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Discover the world of VBN, the premier radio and podcast network dedicated to veterans and their families! VBN is more than just a network; it's a community where the voices of veterans are amplified, their stories celebrated, and their contributions honored. 1. Veterans Radio Hour: Journey through time with General Grange as he expertly navigates the military's rich history, its dynamic present, and its promising future. "Veterans Radio Hour" is your gateway to understanding the global military landscape of today and tomorrow. 2. Wounded But Not Broken: Be inspired with Patrick Scrogin in "Wounded But Not Broken." It's not just a show; it's a movement celebrating the indomitable spirit of overcoming. Dive into captivating stories of resilience and transformation, encouraging you to unleash the best version of yourself. 3. Role Call: Ever wondered about the diverse roles in the military? "Role Call," hosted by Kenney DeCamp, is your inside look. Engage with soldiers from all branches as they share their unique experiences and insights. This show isn't just informative; it's a powerful tool for those considering a military career, offering a window into the vast opportunities within the armed services. Tune into VBN, where every story matters, every veteran is heard, and every listener is part of our family. Join us in honoring the past, embracing the present, and shaping the future of our military community. VBN - Your Station, Your Voice.

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    VRH -The History of Veteran Service Organizations (VSO's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 8:45


    In this episode of Veterans Radio Hour, host Mark Ely and co-host Eric Frey takes a deep dive into the origins, history, and enduring legacy of Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) like the American Legion, the VFW, and the DAV. Explore how these vital organizations emerged from the Civil War, influenced the evolution of the Veterans Administration into today's Department of Veterans Affairs, and continue to honor Abraham Lincoln's promise to care for those who “shall have borne the battle.” A powerful journey through time, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of those who serve.

    VRH - Reconciliation in Southeast Asia - originally aired April 13, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 121:06


    Discussion on the Center for Education and Reconciliation in Southeast Asia with Dr James Brask

    Generals As Leaders: Patton verses Eisenhower

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 51:25


    Welcome to another riveting episode of "Veterans Radio Hour" by VBN. Today, we dive into the lives and legacies of two of the most iconic figures in military history: Generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower. In this episode titled "Generals As Leaders: Patton & Eisenhower," we explore the contrasting yet complementary leadership styles of these two giants of World War II. Patton, known for his fiery temper and aggressive tactics, led his troops with an iron fist, earning a reputation as one of the most formidable commanders on the battlefield. Eisenhower, on the other hand, brought a calm and strategic mind to the war effort, expertly coordinating the Allied forces in a way that ultimately led to victory in Europe.We'll delve into their early careers, their rise through the military ranks, and the pivotal moments that defined their leadership during the war. You'll hear stories of their triumphs and controversies, their personal philosophies on leadership, and the impact they had on the soldiers who served under them. Join us as we unravel the complexities of their relationship, from their professional camaraderie to their occasional clashes in strategy and vision. Discover how their unique approaches to leadership not only shaped the outcome of World War II but also left a lasting legacy on the U.S. military and leadership doctrine for generations to come.Don't miss this episode packed with historical insights, personal anecdotes, and a deep dive into what made Patton and Eisenhower legendary leaders. Tune in now to "Generals As Leaders: Patton & Eisenhower" on VBN.

    VRH - America and Military Stories - aired March 23, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 51:22


    Veterans & Historians tell true stories of Service to our Country

    VRH - Warbird restoration and aviation archeology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 115:43


    Experts discuss locating, recovering & restoring of WWII era Military Aircraft. Special guest: Bob Cardin, Mark Demmin Sr., Bob Collings, Russ Strine, Bob Coon, James Chybicki, Al Heinze

    VRH - Veterans Fighting for Veterans - Aired 03/09/2003

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 49:26


    8-10 pm CST - Information on Veterans For Constitutional Law, Veterans Voting Bloc, Veterans for Due Process. James Rhodes - Website Website about court cases fought for Veterans for Due ProcessFantastic story about Veteran who received decades of backpay

    VRH - Military Authors - Aired 03/02/2003

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 75:20


    Interview with veterans who write fiction and non-fiction military novels. Special guest: Jeff Circle, Barry McWilliams, Raquel Thiebes, James Blinn

    The Philippines Greatest Rescue Mission - WWII - originally aired on Feb 23, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 74:24


    The Philippines is a country that has played a very important part in the military history of the U.S.Join us as we explore the highly emotional and dramatic issues surrounding the WWII Filipino soldiers, and the rescue of Camp Cabanatuan!

