Stars of Service

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Host, veteran, and Queen City News photojournalist Brian Christiansen talks with military veterans about how their experiences and how it's translated in to their civilian lives.

  1. Jul 2

    Serving In The Navy And Becoming A Master Cicerone

    Host Brian Christiansen talks with the CEO of Sugar Creek Brewing, Joe Vogelbacher, about his experience in the Navy and how he got into brewing. He is also one of only 29 Master Cicerones in the world.

  2. May 26

    From Serving His Country To Serving The Church

    Host Brian Christiansen talks with Father Richard Sutter of St. Gabriel Catholic Church about his transition from serving his country to serving the church.

  3. May 20

    Honoring Memorial Day

    Host Brian Christiansen talks with retired air force captain and Concord city council member, John Sweat Jr. about his time in the air force and what Memorial Day means to him.

  4. Apr 6

    Vietnam Veteran And Queen City Honor Flights

    Host Brian Christiansen talks with Mike Stubbs of Queen City Honor Flight about his service in Vietnam, his purple heart and how he's transitioned to helping veterans get the honor flight they deserve. What Mike saw when he came home that's spurred his devotion to helping other veterans get recognition. Plus, how you can help veterans get on the flight and how you can sign up as a guardian to help.

  5. Mar 27

    Army Water Purification Specialist

    Host Brian Christiansen talks with Leah Schumacher about her time in the Army as a water purification specialist and how she helps Veterans today.

  6. Mar 16

    Serving Your Community, After Serving Your Country

    Photojournalist and Air Force Veteran Brian Christiansen talks with Army veteran and current Charlotte/Huntersville firefighter, Bill Suthard, about his experience serving his community after serving his country.

  7. Mar 2

    Podcasting For Veterans

    Photojournalist and Air Force Veteran Brian Christiansen talks with Army veteran, Michael Nussbaum about his time in the Army and how he helps veterans today with his podcast.

  8. Jan 26

    A Mother's Resilience In The Face Of Abuse

    Host Brian Christiansen talks with Ashlee Yun about her story of serving in in both the Air Force and Army and how her military community helped rally around her during her life's hard moments. Her story of how her children and fellow veterans helped her.

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Host, veteran, and Queen City News photojournalist Brian Christiansen talks with military veterans about how their experiences and how it's translated in to their civilian lives.

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  • Creator
    Queen City News+
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Queen City News+
  • Show Website
    Stars of Service