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Podcast title	You Served - Military Blog and Podcast \| Blog Talk Radio Feed
Website URL	http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y...
Description	You Served is a popular military blog brought to you by VA MortgageCenter.com. Visit us for great posts from CJ Grisham, Troy Steward and others along with updates on your VA Benefits, and more! BTR is where we host our very own online radio show and podcast, hosted by both CJ and Troy. You can also check out the companion blog at www.youserved.com for even more great military information.
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1. Episode #75 - Feb 12,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Place holder militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| dadg
2. Episode #74 - Military Dating Scams and Brett Randell - Feb 05,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.01Mb) Description: 1910 - Liselotte Schuster who was scammed out of $22,000 by Nigerian scammers using military names and stories. Donna Sensenig was almost scammed as well. She found ways to successfully scam them back out of hundreds of dollars in flowers, chocolates and stuffed animals. 2005 - Brett Randell, singer/songwriter of the song "Soldier" military dating scams \| nigerian scammers \| br ett randell \| a soldiers song \| support the troops
3. Episode #73 - Army Recruiting and the Armed Services Blood Program - Jan 29,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.70Mb) Description: COL Glenn Ritchie and CSM Donnel Daniels from US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade to talk about the status of enlistments and quality of enlistees. We'll also talk a little about the Army suicide rate among recruiters and what they're doing to counter it. We'll also be speaking with Mr. Perry Jeffries from Fort Hood's Armed Services Blood Program. The ASBP provides much needed blood to troops in need both at home and in combat! ASBP \| armed services blood program \| colonel glenn ritchie \| csm donnel daniels \| army recruiting
4. Episode #72 - TAPS - Jan 22,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.51Mb) Description: Caring for the Families of our Fallen The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, seminars for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance, and 24/7 crisis intervention care for all who have been affected by the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to www.taps.org or call the toll-free crisis line at 800.959.TAPS. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
5. Episode #71 - Bridge of Sighs, Gina Elise - Jan 15,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.53Mb) Description: We will also have Tom and hopefully some of the other members from the band Bridge of Sighs (www.bosband.com). They will come on to tell us about their surprise return trip to Gitmo for New Years Eve, just a short 7 weeks after being there at the beginning of November to play for the troops. Tom also has some ground-breaking news about how well the prisoners down there are treated. Lastly we will have Ms. Gina Elise on, from www.pinupsforvets.com. Gina will be talking about her new 2010 calendar that is now out and some of the great things she was able to do for our troops and veterans through the sale of her 2009 calendar. cancel led \| Bridge of Sighs \| Gina Elise < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| support the troops \| Gitmo< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/gitmo.rss'>
6. Episode #70- Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor - Jan 08,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.82Mb) Description: On this first show of 2010, we are pleased to have Parks Stephenson as our first guest. PARKS STEPHENSON is a Naval Systems Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin, with expertise in the integration of naval combat systems for both U.S. and foreign navies. A 1979 graduate of the US Naval Academy, Parks began his naval career in nuclear submarines, earned his Naval Flight Officer wings in the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, qualified as a deck officer aboard an aircraft carrier and retired from active duty after serving as a commander of an amphibious warfare air control detachment in Kuwait. His historical knowledge and on-site forensic analytical skills have been tapped by James Cameron for both Walden Media’s Ghosts of the Abyss and Discovery Channel’s Last Mysteries of the Titanic; by Actuality Productions for History Channel’s Modern Marvels series; Darlow-Smithson Productions for National Geographic’s Seconds From Disaster series; and Lone Wolf Documentary Group for three History Channel expedition specials. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Pea rl Harbor
7. Episode #69- Special End of Year Music Show - Jan 01,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 24.64Mb) Description: Tonight's show on this last night of 2009, CJ, Marcus and Troy will be playing some of the great music recorded by the many musical guests we had on You Served Radio this year. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Music< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/music.rss'>
8. Episode #68- CJ Grisham Special - Dec 18,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.90Mb) Description: Tonight's show will be all about CJ Grisham's current struggle with Huntsville City Schools, the PTA, and the Army. We'll have a milbloggers roundtable to start the show to discus Milblogs Go Silent and we'll interview CJ in the second hour. Don't miss this exciting episode! CJ Grisham < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| Huntsville City Schools \| Milblogs Go Silent \| PTA \| Army
9. Episode #67- Derek Scholl, James F. Christ, Soldiers' Angels - Dec 11,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: Country Singer Derek Scholl. Although Derek Sholl is known by fans for his smooth baritone, witty lyrics and electric live show, there are an increasing number of people paying attention to his involvement with our U.S. military. He has played for the troops overseas, performed for the US Chamber of Commerce and partenered with Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Workman to increase awareness about PTSD. Derek is proud to donate his time and talent to the men and women who fight to protect our freedoms. www.dereksholl.com Author, James F. Christ. Author James F. Christ is a recognized and accomplished author on Military Marine History from War World II Pacific theater. Now he is writing a total of 10 books on Embedded Training Teams in Afghanistan, and their highly significant but largely unknown battles. James has been on the show before and we are pleased to have him back on You Served Radio again. Toby Nunn from Soldier's Angels will also join us on the show to talk about the newly opened and first Soldiers' Angels warehouse and what SA is up to for the holidays Jeremiah Workman \| Soldiers Angels \| PTSD \| Der ek Scholl \| Jam es Christ
10. Episode #66 - Matt Goss, Kenny, Gamble, Steve Valley - Dec 04,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.37Mb) Description: Singer Matt Goss. Matt is a Vegas headliner and entertainer who perform around the world from Tokyo, Sydney to the Wembley Stadium, he is also a best selling author, a recording artist who sold more than 17 millions album worldwide and avid supporter of the US Armed Forces. Kenny Gamble. Kenny is a Grammy-award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and the co-creator behind such classics as “Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now”, and “Love Train”. By collaborating with iconic soul singer Patti Labelle, and the Temple University’s Choir and Orchestra, “I Am An American” seeks to bring a renewed sense of patriotism to this country. Steve Valley, former Public Affairs NCOIC and author of Inside the Fortress. Matt Goss \| ste ve valley \| inside the fortress \| ken ny gamble \| Support the Troops
11. Episode #65 - LTG Freakley, James Hooker and Larry Pratt - Nov 20,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 36.37Mb) Description: LTG Freakley, USAAC CG. Lieutenant General Benjamin C. Freakley assumed command of U.S. Army Accessions Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 18 May 2007, consisting of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Fort Knox, KY; U.S. Army Cadet Command, Fort Monroe, VA; and U.S. Army Accessions Support Brigade, Fort Knox, KY. http://www.usaac.army.mil/cg.html James Hooker. Today, November 19th, James releases his third solo album in the last two years - this one,¨Hanging Out With The Boys¨ is a collection of the 11 songs that rose out of the September 11th attacks and the World War On Terror that James calls WWlV. He is, as you can tell from these songs, a true supporter of the men and women ¨up at the sharp end, who lay it on the line for our kids, and our otherwise worthless asses!¨ Larry Pratt will talk about the The Veterans Disarmament Act which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush in 2008. This law places any veteran who has ever been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on the federal gun ban list. http://gunowners.org/a010808.htmhttp://gunowners.org/netb.ht m Dudley Brown - Executive Director of National Association for Gun Rights to talk about the "Gun Free Zone" in our military that possibly contributed to the Fort Hood massacre. http://www.nationalgunrights.org larr y pratt \| ken ny gamble \| jam es hooker \| Veterans Disarmament Act \| LTG Freakley
12. Episode #64 - Veterans Day Special - Nov 13,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.97Mb) Description: Ben Steele, WWII veteran and Bataan Death March survivor. Ben's story was told in the recent book, "Tears In The Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath." After Ben we will have Thad Nauden and Amanda Nagurney (http://www.inremembranceusa.com/) from IN REMEMBRANCE. This tribute CD features recording artists Jason Malachi, Amanda Nagurney, Brennan Meakin & Up and Coming Hip Hop Artists FiGS & Jero (Midwest Heat). All proceeds benefit www.usacares.org and will be distributed to the families of our military women and men. Our last guest of the evening will be Kurt from SurvivalStraps.com ben steele < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| bataan death march \| USA Cares \| Survival Straps \| Military Support
13. Episode #63 - SFC Gregory Strube - Nov 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.81Mb) Description: SFC Gregory Strube is a Special Forces medic and Afghanistan veteran. He is a Purple Heart recipient after being injured by an IED. He has also been awarded the Bronze Star Medal and has 21 years of active duty service under his belt. pur ple heart \| sfc gregory strube \| afgh anistan \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
14. Episode #62- Heroes at Home Program - Oct 29,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.36Mb) Description: Tom Aiello from Sears Heroes at Home program Chuck Grist, author of "My Last War - A Vietnam Veteran's Tour in Iraq." William "Bud" McLeroy & John Holley - Republican candidate for Congress in San Diego , 51st District. Bud is a military veteran and was the First one legged Army Reservist that served in Iraq. John Holley lost his Son in Iraq, They flew his body back to the US as cargo. So he called everyone he could to get a Honor Guard. And they had the plane fly around untill they had one on the ground, then Congressman Hunter wrote a bill called the Holley Act. That said NO ONE will be handled as Cargo and They Will have a Escort. H eroes at Home \| Military Support \| chuc k grist \| Iraq \| sears< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/sears.rss'>
15. Episode #61 - General Abrams and Darrell Griffith - Oct 22,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.10Mb) Description: Ft. Irwin and NTC Commander, BG Robert "Abe" Abrams Darrell Griffith, father of fallen Soldier and author of the book "Last Journey" g eneral abrams \| national training center \| darrell griffith \| las t journey \| fallen Soldiers
16. Special BTR Show from BWE09 - Oct 17,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 4.42Mb) Description: We will be doing a short show from the BlogTalkRadio booth at BlogWorldExpo 2009. Show has been delayed about 15 minutes. blogworldexpo 2009 \| you served < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| militar y \| troy \| cj
17. Episode #60- Blog World Expo Special - Oct 15,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.29Mb) Description: This episode will be broadcast live from Las Vegas, NV during the 2009 Blog World Expo Blog World Expo \| Milb logging \| Military Support \| Afgh anistan \| Iraq
18. Episode #59- Matt Doran & Medal of Honor Recipient Leo Thorsness - Oct 08,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.53Mb) Description: Former Marine Corporal Matt Doran, creator of Revved Up Smokeless Tobacco. Next, we'll speak with Military Moms of America about their new website, letter to President Obama, and other projects. Finally, we're honored to have Medal of Honor Recipient Leo K. Thorsness and author of "Surviving Hell" on the show live! m edal of honor \| leo k thorsness \| military moms of america \| s urviving hell \| Re vved Up Dip
19. Episode #58- Gerhard L. Weinberg and the Band Smile Empty Soul - Oct 01,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.79Mb) Description: Tonight we are playing an interview with Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing winner Gerhard L. Weinberg. The Pritzker Military Library Literature Award recognizes a living author for a body of work that has profoundly enriched the public understanding of American military history. The recipient's contributions may be academic, non-fiction, fiction, or a combination of any of the three, and his or her work should embody the values of the Pritzker Military Library. We also have as a featured guest, Mr. Sean Danielsen. The band has written a song in support of the troops and is offering it free for download at http://www.luthiersociety.com/promos/smile-empty-soul/milita ry/ You can learn more about the band at their myspace site, http://www.myspace.com/smileemptysoulmusic Pritzker Military Library \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Smile Empty Soul
20. Episode #57 - Matt Burden from Blackfive and SGM Steve Valley - Sep 24,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.71Mb) Description: Tonight we will be talking with www.blackfive.net founder, Matt Burden. Matt is also on the board at Soldier's Angels and is the Director of the Warrior Legacy Foundation. Matt has decided to add another title to this impressive list by running for the 41st Congressional District of Illinois. We will be talking with Matt about all of that and current military topics. We are also talking with SGM Steve Valley about his tour in Iraq as a Public Affairs Officer during one of the most volatile times of the war there. Soldiers Angels \| Military Support \| Warrior Legacy Foundation \| Matt Burden \| SGM Steve Valley
21. Episode #56 - AF TSgt Chris Short, Army Chaplain (Maj) Charles Popov, Army Maj JG Wideman - Sep 17,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.02Mb) Description: Air Force Tech Sgt Chris Short http://www.chrisshort.net Army Chaplain (MAJ) Charles Popov, an Army chaplain who has deployed twice to Iraq. With more than a decade of experience as a pastor and two deployments to Iraq under his belt, the brigade chaplain has worked tirelessly to improve the physical, spiritual and emotional strength of many Soldiers to enhance resiliency the ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. In addition to supporting the troops in his unit, he provided humanitarian aid to local Iraqis in an effort to ease tensions between Christians and Muslims. Popov says he frequently drew on skills and wisdom gained during his work as a civilian pastor to better serve his fellow Soldiers. http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/08/31/warrior-of-t he-week-maj-charles-popov/ Army Maj JG Wideman to talk about the army's new "emotional resiliency" training. He is currently studying at the Command and General Staff College. Air Force \| Chri s Short \| Ar my Chaplain \| Ch arles Popov \| emotional resiliency training
22. Episode #55 9/11 Special- Garry Trudeau and 9/11 Remembrance - Sep 10,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.21Mb) Description: On tonight's show we are so honored to welcome as a guest Mr. Garry Trudeau. Garry is the acclaimed satirist and comic artist of Doonesbury. We are going to talk to Garry about his strip and some of the characters he has developed since 9/11. We will discuss BD's role mentoring Toggle and the creation of Toggle himself. We will also talk with Garry about his creation and The Sandbox milblog website and book featuring milblogs from many popular bloggers and the efforts he has put forth in raising money for The Fisher House foundation. Last but not least we will talk with him about what it was like for him as a resident of NYC to live through the day of 9/11/01 and how he has seen the city change. Garry will be the only physical guest on tonight as the rest of the night will be dedicated to honoring some of those lost on 9/11. We will read stories of the lives of some of those lost at The Pentagon, at the WTC, and in Pennsylvania. It will be a night to read and reflect on those lives that were taken from us as a country and more importantly from those who loved and knew them. We really hope you can join us tonight for this momentous evening on You Served Radio. Sep tember 11 \| Doone sbury < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| Pentago n \| World Trade Center \| Flight 93
23. Episode #54 - Rick Calvert (BlogWorldExpo) - Sep 03,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 35.72Mb) Description: Rick Calvert, founder of BlogWorldExpo to talk about the milblog track, what you have seen as far as milblogs popularity, their impact, the motivation behind giving milblogs their own entire track alongside such popular genres as real estate and money matters, etc. bl ogworldexpo \| ric k calvert \| milblog s \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
