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As NATO reaches its 75th Anniversary ,  Admiral Kevin Green (ret) and Navy Captain Bruce Lemkin (ret) discuss the value of NATO today.   Host Jim Fausone asks about if everyone is paying their fair share and if isolationism is in the future.  These fellows of the American College of National Security Leaders give a broad and knowledgeable perspective of world threats and the value of NATO.

Brig Gen Odie Slocum (ret)  USAF & ANG, talks about his career as a military brat, ROTC and 30+ career in the military flying jets and leading troops.  He wrote a leadership book for everyone titled "Violent Positivity".  He talks to hos Jim Fausone on leadership and putting people first.

 Randee Howard is the operations associate for The War Horse. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she earned her bachelor’s of arts in urban studies from Columbia University in 2021. She was the women's veterans representative for two academic years and volunteered as a nonfiction writing tutor to incarcerated women at Rikers Island. Prior to her enrollment, she served four years on active duty in the United States Navy as an aviation electrician on helicopters in San Diego, California. She deployed on USS Makin Island (LHD-8), an amphibious assault ship to Southeast Asia and the Middle East. She also volunteers as the director of policy for Black Veterans Project.  She talks about the Navy and the writing project for Black veterans with host Jim Fausone.

Join us for a discussion with three of our board members on their experiences as women in the military, serving in operational and technical roles, the transition to civilian life, and more.

Kate Melcher, US Army, 2005-2020

Dr. Christine Cook, Army National Guard & US Army Reserves, 1986-2016

Lydia Pinkham, US Coast Guard, 2011-2017

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Our mission since 2003 has been to advocate for the veteran and provide education for veterans and their families along with illuminating the extraordinary actions of ordinary people who have gained and preserved the freedom all Americans enjoy—and the ultimate price that is often paid.

Veterans Radio includes our listener’s stories and experiences, not only while in the service, but afterwards as well. Interviews with guest speakers and authors are a weekly feature

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Dr. James Patton Rogers, an expert in drone warfare, explains the evolution of drones in war.  He talks about the 1st and 2nd Drone Age and how the world is moving into the 3rd Drone Age, the number of state and non state actors using various drones for survelliance and as deliver systems.  Rogers discusses drone use from Ukraine to Aftrica with host Jim Fausone. ROgers newest book is "Precision:A History of American Warfare".

Claire Dahl, a retired Ann Arbor history teacher, talks with Dale about Rosie the Riveter and the notable women who entered World War II. Claire was recently featured in an article by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds in the Ann Arbor Observer.

Read the full article from the Ann Arbor Observer here. 

Dale also speaks with Larry St. Antoine, board member for Camp Liberty Michigan, about the camp’s history and all they are doing to help veterans. Camp Liberty is a nonprofit that helps provide inclusive outdoor recreation programs to service members and their families. 

Learn more about Camp Liberty here.