Army Veterans, and ROTC class mates at Western Michigan University, Mike Evans and Tom Vance talk about the two year project to capture the history of ROTC at WMU. Vance and Evans talk to host Jim Fausone about the ROTC cadet corps, learning leadership and the 9 volume history they compiled.

Our featured guest is John Hanson, Air Force Veteran

What do Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe and Toby Keith have in common? They have all performed on a USO tour. Since World War II, the USO has been sending entertainers around the world to entertain our troops. But the USO is much more than that. Listen to this Veterans Radio program from December 22, 2012 with our guest USO Senior Vice President and Air Force Veteran John Hanson. Host Dale Throneberry talked with John about the history of the USO and how it has changed over the years.

Marine Sean Libby was in Afghanistan and exposed to burn pits. About 6 years later he started to have symptoms and ultimately diagnosis with chronic kidney failure in his mid 30s. His doctors said it was related to the toxic fumes and the VA finally agreed. He is now undergoing weekly dialysis and seeking a kidney transplant. Sean discusses his journey with host Jim Fausone.

USS Indianapolis Sinking with Betsy Alexander

Betsy Alexander is the Historical Education Coordinator at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. She also wrote “Hell Gone Mad…Michigan’s Men of the USS Indianapolis Disaster.” Betsy talks about the secret mission of the USS Indianapolis in World War II, its torpedo sinking and the men who died, as well as the captain’s court-martial. Betsy’s interest started with a missing bronze plaque and an art print of the Indianapolis. She tells host Jim Fausone about where those items were found, including an item found in a toilet.

Naval Strength with Jonathan Page, PhD, USN

Dr. Jonathan Page, US Navy vet, is now a Professor of Engineering Practice at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He discusses his 21-year career in the Navy, the current state of the Navy’s shipbuilding, and the careers available. He explains to host Jim Fausone that 70% of the content of modern navy ships is from outside the shipyards.

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USAFA vet Kathleen Utley Kornahrens talks about being in the first class of women admitted to the USAFA back in 1976. She wrote of that historical time in "Bring me Men...Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the US Air Force Academy." She speaks with host Jim Fausone.

Our first guest is Marine Sean Libby

Sean Libby, Marine, talks about burn pit exposure in Afghanistan. The toxic fumes resulted in his kidney failure and VA has service connected that process. He is on dialysis and seeking a kidney transplant.

Learn more about Sean Libby.

Our next guest is Naval Aviator Derek Adametz

Derek Adametz is a Naval aviator who suffered multiple medical conditions but with resilience and determination continued his aviation career and talks about the need for grit.

Learn more about Derek Adametz.

You can listen live to Veterans Radio every Sunday afternoon at 5PM EST here or on your favorite podcast.

Cristina Johnson is an advocate for veterans who were on Navy or Coast Guard ships that were exposed to asbestos as part of their service to the country. She talks about her website www.asbestos-ships.com with host Jim Fausone.

Our featured guest is Dr. Rebecca Grant

Dr. Rebecca Grant is a national security analyst based in Washington, DC specializing in defense and aerospace research and national security consulting.

She has over 20 years experience working with the United States Air Force, United States Navy, and top aerospace clients. In addition, Dr. Grant has often appeared on television as an expert on national security for Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, and MSNBC and as a series regular on The Smithsonian’s Air Warriors. She is Vice President of The Lexington Institute, a center-right think tank headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States. It focuses mainly on defense and security policy

Dr. Grant has been a frequent guest on Veterans Radio. Some of the topics discussed on the program will be: Ukraine, the anti-drug attacks in the Caribbean, North Korea is more dangerous than ever and, of course, the threats coming from Russia and China.

You can listen live to Veterans Radio every Sunday afternoon at 5PM EST here or on your favorite podcast.

Though the farm shaped him, Derek Adametz always dreamed of more. Determined to become a navy pilot, he forged ahead through heartbreak, a collapsed lung, and crushing self-doubt. Upon getting his wings, he then was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He talks about sickness, recover, resilience, grit and determination with host Jim Fausone.