Veterans Radio

Veterans Radio America
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Our mission is to see that the world appreciates what extraordinary things ordinary people have done to gain and preserve our freedom.

  1. 1d ago

    Col. Demas T. Craw, Medal of Honor, WWII Friendly Fire

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Colonel Demas T. Craw had an active military career in World War II. But his Medal of Honor resulted from a failed peace plan in Morocco, where the French ignored a white flag of truce. The Military History of the Upper Great Lakes wrote about this forgotten hero. That story is the basis of this podcast.

    Col. Demas T. Craw, Medal of Honor, WWII Friendly Fire

  2. 2d ago

    Ukraine Lessons Learned About KIA & Wounded Recovery in a Drone War

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Army Veteran Michael Henshaw, founder of Asymmetric MIA Accounting Group, has spent time this year assisting in Ukraine with issues of recovering the remains of those killed. He has learned some lessons to pass along to the Pentagon and policymakers about drone recovery and the U.S. falling behind. Mike talks to host Jim Fausone about the lessons to be learned.

    Ukraine Lessons Learned About KIA & Wounded Recovery in a Drone War

  3. 3d ago

    A Veteran’s Cap & Stories Through Song

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Veterans Radio, host Dale Throneberry welcomes Vietnam veteran, author, and longtime Washington Post columnist Jay Mathews to discuss his recent article, “How Divided Is America? My Veteran’s Cap Says It All.” Jay reflects on his decision to serve during the Vietnam War, along with the people and perspectives he encountered in the Army. Then, Dale welcomes Doc Allen, a U.S. Air Force veteran, physician, and singer-songwriter behind Doc Allen – Chronicles. Doc shares his journey from military service and medicine to creating deeply personal music, as the program highlights his new song, “Farewell My Light.” IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ Why Jay Mathews believes his Vietnam veteran’s cap reveals something important about America’s divisions and shared values ✓ How Jay’s decision to serve during the Vietnam War introduced him to people and perspectives that shaped his understanding of America ✓ How Doc Allen’s experiences as an Air Force veteran, physician, and firefighter have influenced his songwriting and storytelling ✓ Allen’s uses music to explore personal experiences, emotion, and remembrance, including his featured song, “Farewell My Light” Jay Mathews Vietnam Veteran & Award-Winning Journalist Vietnam War veteran, award-winning journalist, author, and longtime education columnist for The Washington Post, where he has worked since 1971. Jay has written ten books, including the New York Times bestseller Work Hard. Be Nice., and created the Challenge Index rankings of American high schools. His reporting has earned numerous honors, including the Eugene Meyer Award for distinguished service to The Washington Post. In his recent article, “How Divided Is America? My Veteran’s Cap Says It All,” Jay reflects on his Army service during the Vietnam War and how a veteran’s cap has become an unexpected symbol of connection in a divided nation. Doc Allen U.S. Air Force (Ret.) - Singer/Songwriter Retired U.S. Air Force captain, physician, former wildland firefighter, and singer-songwriter behind Doc Allen – Chronicles. Raised in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, Doc has lived a diverse life spanning military service, medicine, engineering, and music. In the 1980s, he helped pioneer early digital music technology before a service-related injury caused partial hearing loss that kept him away from music for years. With improved hearing technology, Doc returned to songwriting, creating cinematic country-soul music inspired by faith, loss, love, and personal experiences. He joins Veterans Radio to share his musical journey and highlight his new song, “Farewell My Light.”

    A Veteran’s Cap & Stories Through Song

  4. Oct 21

    Native American Military Service of Navajo Conrad Begaye

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Conrad Begaye, Army Ranger, received the Silver Star making the Rangers and his Navajo nation proud. This story highlights the heritage and courage of Native American soldiers.

    Native American Military Service of Navajo Conrad Begaye

  5. Oct 20

    Trauma Informed Care with JP Kotsko

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Army combat veteran and ordained chaplain JP Kotsko discusses the need to included trauma-informed care into military medic training. This helps with the question "Am I going to be OK?". JP talks to host Jim Fausone about his service in the West Virgina National Guard and lessons learned about using psychological first aid skills.

    Trauma Informed Care with JP Kotsko

  6. Oct 19

    346 MPH and a Woman Army Truck Driver

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Veterans Radio, host Shelly Rood takes you to the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan, then sits down with Army veteran Dawn Klein for a candid conversation about what it means to be hardcore and at ease. Shelly recaps a rainout, a return trip, and a record-setting Monday. She shares the comeback stories, signing a military tribute car through SCAG Racing’s Simply the Brave program, and the permission slip she took home: give yourself permission to work on the foundation before you chase the next level. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ What it was like to witness a historic 346.95 MPH NHRA drag racing run and the inspiring comeback stories behind the competition ✓ How the lessons of preparation, perseverance, and resilience on the racetrack can apply to everyday life ✓ What Army veteran Dawn Klein experienced transporting tanks, munitions, and essential supplies throughout Germany during her 27 years of military service ✓ How Dawn overcame expectations and challenges as a woman in the Army, and why humor, faith, and recognition remain important to her life after service Dawn Klein U.S. Army (Ret.) - Transportation Soldier Dawn Klein served on and off for 27 years as a transportation soldier, hauling tanks, munitions, and blood throughout Germany. Dawn shares what it was like to challenge expectations as a woman in the military, take pride in her responsibilities, and navigate life after service. Through humor, faith, and determination, she offers a candid perspective on resilience, finding purpose, and making sure women veterans receive the recognition they deserve. Shelly Rood Host - Hardcore & At Ease Shelly C. Rood served across 16 years as a U.S. Army Reserves Intelligence Officer — Captain, Company Commander, and S2 — leading covert briefings overseas and overseeing security programs for nearly 4,000 soldiers. A Distinguished Military Graduate of Western Michigan University and a third-generation Detroit business owner, she brought that same standard of leadership into the private sector. She is the founder of a training and leadership development company, Mission Ambition, LLC, creator of the Others Over Self® leadership mindset, and the architect of Be At Ease, Woman Veteran™, a peer support program serving military women since 2019. She is host of Hardcore and At Ease, and author of Mission Wildflower 🌻. Today she leads a team of veterans who continue to serve beyond the uniform.

    346 MPH and a Woman Army Truck Driver

  7. Oct 14

    Wake Island - The Men of Utah

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The WWII Battle of Wake Island in December 1941 caught the American military by surprise. The men on the island and in the fight came from all across the nation. There were a number of Utah residents involved in that battle. This interview tells that story, which is both tragic and heroic.

    Wake Island - The Men of Utah

  8. Oct 14

    Military Engineering Impacting Society Today

    Have a message for Veterans Radio? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! U.S Air Force Veteran and historian, Joseph Neussendorfer, writes about how military engineering impacted early America but still impacts us today. His article was published in the Engineering Society of Detroit Fall 2026 magazine. This article was converted into a AI discussion of key points.

    Military Engineering Impacting Society Today
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  • Creator
    Veterans Radio America
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    716
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Veterans Radio