    VRH - Sound of Freedom - Originally aired Feb 16, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 68:14


    Veteran Air Force Thunderbird pilots and crew chiefs discuss their experiences as well as the purpose of the Air shows.

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    VRH - Ordinary Heroes - Medal of Honor recipients - Originally aired Feb 9, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 75:02


    Special Guest: Tom Casalini, Alan Lynch, Gary Littrell, Hal Fritz, Jim Taylor, Sammy Davis, Robert Bush

    VRH - Our homeless veterans - aired 02/02/2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 70:39


    Special guest: Commander Ronald Conley, Rochele Crump, Sam Miller, James Carroll

    VRH - War in Iraq? aired Jan 26, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 75:31


    War In Iraq? Guest John Wobensmith, Edward Chambelien, W. Thomas Smith Jr., Joe Repya

    VRH - Sources of Commission - aired Jan 19, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 75:30


    Colonel Tom Rendall, K.J. DeCamp, Dan Bogojevich, Jerry Wulf, Brent Kaufman

    VRH - USO (the united services organization) - aired - Jan 12, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 74:48


    A wonderful show about the USO! Connie Stevens as special guest, as well as live in-studio performances.

    VRH - The Rangers - aired - Jan 5, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 59:50


    Our host, himself a Ranger, talks all about the Rangers, past and present. In-studio special guest is the actual Ranger whom Tom Hanks portrayed in "Saving Private Ryan". Listen to this great show!

    VRH - The best of VRH 2002 - aired Dec 29, 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 67:22


    Clips of guests from our past shows

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    VRH - Holidays and our Veterans - aired Dec 22, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 68:18


    Guest: Kenney DeCamp, Steve Sumsky Chris Michel, Ron Regan, Col Tom Rendall, BHS Madrigal Singers

    VRH - Preserving Veteran Stories - aired Dec 15, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 63:48


    Guest: Col. Andrew Gilmore, Lou Reda, Peter Bartis

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    VRH - Pearl Harbor-WWII-Remembered - aired Dec 8, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 65:39


    Special guest: H. Delano Roosevelt Col. Bud Day (Ret.)

    VRH - Homeland Defense - aired Dec 1, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 65:21


    Guest: Lt.Col Pennington, Larry Wortzel, MG David Harris

    VRH - Lessons Learned-or not from The Gulf War

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 68:38


    Guest Steve Robinson and Erin Cole

    VRH - We Were Soldiers Once & Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 65:07


    As a journalist Joe Galloway put himself in harms way gaining him experience that would not only make him a soldier but commission him to tell the actual stories during the opening battle of America's involvement in Vietnam.Guest: Ret. Lt. General Hal Moore, Joe Galloway, Sam Fantino, Randall Wallace

    VRH - Memories of Those Who Served - aired Nov 10, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 64:02


    For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Lynch (then Sp4c.) distinguished himself while serving as a radio telephone operator with Company D. While serving in the forward element on an operation near the village of My An, his unit became heavily engaged with a numerically superior enemy force. Quickly and accurately assessing the situation, Sgt. Lynch provided his commander with information which subsequently proved essential to the unit's successful actions. Observing three wounded comrades lying exposed to enemy fire, Sgt. Lynch dashed across 50 meters of open ground through a withering hail of enemy fire to administer aid. Reconnoitering a nearby trench for a covered position to protect the wounded from intense hostile fire, he killed two enemy soldiers at point-blank range.Guest: Robert Vaughan, Alan J. Lynch

    VRH - Monuments for Fallen Americans - aired Nov 3, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 54:33


    War museums and their locations. Guest Major General John P. Herrling, Jan Scruggs, Richard Hackett

    VRH - Today's Department of Veterans Affairs - aired Oct 27, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 55:29


    Under Secretary of Health Dr Robert Roswell, Joan Cummings MD, Michael Olson

    VRH - Veteran Health Benefits - aired Oct 20, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 63:06


    BONUS: Art Heffelfinger and General Grange talk one on one discussion after the show. Guest: Rep. Ronnie Shows, Art Heffelfinger, Rochelle Crump

    VRH - Draft or National Service - aired Oct 13, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 45:46


    Should the United States consider a new draft? If a draft is started should women be included in the draft? Guest Dr. Charlie Moskos, MG David Harris, Al Gropman

    VRH - Black Hawk Down - aired Oct 6, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 45:52


    Mike Goodale - Veteran GI who was there.

