Best U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Jeff Pierce, Director of Media and Military Partnerships for Wreaths Across America. 25:03

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Jeff makes his third visit to the Podcast to introduce us to Wreaths Across America and their three pillars: Remember, Honor, and Teach, as well as the cornucopia of their support to veterans, their families, and fans year round. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio Y…

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A Gradcast Special Presentation - Distinguished Service Award Recipients 23:05

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In this special feature of the Air Force Gradcast, we spotlight the most recent recipients of the Academy’s Distinguished Service Award—exceptional graduates whose lives and careers reflect the highest ideals of service, leadership, and integrity. ----more---- Through thoughtful conversation, they share what shaped their paths, how they continue to…

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Anthony Ruiz, Captain, United States Army Retired 26:02

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Joe and Tony discuss Tony's 23 year career which uniquely spans enlisted time, time as a warrant officer and summarizes his time as a commissioned officer. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at [email protected]…

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2025's Tossing of the Hats, Drumroll Please, Class of ’76 Echelon Project, and Much More 23:48

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Your June Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17, along with special guest Steve Lincoln, the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation's senior development writer and editor. They discuss the Class of 2025 graduation, Athletics Hall of Fame nominees, a big fundraising win, the Class…

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Travis Bickford, Director of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project 26:44

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Today we meet with Travis Bickford, head of Communications and Programs for The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. With a small staff of civil servants working in Washington DC, Travis and his team work with volunteers recording the stories of our veterans and preserve them for future learning and research as well as sustaining their le…

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Jeff Camp, retired Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army 27:44

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Jeff, whose humble beginnings growing up in Upstate New York, turned his service into a 32 year career and was instrumental in closing out the Cold War. He attended Sienna College, then after 9/11, headed to Iraq with the Polish Army, and then to Afghanistan. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at th…

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Wil Florez, retired US Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer 13:06

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Listen to the adventures of retired United States Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Wil Florez and his over 20 years of service while balancing family life and multiple deployments to sea in the service of our nation. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can …

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Troy Daland, President of the Special Operations Memorial Foundation 24:59

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Introducing Troy Daland, President of the Special Operations Memorial Foundation. Learn about how this organization supports continued recognition of our fallen Special Operations Forces operators and their families. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contac…

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Ross Alpert, Vice President of the Repawz Academy 27:09

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Former US Army Sergeant Ross Alpert is now Vice President of the non-profit organization Repawz Academy who train rescued dogs to become service dogs for veterans with a need. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlb…

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Graduation Day, Honoring Distinguished Service, a Day of Giving and More 32:09

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In this edition of Air Force Gradcast hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 and their special guests, Mr. John Martinson and Mr. Randy Helms, Distinguished Service Award wrecipients as they discuss how the Academy honors distinguished service. In news, updates, and events, graduation day for cadets and the prep school; a…

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Michael Collins, Retired Major, US Air Force 28:33

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Major Collins served our country for 24 years, much of it overseas, providing logistics and training. You'll meet Major Collins and learn how he was inspired by his younger brother and how Mike seemed to always be there when the Air Force needed him. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Ve…

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Anthony Ruiz, Chief Executive Officer, Veteran Nexus 26:16

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Retired US Army Captain and Physician's Assistant Tony Ruiz is now the CEO of Veteran Nexus. He and his employees support veterans nationwide with refined reviews of medical records and medical assessments for inclusion with submissions to the Veterans Administration for disability determinations. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteransco…

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Eleanor Stark, member of the World War II ship building brigade known as Rosie the Riveter. 27:48

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For this edition of the program, Joe welcomes back Gold Star Wife Eleanor Stark who worked as a Rosie the Riveter building war ships in the Port of Savannah, Georgia while her husband was fighting the war as a drafted US Army Infantryman in Burma. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veter…

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Eleanor Stark, Gold Star Wife 28:33

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Meet centenarian and gold star wife Eleanor Stark. In 1944 at age 19, she learned that her husband PFC Luther "Buck" Bagley, who served as a member of Merril's Marauders, was listed as missing in action, presumed killed. There's more to this story … a lot more. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at …

