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Ben Buehler-Garcia
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Telling the stories of our men & women in the military and those who support them.

  1. The Importance of the Guard and Reserve

    11/09/2025

    The Importance of the Guard and Reserve

    We discuss the critical role played by the National Guard and Reserves with retired Arizona Air National Guard Commander Major General Ted Maxwell.

  2. The Heroism of Robert Lodge – Leonard “Lucky” Eckman

    10/26/2025

    The Heroism of Robert Lodge – Leonard “Lucky” Eckman

    During the Vietnam War, Major Robert Lodge was the foremost expert on “Combat Tree”. The top secret program gave our fighters and advantage over the North Vietnamese MIGs.  After his aircraft was disabled in an aerial dogfight, Lodge told his weapons officer to eject. Knowing his own capture on potential revelation of the top secret knowledge he kept could endanger others, Lodge went down with his plane. His friend and fellow Vietnam combat pilot Leonard “Lucky” Eckman is working to have Lodge awared the Medal of Honor.

  3. Preventing Military Suicide – Lt. Col. Angela Stephens

    10/19/2025

    Preventing Military Suicide – Lt. Col. Angela Stephens

    During post partum depression, Lt. Col. Angelina Stephens began experiencing suicidal ideations. Despite potential risks to her career, she went very public with her story in order to help others.

  4. Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint

    10/12/2025

    Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint

    Charles Faint joins us for another interesting discussion of topics featured on the Havok Journal.

  5. The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11

    10/06/2025

    The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11

    Producer Chris Meek and Director Michael Gier join us to discuss a new 9/11 documentary set to release on the 25th Anniversary of the attacks.

  6. Special Operations Warrior Foundation – Clayton Hutmacher

    09/28/2025

    Special Operations Warrior Foundation – Clayton Hutmacher

    Major General (US Army Retired) Clayton Hutmacher served in the Army for forty years – much of it in the Special Operations Community. He now leads the Special Operations Warrior Foundation which provides support for Spec. Ops families who have a loved one killed or severely injured.

  7. “Surviving Vietnam” – Diana Nickell

    09/22/2025

    “Surviving Vietnam” – Diana Nickell

    After 14 months in the jungles of Vietnam, Dennis Nickel had a difficult time adjusting; drugs, alchohol and violent outburst plagued his life before PTSD was officially recognized. He and his wife Diana had their bumps and bruises for 40 years before unconditional love put them on a new path,

  8. Leadership Lessons – James Lyda

    09/14/2025

    Leadership Lessons – James Lyda

    James R. Lyda served in our Air Force for 30 years and was a Wing Command Chief twice. During his last assignment before retirement he was responsible for 55,000 personnel. After retirement he founded Guidon Leadership – a full service firm that helps companies develop better leaders, managers and people.

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Telling the stories of our men & women in the military and those who support them.

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  • Creator
    Ben Buehler-Garcia
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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    American Warrior Radio