24. Episode #53- 1 Year Anniversary Special Show - Mark Wills, Eric Egland, Gary Winkler - Aug 27,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.55Mb) Description: For our 1-year anniversary show, we're privileged to have a great lineup to celebrate. Our first guest will be Maj Eric Egland. He is a former Republican candidate in 2008 congressional run. Eric Egland is a counter-terrorism consultant to the Department of Defense and is an active military reservist. His experience in national security includes working to defeat terrorism, insurgency and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in operational, analytical, and advisory roles. He was in Saudi Arabia on September 11th, 2001 and has since served in places like Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. His experiences in the Middle East are featured in a Fox News documentary on Iran. He is the founder of Troops Need You, a non-profit organization that continues the American tradition of mobilizing citizens to directly support the troops in Iraq, bypassing the bureaucracies in Washington and Baghdad. The project is part of a plan for victory in Iraq detailed in a book authored by Major Egland, titled The Troops Need You, America: Six Ways to Help Them Win.(www.troopsneedyou.com) We are also happy to be talking to Country music star Mark Wills. We will talk about his new album, "2nd Time Around" and his support of USA Cares. USA Cares exists to provide military families with financial support and other critical resources in their time of need. www.usacares.org We also have Mr. Gary Winkler. Gary is the author of the new book about Abu Ghraib and Lynndie England "TORTURED: Lynndie England, Abu Ghraib and the Photographs that Shocked the World" - LYNNDIE ENGLAND'S ONLY AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY. In addition to revealing the young Army Reservist's thoughts and feelings about her role in the abuse, the author delves deeper into England's twisted relationship with Corporal Charles Graner, the questionable conduct of the war and the Bush-era torture policies that contributed to the culture of abuse that came to exist at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Mark Wills < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| USA Cares \| Abu Ghraib < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| Maj Eric Egland \| Military Support
25. Special Interview With Trent Stroh - Aug 24,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 9.36Mb) Description: We'll be interviewing Bridge of Sighs guitarist and vocalist Trent Stroh. Trent's Recording credits include Eddie Money “Ready Eddie” (CMC International), Gilby Clarke , The Boneshakers “Book of Spells”, “Shake the Planet” (Point Blank / Virgin), Stan Bush “Language of the Heart”, Viveka Davis “Music, Peace and Harmony”, Michael Kline and the Gypsies “Seeing the Circle”, J. D. Martin “One Heart”, Chris Laterzo “American River”, Nancy Sinatra, Wayne Kramer, Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers), Kirk Hellie. Producer recording credits include Gilby Clarke, Curt Cuomo (KISS), Charlie Midnight (James Brown), Joe Cocker, Monty Byrom (Eddie Money), Denny Weston (Hilary Duff), Jaime Houston “High School Musical”, Hank Linderman (America, Timothy B. Schmidt), Eddie Money, Nancy Sinatra, America, Air Supply, Wayne Kramer (MC5), Frank Sinatra Jr., Robert Palmer, The Boneshakers, Susan Gibson (writer “Wide Open Spaces”), Clem Burke (Blondie), Tom Brechtline (Chick Corea, Robin Ford), Danny Harvey “King of Rockabilly guitar”. tren t stroh \| bridge of sighs \| tr oop support \| patriotic music \| guitar ist
26. Episode #52 - Wil Willis, MAJ Grant Martin - Aug 20,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.35Mb) Description: On tonight's show, we'll air our special interview with Military Channel Special Ops Mission host, Wil Willis. We'll also speak with MAJ Grant Martin to talk about the role of NCOs in the Army and their contributions. http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/08/08/finally-some -public-recognition/ noncommissioned officers \| gra nt martin \| wil willis < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| special ops mission \| s pecial forces
27. Episode #51 - Our Military Kids, Jim Beam, Blue Star Mothers - Aug 13,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.49Mb) Description: Our guests tonight include Retired Navy Admiral Steve Abbot. Admiral Steve Abbot is President and CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Admiral Abbot previously was Deputy Director of the Office of Homeland Security. Immediately prior to assuming this position, he was the Executive Director of Vice President Cheney's National Preparedness Review. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Our Military Kids (www.ourmilitarykids.org). Brian Gallagher from Jim Beam Corporation will be on to talk about their Operation Homefront Initiative (http://www.jimbeam.com/operationhomefront.aspx). Established in 2002, Operation Homefront is a "gritty, roll-up-your-sleeves type of charity" that offers help for our troops and their families including help with counseling, financial aid, even college scholarships. Ms. Susan Keating, who is the current On-Loan Blogger to You Served will visit us on the show. Susan has been blogging for two years on her site, www.susankatzkeating.com, where she offers insight on national security. Keating is also a correspondent for People Magazine, and has written the book, Prisoners of Hope: Exploiting the POW/MIA Myth in America. Ms. Keating is also a strong advocate of soldier’s welfare as she is the daughter of a Korean War Veteran who suffered from PTSD, however he, like many Korean War Veterans, just didn’t know it at the time. Last but not least we are proud to talk to Joyce Mader who is the President of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., New York Chapter # 1. This chapter is the proud operator of the Blue Star Canteen. http://www.bluestarmothersny1.org/Canteen.html our military kids \| admiral steve abbot \| Jim Beam \| Blue Star Mothers \| patri otism < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
28. Episode #50- The American Fallen Soldiers Project, Great Americans, Remember Pearl Harbor - Aug 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: Tonight we will feature Phil Taylor from The American Fallen Soldiers Project commits to honor, respect and forever remember those who have sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom while serving in our Armed Forces. The 501(c)3 non-profit organization makes available hand painted original portraits of America's fallen heroes to their families free of charge, and is supported solely through individual and corporate donations. http://www.americanfallensoldiers.com/ After Phil we will be talking to our old friend Matt Daniels from GreatAmericans.com. This is Matt's second time on the show and he will be on to give us an update on all the great things that GA is up to, to include some exciting new videos they have up on the site. We are also very honored to have Mr. Dana Harbaugh. Dana is the author of Pearls of Honor: Their Duty to Remember. Dana, through his own Deontos Publishing, tells a moving story of the Survivors and their mission, born of his deep friendship with the Survivors and their families. Dana is a Navy brat and a Navy man himself. He is a combat veteran twice awarded for heroism under fire. We will cover more of his military background later on in the show. The reason Dana is with us is not only to talk about his book but also because he purchased a 2009 Harley Davidson Cross Bones motorcycle which he made into a rolling tribute to the survivors of Pearl Harbor. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| Great Americans \| Pea rl Harbor
29. Episode #49 Dr. Jose Picart, Katie Glenn, Travis G. - Jul 30,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.94Mb) Description: Our first guest tonight is Dr. Jose Picart, Vice Provost for Diversity and African American Affairs, and Professor of Counselor Education at NC Sate University. We'll be speaking with him about NC State's status as a Yellow Ribbon campus, his chairmanship of the Military Veterans Task Force at NC State, and his 28 years of service to our country. Next we'll have Katie Glenn, creator of MilitaryBlogKids.com, Military Family Fellow at Families United, and daughter of Colonel Charlie Glenn who is currently serving in Iraq. Families United’s Military Kids Blog is an open site to all military children, specifically aimed at the children of our current servicemembers. Publishing opportunities, however, are available to any member of a military family. In addition to serving as a support site for military kids, the blog will also publish pertinent information about educational opportunities, scholarships, and important programs offered to children of servicemembers. Last we'll have Travis G. Travis is currently our On Loan Blogger at You Served. He is a member of the Air Nation Guard and all round good guy. He recently started WhiskeyForBreakfast.com where he blogs with a very unique style full of satire and not so clean humor. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Patri otism < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
30. Episode #48 - JP Borda, Steven Pressfield - Jul 23,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.50Mb) Description: You Served Radio is back with an awesome show. We'll talk with JP Borda, supreme webmaster extraordinaire of milblogging.com. We'll be talking about social media and just shooting the breeze. Steven Pressfield, retired Marine, author, and historian. Steven's most recent project, It's the Tribes, Stupid, analyzes the war in Afghanistan as a battle against tribalism. The 5 part video series take a very close look at tribalism and concludes with how to win the current war in Afghanistan. His blog is located at http://blog.stevenpressfield.com/. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Patri otism < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
31. Episode #47 - The American Widow Project, SPC David Hutchinson - Jul 16,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: You Served Radio has another great show lined up. We have two guests scheduled to come on, the first being Taryn Davis, Founder/President, The American Widow Project. The American Widow Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to the new generation of those who have lost the heroes of yesterday, today and tomorrow, with an emphasis on healing through sharing stories, tears and laughter Military Widow to Military Widow. They can be found on the web at http://www.americanwidowproject.org. Our second guest is SPC David Hutchinson, Silver Star recipient. The then 21-year-old Private First Class deployed to eastern Afghanistan in 2008. He was on his first patrol manning a Mark-19 grenade launcher in a Humvee’s armored turret of a gun truck, when his convoy was ambushed. Because of this Soldier’s actions, not one American life was lost; 17 men went in, 17 came out. You are invited to join now-Spec. Hutchinson as he discusses the act of the commitment, selfless service, and personal courage that earned the Silver Star medal for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. military families \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Silv er Star
32. Episode #46- Marine LtCol Mitch "Taco" Bell, Christian Davenport - Jul 09,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.57Mb) Description: On tonight's show we have arranged another awesome lineup. First up is LtCol Mitchell “Taco” Bell. Taco is a Marine reservist and the OIC of the South Central Texas Marine 4 Life program. We’ll talk with Taco about Marine 4 Life and also his experience while deployed to Afghanistan in 2008. He is also the author of the milblog Sandgram at http://www.thesandgram.com. Our second guest is Christian Davenport is a reporter on the Metropolitan staff of The Washington Post, covering regional military affairs. He was on a team of reporters that was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in National reporting for coverage of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. In 2007, he was awarded an Alicia Patterson Fellowship in journalism and spent a month embedded with the Virginia Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment in Iraq. He then spent a year chronicling the lives of five of the unit’s soldiers returning to civilian life after the war. The stories of these five soldiers are featured in his book, As You Were: To War and Back with the Black Hawk Battalion of the Virginia National Guard, released June 1, 2009. His website can be found at http://www.christian-davenport.com. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Marines< /a>
33. July 4th Special - Jul 02,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.58Mb) Description: The guys from Vision Strike Wear (www.vision-strike-wear.com) will be on to talk about the great things this Veteran-owned company is doing to give back to the military community. We will also be talking with the uber-patriotic American Sonny Attea from www.jaminthevalley.com. We will talk with Sonny about why he started the Jam, how he feels about being an American and what July 4th means to him. Mrs. Lyndy Kyzer from the Army's PAO office will also be coming on the show to talk about how the Army is leading all the services in engaging bloggers, embracing new media, etc. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| July 4th
34. Episode #44 - Jennifer MackInday & Bridge of Sighs - Jun 25,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.54Mb) Description: We'll talk with Jennifer MackInday about her book, "Friends for Life". Friends for Life is a story about the experiences and recollections of two women who were strangers brought together through the yearlong deployment of their soldiers during the Iraq War. Patti, the mother of Army medic Jon, and Jennifer, sister of infantry soldier James, forge a dear and lifelong friendship as their soldiers fight to stay alive in one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq. Tom Neely from the band Bridge of Sighs is back to join You Served Radio again to continue on with the stories from their tours in Gitmo. He will also fill us in on more info for their upcoming trip back to Gitmo again this year. We'll also discuss the current affairs in the military. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Gitmo< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/gitmo.rss'>
35. Episode #43 - GEN Chiarelli - Jun 18,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.65Mb) Description: General Peter W. Chiarelli, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, will talk about Army mental health and suicide prevention efforts. General Peter W Chia \| PTSD \| third< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/third.rss'> \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
36. Episode #42 - Cowboy Crush & Warrior Legacy Foundation - Jun 11,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 31.81Mb) Description: Country Music artist Cowboy Crush will join us tonight. Their latest single, "He's Coming Home" is sure to be a country music hit! "He's Coming Home" is a deeply cherished favorite of the band, as each has family members in the military. It's a celebration of a Soldier's return and a song will touch countless lives. Warrior Legacy Foundation Executive Director David Bellavia will come on to talk about his organization. The Warrior Legacy Foundation protects and promotes the reputation and dignity of every American veteran. http://www.warriorlegacyfoundation.org/ cow boy crush \| hes coming home song \| warrior legacy found \| d avid bellavia \| support the troops
37. Episode #41 - Jun 04,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.38Mb) Description: Place Holder first< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/first.rss'> \| second \| third< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/third.rss'> \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
38. Episode #40 - Enhanced Interrogation Special - May 28,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.57Mb) Description: Tonight's show is a special one where Troy and CJ will be talking with experts on enhanced interrogation, and dealing with the outcome of enhanced interrogation. We will be discussing what is and what is not considered torture. First up we will have Marine LTC (ret) Neal Puckett. Neal is the attorney for CPT Roger Hill, and this is Neal's second time on You Served Radio. He and Roger were on the show back on May 7th, 2009 when we talked with both of them about Roger's Article-32 hearing. Neal was also the attorney for LTC West and some of the marines accused in the Haditha incident. He has also been involved with a lawsuit against Congressman Murtha. After Neal we will be talking with CPT (ret) Jason Meszaro. Jason is the author of "Interrogation of Morals" that reveals first-hand experience with interrogation techniques used in Afghanistan, which he participated in, and at Gitmo, which he watched. You won't want to miss tonight's show as it will surely be controversial and should help highlight a lot of issues and facts that are being glossed over or completely missed by the media today. Enhanced Interrogation \| Torture< /a> \| Militar y \| Afgh anistan \| Iraq
39. Episode #39 - Hooah Radio - May 21,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 29.17Mb) Description: We will be talking with Dom, who is the founder and owner of Hooah!!!!Radio. It is the ONLY veteran owned, FREE internet-based radio station Saluting our troops, veterans and their Families. HOOAH!!!! Radio brings another way for families and soldiers to connect with one another, another way for us to salute our men and women of the US Military and Allied Forces being active duty or a veteran, and to act as a source of entertainment, directed towards their interests and personalities. For them, by them and their families. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Hooa h Radio
40. Episode #38- Bridge of Sighs and Doug Eldridge - May 14,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.87Mb) Description: On tonight’s show we will have Tom Neely from the band, Bridge of Sighs (http://www.bosband.com/) talking with us about their recent tour at Gitmo, what they observed and what they came away from that tour with, and when they are going back. Also Tom will be talking with us about the motivation and driving Factors behind the songs “Freedom’s Stain” and “Angry Clouds”. The band recently sent us some signed Angry Cloud CDs to auction on our new You Served store at ebay, which is raising money for The Fisher House charity. We here at You Served are very appreciative of that gesture and we are excited to have Tom on the show tonight. We will also have Mr. Doug Eldridge. Doug is the founder of DLE Sports Management Group (http://www.dlesports.com/) and after growing up as an Army brat with great principles instilled into him he decided to take his physical talents and do something with it. Doug is running 10 marathons in 12 months to raise $100,000 (he calls is the 10-12-100 campaign) for the Wounded Warrior Project. Doug says himself that “It’s a daunting endeavor, but I feel I must give of myself to encourage others to give as well.” You can read about Doug’s travels as he goes from one marathon to another on his blog at http://www.10-12-100.blogspot.com/ militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Wounded Warrior Project
