Most of us will never know the full horrors of combat. Many Servicemen and women suffer life-changing injuries, visible or otherwise, whilst serving their country. How do these men and women find the motivation to move on and not be defined by their injuries?

On a trip to the Warrior Games in the USA in 2013, HRH The Duke of Sussex saw first-hand how the power of sport can help physically, psychologically and socially those suffering from injuries and illness. He was inspired by his visit and the Invictus Games was born.

The word ‘invictus’ means ‘unconquered’. It embodies the fighting spirit of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and personifies what these tenacious men and women can achieve post injury. The Games harness the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country.

The Invictus Games is about much more than just sport – it captures hearts, challenges minds and changes lives.

Veterans' Radio Hour (VRH) 2.0 Program 28: "Russia Moves into Ukraine"

Episode 13 - "Where are things and what lies in the future?"

Guests:

Dr. Brian Downing

Mr. Doug Wise

Mr. David EA Johnson

Mr. Jason Black

With your host Ranger Doug

Guests talk about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

He was disabled last year when he was poisoned by chewing tobacco laced with heroin and cyanide, resulting in major nerve damage to 75 percent of his body, short- and long-term memory loss and tremors in both hands. He also suffered a disabled knee and post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of serving near the Pakistan border in the Afghanistan war.

GUESTS:

Mr. Dean Cheng - Heritage Foundation.

Dr. Dave Johnson, COL (RET), USA - RAND Corporation.

Dr. Brian Downing - Independent Analyst.

With your host Ranger Doug

Guests talk about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

• GUESTS:

• Ambassador Lawrence Butler

• COL (RET) Mark Mitchell

• COL (RET) Dave Johnson

• Jason Black.

Guests discuss the current events of Russia invasion of Ukraine.

In this episode Patrick speaks with Army Sergeant James J. Furlong. A recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 2d Battalion, 14th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Completely disregarding his safety, Sergeant Furlong shouted a warning and lunged on a grenade in an attempt to save the lives of his comrades. By allowing himself to be grievously wounded, he prevented serious injury to his fellow soldiers. Sergeant Furlong's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Ranger Doug, Ambassador Lawrence Butler, and Lt Col Dave Johnson discuss the current events of Russia invasion of Ukraine.

James Eagleman is a 26 year Army Sniper and Instructor. He was selected as the Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Sniper School and U.S. Army Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC). James was a Master Instructor for the US Army teaching ITC. He has the distinct ability to take the most difficult Ballistic subject and teach it in a manner that anyone can understand and apply. Because of his unique training abilities he is recognized by many as one of the best long-range instructors in the civilian world today, and is also the former Director of Shooting Instruction for Gunwerks Long-Range University

Guests:

Ambassador Lawrence Butler

Mark Mitchell, Former ASD SO / LIC.

1. Where are Ukraine/Russia today in the war?

2. War aims: Russia?

3. War aims: Ukraine?

4. Activities - effects in/on the:

a. US

b. NATO/EU

c. World

5. Status of cease fire or peace efforts?

6. What can we look forward to? Further thoughts?