The Dirt Wasp Podcast Todd K. Hulsey

This Focus on Valor episode focuses on LtCol Charles Whittlesey and Major George McMurtry, the commander and the executive officer of the "Lost Battalion," the nine companies of the 77th Infantry Division which were cut off by German forces in the Argonne Forest, France in October, 1918. Both officers were awarded Medals of Honor for their leadership and heroism during this battle, two of three such Medals awarded during this engagement.

This episode is introduced by nationally syndicated radio talk show host 1st Sgt. Jon-David Wells and is narrated by Col. Jay Seffern.

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Randel Davis from the Kung Fu Conversations Podcast joins us to talk about Chinese martial arts! Randel has practiced Wing Chun, Bak Mei, Bagua, and Xingyi. We learn about these arts and other good martial arts and life stuff!

Find Randel at Red Forest Chinese Boxing on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.

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Melvin O. Handrich (January 26, 1919 – August 26, 1950) was a soldier in the U.S. Army during both World War II and the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on August 25 and 26, 1950, during the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter. He is buried at Little Wolf Cemetery in Manawa, Wisconsin.
Handrich first entered the Army in August 1942. He was a member of 1st Company, 2d Regiment (1-2), First Special Service Force (FSSF) ("The Devil's Brigade") and later Company I, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He participated in the recapture of Kiska, Alaska (August 15, 1943), part of the Aleutian islands Campaign, and saw action in Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany. 


Wounded three times, he received the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Other World War II awards included the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze campaign star. He was discharged from the Army in September 1945.


He re-enlisted in January 1949 and was sent to Far East Command in March 1949. He then fought in Korea after the North Korean invasion of South Korea. The Medal of Honor was presented to Handrich's father by General of the Army Omar Bradley at a Pentagon ceremony on June 21, 1951. 


This episode is introduced by First Sergeant John David Wells, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and is presented by Colonel Jay Seffern.

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David Valadez is a long-time martial artist who currently practices and teaches Aikido. Dave was once an aspirant to the U.S. Olympic Team, and has studied and practiced several different martial arts over the past decades. Dave is also a sheriff's deputy with a major Southern California sheriff's department. We talk about Aikido, law enforcement, and other good stuff. This is Part Two.

There was a technical glitch during recording. There is an abrupt cut-off at the end of Part One, so Part Two will not take up exactly where we left off when the glitch occurred. Dang gremlins.

Find David at: https://www.senshincenter.com 

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David Valadez is a long-time martial artist who currently practices and teaches Aikido. Dave was once an aspirant to the U.S. Olympic Team, and has studied and practiced several different martial arts over the past decades. Dave is also a sheriff's deputy with a major Southern California sheriff's department. We talk about Aikido, law enforcement, and other good stuff. This is Part One.

There was a technical glitch during recording. There is an abrupt cut-off at the end of Part One, and there is missing material, so Part Two will not take up exactly where we left off when the glitch occurred. Dang gremlins.

Find David at: https://www.senshincenter.com 

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This is a do-over episode. The episode titled "The Colonel Riffs and Rants" is deleted, and this kinder, gentler episode takes its place. Thank you!

New content is on the way for 2023!

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