41. Episode #37 - CPT Roger Hill and P.W. Singer - May 07,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.10Mb) Description: CPT Roger Hill from Dog Company 1/506th, 4th BCT, 101st will be on the show for an hour to talk about his Article 32 hearing and how he is trying to get the Army to change his discharge type so he is able to leave the service with some benefits after giving so much. P.W. Singer, author of "Wired For War", a book studying robotic and drone warfighters and explores how these new war machines are changing the very nature of human conflict. Watch video here: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/pw_singer_on_robots_of_wa r.html Article-32 Hearing \| C PT Roger Hill \| Afgh anistan \| Wi red For War \| PW Singer
42. Episode #36 - Scott Kesterson, Cartoonist Mark Baker, and author Wesley Gray - Apr 30,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.60Mb) Description: Tonight we will be catching up with film-maker and embedded freelance journalist/blogger, Scott Kesterson, live from Afghanistan. Scott's film, At War, was just shown at the Annual Milblog Conference last weekend and is showing at the Buffalo-Niagara Film Festival this weekend. He has been out on missions the last few days and will be giving us a fresh perspective of how things are going on the front lines of the Global War on Terror. We are also talking with Mark Baker, creator of the popular Army Times cartoon "PVT Murphy's Law" (http://www.pvtmurphy.com/). Mark and CJ are old friends so it should be a good time to find out any dirt on CJ from the past. We will be talking about his very famous comic strip, the feedback he gets about it and how Murphy has grown over the years from a Private to a Sergeant. Last but not least, Wesley Gray, author of "EMBEDDED: A Marine Corps Advisor Inside the Iraqi Army" will join CJ and Troy to talk about his book and the story he is trying to tell the world through this book. Scott Kesterson \| mark baker < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| private murphys law \| wesl ey gray \| Afgh anistan
43. Episode #35-Special Milblog Conference Show - Apr 23,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.08Mb) Description: This show will be broadcast from the location of the 2009 Milblog Conference. militar y \| milblog conference \| Wa shington DC \| support the troops \| episo de 35 < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
44. Episode #34 - Victory Point, Vets For Freedom & "Ideological Bigotry" - Apr 16,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.42Mb) Description: Ed Darack (confirmed) - Author of the new book Victory Point tells the enthralling and much broader story of Operation Red Wings and the follow-up mission, Operation Whalers, missions that ultimately led to enabling free elections in Afghanistan. Pete Hegseth, Chairman of Vets For Freedom will be on to discuss how contrary to the Administration's rhetoric, the President's budget request does NOT grow our military to meet the needs of our obligations. Eric from Tygrrr Express blog will talk about this new book "Ideological Bigotry." tygrrrr express \| iraq \| vets for freedom \| pet e hegseth \| ideological bigotry
45. Episode #33 - Leave No Veteran Behind and NMFA - Apr 09,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.74Mb) Description: We'll speak with Eli Williamson, Executive Director of "Leave No Veteran Behind" (www.leavenoveteranbehind.org). They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit service run by veterans that works to relieve the educational debt of veterans who are serving and have served in the US Military. We'll also talk with Brittany McKee, a military spouse who also works for the Sierra Club. She will be discussing the world premiere of a new documentary called Red, White & Green at the DC Environmental Film Festival. national military family association \| leave no veteran behind \| b rittany mckee \| support the troops \| E li Williamson
46. Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate: Honoring The American Soldier & Queensryche - Apr 02,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.91Mb) Description: 1915 - Matt Williams, co-founder of Mouth Watering Media and will discuss their tributes to our American troops through music. We're also speaking with Geoff Tate of the band Queensryche about the release of their latest album, "American Soldier" Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate \| Iraq War \| honoring the american soldier \| Geoff Tate < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| mouth watering media
47. Episode #31- Embedded journalist exposing the truth, and citizen-soldier - Mar 26,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.06Mb) Description: This week we will be talking with freelance and war-front embedded journalist P.J. Tobia. P.J. wrote the Washington Post Article exposing the article-32 hearing and the grave injustices being imposed on CPT Hill and 1SG Scott. We are also talking with NY National Guard SGM, Dave Oliver. Dave joined the regular army in 1985 as an Infantryman. He served four years, two in Germany and two in Georgia. After ETS, he joined the New York Army National Guard. Dave has served as a infantry team leader, squad leader, scout platoon section leader, scout platoon sergeant, infantry platoon sergeant, first sergeant and operations sergeant major. Since 9-11 he has deployed for six homeland security missions to include Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Jump Start. In addition Dave has served two tours of duty for Operation Enduring Freedom. This last deployment he served as the Afghan National Police Development Sergeant Major for the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. After talking with all these tough guys we will be talking with one soft lady, who supports tough guys. Gina Elise from www.pinupsforvets.com will talk to CJ and Troy about what great things she is doing to benefit our troops with the gifts God has given her. militar y \| Washington Post \| afgh anistan \| CSTC-A \| H illScott UCMJ
48. Episode #30- Milblog Conf update and www.notalone.com - Mar 19,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.97Mb) Description: During this week's show we will be talking to and getting an update from Andi (www.spousebuzz.com) on how the milblog conference is coming along. Also we will be talking with Afghanistan and Iraq vet Mike Jones. Mike was a Company Commander on the ground during Operation Anaconda and served with past guest Brandon Friedman. Mike has recognized the stresses that combat puts on our men and women today, in addition to the stresses put on the family members of those that must share the house of the veteran. This recognition has motivated him to start the site www.notalone.com. As per the Notalone.com website "Not Alone began with the idea of creating a space for warriors and families dealing with combat stress to come together, where they can spend time with others and start the healing process." militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| Milblog Conference \| w wwnotalonecom
49. Episode #29-Votevets.org, Operation Anaconda. The VA and PTSD, and Andrew Lubin - Mar 12,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.43Mb) Description: During this week's show we will be talking with Brandon Friedman, veteran of Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan and the initial invasion force into Iraq. Brandon is an outspoken advocate of soldier's being active in the political process of this country. Brandon wrote the book, "The War I Always Wanted: The Illusion of Glory and the Reality of War", and has served since 2007 as the Vice Chairman of VoteVets.org--a 100,000-member organization dedicated to getting veterans elected to public office. We are also talking with Professor Andrew Lubin, a proud member of the distinguished USMC Combat Correspondents Association, Andrew has spent much of 2006 and 2007 in Iraq, and Afghanistan. Embedded with Marine - Army - National Guard units, he's out in the field with the "boots on the ground," and covering the story with the 0311's and 0811's in Ramadi, Mahmudiyah, and the Khyber Pass who are getting the job done. Prior to those embeds, Andrew was one of only 5 journalists on the beaches in Beirut with the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit as they evacuated the American refugees, and earlier he was in Okinawa with 12th Marines. Andrew is about to go back to Afghanistan to do another embed so we are touching base with him before he does. In addition to those great guest we are talking to Clint Van Winkle, author of "Soft Spots: A Marine’s Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". SOFT SPOTS moves effortlessly back and forth across time and continents as war scenes in reality are intermixed with war ravages remembered. Van Winkle desperately sought help from the Veteran’s Administration, but each trip to a VA facility would be another maddening adventure into bureaucratic red tape and ineptitude. He discovered it was an indifferent system that gives lip service about their concern for veterans but in reality seems to abandon them. Brandon Friedman \| PTSD \| afgh anistan \| Operation Anaconda \| And rew Lubin
50. Episode #28 - Bombshells and Soft Spots - Mar 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.03Mb) Description: This week we will speak with Jesse Loren, editor of Bombshells: War Stories and Poems by Women On The Homefront. We'll also speak with Missy Martin, who wrote one of the stories in the book, along with her brother who just returned from Iraq. Clint Van Winkle, author of "Soft Spots: A Marine’s Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". SOFT SPOTS moves effortlessly back and forth across time and continents as war scenes in reality are intermixed with war ravages remembered. Van Winkle desperately sought help from the Veteran’s Administration, but each trip to a VA facility would be another maddening adventure into bureaucratic red tape and ineptitude. He discovered it was an indifferent system that gives lip service about their concern for veterans but in reality seems to abandon them. bombshells jesse loren \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| soft spots clint van winkle
51. Episode #27- Army Public Affairs on the battlefield - Feb 27,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.72Mb) Description: This week we will be talking with NY National Guard LT. Amy Bonanno. Amy just returned from a one year tour in Afghanistan as part of Task Force Phoenix. She was the Public Affairs officer for the the southern Afghan region, based out of the volatile Kandahar region. We will be talking about her tour as a PAO, some of the things that happened then, like the prison break, FDD teams, and the famed Nick Meo affair. Also keeping in line with our theme of talking about the challenges of women serving in the military we will probably chat about what challenges and unique issues she saw versus her male counterparts. We'll also be talking with Dana Canedy, author of "A Journal For Jordan". The book is based off the private journal of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King. In the book, 1SG King gives timeless advice from a father to his son in the form of a regular journal. When 1SG King was killed in Iraq, Dana published his journal for all generations to read. Dana Canedy Journal for Jordan \| P ublic Affairs \| afgh anistan \| Nick Meo \| W omen Veterans
52. Episode #26 - The Way We Get By - Feb 20,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.66Mb) Description: Tonight we have another great show full of patriotic people. Our first guest is a civilian nurse who works at a military hospital and has cared for many of our wounded troops. Then, we're bringing back Eve Chase to close the loop on last week's aborted show. During the 8pm hour we'll be talking with Aaron Gaudet, Director/Editor/Director of Photography of the film "The Way We Get By". Check out the trailer at http://www.thewaywegetbymovie.com/ We'll also have SFC Angela McKinzie on as our Tribute to Freedom Soldier this week. I can't think of a better place to be this week! the way we get by movie \| iraq afghanistan \| tribute to freedom \| eve chase storm the hill \| iava
53. Episode #25- Veteran and soldier issues on Capital Hill - Feb 13,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 12.23Mb) Description: We will be talking with Eve Chase, who is a soldier, veteran of OEF, and currently very active in soldier issues on Capital Hill. She is also trying to start up a group that focuses exclusively on the concerns and issues with women veteran issues. She is also a member of Team Charlie at http://stormthehill.org/. CJ and Troy will also be talking about the current topics in the news dealing with soldiers to include the new report on obesity in the military and the current happenings in Afghanistan and why you are hearing nothing out of Iraq. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| Cap ital Hill \| W omen Veterans
54. Episode #24 - Threat Closer To Home and 10th Amendment Rights - Feb 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.82Mb) Description: 1900 - New Hampshire's Rockhingham District 9 Representatives Tim Comerford and Dan Itse and Grafton District 5 Representative Paul Ingbretson will talk about the 10th Amendment resolution being submitted to Congress as a declaration of sovereignty. Michael Rowan - author of the book "The Threat Closer to Home - Hugo Chávez and the War Against America" Trish Forant, President and Founder of Email our Military will be on to talk about their troop support activities. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| mi chael rowan \| support the troops \| threat closer to home
55. Episode #23- I Believe in America - Jan 30,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.24Mb) Description: Michael and Sophie Darwin, the only father/daughter lead guitarist group, Michael Darwin's Theory. New debut CD “ I Believe in America ” released on January 27th, 2009 with a completely free download available from their website at http://www.michaeldarwinstheory.com/MDT/Home/Home.html < BR/>militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| M ichael Darwin
56. Episode #22 - Military Health Care & WWII Experience - Jan 23,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.35Mb) Description: Elaine Miller, MSN, RN-BC - Civilian Case Manager at BAMC. Recently Awarded the National Case Manager Award of Service Excellence. Miller received the prestigious Award of Service Excellence, one of just two major awards presented at the annual Case Manager educational event and expo. Miller serves as a clinical preceptor and skills-lab instructor, developed and facilitated nursing, nutrition, ethics, and home health courses. She has also written several nationally published articles on subjects ranging from obesity and home health, to diabetes nutritional support and wound healing. Howard M. Layton - author of "Love and Sand". Love and Sand focuses on the author's wartime experiences in the RAF and the impact they had on his life during and after the war. Layton's war time career was spent in the Middle East and North Africa. The book opens with the dramatic aftermath of a raid on an Italian airfield in Abyssinia, flown from the Yemen by No.203 Squadron. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| ho ward layton \| Wounded Warriors \| BAMC
57. Episode #21 - Rock Band A.I., Milblogger and Writer Toby Nunn, and MAJ Eric Egland - Jan 16,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.20Mb) Description: Music band A.I. They have a new song entitled "Time 2 Come Home" dedicated to troops. Check out more of their music at http://www.aimusic.com or on iTunes. MAJ Eric Egland, an Iraq War veteran, political scientist, and conservative activist, was a Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 4th Congressional District (map) of California. He also created www.troopsneedyou.com and was an advisor for Move America Forward and Vets For Freedom. Author of "The Troops Need You, America: Six Ways to Help Them Win" Milblogger and author Toby Nunn is now working hard with Soldiers Angels. We'll talk to him about what the organization is about. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| toby nunn \| ai \| eric egland
58. Episode #20 - Richard Meyer & Matt Daniels - Jan 09,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.62Mb) Description: Richard Meyer is the author of the new comic book "No Enemy, But Peace". The Amazing True Story of Marine Sgt. Marco Martinez, winner of the Navy Cross. April 12th, 2003- The initial invasion of Iraq had gone well...too well. When the Marine of Golf 2/5 rolled into the Baghdad suburb of At-Tarmiyah, they were expecting nothing more than the heat and dust of another boring patrol. Instead, they walked into a deadly ambush. http://www.noenemybutpeacecomic.com/ Matt Daniels is the founder of GreatAmericans.com. The vision of Great Americans as a movement is to celebrate those in every area of society whose lives offer a positive example to others. As the first step in the pursuit of this vision, GreatAmericans.com is focused on the men and women who serve our nation in uniform. GreatAmericans.com seeks to tell the stories of those who put their lives at risk to protect others both at home and abroad. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| ri chard meyer \| great americans \| mat t daniels
59. New Year Show - Jan 02,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: In this special New Year's Day show we will be talking exclusively with embedded reporter, blogger, Emmy Award winning documentary maker who recently returned from Afghanistan, Scott Kesterson. Scott Kesterson \| Afgh anistan \| E mbed Reporter
60. Episode #18 - Christmas Special - Dec 26,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.52Mb) Description: No guests tonight; just me and Troy talking about our Christmas experiences as Soldiers. We'll have some great Christmas music and stories to tell. Will you join us? christ mas \| deplo yment < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| militar y
61. Episode #17 - Soldier Hard - Dec 19,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.30Mb) Description: This week we will be speaking with Soldier Hard who has a new music project with Marine veteran Dego called "The DOD". He will stop by to discuss his new album. LTG Boykin, retired Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, played a role in almost every recent major American military operation, serving in Grenada, Somalia, and Iraq. He is currently a professor at Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, and author of "Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom." Knee Deep In The Hooah blogger, Claire, is a Soldier mom and popular blogger. We will be talking about stresses on military families, the new report of military divorce rates, and her blog. knee deep in the hooah \| soldier hard dego \| ltg boykin < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| iraq afghanistan
