Veterans Radio
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Podcast episodes
Season 21
Author Tom Williams, Heart of a Marine / Elder Warriors.Org
This week we talk with author Tom Williams about his new book, “Doorsteps of Hell” Lt. Col. Tom Williams, USMC Veteran and author, joins us to talk about the first part of his series “Heart of a Marine,” a book titled “Doorsteps of Hell.” “Doorsteps of Hell focuses on Tom’s service during his first tour of duty in the Vietnam War, 1969 – 1970 as an infantry platoon commander then later, a recon platoon commander. It is an enthralling account of what really took place on the battlefield. The hardships, the misery, the deprivation of amenities, the perils, the bloodshed, but more importantly the lessons learned.” We also learn about Elder Warriors, a healing experience for Veterans We’re joined by Michael Patrick Brewer and Peter Sternberg, who serve on the Board of Directors for Elder Warriors. This organization provides a guided journey of reckoning and reconciliation between Veterans and civilians for healing associated with PTSD.
Doug Bradley & The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War
In a program originally aired on January 24, 2016, host Dale Throneberry speaks with Douglas Bradley, US Army Veteran and author. Bradley has written three books, including “We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War” which Rolling Stone magazine named “the best music book of 2015.” Visit the original program page to learn more about the episode. Today is also our annual fundraiser, Radio on the River! Visit www.givebutter.com/rotr2024 for event information and tickets. Join us for an afternoon with Doug Bradley and supporting the future of Veterans Radio!
Army Flight Training / NVBDC Highlight
Listen this week for a program from the archives: Army Flight Training with two former US Army Pilots! In a program originally aired on April 18, 2021, former Army aviators Kate Melcher, an AH 64D-Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter, and Phil Marshall, a Medivac Pilot in Vietnam, talk with Dale about their experiences during flight training right up to the day they soloed. Read more about the program on the original program’s page. We also have our monthly NVBCD Highlight, featuring Todd McCracken Todd McCracken is the President and CEO of the National Small Business Association (NSBA). Todd was featured as the keynote speaker at the 8th Annual “Doing Business with the Federal Reserve and Corporate America” Conference hosted by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). The NSBA is a nonpartisan organization that advocates on behalf of America’s entrepreneurs. As the nation’s first small-business advocacy organization, NSBA is dedicated to promoting the interests of small businesses and developing economic opportunities for growth.
Diversity in Academy Admissions
Navy Capt. John Cordle and LCDR Reuben Keith Green, both retired, talk with Veterans Radio host Jim Fausone. They discuss the lack of African-American nominations to the U.S. Naval academy, the importance of officer diversity, and more Black ensigns graduating from the academy so that 30 yrs later there will be more Black Admirals.
Medal of Honor Recipient Jim McCloughan Discusses Battle in Vietnam (May 1969)
(Previously Aired on 8/27/2019) The battle at Tam Ky and Nui Yon Hill in Vietnam on May 13-15, 1969 is retold by the surviving medic Jim "Doc" McCloughan. His rescue of the wounded is recounted as are other battlefield acts of bravery. He explains also to host Jim Fausone the 47-year odyssey after the battle to upgrade his Bronze Star "V" to a Distinguished Service Cross but ultimately elevated to the Medal of Honor. His Lieutenant never let this issue go and it took over 6 years to get all the necessary signatures and work through the Army boards. McCloughan made a deal with God that if he survived he would tell his Dad he loved him, and be the best coach, father, and husband possible. He honored that deal as he explains in this candid interview. Jim McCloughan is an honest, direct, and humble guy.