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Medal of Honor Recipients Clint Romesha & Cecil Bolton
In honor of National Medal of Honor Day on March 25, this week’s program features two MoH recipients and their heroic stories. First we talk with Staff Sgt Clint Romesha, US Army Veteran Army Staff Sgt Clint Romesha talks about growing up, joining up, overseas deployments, and the events of the 12 hour battle where 300 Taliban sought to overrun Outpost Keating in eastern Afghanistan. Romesha talks with host Jim Fausone about that day, learning he was to be awarded the MOH, visiting the White House, and what he has learned wearing the MOH. More about Staff Sgt Clint Romesha and his experience can be found on his Medal of Honor page from the US Army. We’ll also hear the story of 1st Lt. Cecil Bolton Cecil Bolton received the Medal of Honor for his actions in WWII in Germany. Bolton joined the Army from Ft McClellan, near Anniston, Alabama on the 27th of July, 1942, and by November 2, 1944 was serving as a first lieutenant in Company E, 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division. On that day, near the Mark river in North Brabant, the Netherlands, he was seriously wounded in the legs by a German artillery shell. Despite these wounds, he took two men and led them in a successful assault against three German positions which were firing on his company. Wounded a second time, he ordered his two companions to leave him behind and head for the safety of the American lines. He then crawled the rest of the way back to his company. For these actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor ten months later, on September 1, 1945. Bolton reached the rank of colonel before leaving the Army in 1962. He died at age 56 and was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas. This interview is AI generated from a chapter on Bolton in the Beyond Belief series of Alabama’s heroic military members. The series is edited by C Douglas Sterner. More information about 1st Lt. Bolton can be found on his Congressional Medal of Honor Society page.
Substance Use Disorder for Combat Veterans with Robert Near, PhD
Army veteran Robert Near did his PhD dissertation on Combat Exposure and Relationship to Substance Use Disorder and barriers to treatment. Post 9/11 combat exposed veterans SUD is 21.5% as compared to the general public of 9.6%. Near talks to host Jim Fausone about his research findings and recommendations based on that research.
April 6, 2025: Monthly Veteran Benefits Hour / Woof for Vets
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help for Veterans We’ll also talk with Sue Swanigan from Woof for Vets Woof for Vets is a nonprofit that helps deliver dogs to Veterans in need in the state of Missouri, to help with the healing process and serve as companions. Our host Dale talks with Sue Swanigan from the organization about their history, mission, operations, and ways that people can help. Learn more about Woof for Vets on their homepage. Finally, we talk with, Army Veterans, Steve and Adam Feldman about their experience as Puroclean franchisees.
POW Escape From Confederate Prison During Civil War
A HomeofHeroes.com story about the Escape from Libby Prison during the Civil War. A little known story that reflects the ingenuity and determination of POWS to escape and make it home. This AI generated discussion is based on a Beyond Belief book chapter written about prison escapes. This chapter was written by host Jim Fausone.
March 30, 2025: Jeff Pierce, Wreaths Across America / Bill Krieger, Veteran Archives / NVBDC Spotlight
March 30, 2025: Jeff Pierce, Wreaths Across America / Bill Krieger, Veteran Archives / NVBDC Spotlight
We have a full show this week! Tune in for the following segments: First we’ll hear from leadership at Wreaths Across America We’re joined by Jeffrey Pierce, the Director of Broadcast & Military Partnerships at Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America conducts several programs to honor our veterans, including the most recognized wreath-laying ceremony in December, but also the popular “Thanks-A-Million” campaign, which distributes FREE thank-you cards to people all over the country to share with veterans as a simple thank-you for their service. They also broadcast Wreaths Across America Radio, which Veterans Radio will be partnering with for future broadcasts. Jeff Pierce joins us to talk about the radio broadcast and their partnerships with organizations such as Veterans Radio. From their website: Wreaths Across America Radio is a “Voice For America’s Veterans.” Wreaths Across America Radio shares content relevant to our Gold Star Families, Blue Star Families, military veterans and their families, and Wreaths Across America’s millions of volunteers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We do this through a variety of veteran-centric programs, and interviews with Gold Star Families, Blue Star Families, veterans, and volunteers. This content is mixed with public service programming from our partner organizations, along with patriotic and contemporary country music, to provide an entertaining and informative line-up. Wreaths Across America Radio is easy to take with you anywhere you go! We are available on the iHeart Radio app, the Audacy app, and the TuneIn app. Wreaths Across America Radio will often broadcast live from major events and provide exclusive coverage of military-centric happenings that other organizations don’t have access to. Tune in today to find out what you have been missing and learn more about how we Remember, Honor and Teach, all year round! Next we’ll hear from Bill Krieger, President and Founder of Veterans Archives Dale is joined by William “Bill” Krieger, President of Veterans Archives. Veterans Archives was founded to ensure that the stories of U.S. military veterans live on, preserved in a digital archive that is accessible to all and honors their courage, sacrifice, and achievements. Dale talks with Bill about the group’s history, mission, and the act of preserving veterans’ history. Bill Krieger is the former Assistant Program Director for the VFW National Home. He recently retired as the Veterans Program Manager at Consumers Energy and host of the popular Me You Us podcast. He also served in the Michigan Army National Guard and retired at the rank of Captain after 21 years of combined service. Bill was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal as well as the Combat Action Badge. He served as the Commander of the 144th Military Police Company during his combat tour in Iraq. We’ll also talk with Doug Heath for our Monthly NVBDC Spotlight Doug Heath, president of Bravia Services in Indianapolis, IN, joins host Jim Fausone to talk about the NVBDC certification process.