62. Episode #16 - Financial Planning for Military and Veterans - Dec 12,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.39Mb) Description: Today's financial mess is affecting everyone. But, is it affecting our troops who are fighting a multi-front war and maintaining split households? On this show we will be talking to Ken Fisher who is Chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that constructs “comfort homes” for families of hospitalized military personnel and veterans. Founded in 1990 by his late uncle Zachary Fisher, the program aids more than 10,000 guest families each year and has saved families more than $80 million. To date, the foundation has built 38 houses at military bases and VA medical centers across the country and overseas, in Landstuhl, Germany. It plans to complete 21 more houses by the end of 2010. We will be talking to Ken about all the great things that Fisher House does and how the American people can help Fisher House help our Warriors and their families. We'll also be talking with Mr. Nathaniel Long, CEO of the VA Mortgage Center. Mr. Long will discuss whether or not Veterans will be affected by the current mortgage crisis and whether now is a good time to buy. Rounding out our line up is Mr. Jeff Rose. Jeff Rose is a Certified Financial Planner and co-founder of Alliance Investment Planning Group. He is also the author of Good Financial Cents, a financial planning and investment blog. You can also learn more about Jeff at his website www.JeffRoseFinancial.com. jeff rose \| Fis her House \| n athaniel long \| military finance
63. Episode #15 - Paul Bucha - Dec 05,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.67Mb) Description: This week our special guest is Paul 'Bud' Bucha. Mr Bucha was a two time All-American swimmer. After graduating from West Point, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. In Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam, Captain Bucha of the 3rd battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division led a recon patrol that encountered strong resistance. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions between March 16-19, 1968.He later taught at West Point and became president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Most recently he served as a foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama's 2008 successful presidential campaign. We will also have three other very special guests. One is another blogger from the VAMC You Served blog, Claire who writes about life of a military spouse - the hardships, the joys, and everything in between. Kat from Operation Love from Home will be giving us an update on the Christmas Card Drive that she held in Oct and Nov. Last but not least, we will have on Kim Cameron who is a singer/songwriter who recently released a song dedicated to America's Military. It is titled "My Hero" and you can watch Kim sing it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB5DhRI-YbY. paul bucha < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| m edal of honor \| soldier support \| military spouse
64. Episode #14 - Power of the Milblog/Thankful For Veterans - Nov 27,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 25.48Mb) Description: A special night and a special show. During this show we will be discussing the "Power of the Milblog" with a round-table consisting of Journalist and blogger Susan Keating, Milblogger and Afghanistan veteran Old Blue and Army PAO, LT Amy Bonanno currently deployed in Afghanistan. The second half of the show will feature Kim Cameron. Kim was inspired to write the song, "My Hero", after meeting a redeployed Soldier on a plane. You can see the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB5DhRI-YbY. kim cameron \| music< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/music.rss'> \| PAO \| Afgh anistan \| milblog< /a>
65. Episode #13 - Help Restore Our Soldiers - Nov 21,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 29.22Mb) Description: Tonight we'll speak with Brian Delate, a Vietnam Veteran and writer, director and actor in the new film "Soldier's Heart". The film was a recent winner at the G.I. Film Festival in Washington, D.C. He's also a subject matter expert on PTSD. We'll also talk with Army & Air Force Exchange Community Relations Manager Lauren Vargas about PX benefits and the new AAFES blog they recently launched. PTSD \| bri an delate \| s oldiers heart \| gi film festival \| AAFES PX
66. Episode #12 - Veteran's Day Special and several Special Veteran Guests - Nov 12,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 29.79Mb) Description: This is our Veteran's Day special 2-hour show. We are simultcasting with KFBK in Sacramento, California tonight. We will also be discussing the meaning of Veteran's Day, how it is celebrated (or not) and what it means to YOU! So get your phone fingers ready. Our goal is to have one vet from every war that we can possibly get. We will talk to them about what this very special day meant to them, and other topics about Veteran's Day. This week we have several special guests. One is a rescheduled guest, Mr. Paul 'Bud' Bucha. Mr Bucha was a two time All-American swimmer. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. In Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam, Captain Bucha of the 3rd battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division led a recon patrol that encountered strong resistance. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions between March 16-19, 1968.He later taught at West Point and became president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Michael Tumminelli works in Current Operations/Counter IED TF at Fort Myer. He is also a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of Task Force Phoenix. We will also have WWII Iwo Jima veteran, Major General Fred Haynes back on. Also scheduled are Medal of Honor recipient Leo Thorsness - Vietnam, Zach Johnson - musician/Iraq, Michael Tuminelli - Afghanistan, SGT Freedom - Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Troy Steward - Afghanistan, and CJ Grisham - Iraq. We'll also have a live call-in from Afghanistan with Scott Kesterson and various active troops currently in the combat zone. Will you join us? Add us to your favorites for all the updates. michael tumminelli \| improvised explosive device \| militar y \| M edal of Honor \| Paul Bucha < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
67. Episode #11 - Is "Stop Loss" Proof That "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Should Be Rescinded? - Nov 07,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.66Mb) Description: We'll have a substantive discussion about the use of the stop loss policy to man combat units. Since 1993, more than 12,500 troops have been discharged under the Clinton-era "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Could a halt to the policy really solve the military's manning issues? We'll also chat with Scott Kesterson who is deployed with combat troops in Afghanistan. This week's Tribute to Freedom: Staff Sgt. Omar Hernandez of Fort Bliss, Texas, was awarded the prestigious Silver Star Medal and the Purple Heart for risking his personal safety to rescue two teammates from the line of fire while in Iraq in 2007. After having already completed several months of a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Staff Sgt. Hernandez was on dismounted patrol with two members of the Iraqi National Police when the group came under attack by insurgents. Both men, whom Staff Sgt. Hernandez had been mentoring, were hit and wounded. Despite having received a bullet to the leg himself, Staff Sgt. Hernandez ran through additional fire from the enemy to get both his teammates to a covered location while back support arrived. He sustained extensive damage to his leg, including the loss of 30% of his quadriceps muscle. stop loss \| dont ask dont tell \| militar y \| scott kesterson \| Staff Sgt Omar Herna
68. Episode #10 - Pre-Election 2-hour Special - Oct 30,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.46Mb) Description: This week our special guest is Paul 'Bud' Bucha. Mr Bucha was a two time All-American swimmer. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. In Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam, Captain Bucha of the 3rd battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division led a recon patrol that encountered strong resistance. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions between March 16-19, 1968.He later taught at West Point and became president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.He is currently a foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. In addition to Mr. Bucha, we have a bunch of military pundits that will rant and rave and discuss the elections that will occur four day after this show! Won't you join in? In attendance will be regular co-host Troy Steward, plus Toby Nunn, SGT Freedom, and a few others. It's a must listen event. militar y \| election special \| soldier s \| iraq \| voting
69. Episode #11 link - Oct 27,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Here are the links to what we'll be discussing on 6 Nov. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/ story/armys-continued-use-stop-loss/story.aspx?guid=%7B58729 95C-081B-4CDA-9CB7-3069774013F5%7D&dist=hppr
70. Episode #9 - Toby Nunn, Emily Custer & Baghdad Pups - Oct 23,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 21.35Mb) Description: Zach Johnson is an Army NCO and Iraq veteran. He is also a great writer and musician. During this show, Zach will come on to talk about his music in a combat environment and share a few songs he's written. You can also check out his MySpace page in the meantime. Emily Custer began piano lessons at four, and added violin and voice instruction over the next few years, she soon discovered her ‘bent’ toward composing. By five years old, she was singing harmonies with any song, always switching from part to part. As an adult, it was rather humbling for her mother to play a simple little song on the piano and have her then six year old daughter proceed to add an intricate obbligato part, totally ‘on the fly’! Young Emily did not begin writing down the tunes she composed until she was in third grade. Emily recently composed and sang the patriotic tune "Thank You", which I'll play during the show. Operation Baghdad Pups is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting troops in bringing home pets they've come to know and love that were strays in the combat zone. They do not just save animals; it also brings comfort and peace of mind to our troops. The SPCA International team has had the pleasure of getting to know many of the animals we have rescued. They are smart, resilient, inquisitive, playful and we believe they are grateful for the opportunity to live without fear in the United States. Toby Nunn is a military blogger at www.tobynunn.com and the author of Northern Disclosure. toby nunn \| comb at iraq \| music< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/music.rss'> \| operation baghdad pups \| spca
71. Episode #8 - Iraq Veterans Against the War & Big Tobacco - Oct 16,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 24.07Mb) Description: Folks, this is a show you do NOT want to miss. I've been trying to get someone from IVAW to come on the show for weeks. One has stepped forward and accepted the challenge. We will talk about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the war on terror, Winter Soldier, the upcoming elections, and what makes an IVAW Soldier. We will also get a phone in from Iraq blogger Big Tobacco who is currently deployed in theater. He blogs at http://www.sargeasmic.com/ iraq veterans against the war \| ivaw \| iraq afghanistan terror \| w inter soldier \| big tobacco
72. Episode #7 - In A Time of War (Part II - The Cast) - Oct 09,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.83Mb) Description: In this Episode of the YouServed podcast, we will speak with some of the characters portrayed in Bill Murphy's new book, "In A Time Of War". Last week we spoke with Mr. Murphy himself. Now, you will get the chance to meet some of the people he wrote about in his book. in a time of war \| b ill murphy jr \| iraq afghanistan terror \| west point < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| book \|
73. Episode #6 - In A Time of War - Oct 02,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 21.35Mb) Description: This week's guest is Mr. Bill Murphy Jr., author of the recently released book, "In A Time of War". Think "The Long Gray Line" for the war on terror. The book's subtitle says it all: "The Proud & Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002." Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWtnPIcLmns. you served < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| In A Time of War \| B ill Murphy Jr \| West Point < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
74. Episode #5 - Wrong About The Right - Sep 25,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.80Mb) Description: On this week's show, we'll talk to S.E. Cupp, author of the book "Why You're Wrong About The Right". Ranging from concrete facts to laugh-out-loud commentary, Newt Gingrich, Al Leiter, Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, Ted Nugent, Shelby Steele, Tony Stewart, Glenn Beck and even Bubba the Love Sponge—along with dozens more—provide the ammunition to shatter the most shocking claims about the Right. Plus, I'll talk about the craziness of military life and whatever comes to mind. I may even just let my hair down, what the high and tight left behind, and just talk for the sake of talking. why youre wrong abou \| SE Cupp \| militar y
75. Finale Salute - 18 Sep 08 - Sep 18,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.61Mb) Description: My guest for today's show is Pulitzer Prize winner for Featured Writing, Jim Sheeler, author of "Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives" which chronicles the lives of several CAOs, Casualty Assistance Officers, as they go about the somber business of notifying family members of their servicemembers' deaths and how they cope afterwards. The book has been hailed as both "required reading" and an "act of national service" to more profane things by the anti-war crowd as a "pro-war" book. In the d fin al salute \| casualty assistance \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| jim sheeler \|
76. September 11th Memorial Show - Sep 11,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.48Mb) Description: Today's show will be a two-hour special from 1800-2000. My first guest will be 1SG Troy Steward, New York National Guard First Sergeant and Afghanistan Veteran. Troy is also a military blogger who documented his Afghanistan deployment on his site, Bouhammer (www.bouhammer.com). We will discuss the meaning of military service in a post 9/11 world and his thoughts as a New Yorker and Soldier. I'll also have David Bellavia, author of "House to House", former Staff Sergeant in the United States Army and nominee for the Medal of Honor (as well as a special guest at the State of the Union a few years ago). And I consider him a friend!! My third guest will be Retired Marine Corps Major General Fred Haynes. MG Haynes was a member of Combat Team 28, the unit that raised the flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. A Captain at the time, MG Haynes is the last surviving officer in CT28 intimately involved in planning and coordinating all phases of the Team’s fight on Iwo Jima. It's an interview you won't want to miss!! 911 \| afgh anistan \| terror ism
77. Episode #2 - A Soldier's Courage - Sep 04,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.63Mb) Description: A lot of great stuff going on this podcast. I will have an interview with Janis Galatas, author of "A Soldier's Courage" and spouse of wounded Iraq veteran Norris Galatas! Janis is the quintessential troop supporter who does so much for others while dealing with Norris's own fights through the military health care system. Oh, and she absolutely LOVES horses!! I had to reschedule with Retired Marine Major General Fred Haynes due to scheduling conflicts. He is at the Republican National Convention this week and instead of a recorded interview, I want to bring him on live. So he will participate in our Sep 11th show. This is also our first show at our regularly scheduled time of 1800 on Thursdays!! Thank you for helping us earn this slot. lions of iwo jima \| major general fred haynes \| book \| militar y \| wwii \|
78. Episode #1 - SGT Freedom & Florida National Guard - Aug 30,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 17.81Mb) Description: We'll discuss relevant military topics. On tap for this show is a little about military voting. We'll discuss what is and is not authorized political activity in and out of uniform and get your opinions as well. I'll also give you "A Soldier's Perspective" about fighting a counter-insurgency - time permitting. We'll also have SGT Freedom as our guest on this week's show. He puts out regular videos geared towards political and military topics. You can learn more about SGT Freedom at www.sgtfreedom.org. I'll also be playing an interview with Florida National Guardsman, CPT Jeremy Hopkins, who will talk about his unit's involvement in assisting victims of Tropical Storm Fay. Time permitting, we'll also discuss the military health care system. If you think socialized medical care is the way to go for this country, wait until you hear what I have to say. voting \| militar y \| regu lations \| electi ons \|
79. Test - Aug 23,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 13.47Mb) Description: Here are the links to today's topics: http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/484115 http://www.thecabin.net/stories/082308/loc_0823080013.shtml http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-uspak23 -2008aug23,0,4404839.story militar y \| politic s \| mortgag e \| soldier s \|

Podcast title	You Served - Military Blog and Podcast \| Blog Talk Radio Feed
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Description	You Served is a popular military blog brought to you by VA MortgageCenter.com. Visit us for great posts from CJ Grisham, Troy Steward and others along with updates on your VA Benefits, and more! BTR is where we host our very own online radio show and podcast, hosted by both CJ and Troy. You can also check out the companion blog at www.youserved.com for even more great military information.