    VRH - Today's military training - aired Sept 29, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 45:42


    RAdm Rondeau - Commander, Great Lakes Training Center; Congressman Mark Steven Kirk

    VRH - What's being done for disabled veterans - aired Sept 22, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 47:08


    Dr. Leo McKay - Deputy director for Veterans Affairs; Jeff Hall - Supervisor, Midwest Disabled American Veterans

    VRH - POW/MIA Recognition - aired Sept 15, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 44:40


    Fr. Ben Morin POW Philippines 1941; Lester Tenney POW - author of "My Hitch in Hell - Bataan Death March"

    VRH - the beginning - Sept 8, 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 44:26


    Veterans Radio Hour (VRH) - originally launched on Sept 8, 2002. Joe Galloway the author of "We were soldiers once ... and young"

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    Wounded But Not Broken - Swansong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 54:10


    Patrick talks about some of his most memorable guests from the past year.

    “Veterans' Radio Hour 2.0, Program 39: Episode 19 “Russia Moves Into Ukraine."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 84:42


    Veterans' Radio Hour 2.0, Program 39: Episode 19: “Russia Moves Into Ukraine.”Tonight Ranger Doug and his guests discuss the situation between Russia and Ukraine. Dr. Brian DowningJason BlackDoug WiseTonight's program theme is “Stalemate and Pause, But For What?”Ranger Doug was also joined by Claude Schmid of “Veterans Last Patrol,” a wonderful 501(c)(3) that serves Veterans in their last days.

    Wounded But Not Broken - Retired Gunner Sergeant Chad Chalkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 44:10


    Patrick talks with Retired Gunner Sergeant Chad Chalkey

    VRH - Program 38 - Russia invades Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 51:23


    Ranger Doug speaks with:Rick LambJason BlackDr. Brian DowningOn the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

    Wounded But Not Broken - Three out of four but four out of one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 58:46


    A year after his injury, triple amputee Marine Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Brian Meyer is well known for his great attitude. “We have no delusions about what we do,” he says, “injuries are part of it. You make your peace with God and accept it. It's part of the job. “ Brian believes that “hard work at physical therapy and a positive attitude will see you through.”GySgt Meyer was injured March 14, 2011 while engaged in combat with enemy forces in Afghanistan. His injuries resulted in the amputation of his right leg, right hand, and the thumb and pointer finger of his left hand.

    VRH - Program 37 - Music of War - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 103:39


    In this program we highlight the importance of music on fighting men and women and in support of the war effort. It is a source of pride, provides motivation, it helps maintain morale among Service People and Citizens alike. It bolsters team building and Espirit de Corps and even supports discipline and proficiency.

    Wounded But Not Broken- Patrick talks with Paul House from "House in the Woods"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 38:39


    Patrick Scrogin speaks with House in the Woods Executive Director &Father of Fallen Hero Sgt. Joel A. House, Mr. Paul House

    VRH - Program 36 - Music of War - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 53:57


    In this program we highlight the importance of music on fighting men and women and in support of the war effort. It is a source of pride, provides motivation, it helps maintain morale among Service People and Citizens alike. It bolsters team building and Espirit de Corps and even supports discipline and proficiency.

    VRH - Program 35 - Music of War - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 72:02


    In this program we highlight the importance of music on fighting men and women and in support of the war effort. It is a source of pride, provides motivation, it helps maintain morale among Service People and Citizens alike. It bolsters team building and Espirit de Corps and even supports discipline and proficiency.

    Wounded But Not Broken - Show 35 - When you're knocked down stand back up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 64:40


    Special Guest - Matt Amos James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan. Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he lost both of his legs and broke his pelvis in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, on June 9, 2011.Late in the afternoon while on a security patrol with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Sgt Amos had his squad performing a “sweep” of an alley searching for anything suspicious when he stepped on an IED resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and a broken pelvis. Lifesaving measures prepared Sgt Amos for the medical evacuation by helicopter. Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany.

