VetStory

COVID-19 and the elections aren't the only scary thing happening, it's Halloween! To celebrate, we bring you four scary stories from the staff at ConnectingVets.com So put your headphones on, turn the volume up and prepare to enter a world of floating knives, haunted hospitals, creepy woods, and a real-life exorcism! Don't forget to visit https://connectingvets.com for all your Veteran related news! Stay informed with Connecting Vets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Morrow is a Veteran of the Canadian Navy, who after a fateful dive, found himself facing another type of dark abyss. This time it wasn’t the ocean but a world of uncertainty, a world where he wasn’t sure who he really was and where he fit in. What do you do when you've lost your legacy, your career, and your identity? This is Tony Morrow and this his VetStory. Leave us a 5 Star Review and tell us how we're doing! Subscribe to Vet Story at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher You can follow Rod Rodriguez on Twitter @rodpodrod Links: Getting 2 Hired - https://bit.ly/Getting2Hired Tony Morrow's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/atmorrow/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Kadhim Al-Waeli isn't your typical American success story. He sacrificed everything, fought a tyrannical government, and then joined the US in the fight to free his nation's people. This is his VetStory. You can follow Kadhim on Twitter @WaeliKadhim and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kadhim.alwaeli.79 Want to get connected to the stories and resources that matter to you? Click here to sign up for our weekly newsletter, at Connecting Vets! You can follow VetStory on Twitter @vetstorypodcast Subscribe to VetStory at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

Corinna Delgado is a successful radio personality, poet, and writer. She was also a mother, married, and in the Army before she was even 18! The journey to where she is today has been tough and full of life-changing lessons. This is Corinna Delgado, this is her VetStory. To learn more about Corinna Delgado you can find on social media @corinnadelgado or you can visit her website http://corinna-delgado.com/ You can also hear her on 94.7 The Drive | Washington D.C. and 106.5 The Mix | Baltimore MD Follow VetStory on Twitter @vetstorypodcast or email me at rod@connectingvets.com Subscribe to VetStory at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

When Vietnam veterans came home, there were no parades and no one waiting to greet them at the airport. Today many Vietnam Veterans still feel forgotten. George Thomas's life was changed forever during his tour of combat. From driving around the dead to his experience with Agent Orange, George takes us into the life of a Vietnam Veteran and his struggle to survive. George runs a private Facebook group called Vietnam Veterans The Best of the Baby Boomers Want to get more connected to the stories and resources Connecting Vets has to offer? Click here to sign up for our weekly newsletter. You can follow VetStory on Twitter @vetstorypodcast Subscribe to VetStory at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

Annette Whittenberger is a survivor. She’s battled through sexual assault, a career that didn’t go the way she thought, and a life-changing event that almost killed her. This is her VetStory. To learn more about Annette Whittenberger go to https://awildridecalledlife.com Want to get more connected to the stories and resources Connecting Vets has to offer? Click here to sign up for our weekly newsletter. You can follow Vet Story on Twitter @vetstorypodcast Subscribe to Vet Story at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

In every state in America, children go hungry every day. It’s a harsh reality and an overwhelming challenge to tackle. Tim White would tell you, that sounds like a challenge for a Marine. Tim’s organization Stafford Food Security is taking to the fight to hunger but in a way that is completely different from what you’ve seen before. To learn more about Stafford Food Security go to https://staffordfoodsecurity.org Want to get more connected to the stories and resources Connecting Vets has to offer? Click here to sign up for our weekly newsletter. You can follow VetStory on Twitter @vetstorypodcast Subscribe to VetStory at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

You may recognize Vincent “Rocco” Vargas from the "Article 15" crew and from television and movies. What you may not know are his struggles to be a dad, an actor, and the sacrifice he’s making today in order to fulfill a promise to himself. Rocco opens up about his struggles with PTSD and what keeps him going. To learn more about Vincent “Rocco” Vargas go to https://vincentroccovargas.com Want to get more connected to the stories and resources Connecting Vets has to offer? Click here to sign up for our weekly newsletter. You can follow Vet Story on Twitter @vetstorypodcast Subscribe to Vet Story at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

While we're producing the next season of VetStory, we're happy to introduce you to one of our podcast partners "Team Room Talk with Chris Mcphee". Host Chris Mcphee is a retired Green Beret who has some amazing and candid conversations with his guests that range from entrepreneurs to elite military operators. I think you're really going to like this show. Go to ConnectingVets to learn more or go to Team Room Talk with Chris Mcphee

VetStory is proud to present "Prisoners of War", from the Radio Diaries podcast. This is the untold story of US service members who did time in an American military prison during the height of the Vietnam conflict. *Discretion is advised* This story was produced by Sarah Kate Kramer for Radio Diaries, with help from Joe Richman and Nellie Gilles [GILL-es] and was edited by Deborah George and Ben Shapiro. To hear more stories from Radio Diaries, subscribe to their podcast. Use your podcast app of choice or visit www.radiodiaries.org. Radio Diaries is part of the Radiotopia network from PRX.