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1. Episode #75 - Feb 12,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Place holder militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| dadg
2. Episode #74 - Military Dating Scams and Brett Randell - Feb 05,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.01Mb) Description: 1910 - Liselotte Schuster who was scammed out of $22,000 by Nigerian scammers using military names and stories. Donna Sensenig was almost scammed as well. She found ways to successfully scam them back out of hundreds of dollars in flowers, chocolates and stuffed animals. 2005 - Brett Randell, singer/songwriter of the song "Soldier" military dating scams \| nigerian scammers \| br ett randell \| a soldiers song \| support the troops
3. Episode #73 - Army Recruiting and the Armed Services Blood Program - Jan 29,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.70Mb) Description: COL Glenn Ritchie and CSM Donnel Daniels from US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade to talk about the status of enlistments and quality of enlistees. We'll also talk a little about the Army suicide rate among recruiters and what they're doing to counter it. We'll also be speaking with Mr. Perry Jeffries from Fort Hood's Armed Services Blood Program. The ASBP provides much needed blood to troops in need both at home and in combat! ASBP \| armed services blood program \| colonel glenn ritchie \| csm donnel daniels \| army recruiting
4. Episode #72 - TAPS - Jan 22,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.51Mb) Description: Caring for the Families of our Fallen The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, seminars for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance, and 24/7 crisis intervention care for all who have been affected by the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to www.taps.org or call the toll-free crisis line at 800.959.TAPS. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
5. Episode #71 - Bridge of Sighs, Gina Elise - Jan 15,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.53Mb) Description: We will also have Tom and hopefully some of the other members from the band Bridge of Sighs (www.bosband.com). They will come on to tell us about their surprise return trip to Gitmo for New Years Eve, just a short 7 weeks after being there at the beginning of November to play for the troops. Tom also has some ground-breaking news about how well the prisoners down there are treated. Lastly we will have Ms. Gina Elise on, from www.pinupsforvets.com. Gina will be talking about her new 2010 calendar that is now out and some of the great things she was able to do for our troops and veterans through the sale of her 2009 calendar. cancel led \| Bridge of Sighs \| Gina Elise < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| support the troops \| Gitmo< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/gitmo.rss'>
6. Episode #70- Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor - Jan 08,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.82Mb) Description: On this first show of 2010, we are pleased to have Parks Stephenson as our first guest. PARKS STEPHENSON is a Naval Systems Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin, with expertise in the integration of naval combat systems for both U.S. and foreign navies. A 1979 graduate of the US Naval Academy, Parks began his naval career in nuclear submarines, earned his Naval Flight Officer wings in the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, qualified as a deck officer aboard an aircraft carrier and retired from active duty after serving as a commander of an amphibious warfare air control detachment in Kuwait. His historical knowledge and on-site forensic analytical skills have been tapped by James Cameron for both Walden Media’s Ghosts of the Abyss and Discovery Channel’s Last Mysteries of the Titanic; by Actuality Productions for History Channel’s Modern Marvels series; Darlow-Smithson Productions for National Geographic’s Seconds From Disaster series; and Lone Wolf Documentary Group for three History Channel expedition specials. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Pea rl Harbor
7. Episode #69- Special End of Year Music Show - Jan 01,2010 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 24.64Mb) Description: Tonight's show on this last night of 2009, CJ, Marcus and Troy will be playing some of the great music recorded by the many musical guests we had on You Served Radio this year. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Music< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/music.rss'>
8. Episode #68- CJ Grisham Special - Dec 18,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.90Mb) Description: Tonight's show will be all about CJ Grisham's current struggle with Huntsville City Schools, the PTA, and the Army. We'll have a milbloggers roundtable to start the show to discus Milblogs Go Silent and we'll interview CJ in the second hour. Don't miss this exciting episode! CJ Grisham < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| Huntsville City Schools \| Milblogs Go Silent \| PTA \| Army
9. Episode #67- Derek Scholl, James F. Christ, Soldiers' Angels - Dec 11,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: Country Singer Derek Scholl. Although Derek Sholl is known by fans for his smooth baritone, witty lyrics and electric live show, there are an increasing number of people paying attention to his involvement with our U.S. military. He has played for the troops overseas, performed for the US Chamber of Commerce and partenered with Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Workman to increase awareness about PTSD. Derek is proud to donate his time and talent to the men and women who fight to protect our freedoms. www.dereksholl.com Author, James F. Christ. Author James F. Christ is a recognized and accomplished author on Military Marine History from War World II Pacific theater. Now he is writing a total of 10 books on Embedded Training Teams in Afghanistan, and their highly significant but largely unknown battles. James has been on the show before and we are pleased to have him back on You Served Radio again. Toby Nunn from Soldier's Angels will also join us on the show to talk about the newly opened and first Soldiers' Angels warehouse and what SA is up to for the holidays Jeremiah Workman \| Soldiers Angels \| PTSD \| Der ek Scholl \| Jam es Christ
10. Episode #66 - Matt Goss, Kenny, Gamble, Steve Valley - Dec 04,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.37Mb) Description: Singer Matt Goss. Matt is a Vegas headliner and entertainer who perform around the world from Tokyo, Sydney to the Wembley Stadium, he is also a best selling author, a recording artist who sold more than 17 millions album worldwide and avid supporter of the US Armed Forces. Kenny Gamble. Kenny is a Grammy-award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and the co-creator behind such classics as “Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now”, and “Love Train”. By collaborating with iconic soul singer Patti Labelle, and the Temple University’s Choir and Orchestra, “I Am An American” seeks to bring a renewed sense of patriotism to this country. Steve Valley, former Public Affairs NCOIC and author of Inside the Fortress. Matt Goss \| ste ve valley \| inside the fortress \| ken ny gamble \| Support the Troops
11. Episode #65 - LTG Freakley, James Hooker and Larry Pratt - Nov 20,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 36.37Mb) Description: LTG Freakley, USAAC CG. Lieutenant General Benjamin C. Freakley assumed command of U.S. Army Accessions Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 18 May 2007, consisting of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Fort Knox, KY; U.S. Army Cadet Command, Fort Monroe, VA; and U.S. Army Accessions Support Brigade, Fort Knox, KY. http://www.usaac.army.mil/cg.html James Hooker. Today, November 19th, James releases his third solo album in the last two years - this one,¨Hanging Out With The Boys¨ is a collection of the 11 songs that rose out of the September 11th attacks and the World War On Terror that James calls WWlV. He is, as you can tell from these songs, a true supporter of the men and women ¨up at the sharp end, who lay it on the line for our kids, and our otherwise worthless asses!¨ Larry Pratt will talk about the The Veterans Disarmament Act which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush in 2008. This law places any veteran who has ever been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on the federal gun ban list. http://gunowners.org/a010808.htmhttp://gunowners.org/netb.ht m Dudley Brown - Executive Director of National Association for Gun Rights to talk about the "Gun Free Zone" in our military that possibly contributed to the Fort Hood massacre. http://www.nationalgunrights.org larr y pratt \| ken ny gamble \| jam es hooker \| Veterans Disarmament Act \| LTG Freakley
12. Episode #64 - Veterans Day Special - Nov 13,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.97Mb) Description: Ben Steele, WWII veteran and Bataan Death March survivor. Ben's story was told in the recent book, "Tears In The Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath." After Ben we will have Thad Nauden and Amanda Nagurney (http://www.inremembranceusa.com/) from IN REMEMBRANCE. This tribute CD features recording artists Jason Malachi, Amanda Nagurney, Brennan Meakin & Up and Coming Hip Hop Artists FiGS & Jero (Midwest Heat). All proceeds benefit www.usacares.org and will be distributed to the families of our military women and men. Our last guest of the evening will be Kurt from SurvivalStraps.com ben steele < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| bataan death march \| USA Cares \| Survival Straps \| Military Support
13. Episode #63 - SFC Gregory Strube - Nov 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.81Mb) Description: SFC Gregory Strube is a Special Forces medic and Afghanistan veteran. He is a Purple Heart recipient after being injured by an IED. He has also been awarded the Bronze Star Medal and has 21 years of active duty service under his belt. pur ple heart \| sfc gregory strube \| afgh anistan \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
14. Episode #62- Heroes at Home Program - Oct 29,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.36Mb) Description: Tom Aiello from Sears Heroes at Home program Chuck Grist, author of "My Last War - A Vietnam Veteran's Tour in Iraq." William "Bud" McLeroy & John Holley - Republican candidate for Congress in San Diego , 51st District. Bud is a military veteran and was the First one legged Army Reservist that served in Iraq. John Holley lost his Son in Iraq, They flew his body back to the US as cargo. So he called everyone he could to get a Honor Guard. And they had the plane fly around untill they had one on the ground, then Congressman Hunter wrote a bill called the Holley Act. That said NO ONE will be handled as Cargo and They Will have a Escort. H eroes at Home \| Military Support \| chuc k grist \| Iraq \| sears< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/sears.rss'>
15. Episode #61 - General Abrams and Darrell Griffith - Oct 22,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.10Mb) Description: Ft. Irwin and NTC Commander, BG Robert "Abe" Abrams Darrell Griffith, father of fallen Soldier and author of the book "Last Journey" g eneral abrams \| national training center \| darrell griffith \| las t journey \| fallen Soldiers
16. Special BTR Show from BWE09 - Oct 17,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 4.42Mb) Description: We will be doing a short show from the BlogTalkRadio booth at BlogWorldExpo 2009. Show has been delayed about 15 minutes. blogworldexpo 2009 \| you served < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| militar y \| troy \| cj
17. Episode #60- Blog World Expo Special - Oct 15,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.29Mb) Description: This episode will be broadcast live from Las Vegas, NV during the 2009 Blog World Expo Blog World Expo \| Milb logging \| Military Support \| Afgh anistan \| Iraq
18. Episode #59- Matt Doran & Medal of Honor Recipient Leo Thorsness - Oct 08,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.53Mb) Description: Former Marine Corporal Matt Doran, creator of Revved Up Smokeless Tobacco. Next, we'll speak with Military Moms of America about their new website, letter to President Obama, and other projects. Finally, we're honored to have Medal of Honor Recipient Leo K. Thorsness and author of "Surviving Hell" on the show live! m edal of honor \| leo k thorsness \| military moms of america \| s urviving hell \| Re vved Up Dip
19. Episode #58- Gerhard L. Weinberg and the Band Smile Empty Soul - Oct 01,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.79Mb) Description: Tonight we are playing an interview with Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing winner Gerhard L. Weinberg. The Pritzker Military Library Literature Award recognizes a living author for a body of work that has profoundly enriched the public understanding of American military history. The recipient's contributions may be academic, non-fiction, fiction, or a combination of any of the three, and his or her work should embody the values of the Pritzker Military Library. We also have as a featured guest, Mr. Sean Danielsen. The band has written a song in support of the troops and is offering it free for download at http://www.luthiersociety.com/promos/smile-empty-soul/milita ry/ You can learn more about the band at their myspace site, http://www.myspace.com/smileemptysoulmusic Pritzker Military Library \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Smile Empty Soul
20. Episode #57 - Matt Burden from Blackfive and SGM Steve Valley - Sep 24,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.71Mb) Description: Tonight we will be talking with www.blackfive.net founder, Matt Burden. Matt is also on the board at Soldier's Angels and is the Director of the Warrior Legacy Foundation. Matt has decided to add another title to this impressive list by running for the 41st Congressional District of Illinois. We will be talking with Matt about all of that and current military topics. We are also talking with SGM Steve Valley about his tour in Iraq as a Public Affairs Officer during one of the most volatile times of the war there. Soldiers Angels \| Military Support \| Warrior Legacy Foundation \| Matt Burden \| SGM Steve Valley
21. Episode #56 - AF TSgt Chris Short, Army Chaplain (Maj) Charles Popov, Army Maj JG Wideman - Sep 17,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.02Mb) Description: Air Force Tech Sgt Chris Short http://www.chrisshort.net Army Chaplain (MAJ) Charles Popov, an Army chaplain who has deployed twice to Iraq. With more than a decade of experience as a pastor and two deployments to Iraq under his belt, the brigade chaplain has worked tirelessly to improve the physical, spiritual and emotional strength of many Soldiers to enhance resiliency the ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. In addition to supporting the troops in his unit, he provided humanitarian aid to local Iraqis in an effort to ease tensions between Christians and Muslims. Popov says he frequently drew on skills and wisdom gained during his work as a civilian pastor to better serve his fellow Soldiers. http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/08/31/warrior-of-t he-week-maj-charles-popov/ Army Maj JG Wideman to talk about the army's new "emotional resiliency" training. He is currently studying at the Command and General Staff College. Air Force \| Chri s Short \| Ar my Chaplain \| Ch arles Popov \| emotional resiliency training
22. Episode #55 9/11 Special- Garry Trudeau and 9/11 Remembrance - Sep 10,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.21Mb) Description: On tonight's show we are so honored to welcome as a guest Mr. Garry Trudeau. Garry is the acclaimed satirist and comic artist of Doonesbury. We are going to talk to Garry about his strip and some of the characters he has developed since 9/11. We will discuss BD's role mentoring Toggle and the creation of Toggle himself. We will also talk with Garry about his creation and The Sandbox milblog website and book featuring milblogs from many popular bloggers and the efforts he has put forth in raising money for The Fisher House foundation. Last but not least we will talk with him about what it was like for him as a resident of NYC to live through the day of 9/11/01 and how he has seen the city change. Garry will be the only physical guest on tonight as the rest of the night will be dedicated to honoring some of those lost on 9/11. We will read stories of the lives of some of those lost at The Pentagon, at the WTC, and in Pennsylvania. It will be a night to read and reflect on those lives that were taken from us as a country and more importantly from those who loved and knew them. We really hope you can join us tonight for this momentous evening on You Served Radio. Sep tember 11 \| Doone sbury < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| Pentago n \| World Trade Center \| Flight 93
23. Episode #54 - Rick Calvert (BlogWorldExpo) - Sep 03,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 35.72Mb) Description: Rick Calvert, founder of BlogWorldExpo to talk about the milblog track, what you have seen as far as milblogs popularity, their impact, the motivation behind giving milblogs their own entire track alongside such popular genres as real estate and money matters, etc. bl ogworldexpo \| ric k calvert \| milblog s \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