    Veteran's Radio Hour 2.0 Program 34: “We Were Soldiers Once.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 68:45


    This week's program is a retrospective back to 2002 and a live radio program which featured BG (RET) Grange, LTG (RET) Hal Moore, Joe Galloway (War Correspondent), Randall Wallace (Director, Producer) and others discussing experiences in the first battle of the Ia Drang Valley in South Vietnam in November, 1965.They also discussed the film “We were Soldiers," by Randall Wallace, based on the book “We Were Soldiers Once and Young," by Moore and Galloway.This was the first US conventional force battle of the Vietnam War and featured units of the famed, reactivated “Seventh Cavalry.”This had been the unit that suffered defeat at the “Little Big Horn” in June, 1876 with Custer.

    Wounded But Not Broken - Show 32 The Dogs of War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 63:38


    The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.Patricks show is about stories of conquering hardships and inspiring others to become the best version of themselves.Host Patrick Scrogin interviews former Marine Corps Anthony Marquez who was a service dog handler for dogs that sniffed out IED (Improvised Explosive Devices). Anthony served with the 1st Battalion 5th Marines and was deployed in Afghanistan in 2011. This show explores the powerful connection between a man and his dog who served in the US military.

    Veterans Radio Hour Program 31- Russia Moves Into Ukraine - Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 51:52


    Guests:Dr. Brian Downing.Dr. David Johnson.Mr. Dean Cheng.Panel discusses changes in the war between Russia and Ukraine and its effects on the world.

    Veterans Radio Hour Program 31- Russia Moves Into Ukraine - Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 70:54


    Ranger Doug talks with panelists about what happened this week in the war between Russia and Ukraine. With questions on logistics as it concerns supply of the combatants, humanitarian aid for the displaced and prospects for support of regions with potential food insecurity.Guests:Jason BlackDr. Dave JohnsonBrian Downing

    Wounded But Not Broken - Show 30

    Play Episode Play 3955 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 65:55


    Host Patrick Scrogin interviews Marine Staff Sergeant Blaine Scott who as a platoon sergeant for a convoy traveling in light armored in Baghdad in 2006 when the vehicle was struck by an IED buried on the side of the road.The explosion killed three other marines and badly wounded three others (including Sergeant Scott). Sergeant Scott was burned over 40 percent of his body; however, his face was so severely burned that he was unrecognizable. The emotional and physical cost that Master Sgt Scott encountered after returning home is insurmountable and would challenge the best of us.

    Veterans' Radio Hour 2.0 Program 30: "Russia Moves into Ukraine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 68:04


    Episode 15 - "Where are things and what lies in the future?"Guests:Dr. Brian DowningDean ChengDr. David JohnsonDavid EA Johnson

    Wounded But Not Broken - Memorial Day 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 34:48


    Patrick Scrogin and his guests talk about Memorial Day, what it stands for, what it has become and how we can teach the younger generation what this day is actually about.

    Veterans' Radio Hour 2.0 Program 29: Russia Moves into Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 39:22


    Veterans' Radio Hour (VRH) 2.0 Program 29: "Russia Moves into Ukraine"Episode 14 - "Where are things and what lies in the future?"Guests:Dr. Brian DowningDr. David JohnsonWith your host Ranger DougGuests talk about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

    Wounded But Not Broken - Show 28 - Dan Ronayne - The Invictus Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 56:26


    Most of us will never know the full horrors of combat. Many Servicemen and women suffer life-changing injuries, visible or otherwise, whilst serving their country. How do these men and women find the motivation to move on and not be defined by their injuries?On a trip to the Warrior Games in the USA in 2013, HRH The Duke of Sussex saw first-hand how the power of sport can help physically, psychologically and socially those suffering from injuries and illness. He was inspired by his visit and the Invictus Games was born.The word ‘invictus' means ‘unconquered'. It embodies the fighting spirit of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and personifies what these tenacious men and women can achieve post injury. The Games harness the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country.The Invictus Games is about much more than just sport – it captures hearts, challenges minds and changes lives.

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