In No Surrender, Chris Edmonds tells the unforgettable story of his father, Roddie Edmonds, an American POW, and the acts of defiance against his Nazi captors that saved hundreds of Jewish American soldier's lives.   Leave a review and tell us what you think about this episode! Visit us at ConnectingVets.com!

George Blake was a member of the Allied Secret Intelligence Service and one of the most notorious Soviet spies of our time. Author Steve Vogel takes us inside the Berlin Tunnel, one of the greatest espionage operations of the Cold War to tap and record KGB communications, and the spy who almost brought it all down.

Christopher Strom's new book Brooklyn to Baghdad tells his story from former NYPD cop to being part of the elite counterinsurgency group "Phoenix Team". Chris takes you on a harrowing journey from stopping terrorists in a post-911 New York to working alongside Special Operations taking down insurgent leaders. All that and more...

Combat veterans can often suffer from anxiety and depression.  Whether it's from post-traumatic stress or other issues, Army veteran, Dr. Geoffrey Grammer, Chief Medical Officer and Bill Leonard, President / CEO of Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, discuss how electromagnetic stimulation works and if TMS can successfully treat brain regions directly associated with mood regulation.

Kyle Carpenter earned the Medal of Honor for his actions in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. In this VetStory we talk about his new book "You Are Worth It; Building a Life Worth Fighting For" where he takes us back to that fateful day, his long road to recovery, and why you are worth it.

Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history.  23,000 men were killed, wounded or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings shared by researcher Angela Sounders, author of Ghosts in Sight.

NBC's hit show "This Is Us" has shown us the Vietnam veteran's experience. This season it adds a Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan. The realism of her emotional scenes is due in part to a real Marine, James LaPorta.  We talked with James about his infantry days, the hidden tributes he built into the show, and how he went from combat to become an acclaimed writer for Newsweek and The Washington Post.   

Is there a plot to privatize the VA? Why won't they speed up resaearch on medical marijuana?  Why was he ousted from his job?  These are just a few things we asked former Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin, as he discussed his new book, "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country."  

Sean Spicer had to do some serious tap dancing as the White House spokesperson. But when we recently caught up with him, it was all fun as he told us about being a Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officer, and a contestant on ABC's Dancing With the Stars.  Plus the behind the scenes stories of the incredible veteran charities he's dancing for.   

Dakota Meyer's words are as powerful as a .50 cal! The Maine Corps Sniper and combat vet opened up about; life, death, battle, PTSD and why nobody wants the Medal of Honor.  But we were spellbound when he shared his thoughts on "Veteran Suicide". If you're looking for inspiration and somebody who understands what it's like, just click play! Enjoy.

His "Raised on Country World Tour" is crossing the country and Chris Young takes every chance he can to meet up with military and veterans.  After a recent stop at Naval Base San Diego, we talked with him and were surprised to learn about the Marines in his family, his unforgettable trip to Iraq and the vet he calls a friend for life.

Former Spec Ops Marine Intelligence Officer Nick Karnaze is on an unprecedented global investigation to determine if aliens have made contact with Earth! He stars in the new docu-series "Contact" airing on Discovery Channel, and on this episode, he shares with us the stories about UFO encounters with Navy fighter jets and an unexplained sound that was heard across the state of Florida. Need proof of aliens? Just click play. 

It's been more than 2,557 days since Austin Tice, Marine, journalist, son and brother was captured in Syria. Connecting Vets reporter shares with us her conversation with Austin's father Marc and what we can do get our leaders to bring him home.

Jack Murphy has been a Ranger, Green Beret, a journalist, and author. On this episode, he shares stories about a character he rarely talks about- himself.  We discuss his new autobiography "Murphy's Law", the questionable state of today's Spec Ops community and the global terror threats that nobody is talking about. Get ready, this is one hell of a story!    

From charging into fierce storms to stopping armed drug smugglers, the stories of the Coast Guard are truly epic.  Phi Briggs talked with Coast Guard Historian Dr. William Thiesen and (Ret) LCDR John Hartlove about the history and the real-life adventures from a career at sea. 

What started out as a small twitter page to talk politics, Code of Vets now changes lives.  From helping vets get back on their feet and find jobs to finding homes for the homeless, Code of Vets founder Gretchen Smith is the Angel of Twitter to many veterans in need.  She shares how she built the community that now has over 160K followers and friends in the highest levels of government.