24. Episode #53- 1 Year Anniversary Special Show - Mark Wills, Eric Egland, Gary Winkler - Aug 27,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.55Mb) Description: For our 1-year anniversary show, we're privileged to have a great lineup to celebrate. Our first guest will be Maj Eric Egland. He is a former Republican candidate in 2008 congressional run. Eric Egland is a counter-terrorism consultant to the Department of Defense and is an active military reservist. His experience in national security includes working to defeat terrorism, insurgency and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in operational, analytical, and advisory roles. He was in Saudi Arabia on September 11th, 2001 and has since served in places like Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. His experiences in the Middle East are featured in a Fox News documentary on Iran. He is the founder of Troops Need You, a non-profit organization that continues the American tradition of mobilizing citizens to directly support the troops in Iraq, bypassing the bureaucracies in Washington and Baghdad. The project is part of a plan for victory in Iraq detailed in a book authored by Major Egland, titled The Troops Need You, America: Six Ways to Help Them Win.(www.troopsneedyou.com) We are also happy to be talking to Country music star Mark Wills. We will talk about his new album, "2nd Time Around" and his support of USA Cares. USA Cares exists to provide military families with financial support and other critical resources in their time of need. www.usacares.org We also have Mr. Gary Winkler. Gary is the author of the new book about Abu Ghraib and Lynndie England "TORTURED: Lynndie England, Abu Ghraib and the Photographs that Shocked the World" - LYNNDIE ENGLAND'S ONLY AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY. In addition to revealing the young Army Reservist's thoughts and feelings about her role in the abuse, the author delves deeper into England's twisted relationship with Corporal Charles Graner, the questionable conduct of the war and the Bush-era torture policies that contributed to the culture of abuse that came to exist at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Mark Wills < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| USA Cares \| Abu Ghraib < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| Maj Eric Egland \| Military Support
25. Special Interview With Trent Stroh - Aug 24,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 9.36Mb) Description: We'll be interviewing Bridge of Sighs guitarist and vocalist Trent Stroh. Trent's Recording credits include Eddie Money “Ready Eddie” (CMC International), Gilby Clarke , The Boneshakers “Book of Spells”, “Shake the Planet” (Point Blank / Virgin), Stan Bush “Language of the Heart”, Viveka Davis “Music, Peace and Harmony”, Michael Kline and the Gypsies “Seeing the Circle”, J. D. Martin “One Heart”, Chris Laterzo “American River”, Nancy Sinatra, Wayne Kramer, Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers), Kirk Hellie. Producer recording credits include Gilby Clarke, Curt Cuomo (KISS), Charlie Midnight (James Brown), Joe Cocker, Monty Byrom (Eddie Money), Denny Weston (Hilary Duff), Jaime Houston “High School Musical”, Hank Linderman (America, Timothy B. Schmidt), Eddie Money, Nancy Sinatra, America, Air Supply, Wayne Kramer (MC5), Frank Sinatra Jr., Robert Palmer, The Boneshakers, Susan Gibson (writer “Wide Open Spaces”), Clem Burke (Blondie), Tom Brechtline (Chick Corea, Robin Ford), Danny Harvey “King of Rockabilly guitar”. tren t stroh \| bridge of sighs \| tr oop support \| patriotic music \| guitar ist
26. Episode #52 - Wil Willis, MAJ Grant Martin - Aug 20,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.35Mb) Description: On tonight's show, we'll air our special interview with Military Channel Special Ops Mission host, Wil Willis. We'll also speak with MAJ Grant Martin to talk about the role of NCOs in the Army and their contributions. http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/08/08/finally-some -public-recognition/ noncommissioned officers \| gra nt martin \| wil willis < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| special ops mission \| s pecial forces
27. Episode #51 - Our Military Kids, Jim Beam, Blue Star Mothers - Aug 13,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.49Mb) Description: Our guests tonight include Retired Navy Admiral Steve Abbot. Admiral Steve Abbot is President and CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Admiral Abbot previously was Deputy Director of the Office of Homeland Security. Immediately prior to assuming this position, he was the Executive Director of Vice President Cheney's National Preparedness Review. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Our Military Kids (www.ourmilitarykids.org). Brian Gallagher from Jim Beam Corporation will be on to talk about their Operation Homefront Initiative (http://www.jimbeam.com/operationhomefront.aspx). Established in 2002, Operation Homefront is a "gritty, roll-up-your-sleeves type of charity" that offers help for our troops and their families including help with counseling, financial aid, even college scholarships. Ms. Susan Keating, who is the current On-Loan Blogger to You Served will visit us on the show. Susan has been blogging for two years on her site, www.susankatzkeating.com, where she offers insight on national security. Keating is also a correspondent for People Magazine, and has written the book, Prisoners of Hope: Exploiting the POW/MIA Myth in America. Ms. Keating is also a strong advocate of soldier’s welfare as she is the daughter of a Korean War Veteran who suffered from PTSD, however he, like many Korean War Veterans, just didn’t know it at the time. Last but not least we are proud to talk to Joyce Mader who is the President of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., New York Chapter # 1. This chapter is the proud operator of the Blue Star Canteen. http://www.bluestarmothersny1.org/Canteen.html our military kids \| admiral steve abbot \| Jim Beam \| Blue Star Mothers \| patri otism < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
28. Episode #50- The American Fallen Soldiers Project, Great Americans, Remember Pearl Harbor - Aug 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: Tonight we will feature Phil Taylor from The American Fallen Soldiers Project commits to honor, respect and forever remember those who have sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom while serving in our Armed Forces. The 501(c)3 non-profit organization makes available hand painted original portraits of America's fallen heroes to their families free of charge, and is supported solely through individual and corporate donations. http://www.americanfallensoldiers.com/ After Phil we will be talking to our old friend Matt Daniels from GreatAmericans.com. This is Matt's second time on the show and he will be on to give us an update on all the great things that GA is up to, to include some exciting new videos they have up on the site. We are also very honored to have Mr. Dana Harbaugh. Dana is the author of Pearls of Honor: Their Duty to Remember. Dana, through his own Deontos Publishing, tells a moving story of the Survivors and their mission, born of his deep friendship with the Survivors and their families. Dana is a Navy brat and a Navy man himself. He is a combat veteran twice awarded for heroism under fire. We will cover more of his military background later on in the show. The reason Dana is with us is not only to talk about his book but also because he purchased a 2009 Harley Davidson Cross Bones motorcycle which he made into a rolling tribute to the survivors of Pearl Harbor. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| Great Americans \| Pea rl Harbor
29. Episode #49 Dr. Jose Picart, Katie Glenn, Travis G. - Jul 30,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.94Mb) Description: Our first guest tonight is Dr. Jose Picart, Vice Provost for Diversity and African American Affairs, and Professor of Counselor Education at NC Sate University. We'll be speaking with him about NC State's status as a Yellow Ribbon campus, his chairmanship of the Military Veterans Task Force at NC State, and his 28 years of service to our country. Next we'll have Katie Glenn, creator of MilitaryBlogKids.com, Military Family Fellow at Families United, and daughter of Colonel Charlie Glenn who is currently serving in Iraq. Families United’s Military Kids Blog is an open site to all military children, specifically aimed at the children of our current servicemembers. Publishing opportunities, however, are available to any member of a military family. In addition to serving as a support site for military kids, the blog will also publish pertinent information about educational opportunities, scholarships, and important programs offered to children of servicemembers. Last we'll have Travis G. Travis is currently our On Loan Blogger at You Served. He is a member of the Air Nation Guard and all round good guy. He recently started WhiskeyForBreakfast.com where he blogs with a very unique style full of satire and not so clean humor. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Patri otism < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
30. Episode #48 - JP Borda, Steven Pressfield - Jul 23,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.50Mb) Description: You Served Radio is back with an awesome show. We'll talk with JP Borda, supreme webmaster extraordinaire of milblogging.com. We'll be talking about social media and just shooting the breeze. Steven Pressfield, retired Marine, author, and historian. Steven's most recent project, It's the Tribes, Stupid, analyzes the war in Afghanistan as a battle against tribalism. The 5 part video series take a very close look at tribalism and concludes with how to win the current war in Afghanistan. His blog is located at http://blog.stevenpressfield.com/. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Patri otism < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
31. Episode #47 - The American Widow Project, SPC David Hutchinson - Jul 16,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: You Served Radio has another great show lined up. We have two guests scheduled to come on, the first being Taryn Davis, Founder/President, The American Widow Project. The American Widow Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to the new generation of those who have lost the heroes of yesterday, today and tomorrow, with an emphasis on healing through sharing stories, tears and laughter Military Widow to Military Widow. They can be found on the web at http://www.americanwidowproject.org. Our second guest is SPC David Hutchinson, Silver Star recipient. The then 21-year-old Private First Class deployed to eastern Afghanistan in 2008. He was on his first patrol manning a Mark-19 grenade launcher in a Humvee’s armored turret of a gun truck, when his convoy was ambushed. Because of this Soldier’s actions, not one American life was lost; 17 men went in, 17 came out. You are invited to join now-Spec. Hutchinson as he discusses the act of the commitment, selfless service, and personal courage that earned the Silver Star medal for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. military families \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Silv er Star
32. Episode #46- Marine LtCol Mitch "Taco" Bell, Christian Davenport - Jul 09,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.57Mb) Description: On tonight's show we have arranged another awesome lineup. First up is LtCol Mitchell “Taco” Bell. Taco is a Marine reservist and the OIC of the South Central Texas Marine 4 Life program. We’ll talk with Taco about Marine 4 Life and also his experience while deployed to Afghanistan in 2008. He is also the author of the milblog Sandgram at http://www.thesandgram.com. Our second guest is Christian Davenport is a reporter on the Metropolitan staff of The Washington Post, covering regional military affairs. He was on a team of reporters that was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in National reporting for coverage of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. In 2007, he was awarded an Alicia Patterson Fellowship in journalism and spent a month embedded with the Virginia Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment in Iraq. He then spent a year chronicling the lives of five of the unit’s soldiers returning to civilian life after the war. The stories of these five soldiers are featured in his book, As You Were: To War and Back with the Black Hawk Battalion of the Virginia National Guard, released June 1, 2009. His website can be found at http://www.christian-davenport.com. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Marines< /a>
33. July 4th Special - Jul 02,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.58Mb) Description: The guys from Vision Strike Wear (www.vision-strike-wear.com) will be on to talk about the great things this Veteran-owned company is doing to give back to the military community. We will also be talking with the uber-patriotic American Sonny Attea from www.jaminthevalley.com. We will talk with Sonny about why he started the Jam, how he feels about being an American and what July 4th means to him. Mrs. Lyndy Kyzer from the Army's PAO office will also be coming on the show to talk about how the Army is leading all the services in engaging bloggers, embracing new media, etc. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| July 4th
34. Episode #44 - Jennifer MackInday & Bridge of Sighs - Jun 25,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.54Mb) Description: We'll talk with Jennifer MackInday about her book, "Friends for Life". Friends for Life is a story about the experiences and recollections of two women who were strangers brought together through the yearlong deployment of their soldiers during the Iraq War. Patti, the mother of Army medic Jon, and Jennifer, sister of infantry soldier James, forge a dear and lifelong friendship as their soldiers fight to stay alive in one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq. Tom Neely from the band Bridge of Sighs is back to join You Served Radio again to continue on with the stories from their tours in Gitmo. He will also fill us in on more info for their upcoming trip back to Gitmo again this year. We'll also discuss the current affairs in the military. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Gitmo< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/gitmo.rss'>
35. Episode #43 - GEN Chiarelli - Jun 18,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.65Mb) Description: General Peter W. Chiarelli, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, will talk about Army mental health and suicide prevention efforts. General Peter W Chia \| PTSD \| third< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/third.rss'> \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
36. Episode #42 - Cowboy Crush & Warrior Legacy Foundation - Jun 11,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 31.81Mb) Description: Country Music artist Cowboy Crush will join us tonight. Their latest single, "He's Coming Home" is sure to be a country music hit! "He's Coming Home" is a deeply cherished favorite of the band, as each has family members in the military. It's a celebration of a Soldier's return and a song will touch countless lives. Warrior Legacy Foundation Executive Director David Bellavia will come on to talk about his organization. The Warrior Legacy Foundation protects and promotes the reputation and dignity of every American veteran. http://www.warriorlegacyfoundation.org/ cow boy crush \| hes coming home song \| warrior legacy found \| d avid bellavia \| support the troops
37. Episode #41 - Jun 04,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.38Mb) Description: Place Holder first< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/first.rss'> \| second \| third< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/third.rss'> \| fourth \| fifth< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/fifth.rss'>
38. Episode #40 - Enhanced Interrogation Special - May 28,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.57Mb) Description: Tonight's show is a special one where Troy and CJ will be talking with experts on enhanced interrogation, and dealing with the outcome of enhanced interrogation. We will be discussing what is and what is not considered torture. First up we will have Marine LTC (ret) Neal Puckett. Neal is the attorney for CPT Roger Hill, and this is Neal's second time on You Served Radio. He and Roger were on the show back on May 7th, 2009 when we talked with both of them about Roger's Article-32 hearing. Neal was also the attorney for LTC West and some of the marines accused in the Haditha incident. He has also been involved with a lawsuit against Congressman Murtha. After Neal we will be talking with CPT (ret) Jason Meszaro. Jason is the author of "Interrogation of Morals" that reveals first-hand experience with interrogation techniques used in Afghanistan, which he participated in, and at Gitmo, which he watched. You won't want to miss tonight's show as it will surely be controversial and should help highlight a lot of issues and facts that are being glossed over or completely missed by the media today. Enhanced Interrogation \| Torture< /a> \| Militar y \| Afgh anistan \| Iraq
39. Episode #39 - Hooah Radio - May 21,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 29.17Mb) Description: We will be talking with Dom, who is the founder and owner of Hooah!!!!Radio. It is the ONLY veteran owned, FREE internet-based radio station Saluting our troops, veterans and their Families. HOOAH!!!! Radio brings another way for families and soldiers to connect with one another, another way for us to salute our men and women of the US Military and Allied Forces being active duty or a veteran, and to act as a source of entertainment, directed towards their interests and personalities. For them, by them and their families. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Hooa h Radio
40. Episode #38- Bridge of Sighs and Doug Eldridge - May 14,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.87Mb) Description: On tonight’s show we will have Tom Neely from the band, Bridge of Sighs (http://www.bosband.com/) talking with us about their recent tour at Gitmo, what they observed and what they came away from that tour with, and when they are going back. Also Tom will be talking with us about the motivation and driving Factors behind the songs “Freedom’s Stain” and “Angry Clouds”. The band recently sent us some signed Angry Cloud CDs to auction on our new You Served store at ebay, which is raising money for The Fisher House charity. We here at You Served are very appreciative of that gesture and we are excited to have Tom on the show tonight. We will also have Mr. Doug Eldridge. Doug is the founder of DLE Sports Management Group (http://www.dlesports.com/) and after growing up as an Army brat with great principles instilled into him he decided to take his physical talents and do something with it. Doug is running 10 marathons in 12 months to raise $100,000 (he calls is the 10-12-100 campaign) for the Wounded Warrior Project. Doug says himself that “It’s a daunting endeavor, but I feel I must give of myself to encourage others to give as well.” You can read about Doug’s travels as he goes from one marathon to another on his blog at http://www.10-12-100.blogspot.com/ militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| Wounded Warrior Project
