26:35

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Today we learn about the Wounded Warrior Project through one of their top tier volunteers, former United States Air Force Major and combat veteran Heather Guzik. We've seen the Wounded Warrior Project commercials on television and seen their help with warriors with physical ailments. Heather flips the script by providing us insight on the organizat…

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Retired United States Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Antis 25:04

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Michael's story begins with his birth in 1935 in Yugoslavia in what is today Serbia. His town was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II. Following the war, Russian soldiers rounded up his family and other families in his town and placed them in starvation camps. Learn about post-World War II life under the conditions of Communist Russia and …

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A Year In Service: The Warrior Retreat at Bull Run 2025 Recap 31:48

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Ten years can bring about significant healing. We open the doors to the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run and walk through a year where a 37-acre sanctuary, a pair of five-bedroom homes, and a brand-new Grand Lodge came together to serve thousands of wounded warriors, veterans, and families. From the weekly rhythm of guest stays and Wednesday staging to …

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Terry Smith, Co-Founder of Band of Brothers VA Services 26:17

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Today we introduce you to Band of Brothers VA Services and their Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Terry Smith. Terry is a combat veteran of both the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. His nationwide organization helps veterans improve their Veterans Administration disability ratings. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com …

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How A Veteran Hockey Team Builds Tribe, Health, And Hope 25:07

20d ago25:07

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Some stories hit like a clean snap pass: direct, fast, and aimed at the open ice ahead. That is the energy we bring to our conversation with Pete Perzel, president of the Capitol Beltway Warriors, a veteran hockey nonprofit serving the National Capital Region. From the first whistle, we delve into how a simple idea—putting skates on veterans and gi…

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Former United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry Smith 27:16

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Today we meet a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, former United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry Smith. Terry served nine years as a member of the Security Forces career field. We'll get to know him, learn about his unique service, find out about his family, and see what he's up to now that he is no longer wearing the uniform. Our l…

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How Team Rubicon Mobilizes Veterans And Civilians For Disaster Relief 26:38

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The call comes after a storm, a flood, or a wildfire—and before the dust settles, the gray shirts are already moving. We sit down with Evan Farley, Northern Virginia Metro Field Operations Coordinator for Team Rubicon, to explore how veteran discipline and civilian grit combine to deliver rapid disaster relief at zero cost to homeowners. From the o…

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Emma Martin, founder and CEO of the Full Range Foundation 25:48

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Today we meet Emma Martin an Army spouse and mom of four adult children that includes two Army veterans. Emma is the founder, Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, and Coach of the Full Range Foundation. Through her own personal experiences she discovered a need for counseling services to help military members and their family members. Full Rang…

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From Isolation To Impact: Building Support Beyond the VA with CJ3 Foundation 30:23

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A quiet question—why choose the Army?—opens into a candid story of injury, recovery, and purpose with Eric Thomas, founder of CJ3 Foundation. We dig into how a veteran and first responder-led nonprofit tackles what so many systems miss: putting mental health first, pairing people with real service dogs trained from day one, and showing up as relent…

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Del Connell, former United States Navy Petty Officer Second Class 27:12

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Del Connell served during World War II as a Supply Clerk. His ship was among those who picked up survivors of the Bataan Death March. Del, who is now aged 101 and a half, recounts his story of receiving walking human skeletons on board and how he and the rest of his shipmates gave up their rations and berths to restore nutrition and comfort to thes…

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Inside Fisher House: How Free Lodging Keeps Veterans’ Families Close 24:54

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What if a warm, welcoming home sat steps away from the hospital where your loved one is fighting to heal—and it cost your family nothing? We open the door to Fisher House, the nationwide network of free lodging for military and veteran families that turns proximity into peace of mind. Julie Riggs, Vice President of Community Relations at Fisher Hou…

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Combat Veteran Christy Hinnant Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Voices Against Sexual Assault 26:56

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Christy Hinnant is a US Army Combat Veteran and survivor of sexual assault. Today we hear her story of survival and how she arrived at the point in her life to become Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Voices Against Sexual Assault. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner …

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Supporting Servicewomen Through Moral Injury Care 31:02

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Moral injury isn’t a buzzword or a rebrand of Post Traumatic Stress. It’s what happens when military service members face actions and events that violate their core values, or when the institutions and leaders they trusted fail them. We sit down with Air Force Reserve chaplain and Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen (MISNS) board member L…

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Former United States Air Force Master Sergeant Bill Parsons 27:50

