Veterans In Your Corner

Chaplain Klugh talks with Chaplain Obie Madison in Episode #9.  Chaplain Madison signed up for the military as a teen and served his country in many different forms.  I hope you listen and are encouraged by his story!

In Episode #8 of Veterans In Your Corner we speak with Chris Halvorson.  His reasons for joining, feelings after first entering, and life after service are all touched in this podcast.  Thanks to Chris for taking the time to sit down with us!

The Covid-19 pandemic has everyone's attention.  May we each be thoughtful and caring when talking with those who are afraid and/or anxious.  #staytogether  

Chaplain (Dr.) John Flowers Col. USAF Retired shared about his experience as an Air Force Chaplain.  Around minute 37 John shares about his experience with death notifications.  He said, "Having to knock on about 20 doors in eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota to tell, parents, that their son is never coming home."  I have known Chaplain Flowers for about 10 years and he still surprised me with stories I hadn't yet heard.  Dr. Flowers is a thoughtful, candid, and compassionate pastor that has a life of proven ministry of reaching people where they are at.

In episode 6 Debbie Trombley shares her life experience as a military spouse.  Debbie brings the energy everywhere she goes and our conversation was no exception.  Listen to a woman who didn't sit back and observe her husbands career but was an active participant in it.  Please like, subscribe & share! 

In Episode 5, Chaplain Klugh speaks with Bill Ziegler, retired Chaplain with the North Dakota Air National Guard.  For the first half you will hear Bill describe the many dreams that have shaped his life.  If you haven't thought about or tried to interpret any of your OWN dreams, you are in for a treat.  The second half Bill speaks of his experiences in the military, including his assignments in Hawaii and Antarctica.  Below you will fine a timeline of todays podcast!

1:15 - Family and Background
4:13 - I had a Dream 
5:46 - God is trying to talk 
8:54 - Something changed
11:09 - Why do you think people are reluctant to pay attention to their dreams?
17:35 - Joining the ND Air Guard
19:24 - What was your rank on point of entry?
22:48 - How hard was it on your family while you were away?
24:55 - What did you want other Chaplains to know?
26:31 - F4 & T33 flights
30:00 - What does it mean to have a calling?
33:23 - What are the evidences that would say you are walking in your calling?
33:55 - The best soldiers were the ones following their calling
35:55 - Tour in Antarcitca
39:13 - What would you see in Antarctica on a given day?
42:05 - Occasional Conflict
45:43 - Wearing the UNIFORM
50:05 - What impact of Death Notifications on a Chaplain?
1:01:20 - What do you want Non-Military to understand about Military life?  What do you want to say to Veterans?
1:03:38 - Significance of a volunteer force

In this episode, we talk with LTC John Trombley, retired USAF pilot who was in the Air National Guard.  John's story inspires us to push forward towards our purpose no matter the obstacle.  A time line with our conversation topics is below so you can navigate his story!  You may reach John through https://www.impact-relationship-seminars.com/.

1:15 - Beginning of military life
5:20 - Reaction to flunking out of Air Force academy
6:30 - What was going on in the world during your time? What were peoples thoughts on the military?
8:45 - What is your perspective when the public doesn't believe in the mission, but you are serving in the military?
11:50- Taking steps to be an air force officer.
12:30 - How did you know at a young age you wanted fly airplanes?
20:00 - What did it mean for you to put on your uniform?
21:45 - Marriage and Goals
26:50 - Retirement shocker
27:10 - Military terminology and mission change later in career.
29:15- Married, and you get orders.  How did that work?
30:32 - Did deployment and the return create any conflicts?
33:30 - Have you found the team bond out of the military as strong as in the military?
34:31 - Is a life lived outside the military as significant as a life lived in the military?
37:11 - Did assignments vary?  Risky to not so risky.
44:00 - New Thought
47:30 - Is there competition between Air Guard and Air Force?
49:15 - When in the Air Guard, did you miss anything about civilian life?
51:00 - 1 year out from retirement, what's going on in your mind?
51:45 - Realizing experience in military didnt always transfer to getting paid on the civilian side.
55:50 - What advice do you have for those trasitioning from active duty or retiring from the guard or reserves?
57:24 - When should you start thinking of your life plan after the military?
58:34 - What's the next phase for John?
1:01:15 - How do people get a hold of you? 
1:02:24 - Is "Thank you for your service" an appropriate statement to a service member?
1:04:40 - Is there an expectation of gratefullness from service members?

Chaplain Klugh talks with Cathy Krogstad about her experiences seeing her husband deploy 6 times, what life was like while he was away, and how they managed his return.  A strong Norwegian woman, you are going to hear how deeply Cathy cares about her faith, husband, and family.

In this episode, Chaplain Klugh interviews Bruce Krogstad.  Retired Chaplain from the 133rd Airlift Wing out of Minneapolis.  Bruce brings an interesting perspective to military life having served later in life and being deployed multiple times over seas.  

In this episode, Chaplain Jack Klugh will give you insight into why this podcast exists, his love and heart for veterans, and what future episodes will look and sound like.