Combat veteran Doc Todd brings the sounds of summertime to his latest hip hop album. In this interview, he talks about how to "Feel Good", what vets need to remember and how his story got picked up by Diet Coke for a national ad campaign focused on helping people overcome post-traumatic stress and other negative stereotypes.

The powerful vocals of Voices of Service earned a resounding "Yes" from every judge on America's Got Talent. Army veterans Caleb Green, Ron Henry and Army Sergeant First Class Jason Hanna, and Army, Sergeant Major Christal Rheams shared their TV experience, how music can heal and how it was with them, even during combat. 

Recently Army veteran David Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor.  We were honored to talk with him and hear about everything from boot camp to the firefight he'll never forget.  Plus the untold story of the heavy metal song that was the soundtrack to the battle of Fallujah.  David is an incredible vet, with an awesome sense of humor!! 

Doctors give antidepressants, anti-anxiety meds, and even Botox to alleviate PTSD. But Nicole Amelio-Casper, a veteran's spouse and a documentary filmmaker, shows us how alternative therapies are really curing it. And the story of how Army veteran Joshua Mantz survived, after being dead for 15 minutes, will teach everyone a powerful lesson about life.   

Seventy-five years ago, he hit Omaha Beach with the first wave. We had the honor of talking about it with Army veteran, Ray Lambert.  Now ninety-eight years old, his latest book "Every Man a Hero, A Memoir of D-Day" delivers one of the most remarkable stories of our time.  In this episode, he recalls his role as a World War II medic who risked his life on the beach, to save the heroes of D-Day.

VoteVets Co-founder Jon Soltz, and CVA Senior Advisor Dan Caldwell sit down with Eric Dehm, Host of CBS Eye on Veterans to talk about how they fond common ground after fighting for years.

As we celebrate this holiday weekend we'll bring you 3 people who will teach us how to do it right.  Gold Star widow Ursula Palmer shares a love story, Army veteran Ray Lambert shares an epic story about sacrifices he witnessed on D-Day and author Joanne Steen shares her new book and some great ways everyone can honor the true meaning of Memorial Day. 

Dropping Spec Ops teams onto rooftops, avoiding RPGs and firing 3000 rounds a minute from the helo ... and doing it all in total darkness.  Army veteran and author David Burnett shows us the secret world of the Night Stalkers, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and shares his journey from deployments to conquering his demons at home.  

The war documentary Combat Obscura shows us boredom, bullshitting, firefights and smoking hash. The footage came from the video that Marine Corps veteran and filmmaker Miles Lagoze shot while deployed in Afghanistan with Combat Camera. We talked with him about the incredible stories in the film and the friction it caused within the Marine Corps and the Pentagon before it was released.  

The Mueller Report did not find President Trump guilty of collusion with Russia.  Yet Congress continues to argue and the political games continue.  Army veteran and author Sean McFate explains that f#ing with America is all part of Russia's master plan. 

Author and spec ops veteran Dan Schilling tells the incredible story of TSgt John Chapman, Medal of Honor recipient and shares details about the elite world of USAF Special Ops Combat Controllers. His forthcoming book "Alone At Dawn" documents Chapman's heroic firefight against fierce terrorists that saved the lives of 23 fellow warfighters on a snow-covered mountain in Afghanistan.

The 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the Harlem Hellfighters was a band of brothers in combat.  But off the battlefield, with their leader James Reese Europe, they conquered France with their music.  We talk with Jason Moran, The Kennedy Center's Artistic Director for Jazz, to hear the story of how these soldiers were the original pioneers of Jazz. 

WWI may have ended in 1918, but for the American soldiers, known as the Michigan Polar Bears — the fighting did not. They battled the Russian Army in brutal arctic cold and the blood-stained snow. Author James Carl Nelson shares their story in his book, The Polar Bear Expedition: The Heroes of America's Forgotten Invasion of Russia. 

He’s a veteran, a chef, an amputee and for a moment he was the most viral story on the Internet. We met Chef Maddog Tony Maggert and learned about General Colin Powell flat tire, his twisted sense of humor, his crazy career path in 3 military branches and his big plans to be the sausage king of the world!

Shadow wars, Mercenaries, ISIS, are we at war with Russia and China now? Dr. Sean McFate’s latest book "The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder" is wake up call to the Pentagon and Congress. Hear his journey from the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to advice from some of America's greatest General's to rewriting the rules of war.  This is episode delivers a new strategy for victory in this bloody era of global war.

Becky Hinkhouse was only 18 when she learned her boyfriend Kade, a Marine deployed in Iraq,  was seriously wounded in battle.  He lost a leg, was put into a coma and eventually endured a 2-year long recovery. The journey was hell for both Kade and Becky, until a life-changing moment in the mountains.  Hear Becky describe their veteran love story and how the Vail Veterans Project healed a warrior and his wife with powder power.