2M ago27:50

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In today's program we meet former United States Air Force Master Sergeant Bill Parsons. A kid of the 1950s and 1960s, Bill grew up in small town, rural Kentucky. In his senior year of high school he enlisted in the Air Force under the Delayed Enlistment Program. Once in the Air Force he became a Transportation Vehicle Operator then cross-trained in…

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Who Cares For The Caregivers When The Uniform Comes Off 28:17

2M ago28:17

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The moment a service member transitions, the family’s support web can evaporate. We sat down with Hannah O’Brien, Program Director of the Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) at the University of Texas, to map out a better way forward: peer-led groups, practical suicide prevention tools, and data that actually reflects what spouses and caregivers need righ…

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Cameron Carrothers and Patrick Alonso, founders of Men's Health Unscripted 28:44

2M ago28:44

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What happens when a Marine Corps Combat Veteran gets out of the service and enters Pharmacy School? He links up with a fellow student of Pharmacy and they establish Men's Health Unscripted. In today's show we meet them both Marine Cameron Carrothers and Patrick Alonso. Don't let the name deceive you, their global following includes women. Our libra…

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Congress, Meet A Service Dog That Outperforms Your Red Tape 39:15

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A trained service dog can do what red tape can’t: help a veteran sleep through the night, step back into a crowded room, and reenter daily life with confidence and safety. We sit down with Marine veteran and K9 handler Chris Baity, co‑founder of Semper K9, to unpack how ethical training, clear standards, and community support turn that promise into…

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Retired United States Air Force Colonel Emily Farkas 28:58

2M ago28:58

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Today we meet retired United States Air Force Colonel Emily Farkas. Emily, who served as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer, comes from humble beginnings as a small town girl from Michigan where she was an honors high school student with dreams of becoming a physician. While a student at Michigan State, grades became a struggle and she turned down an …

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One Check, Many Lives: How MOAA Strengthens Families And Benefits For All Veterans 39:13

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A podcast guest arrives with a $2,000 check—and a clear mission to help a warrior family heal. We sit down with Dennis Corrigan to unpack how his local MOAA chapter funds a full week at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run and how the Military Officers Association of America turns membership, mentorship, and policy expertise into real wins for veterans …

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Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. General Brian Kelly, President and CEO of the Military Officers Association of America 28:42

2M ago28:42

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Today's show focuses on the Military Officers Association of America. President and Chief Executive Officer and retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General Brian Kelly presents the amazing advocacy done by this organization and his personal vision for continued successes for our military members and their families into future decades. Our li…

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Objective Zero, Human Connections Saving Veterans 23:44

3M ago23:44

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A six-hour phone call changed everything. When a veteran in crisis found someone willing to listen through the night, a simple truth emerged: human connection can save lives. That moment sparked Objective Zero, a peer support network and free app that connects veterans, service members, families, and caregivers with trained volunteers in minutes—no…

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Former US Army combat veteran Sgt Christy Hinnant 27:25

3M ago27:25

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In this veteran’s interview, you’ll hear the story of Christy, the daughter of Cuban immigrants in Miami, Florida, and follow her as she joined the United States Army, endured combat in Iraq, and upon discharge became a beauty pageant award winner who then founded her own nonprofit organization. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscorn…

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Shooting From the Sky: Tales from an AC-130 Gunship Crew 24:28

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Anthony Dyer's journey from loading weapons to manning the guns of one of the world's most intimidating aircraft reveals the extraordinary path of a combat aviator in special operations. As a retired Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator who served aboard the legendary AC-130 gunship, Dyer takes us inside a world few civilians ever glimpse. The…

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Tonya Mort, Founder, the Sgt Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Foundation 26:45

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This episode showcases a foundation established from the heart as we meet Tonya Mort, mother of United States Marine Corps Sgt Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt who took his own life in November 2021 while he served on active duty. Tonya has established the Sgt Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Foundation in an effort to raise awareness of the devastation of suici…

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Caregiving Heroes: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Impact 28:44

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The unsung heroes of our military community often go unrecognized—even by themselves. Military spouses who manage their loved ones' PTS symptoms, administer medications, and coordinate care frequently don't identify as "caregivers," believing they're simply supporting someone they love. As COO Elizabeth Field explains in this powerful conversation,…

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Former United States Army Specialist Five, Sam Cook 28:27

3M ago28:27

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Today we meet Sam Cook who served in the Vietnam War as a Medic, specifically as an operating room technician. We'll learn about his wartime experiences and his life after the war that led to his becoming a millionaire. He shares his wealth making methods in his book "What Would Sam Cook Do?" Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerr…