41. Episode #37 - CPT Roger Hill and P.W. Singer - May 07,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.10Mb) Description: CPT Roger Hill from Dog Company 1/506th, 4th BCT, 101st will be on the show for an hour to talk about his Article 32 hearing and how he is trying to get the Army to change his discharge type so he is able to leave the service with some benefits after giving so much. P.W. Singer, author of "Wired For War", a book studying robotic and drone warfighters and explores how these new war machines are changing the very nature of human conflict. Watch video here: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/pw_singer_on_robots_of_wa r.html Article-32 Hearing \| C PT Roger Hill \| Afgh anistan \| Wi red For War \| PW Singer
42. Episode #36 - Scott Kesterson, Cartoonist Mark Baker, and author Wesley Gray - Apr 30,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.60Mb) Description: Tonight we will be catching up with film-maker and embedded freelance journalist/blogger, Scott Kesterson, live from Afghanistan. Scott's film, At War, was just shown at the Annual Milblog Conference last weekend and is showing at the Buffalo-Niagara Film Festival this weekend. He has been out on missions the last few days and will be giving us a fresh perspective of how things are going on the front lines of the Global War on Terror. We are also talking with Mark Baker, creator of the popular Army Times cartoon "PVT Murphy's Law" (http://www.pvtmurphy.com/). Mark and CJ are old friends so it should be a good time to find out any dirt on CJ from the past. We will be talking about his very famous comic strip, the feedback he gets about it and how Murphy has grown over the years from a Private to a Sergeant. Last but not least, Wesley Gray, author of "EMBEDDED: A Marine Corps Advisor Inside the Iraqi Army" will join CJ and Troy to talk about his book and the story he is trying to tell the world through this book. Scott Kesterson \| mark baker < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| private murphys law \| wesl ey gray \| Afgh anistan
43. Episode #35-Special Milblog Conference Show - Apr 23,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.08Mb) Description: This show will be broadcast from the location of the 2009 Milblog Conference. militar y \| milblog conference \| Wa shington DC \| support the troops \| episo de 35 < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
44. Episode #34 - Victory Point, Vets For Freedom & "Ideological Bigotry" - Apr 16,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.42Mb) Description: Ed Darack (confirmed) - Author of the new book Victory Point tells the enthralling and much broader story of Operation Red Wings and the follow-up mission, Operation Whalers, missions that ultimately led to enabling free elections in Afghanistan. Pete Hegseth, Chairman of Vets For Freedom will be on to discuss how contrary to the Administration's rhetoric, the President's budget request does NOT grow our military to meet the needs of our obligations. Eric from Tygrrr Express blog will talk about this new book "Ideological Bigotry." tygrrrr express \| iraq \| vets for freedom \| pet e hegseth \| ideological bigotry
45. Episode #33 - Leave No Veteran Behind and NMFA - Apr 09,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.74Mb) Description: We'll speak with Eli Williamson, Executive Director of "Leave No Veteran Behind" (www.leavenoveteranbehind.org). They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit service run by veterans that works to relieve the educational debt of veterans who are serving and have served in the US Military. We'll also talk with Brittany McKee, a military spouse who also works for the Sierra Club. She will be discussing the world premiere of a new documentary called Red, White & Green at the DC Environmental Film Festival. national military family association \| leave no veteran behind \| b rittany mckee \| support the troops \| E li Williamson
46. Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate: Honoring The American Soldier & Queensryche - Apr 02,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.91Mb) Description: 1915 - Matt Williams, co-founder of Mouth Watering Media and will discuss their tributes to our American troops through music. We're also speaking with Geoff Tate of the band Queensryche about the release of their latest album, "American Soldier" Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate \| Iraq War \| honoring the american soldier \| Geoff Tate < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| mouth watering media
47. Episode #31- Embedded journalist exposing the truth, and citizen-soldier - Mar 26,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.06Mb) Description: This week we will be talking with freelance and war-front embedded journalist P.J. Tobia. P.J. wrote the Washington Post Article exposing the article-32 hearing and the grave injustices being imposed on CPT Hill and 1SG Scott. We are also talking with NY National Guard SGM, Dave Oliver. Dave joined the regular army in 1985 as an Infantryman. He served four years, two in Germany and two in Georgia. After ETS, he joined the New York Army National Guard. Dave has served as a infantry team leader, squad leader, scout platoon section leader, scout platoon sergeant, infantry platoon sergeant, first sergeant and operations sergeant major. Since 9-11 he has deployed for six homeland security missions to include Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Jump Start. In addition Dave has served two tours of duty for Operation Enduring Freedom. This last deployment he served as the Afghan National Police Development Sergeant Major for the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. After talking with all these tough guys we will be talking with one soft lady, who supports tough guys. Gina Elise from www.pinupsforvets.com will talk to CJ and Troy about what great things she is doing to benefit our troops with the gifts God has given her. militar y \| Washington Post \| afgh anistan \| CSTC-A \| H illScott UCMJ
48. Episode #30- Milblog Conf update and www.notalone.com - Mar 19,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.97Mb) Description: During this week's show we will be talking to and getting an update from Andi (www.spousebuzz.com) on how the milblog conference is coming along. Also we will be talking with Afghanistan and Iraq vet Mike Jones. Mike was a Company Commander on the ground during Operation Anaconda and served with past guest Brandon Friedman. Mike has recognized the stresses that combat puts on our men and women today, in addition to the stresses put on the family members of those that must share the house of the veteran. This recognition has motivated him to start the site www.notalone.com. As per the Notalone.com website "Not Alone began with the idea of creating a space for warriors and families dealing with combat stress to come together, where they can spend time with others and start the healing process." militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| Milblog Conference \| w wwnotalonecom
49. Episode #29-Votevets.org, Operation Anaconda. The VA and PTSD, and Andrew Lubin - Mar 12,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.43Mb) Description: During this week's show we will be talking with Brandon Friedman, veteran of Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan and the initial invasion force into Iraq. Brandon is an outspoken advocate of soldier's being active in the political process of this country. Brandon wrote the book, "The War I Always Wanted: The Illusion of Glory and the Reality of War", and has served since 2007 as the Vice Chairman of VoteVets.org--a 100,000-member organization dedicated to getting veterans elected to public office. We are also talking with Professor Andrew Lubin, a proud member of the distinguished USMC Combat Correspondents Association, Andrew has spent much of 2006 and 2007 in Iraq, and Afghanistan. Embedded with Marine - Army - National Guard units, he's out in the field with the "boots on the ground," and covering the story with the 0311's and 0811's in Ramadi, Mahmudiyah, and the Khyber Pass who are getting the job done. Prior to those embeds, Andrew was one of only 5 journalists on the beaches in Beirut with the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit as they evacuated the American refugees, and earlier he was in Okinawa with 12th Marines. Andrew is about to go back to Afghanistan to do another embed so we are touching base with him before he does. In addition to those great guest we are talking to Clint Van Winkle, author of "Soft Spots: A Marine’s Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". SOFT SPOTS moves effortlessly back and forth across time and continents as war scenes in reality are intermixed with war ravages remembered. Van Winkle desperately sought help from the Veteran’s Administration, but each trip to a VA facility would be another maddening adventure into bureaucratic red tape and ineptitude. He discovered it was an indifferent system that gives lip service about their concern for veterans but in reality seems to abandon them. Brandon Friedman \| PTSD \| afgh anistan \| Operation Anaconda \| And rew Lubin
50. Episode #28 - Bombshells and Soft Spots - Mar 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.03Mb) Description: This week we will speak with Jesse Loren, editor of Bombshells: War Stories and Poems by Women On The Homefront. We'll also speak with Missy Martin, who wrote one of the stories in the book, along with her brother who just returned from Iraq. Clint Van Winkle, author of "Soft Spots: A Marine’s Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". SOFT SPOTS moves effortlessly back and forth across time and continents as war scenes in reality are intermixed with war ravages remembered. Van Winkle desperately sought help from the Veteran’s Administration, but each trip to a VA facility would be another maddening adventure into bureaucratic red tape and ineptitude. He discovered it was an indifferent system that gives lip service about their concern for veterans but in reality seems to abandon them. bombshells jesse loren \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| soft spots clint van winkle
51. Episode #27- Army Public Affairs on the battlefield - Feb 27,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.72Mb) Description: This week we will be talking with NY National Guard LT. Amy Bonanno. Amy just returned from a one year tour in Afghanistan as part of Task Force Phoenix. She was the Public Affairs officer for the the southern Afghan region, based out of the volatile Kandahar region. We will be talking about her tour as a PAO, some of the things that happened then, like the prison break, FDD teams, and the famed Nick Meo affair. Also keeping in line with our theme of talking about the challenges of women serving in the military we will probably chat about what challenges and unique issues she saw versus her male counterparts. We'll also be talking with Dana Canedy, author of "A Journal For Jordan". The book is based off the private journal of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King. In the book, 1SG King gives timeless advice from a father to his son in the form of a regular journal. When 1SG King was killed in Iraq, Dana published his journal for all generations to read. Dana Canedy Journal for Jordan \| P ublic Affairs \| afgh anistan \| Nick Meo \| W omen Veterans
52. Episode #26 - The Way We Get By - Feb 20,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.66Mb) Description: Tonight we have another great show full of patriotic people. Our first guest is a civilian nurse who works at a military hospital and has cared for many of our wounded troops. Then, we're bringing back Eve Chase to close the loop on last week's aborted show. During the 8pm hour we'll be talking with Aaron Gaudet, Director/Editor/Director of Photography of the film "The Way We Get By". Check out the trailer at http://www.thewaywegetbymovie.com/ We'll also have SFC Angela McKinzie on as our Tribute to Freedom Soldier this week. I can't think of a better place to be this week! the way we get by movie \| iraq afghanistan \| tribute to freedom \| eve chase storm the hill \| iava
53. Episode #25- Veteran and soldier issues on Capital Hill - Feb 13,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 12.23Mb) Description: We will be talking with Eve Chase, who is a soldier, veteran of OEF, and currently very active in soldier issues on Capital Hill. She is also trying to start up a group that focuses exclusively on the concerns and issues with women veteran issues. She is also a member of Team Charlie at http://stormthehill.org/. CJ and Troy will also be talking about the current topics in the news dealing with soldiers to include the new report on obesity in the military and the current happenings in Afghanistan and why you are hearing nothing out of Iraq. militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| Cap ital Hill \| W omen Veterans
54. Episode #24 - Threat Closer To Home and 10th Amendment Rights - Feb 06,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.82Mb) Description: 1900 - New Hampshire's Rockhingham District 9 Representatives Tim Comerford and Dan Itse and Grafton District 5 Representative Paul Ingbretson will talk about the 10th Amendment resolution being submitted to Congress as a declaration of sovereignty. Michael Rowan - author of the book "The Threat Closer to Home - Hugo Chávez and the War Against America" Trish Forant, President and Founder of Email our Military will be on to talk about their troop support activities. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| mi chael rowan \| support the troops \| threat closer to home
55. Episode #23- I Believe in America - Jan 30,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.24Mb) Description: Michael and Sophie Darwin, the only father/daughter lead guitarist group, Michael Darwin's Theory. New debut CD “ I Believe in America ” released on January 27th, 2009 with a completely free download available from their website at http://www.michaeldarwinstheory.com/MDT/Home/Home.html < BR/>militar y \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| support the troops \| M ichael Darwin
56. Episode #22 - Military Health Care & WWII Experience - Jan 23,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.35Mb) Description: Elaine Miller, MSN, RN-BC - Civilian Case Manager at BAMC. Recently Awarded the National Case Manager Award of Service Excellence. Miller received the prestigious Award of Service Excellence, one of just two major awards presented at the annual Case Manager educational event and expo. Miller serves as a clinical preceptor and skills-lab instructor, developed and facilitated nursing, nutrition, ethics, and home health courses. She has also written several nationally published articles on subjects ranging from obesity and home health, to diabetes nutritional support and wound healing. Howard M. Layton - author of "Love and Sand". Love and Sand focuses on the author's wartime experiences in the RAF and the impact they had on his life during and after the war. Layton's war time career was spent in the Middle East and North Africa. The book opens with the dramatic aftermath of a raid on an Italian airfield in Abyssinia, flown from the Yemen by No.203 Squadron. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| ho ward layton \| Wounded Warriors \| BAMC
57. Episode #21 - Rock Band A.I., Milblogger and Writer Toby Nunn, and MAJ Eric Egland - Jan 16,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.20Mb) Description: Music band A.I. They have a new song entitled "Time 2 Come Home" dedicated to troops. Check out more of their music at http://www.aimusic.com or on iTunes. MAJ Eric Egland, an Iraq War veteran, political scientist, and conservative activist, was a Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 4th Congressional District (map) of California. He also created www.troopsneedyou.com and was an advisor for Move America Forward and Vets For Freedom. Author of "The Troops Need You, America: Six Ways to Help Them Win" Milblogger and author Toby Nunn is now working hard with Soldiers Angels. We'll talk to him about what the organization is about. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| toby nunn \| ai \| eric egland
58. Episode #20 - Richard Meyer & Matt Daniels - Jan 09,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.62Mb) Description: Richard Meyer is the author of the new comic book "No Enemy, But Peace". The Amazing True Story of Marine Sgt. Marco Martinez, winner of the Navy Cross. April 12th, 2003- The initial invasion of Iraq had gone well...too well. When the Marine of Golf 2/5 rolled into the Baghdad suburb of At-Tarmiyah, they were expecting nothing more than the heat and dust of another boring patrol. Instead, they walked into a deadly ambush. http://www.noenemybutpeacecomic.com/ Matt Daniels is the founder of GreatAmericans.com. The vision of Great Americans as a movement is to celebrate those in every area of society whose lives offer a positive example to others. As the first step in the pursuit of this vision, GreatAmericans.com is focused on the men and women who serve our nation in uniform. GreatAmericans.com seeks to tell the stories of those who put their lives at risk to protect others both at home and abroad. militar y \| iraq afghanistan \| ri chard meyer \| great americans \| mat t daniels
59. New Year Show - Jan 02,2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.52Mb) Description: In this special New Year's Day show we will be talking exclusively with embedded reporter, blogger, Emmy Award winning documentary maker who recently returned from Afghanistan, Scott Kesterson. Scott Kesterson \| Afgh anistan \| E mbed Reporter
60. Episode #18 - Christmas Special - Dec 26,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 28.52Mb) Description: No guests tonight; just me and Troy talking about our Christmas experiences as Soldiers. We'll have some great Christmas music and stories to tell. Will you join us? christ mas \| deplo yment < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| militar y
61. Episode #17 - Soldier Hard - Dec 19,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 30.30Mb) Description: This week we will be speaking with Soldier Hard who has a new music project with Marine veteran Dego called "The DOD". He will stop by to discuss his new album. LTG Boykin, retired Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, played a role in almost every recent major American military operation, serving in Grenada, Somalia, and Iraq. He is currently a professor at Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, and author of "Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom." Knee Deep In The Hooah blogger, Claire, is a Soldier mom and popular blogger. We will be talking about stresses on military families, the new report of military divorce rates, and her blog. knee deep in the hooah \| soldier hard dego \| ltg boykin < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| iraq afghanistan