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A USAFA Wrestler Wins Big, Hotel Polaris Scores 4 Stars, Events and More 24:08

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Your April Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 share the latest on a big win for a USAFA wrestler, 4 shining stars for Hotel Polaris, a meet & greet with a Super Bowl winner, events across the country and much more! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT! Air For…

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Rachelle Smith, Host of the Silenced Voices of MST Podcast 20:31

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Rachelle, a former US Air Force First Lieutenant and Public Affairs Officer, shares her past experience with Military Sexual Trauma and now hosts the podcast "the Silenced Voices of MST" which helps to shed light on the problem to help other victims. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Ve…

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Mike Hale and Joe Muhlberger on Wreaths Across America Radio 45:07

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On this special edition of the podcast, host Joe Muhlberger is featured as a guest on Wreaths Across America’s internet radio morning show hosted by Mike Hale. The two veterans spent almost an hour talking about Joe’s vast military career in the United States Air Force and what prompted him to assume the reigns of Veterans Corner Radio after the pa…

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Michelle Halcomb, former US Navy Lieutenant Commander and Dentist 23:04

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Michelle talks about her time in service, her appreciation for serving at a time when there were few women in service, and about being part of the “old boy network” of the 1970s. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.mu…

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Will Flores, Tampa Vet Center 21:33

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The VA is adding Vet Centers all over the country. Will Flores, a retired US Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer talks with Joe about the Tampa Center and how they offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Their services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttrau…

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Bill Monfort, Veteran of World War II 22:09

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108 year old Chief Petty Officer "Wild" Bill Monfort is Florida's oldest living veteran. Bill gives new host Joe Muhlberger many first-hand accounts of his service to our nation including his time at Pearl Harbor while he served with the US Navy. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Vetera…

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The new Next Gen. Advisory, Base Access Changes, Elections, Reunions, and More 23:30

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Your March Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 to get the latest on Association of Graduates biennial board elections, the new Next Gen. Advisory Council, an important new member of the Association and Foundation Team, base access changes, and much more! Gradcast drops the first Friday …

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Bill Hodges Tribute 28:33

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Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at [email protected] William N Hodges

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AOG Board Elections, USAFA Winter Sports, Events, Updates and More! 27:04

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Stay connected with your grad community! Your February Air Force Gradcast is here! Hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 have the latest on Association of Graduates Board elections, USAFA winter sports in full swing, new, events, announcements and more! QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS? TALK TO YOUR GRADCAST HOSTS! - GRADCA…

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Retirements, The Artemis Tree, Closing out 2024, a Successful Campaign, and More! 30:39

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Stay connected with your grad community! Your 2025 New Year’s Air Force Gradcast is here! Hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 share the latest on USAFA’s Dean of Faculty’s retirement, the Artemis Moon Tree, closing out a successful donor campaign, a day in the life of co-host, Vince Greco and much more! QUESTIONS, SUGG…

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The VA provides a number of programs under their Whole Health inititive that are aimed at helping you heal faster and keeping you healthy. Listen in to see what you might be able to use. 17:42

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Todd Raley, Manager of Whole Health Programs at the VA Hospital in Tomah Wisconsin Would it not be a smarter move to stay healthy rather than waiting to get help until you get sick? The VA’s Whole Health Program can in fact be a tool you can use to stay in the pink. This program will present a litany of services, many, if not most, are dedicated to…

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A New Brand, the New Visitor's Center, Call for Award Nominations and Much More 22:52

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In this edition of Air Force Gradcast, hosts Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and Vince Greco P ’17, have the latest for you on a new brand for the AOG and Foundation; progress on the new visitor’s center; a call for award nominations; how you can stay connected, new podcast releases and much more! Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your f…

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Many of us live some distance from our VA Emergency Rooms. Here is what you can do to eliminate that emergency trip and still have the VA involved. 19:06

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Dr. Neil Patel, Acting Director, VA National Emergency Medicine Office and Dr. Josh Geiger, Director of Operations, VA National Emergency Medicine Office Doctors Patel and Geiger team up to explain the VA’s approach to Emergency Medicine. Many of us live some distance from our VA Emergency Rooms. Here is what you can do to eliminate that emergency …