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Rebuilding Purpose: How Veterans Grow America Through Entrepreneurship 28:20

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The transition from military service to civilian life represents one of the most challenging journeys many veterans face. For Donnell Johns, founder of Veterans Growing America, this transition sparked an innovative mission to transform how America supports its veteran entrepreneurs. After 26 years of distinguished Army service spanning Desert Stor…

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Annette Kirk, President, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc 28:03

3M ago28:03

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A somber program today as we meet Annette Kirk, National President of the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. This is a nonprofit organization comprised of the mothers of our fallen. Learn about Annette's transition from learning about the loss of her son on August 8, 2010 in Afghanistan, to her current position as President of this amazing organizati…

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Pioneering the Skies: The Story of One of the First Air Force Female Flight Engineers 27:20

3M ago27:20

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The sky was never meant to be a boundary—especially for those determined enough to break through it. Chef Larry welcomes longtime friend Lois Hobby, whose remarkable 33-year military career broke barriers as one of the first two USAF active-duty female flight engineers on the C-141 Starlifter transport aircraft. When a sergeant flatly told her, "Wo…

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Retired US Army Colonel Roland J. Tiso Jr. 34:47

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Retired United States Army Colonel Roland J. Tiso, Jr.'s rearing led to an accelerated path to an officer's commission. His extensive combat exposure and planning led to him providing an elaborate sharing for future generations in his book available on Amazon called "In Strange Company - An American Soldier with Multinational Forces in the Middle E…

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American Warrior Association: Faith, Camaraderie, and Healing for Veterans 27:29

4M ago27:29

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What happens when veterans and first responders lose their tribe? Master Sergeant Chet Olesky knows firsthand the challenges of transitioning from military service to civilian life after his 20-year Air Force career working on some of America's most sophisticated aircraft. Now, as a guide with the American Warrior Association (AWA), he's helping ot…

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Jamie McPherson from the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay 28:25

4M ago28:25

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United States Marine Corps Veteran Jamie McPherson joins us today in his position as Veteran Ambassador of the nationwide veteran support non-profit organization called the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Learn about the resources they provide, how they remain funded, and how one may obtain employment with them. Our libr…

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Richard V. Gilbert, Sergeant, United States Marine Corp, Retired. 31:52

4M ago31:52

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Today we'll meet Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant and two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Veteran Richard V. Gilbert. Sergeant Gilbert participated in Operation Phantom Fury also known as the Second Battle of Fallujah which began on November 13th, 2004. He is included in Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant Major and Navy Cros…

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Super Cells: How CAR-T Therapy Changed One Veteran's Cancer Battle 30:33

4M ago30:33

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When Navy Captain Jeffrey Sapp began feeling unusually fatigued while working in Saudi Arabia, he initially brushed it off. This decision nearly cost him his life. Medevaced to Georgetown University Hospital, he received devastating news—he had primary plasma cell leukemia, a rare and aggressive blood cancer with a typical survival rate of just 7-1…

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Chris Wellington, Employment Specialist and Veteran Advocate, The Vocation Depot, Inc. 26:46

4M ago26:46

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The Vocation Depot Inc is a Florida-based vendor of the federal organization Vocational Rehabilitation. In this episode we learn from Retired Combat Veteran United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Chris Wellington how The Vocation Depot works to assist disabled veterans to transition to an accommodating work center. Our library of shows can b…

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Accidental Entrepreneur: When Plan A Becomes Plan Me 28:34

4M ago28:34

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What happens when a decorated Army lieutenant colonel with 20 years of service faces an unexpected divorce just as she's transitioning to civilian life? For Olivia Nunn, it meant becoming what she calls an "accidental entrepreneur." Despite having what she considered "the master playbook" for military transition from her work with the Army's Soldie…

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Former United States Army Sergeant, Infantryman, and combat veteran, Travis Bickford 25:03

4M ago25:03

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Sergeant Bickford served both on active duty and in the reserves from 1999 through 2006. His time in the Army brought him to Germany as well as to a deployment to Iraq. He returned stateside after Iraq, got out of the Army, attended university and through a series of one-of-a-kind experiences is now the Head of Communications and Programs for The L…

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The Cold War: America's Forgotten Conflict 30:31

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Hidden in the rolling countryside of Northern Virginia lies a remarkable time capsule preserving one of America's most consequential—yet understudied—chapters of history. The Cold War Museum at Vint Hill stands as a guardian of memories that textbooks have largely forgotten. Founded by Gary Powers Jr., whose father became an unwitting Cold War icon…

