Geoffrey Hoffman, PhD,  a professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing discusses the data about older veterans, activity level and fall injury stats.  

Physically active U.S. veterans are more likely to fall but less likely to get hurt when they do, compared with inactive older adults who didn't serve in the military, a new study finds.  Researchers analyzed 2006-2015 data from nearly 12,000 veterans and nearly 37,000 others. Compared to non-veterans, vets had 11% more falls that didn't result in injuries, but 28% fewer falls that did, the study revealed.

The risk of falls increased more with age for vets than for others, but physical activity was more protective against non-injury falls for veterans, according to the study published recently in the Journal of Applied Gerontology.  Dr. Hoffman talks about the research and its meaning with host Jim Fausone.

U.S. Navy Corpsman Joe Worley, America’s VetDogs, and Mary Lamparter Advisory Council Member, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, are this week’s special guests.

Christian Brose is a deep thinker on national strategy, technology and China.  He looks at how the US military fights, and the systems and weapons that it fights with. His new book The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High Tech Warfare is eye-opening.  Brose talks about Washington, DOD, Silicon Valley, Chinese cyber-attacks and other relevant issues.  He worked for Secretaries of State Condi Rice and Colin Powell and the US Senator Armed Services Committee.  So he is deep and wide in the subject matter.  His discussion with host Jim Fausone goes quick.

Dr. Andrea Asoni discusses his research that conventional wisdom that military recruits are from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds is wrong in this post 9/11 environment.  He talks about the article he and colleagues wrote for the Journal of Strategic Studies.  They looked at income, wealth, cognitive skills, and race/ethnicity of today's recruits.  He tells host Jim Fausone the recruits are averarge or above in all of those areas.  The importance of skilled recruits and the implication on technology used and thwarting China is discussed.

During the program we had a number of listeners call in stories of their father's time in the military.

Go to the Veterans Radio website for more information. 

https://veteransradio.net/a-fathers-day-tribute-share-your-fathers-story/

PW Singer is a national security futurist.  He has written numerous books on the trends and technologies that will impact US security.  His latest book is Burn-In: A novel of the real robotic revolution.  PW has a broad view of how the future may shape conflicts and resolutions. PW talks about China as a competitor in technology, military, and economics. He explains his non-fiction books and his works of fiction.  No author , dead or alive, has more books on professional military reading lists. PW has a wide-ranging conversation with host Jim Fausone.

Retired Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author Jason Redman divulges how to triumph over adversity using proven Special Operations habits and mindsets in his new book “Overcome: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America’s Toughest Warriors.”

Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots.

He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. His New York Times bestseller, “Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior”, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program.

Hear from the Chief about what VA is doing in telehealth.  Dr. Neil Evans, Chief Officer of VA Connected Care, talks to host Jim Fausone.

Dale interviews John Hollis, author of “Sgt. Rodney Davis, The Making of a Hero”. In his book he recalls the life of a young Marine from Macon, Georgia who served in Vietnam, was killed in action and awarded the Medal of Honor.

If you are a business owner and a veteran, you will be interested in the interview with Brig. General Dick Miller (ret), President of National Veteran Business Development Council, a certifying non-profit organization.

This program was delayed a week by technical problems.

This week’s one hour radio broadcast begins as host Dale Throneberry interviews April LaRock, LMSW, Manager of Fisher House Michigan, which opens for service June 1, 2020.

Join our Disability Benefits experts Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) and Jim Fausone of Legal Help for Veterans located in Northville, Michigan. Legal Help for Veterans focuses on only veterans’ disability claims. They support all things related to veterans, including Veterans Radio.