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Deputy Chief Gilson discusses VA survivors' benefits and provides good information on filing claims and protecting yourself and your family from fraud. 17:06

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Jeanine Gilson, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Accounting and Business Operations for the Veterans Benefits Administration. Deputy Chief Gilson discusses VA survivors' benefits and provides good information on filing claims. Fraud is rampant in our society and the VA is a favorite target for fraudsters. This program will demonstrate how to protect…

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This is the eighth in our series of Meet the Commander. In this program you will meet James A LaCoursiere, Jr. National Commander of the American Legion for 2024-2025 16:26

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Finishing up our annual series of interviews with the new leaders of the national military organizations is Commander LaCoursiere. Each year we give these groups the opportunity to share with our audience the thoughts of these leaders and how they plan to take their respective groups into the future. James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. National Commander of …

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Director Dunning of the Haley VA, one of the largest facilities in the country, shares his thoughts on his first three years at Haley VA. 17:20

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Director David Dunning is a problem solver who is dedicated to government service, especially to the troops serving our nation. His over 30 years in the US Army, rising to the rank of full Colonel, has prepared him well for running one of the VA’s top 10 hospitals. November is the third anniversary of his taking the reins at Haley. He shares many o…

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The Hotel Polaris Grand Opening and More Good News, Notes and Updates for USAFA Grads! 28:32

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In this edition of Air Force Gradcast, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and her guest, Air Force Academy Foundation's Vince Greco, announce a long-awaited grand opening, wrap up reunion season, talk tailgating by boat, share their travel plans to meet with grads, home games at Falcon stadium, how you can make a difference, stay connected,…

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There is a new Veterans Organization on the horizon and it is gearing up to be a valuable resourse to our Veterans and their Families 17:05

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Nadhal Eadeh, President, of Veteran's Voice of America is a brand new veteran’s organization and is starting to grow very fast. A great deal of the energy initially expended will assist veterans with the claims process. The President Nadhal Eadeh, has over 11 years of working for the VA and many of the claims’ officers are also ex-VA employees who …

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Did you know Wreaths Across America is not just a wreath laying program at Christmas? Well listen in to learn the whole story. 18:10

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Jeff Pierce, Wreaths Across America (WAA), Director of Broadcasts and Media Partnerships tells us WAA is much more than their name implies. Sooner or later they will probably have to change the name to Wreaths Across the World, as they ensure that the graves of our fallen service men and women all over the world get the wreath signifying the love w…

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This is the seventh in our series of Meet the Commander. In this program you will meet David J. Worley, Lt. Col. USAF Retired, Commander-in-Chief Military Order of World Wars. 19:08

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This is the seventh in our series of Meet the Commander an opportunity to learn who is leading our veterans’ organizations and how you can be a part of this effort to protect our earned benefits. In this program meet David J. Worley, Lt. Col. USAF Retired Commander-in-Chief Military Order of World Wars. Our library of shows can be found at www.vete…

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AMVETS - See it through the eyes of its new President.This is the sixth in our interviews with the leadership of our veterans’ organizations. 15:50

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This is the sixth in our interviews with the leadership of our veterans’ organizations. If you listen in, you will find one or more of these organizations that will suit your needs and allow you to make a difference in how you and other veterans are treated. Now listen in and meet Horace Johnson, National Commander 2024-2025 AMVETS Our library of s…

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Reunion and Tailgate Season, a Message from the New Supt. and More! 11:29

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It's reunion and tailgating season; a message from the Academy’s new superintendent in Checkpoints; new podcast releases and much more! ----more---- In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 discusses reunion and tailgating season; a message from the Academy’s new superintendent in Checkpoints; new podcast releases and much more! …

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Meet Lt. Gen Brian Kelly, USAF Ret. President of The Military Officers Association of America and hear about their plans for the 2024-2025 19:45

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Lt. Gen Kelly is the type of officer we all would have liked to serve under. Representing the Military Officers Association of America, he goes about leading in a self-assured and quiet manner which produces results. Tune in to listen to him discussing what the organization is now doing to protect the rights of all who served not just the officer c…

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Meet Rebecca Stafford National President Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.and hear her thoughts on her Presidential years. 17:16