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Ian Gindes, Executive Producer and Patrick Zimmerli, Composer, Letters from the Front 29:11

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| Today we Vet-roduce a project in development called "Letters from the Front" in which lines from letters sent home by military members at war to their loved ones are transformed into lyrics set to contemporary classical compositions. We meet "Letters from the Front" Executive Producer Ian Gindes who is also a Major in the Illinois Army National G…

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The Silent Battle Within 55:59

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What happens when the system fails those who've sacrificed everything to protect it? Frank Larkin, former Navy SEAL and CEO of Troops First Foundation, takes us on a heart-wrenching journey through military service, devastating loss, and his mission to transform veteran care. After serving eight years in the Navy SEALs and decades in law enforcemen…

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Retired US Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Chris Wellington 23:24

5M ago23:24

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For this episode we meet with Retired Combat Veteran United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Chris Wellington. Enjoy the show as we learn about what it takes to be a member of the Coast Guard. Also, learn about this unique Coast Guard member's experience as a combat veteran. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Joi…

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Retired US Navy Lieutenant, Bruce Johnson 27:36

5M ago27:36

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For this episode of Veterans Corner Radio we meet with former United States Navy Lieutenant fighter pilot and combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Bruce Johnson. Listen to his quintessential all-American upbringing in Michigan through the 1950s through his high school graduation as Valedictorian. Then he was off for an Ivy League education at Brown U…

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The Marine Corps Legacy: Inside One of America's Premier Military Museums 27:21

5M ago27:21

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Step into the living legacy of the United States Marine Corps through the eyes of Colonel Gentry, Director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. What began as two modest facilities has transformed into an architectural marvel purposefully designed to evoke the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising - from its angled mast mirroring the famous flagpole t…

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World War II Veteran, Retired US Army Corporal, Harry Demenza 25:50

5M ago25:50

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Corporal Demenza grew up in Tampa, Florida. He enlisted in the US Army and went through training to be in the Infantry. A unique pre-service course on drafting however, changed how he would serve. As a result, he found himself in Japan as the war came to a close and became part of the effort to redistribute assets deployed on behalf of the US milit…

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The Hunt for Revolutionary Treasures: A Museum Curator's Tale 32:18

5M ago32:18

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Paul Morando, Chief Curator at the National Museum of the United States Army, unveils the fascinating story behind the museum's newest exhibition, "Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War." This meticulously crafted exhibit represents a remarkable four-year journey, bringing together nearly 180 Revolutionary War artifacts from 35 differ…

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World War II Veteran, Captain Lloyd Grable, United States Army, Retired 26:03

6M ago26:03

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In celebration of our nation's 249th birthday, we continue this series of Veterviews with another World War II vet, U.S. Army Captain Lloyd Grable. Captain Grable grew up in San Francisco, California. When World War II broke out, he enlisted in the US Army and was selected early for a commission as an officer. As the war came to a close following t…

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Dustoff: The Lifesaving Legacy of Col. Douglas Moore's 1,874 Vietnam Combat Missions 30:39

6M ago30:39

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The heroism of Vietnam War helicopter pilots rarely receives the spotlight it deserves, but Colonel Douglas Moore's story stands as a testament to extraordinary courage under fire. With over 1,874 combat missions flown and 2,782 wounded soldiers evacuated during his two tours in Vietnam, Moore's experiences reveal the life-and-death stakes faced by…

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World War II Combat Veteran,Private First Class George Tamburello, US Army, Retired 45:25

6M ago45:25

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For this episode of the podcast, we'll meet 101 years young, World War II wounded combat veteran, Private First Class George Tamburello whose exploits have also been captured in his book "George Tamburello - One Soldier's Story" by Darryl James. Let's listen in to this member of our Greatest Generation. Our library of shows can be found at www.vete…

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History's Guardians: How Archaeology Is Rebuilding Veterans' Careers 34:37

6M ago34:37

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Archaeology might conjure images of dusty excavations and Indiana Jones adventures, but for veterans seeking meaningful employment transitions, it's becoming an unexpected bridge to civilian careers. In this eye-opening conversation, host Chef Larry welcomes Caroline and Gabi from the Veterans Curation Program in Alexandria, Virginia, revealing a g…

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Richard V. Gilbert, volunteer organizer of the Veterans Administrations' Crisis Hotline 27:33

6M ago27:33

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Today on Veterans Corner Radio we present the Veterans Administrations' Crisis Hotline with the program's poster child Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant and two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Veteran Richard V. Gilbert. The VA's Crisis Hotline translates into layman's terminology as the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline. Here you'l…