62. Episode #16 - Financial Planning for Military and Veterans - Dec 12,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.39Mb) Description: Today's financial mess is affecting everyone. But, is it affecting our troops who are fighting a multi-front war and maintaining split households? On this show we will be talking to Ken Fisher who is Chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that constructs “comfort homes” for families of hospitalized military personnel and veterans. Founded in 1990 by his late uncle Zachary Fisher, the program aids more than 10,000 guest families each year and has saved families more than $80 million. To date, the foundation has built 38 houses at military bases and VA medical centers across the country and overseas, in Landstuhl, Germany. It plans to complete 21 more houses by the end of 2010. We will be talking to Ken about all the great things that Fisher House does and how the American people can help Fisher House help our Warriors and their families. We'll also be talking with Mr. Nathaniel Long, CEO of the VA Mortgage Center. Mr. Long will discuss whether or not Veterans will be affected by the current mortgage crisis and whether now is a good time to buy. Rounding out our line up is Mr. Jeff Rose. Jeff Rose is a Certified Financial Planner and co-founder of Alliance Investment Planning Group. He is also the author of Good Financial Cents, a financial planning and investment blog. You can also learn more about Jeff at his website www.JeffRoseFinancial.com. jeff rose \| Fis her House \| n athaniel long \| military finance
63. Episode #15 - Paul Bucha - Dec 05,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.67Mb) Description: This week our special guest is Paul 'Bud' Bucha. Mr Bucha was a two time All-American swimmer. After graduating from West Point, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. In Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam, Captain Bucha of the 3rd battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division led a recon patrol that encountered strong resistance. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions between March 16-19, 1968.He later taught at West Point and became president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Most recently he served as a foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama's 2008 successful presidential campaign. We will also have three other very special guests. One is another blogger from the VAMC You Served blog, Claire who writes about life of a military spouse - the hardships, the joys, and everything in between. Kat from Operation Love from Home will be giving us an update on the Christmas Card Drive that she held in Oct and Nov. Last but not least, we will have on Kim Cameron who is a singer/songwriter who recently released a song dedicated to America's Military. It is titled "My Hero" and you can watch Kim sing it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB5DhRI-YbY. paul bucha < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| m edal of honor \| soldier support \| military spouse
64. Episode #14 - Power of the Milblog/Thankful For Veterans - Nov 27,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 25.48Mb) Description: A special night and a special show. During this show we will be discussing the "Power of the Milblog" with a round-table consisting of Journalist and blogger Susan Keating, Milblogger and Afghanistan veteran Old Blue and Army PAO, LT Amy Bonanno currently deployed in Afghanistan. The second half of the show will feature Kim Cameron. Kim was inspired to write the song, "My Hero", after meeting a redeployed Soldier on a plane. You can see the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB5DhRI-YbY. kim cameron \| music< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/music.rss'> \| PAO \| Afgh anistan \| milblog< /a>
65. Episode #13 - Help Restore Our Soldiers - Nov 21,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 29.22Mb) Description: Tonight we'll speak with Brian Delate, a Vietnam Veteran and writer, director and actor in the new film "Soldier's Heart". The film was a recent winner at the G.I. Film Festival in Washington, D.C. He's also a subject matter expert on PTSD. We'll also talk with Army & Air Force Exchange Community Relations Manager Lauren Vargas about PX benefits and the new AAFES blog they recently launched. PTSD \| bri an delate \| s oldiers heart \| gi film festival \| AAFES PX
66. Episode #12 - Veteran's Day Special and several Special Veteran Guests - Nov 12,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 29.79Mb) Description: This is our Veteran's Day special 2-hour show. We are simultcasting with KFBK in Sacramento, California tonight. We will also be discussing the meaning of Veteran's Day, how it is celebrated (or not) and what it means to YOU! So get your phone fingers ready. Our goal is to have one vet from every war that we can possibly get. We will talk to them about what this very special day meant to them, and other topics about Veteran's Day. This week we have several special guests. One is a rescheduled guest, Mr. Paul 'Bud' Bucha. Mr Bucha was a two time All-American swimmer. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. In Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam, Captain Bucha of the 3rd battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division led a recon patrol that encountered strong resistance. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions between March 16-19, 1968.He later taught at West Point and became president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Michael Tumminelli works in Current Operations/Counter IED TF at Fort Myer. He is also a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of Task Force Phoenix. We will also have WWII Iwo Jima veteran, Major General Fred Haynes back on. Also scheduled are Medal of Honor recipient Leo Thorsness - Vietnam, Zach Johnson - musician/Iraq, Michael Tuminelli - Afghanistan, SGT Freedom - Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Troy Steward - Afghanistan, and CJ Grisham - Iraq. We'll also have a live call-in from Afghanistan with Scott Kesterson and various active troops currently in the combat zone. Will you join us? Add us to your favorites for all the updates. michael tumminelli \| improvised explosive device \| militar y \| M edal of Honor \| Paul Bucha < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
67. Episode #11 - Is "Stop Loss" Proof That "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Should Be Rescinded? - Nov 07,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.66Mb) Description: We'll have a substantive discussion about the use of the stop loss policy to man combat units. Since 1993, more than 12,500 troops have been discharged under the Clinton-era "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Could a halt to the policy really solve the military's manning issues? We'll also chat with Scott Kesterson who is deployed with combat troops in Afghanistan. This week's Tribute to Freedom: Staff Sgt. Omar Hernandez of Fort Bliss, Texas, was awarded the prestigious Silver Star Medal and the Purple Heart for risking his personal safety to rescue two teammates from the line of fire while in Iraq in 2007. After having already completed several months of a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Staff Sgt. Hernandez was on dismounted patrol with two members of the Iraqi National Police when the group came under attack by insurgents. Both men, whom Staff Sgt. Hernandez had been mentoring, were hit and wounded. Despite having received a bullet to the leg himself, Staff Sgt. Hernandez ran through additional fire from the enemy to get both his teammates to a covered location while back support arrived. He sustained extensive damage to his leg, including the loss of 30% of his quadriceps muscle. stop loss \| dont ask dont tell \| militar y \| scott kesterson \| Staff Sgt Omar Herna
68. Episode #10 - Pre-Election 2-hour Special - Oct 30,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.46Mb) Description: This week our special guest is Paul 'Bud' Bucha. Mr Bucha was a two time All-American swimmer. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. In Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam, Captain Bucha of the 3rd battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division led a recon patrol that encountered strong resistance. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions between March 16-19, 1968.He later taught at West Point and became president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.He is currently a foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. In addition to Mr. Bucha, we have a bunch of military pundits that will rant and rave and discuss the elections that will occur four day after this show! Won't you join in? In attendance will be regular co-host Troy Steward, plus Toby Nunn, SGT Freedom, and a few others. It's a must listen event. militar y \| election special \| soldier s \| iraq \| voting
69. Episode #11 link - Oct 27,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Here are the links to what we'll be discussing on 6 Nov. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/ story/armys-continued-use-stop-loss/story.aspx?guid=%7B58729 95C-081B-4CDA-9CB7-3069774013F5%7D&dist=hppr
70. Episode #9 - Toby Nunn, Emily Custer & Baghdad Pups - Oct 23,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 21.35Mb) Description: Zach Johnson is an Army NCO and Iraq veteran. He is also a great writer and musician. During this show, Zach will come on to talk about his music in a combat environment and share a few songs he's written. You can also check out his MySpace page in the meantime. Emily Custer began piano lessons at four, and added violin and voice instruction over the next few years, she soon discovered her ‘bent’ toward composing. By five years old, she was singing harmonies with any song, always switching from part to part. As an adult, it was rather humbling for her mother to play a simple little song on the piano and have her then six year old daughter proceed to add an intricate obbligato part, totally ‘on the fly’! Young Emily did not begin writing down the tunes she composed until she was in third grade. Emily recently composed and sang the patriotic tune "Thank You", which I'll play during the show. Operation Baghdad Pups is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting troops in bringing home pets they've come to know and love that were strays in the combat zone. They do not just save animals; it also brings comfort and peace of mind to our troops. The SPCA International team has had the pleasure of getting to know many of the animals we have rescued. They are smart, resilient, inquisitive, playful and we believe they are grateful for the opportunity to live without fear in the United States. Toby Nunn is a military blogger at www.tobynunn.com and the author of Northern Disclosure. toby nunn \| comb at iraq \| music< a href='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rss/tag/music.rss'> \| operation baghdad pups \| spca
71. Episode #8 - Iraq Veterans Against the War & Big Tobacco - Oct 16,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 24.07Mb) Description: Folks, this is a show you do NOT want to miss. I've been trying to get someone from IVAW to come on the show for weeks. One has stepped forward and accepted the challenge. We will talk about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the war on terror, Winter Soldier, the upcoming elections, and what makes an IVAW Soldier. We will also get a phone in from Iraq blogger Big Tobacco who is currently deployed in theater. He blogs at http://www.sargeasmic.com/ iraq veterans against the war \| ivaw \| iraq afghanistan terror \| w inter soldier \| big tobacco
72. Episode #7 - In A Time of War (Part II - The Cast) - Oct 09,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.83Mb) Description: In this Episode of the YouServed podcast, we will speak with some of the characters portrayed in Bill Murphy's new book, "In A Time Of War". Last week we spoke with Mr. Murphy himself. Now, you will get the chance to meet some of the people he wrote about in his book. in a time of war \| b ill murphy jr \| iraq afghanistan terror \| west point < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| book \|
73. Episode #6 - In A Time of War - Oct 02,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 21.35Mb) Description: This week's guest is Mr. Bill Murphy Jr., author of the recently released book, "In A Time of War". Think "The Long Gray Line" for the war on terror. The book's subtitle says it all: "The Proud & Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002." Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWtnPIcLmns. you served < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' /> \| In A Time of War \| B ill Murphy Jr \| West Point < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/rss_tiny.gif' border='0' /> < img src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/itunes_trans.png' border='0' />
74. Episode #5 - Wrong About The Right - Sep 25,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.80Mb) Description: On this week's show, we'll talk to S.E. Cupp, author of the book "Why You're Wrong About The Right". Ranging from concrete facts to laugh-out-loud commentary, Newt Gingrich, Al Leiter, Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, Ted Nugent, Shelby Steele, Tony Stewart, Glenn Beck and even Bubba the Love Sponge—along with dozens more—provide the ammunition to shatter the most shocking claims about the Right. Plus, I'll talk about the craziness of military life and whatever comes to mind. I may even just let my hair down, what the high and tight left behind, and just talk for the sake of talking. why youre wrong abou \| SE Cupp \| militar y
75. Finale Salute - 18 Sep 08 - Sep 18,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.61Mb) Description: My guest for today's show is Pulitzer Prize winner for Featured Writing, Jim Sheeler, author of "Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives" which chronicles the lives of several CAOs, Casualty Assistance Officers, as they go about the somber business of notifying family members of their servicemembers' deaths and how they cope afterwards. The book has been hailed as both "required reading" and an "act of national service" to more profane things by the anti-war crowd as a "pro-war" book. In the d fin al salute \| casualty assistance \| iraq \| afgh anistan \| jim sheeler \|
76. September 11th Memorial Show - Sep 11,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 27.48Mb) Description: Today's show will be a two-hour special from 1800-2000. My first guest will be 1SG Troy Steward, New York National Guard First Sergeant and Afghanistan Veteran. Troy is also a military blogger who documented his Afghanistan deployment on his site, Bouhammer (www.bouhammer.com). We will discuss the meaning of military service in a post 9/11 world and his thoughts as a New Yorker and Soldier. I'll also have David Bellavia, author of "House to House", former Staff Sergeant in the United States Army and nominee for the Medal of Honor (as well as a special guest at the State of the Union a few years ago). And I consider him a friend!! My third guest will be Retired Marine Corps Major General Fred Haynes. MG Haynes was a member of Combat Team 28, the unit that raised the flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. A Captain at the time, MG Haynes is the last surviving officer in CT28 intimately involved in planning and coordinating all phases of the Team’s fight on Iwo Jima. It's an interview you won't want to miss!! 911 \| afgh anistan \| terror ism
77. Episode #2 - A Soldier's Courage - Sep 04,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 20.63Mb) Description: A lot of great stuff going on this podcast. I will have an interview with Janis Galatas, author of "A Soldier's Courage" and spouse of wounded Iraq veteran Norris Galatas! Janis is the quintessential troop supporter who does so much for others while dealing with Norris's own fights through the military health care system. Oh, and she absolutely LOVES horses!! I had to reschedule with Retired Marine Major General Fred Haynes due to scheduling conflicts. He is at the Republican National Convention this week and instead of a recorded interview, I want to bring him on live. So he will participate in our Sep 11th show. This is also our first show at our regularly scheduled time of 1800 on Thursdays!! Thank you for helping us earn this slot. lions of iwo jima \| major general fred haynes \| book \| militar y \| wwii \|
78. Episode #1 - SGT Freedom & Florida National Guard - Aug 30,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 17.81Mb) Description: We'll discuss relevant military topics. On tap for this show is a little about military voting. We'll discuss what is and is not authorized political activity in and out of uniform and get your opinions as well. I'll also give you "A Soldier's Perspective" about fighting a counter-insurgency - time permitting. We'll also have SGT Freedom as our guest on this week's show. He puts out regular videos geared towards political and military topics. You can learn more about SGT Freedom at www.sgtfreedom.org. I'll also be playing an interview with Florida National Guardsman, CPT Jeremy Hopkins, who will talk about his unit's involvement in assisting victims of Tropical Storm Fay. Time permitting, we'll also discuss the military health care system. If you think socialized medical care is the way to go for this country, wait until you hear what I have to say. voting \| militar y \| regu lations \| electi ons \|
79. Test - Aug 23,2008 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/y... download (audio/mpeg, 13.47Mb) Description: Here are the links to today's topics: http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/484115 http://www.thecabin.net/stories/082308/loc_0823080013.shtml http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-uspak23 -2008aug23,0,4404839.story militar y \| politic s \| mortgag e \| soldier s \|

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