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Blue Star Mothers of America were created in 1942, during WWII and were Congressionally chartered in 1960. They have 179 chapters nationwide and over 6000 members. Tune in to hear more about this wonderful group of ladies and how they work to make our troops find enjoyment in their lives in the military. Our library of shows can be found at www.vet…

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Meet Al Lipphardt, Veterans Of Foreign Wars National Commander 2024-2025.This is the third in our series of new national commanders of Veteran Service organizations. 17:31

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This is the third in our series of new national commanders of Veteran Service organizations. Listen in to hear their visions for their term of office and for making their organization effective and responsive to the needs of our Veterans. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corne…

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Projects, Promotions, a Topping Out and More! 21:15

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The Academy’s Kucera Legacy Center is open! The AOG and Foundation is look for an Executive Vice President of Devlopment. It's reunion season and much more! Episode 5 of Air Force Gradcast is here! Episode 5 of the Air Force Gradcast is available now! In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and fellow Association and Foundation …

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Meet Daniel Contreras Disabled American Veterans National Commander2024-2025 and learn some important things about the DAV. 17:18

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This is the second in our series of new national commanders of Veteran Service organizations. Listen in to hear the visions they have for their term on office and for making their organization effective and responsive to the needs of our Veterans, meet Daniel Contreras Disabled American Veterans National Commander2024-2025 Our library of shows can …

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Battlefield statistics come and go, but behind those statistics are real people and families that will never be the same. Gold Star mothers are the epitome of lives that have changed, forever. Listen in ... 18:47

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Patti Elliot helps us understand what benefits Gold Star Mothers derive from serving others. Gold Star Mothers has its origin going back to WWI and those who are members have paid an unimaginable price to join the group, the loss of a child on the battlefield. Please tune in to hear what she has to say. You will be glad you did. Our library of show…

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Care givers have questions and the Yellow Ribbon Fund has answers. Give a listen to this show to learn how to get those answers. 16:43

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Ariana Caragliano Chief Advancement Officer for the Yellow Ribbon Fund may just have the answers to what a care giver needs to know. Yellow Ribbon Fund is adaptive and responsive to the evolving needs of veterans and their families. Through chapters spread all over our USA, they provide a variety of services, many of which are directed to family me…

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This is part two of what Ray Carville Public Affairs Manager Veterans Inc.shares about the mutltiude of serviced available to you and your family. 20:37

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(Part two) Veterans Inc. is an all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran’s problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran’s area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an introduction is made. In talking with Mr. Carville I fo…

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Veterans Incorprated has more services for Veterans and their families than any group I have previously interviewed. So many that this will be part one and after hearing it you will want to tune in for ... 16:35

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Ray Carville, Public Affairs Manager, Veterans Inc. is an excellent spokesman for this all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran's problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran's area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an…

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Todays Podcast is a little different. Today we take up the case for better treatment of our furry veterans who save many lives but receive no benefits when they retire, the USA War Dog. 18:03

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Chris Willingham, President of the US War Dogs Association, is a combat veteran, a dog handler, and a huge proponent for war dogs, especially how these valuable combat veterans need to be treated upon their retirement. With that said it should be noted that furry veterans get no help from the VA or any other government agency so medicines and surgi…

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Marching Back, the Academy's New Supt., Distinguished Graduates and More! 23:27

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Marching back with the Class of 2028; the Academy’s new superintendent; leadership awards; upcoming events; and much more! Episode 4 of Air Force Gradcast is here! ----more---- Episode 4 of the Air Force Gradcast is available now! In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and fellow Association and Foundation teammates Maj. (Ret.)…

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Here is part 4 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Judge Scionti plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans.ode 18:36

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Judge Michael Scionti, Florida State Judicial District 13, Veterans Treatment Court. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflic…

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Here is part 3 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Public Defender plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans. 15:21

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Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflict with the law. This, the third of these programs, highlights the actions of our coun…

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Here is part 2 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Prosicutor plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans. 17:31

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Here is the second of our four-part program on how we can salvage the lives of vets who find themselves in conflict with the law. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work t…

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