Podcasts about armed forces retirement home

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, it's a privilege to share an impromptu interview with Harry Miller, a veteran who served as a tank crewman in the 740th Tank Battalion during this pivotal World War II conflict. Harry Miller's Background Born in Ohio during the Great Depression, Harry Miller enlisted in the Enlisted Reserve Corps at 15 by claiming he was 18. He later joined the Army, receiving basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and advanced training at Fort Ord, California, with an amphibious tank unit. In November 1944, Miller arrived in Europe and was assigned to the 740th Tank Battalion. As a crewman in a Sherman tank, he quickly found himself engaged in the Battle of the Bulge. Following the German defeat, his battalion pursued enemy forces across the Siegfried Line, eventually performing occupation duties until the unit's deactivation in 1946. Interview Insights In this candid 9-minute interview conducted at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Miller recounts his experiences during the Battle of the Bulge. He describes the harrowing conditions, including the severe cold and the challenges of assembling functional tanks from abandoned equipment. Despite these obstacles, Miller and his fellow soldiers played a crucial role in halting the advance of the German 1st SS Panzer Division, significantly impacting the battle's outcome. Please note that the interview contains background noise, but the authenticity of Miller's recollections offers valuable insights into this historic event. Commemorative Events The 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge is being commemorated through various events, including discussions with veterans like Harry Miller. For instance, on November 13, 2024, the National Archives hosted a program featuring Miller and fellow veteran Frank Cohn, who shared their firsthand accounts of the battle. Engaging with these narratives allows us to honor the sacrifices of those who served and to preserve the lessons of history for future generations.

US Army Veteran, Sgt. 1st Class (Ret.) Michael W. Tiggett recounts his experience at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS which he describes as blatant violations of his civil rights by federal employees and the family of Dexter Wade was denied the opportunity to attend the exhumation of his body after they were not notified for months of his death at the hands of an off duty police officer.

On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Armed Forces Retirement Home Public Affairs Officer, Karen Nowowieski to discuss the retirement home in Washington D.C. and all they gave to offer the retired population of the Fort Meade community.

Mike Bova, principal consultant and project developer for Davey Resource Group (DRG), Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, Makayla Minnes, utility vegetation management technician for DRG and Josh Piquette, branch manager of the Washington D.C./Maryland Commercial Landscape Services (CLS), talk about their favorite historical properties to work on and their Davey careers.  In this episode we cover:  Notable properties in the Washington D.C./Maryland area (1:05)  The Armed Forces Retirement Home (2:30) Special care taken for historical trees (4:10)  How it feels to work on historical properties (5:00)  Makayla's job as a UVM technician (7:45)  The historic Austin properties that Makayla works on (9:00)  Makayla's favorite trees (10:44) Dealing with trees in wires (11:40) What Makayla likes about her job (12:36)  How Makayla started with Davey (13:07)  Fall weather in Austin (13:45) Hearst Castle – Significance of the property and the work Davey does there (15:00) What Mike looks for during a tree risk assessment (20:00)  What being at Hearst Castle was like for Mike (22:58)  To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company  Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you! 

This bonus episode accompanies Episode 3: Why are there no pictures of Lincoln in his military uniform?While we’re looking for answers to the questions in the show, we sometimes run across things that don’t fit within the main episode, but are too fascinating not to share. In our conversation with the residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Retired Staff Sergeant Jim Diamond told us a couple of incredible stories about his experiences serving in the army, including while he was working as part of the detail serving Arlington Cemetery and how he came to join the infantry after enlisting as a truck driver. www.lincolncottage.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we’ll be unpacking a question from a Belarusian visitor: “Why are there no pictures of Lincoln in his military uniform?” Come along with us as we talk to a Constitutional expert, a civil-military relations scholar, an artist’s family, and our very own neighbors at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in search of answers. www.lincolncottage.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Giving back to our communities is sometimes like exercising and eating well - we know we should do it, it makes us feel good, but if we're not in the habit, it can be hard to know where to start.  This episode is about volunteering and giving back.  Featuring Friends of the Soldiers Home, a community volunteer group at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, and Paws and Read, a volunteer opportunity for kids at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.   This episode was produced by Michelle Harven.  Our theme song is by Bryson Kemp at https://www.brysonkempmusic.com/.  

It's August, which means it's officially "cross is coming" season. To kick things off the They Don't Do That in Europe crew get together for a surprisingly entertaining conversation about rule changes. From the banning of podium bikes to the definition of artificial obstacle, this one covers it all. Scott Dedenbach is on Twitter at @cyclocrossnet. Mr. David Palan is on Twitter at @mrdavidpalan. Follow Roanoke, Virginia's UCI CX Race, Go Cross, on Instagram at @go_cross. And register for Go Cross at https://www.bikereg.com/gocross. Remember, women in all categories race for free!! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Grimpeur Bros and the amazingly tasty Full Schleck blend. You can get these tasty and possibly magical beans here: https://www.grimpeurbros.com/products/wap-coffee. Grimpeur Bros is on Instagram at @grimpeurbrosspecialtycoffee Also, check out the women's cyclocross camp Crosshairs Cycling is hosting Aug 18 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (venue for DCCX). We have an amazing staff of coaches including Arley Kemmerer, Crystal Anthony, Rachel Rubin, Dan Chabanov and Rusty Williford who will make faster without you getting any fitter. It's also possibly magical. Categories from junior to beginner to intermediate to advanced are available. Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/dc-womens-cx-camp. Thanks as always for tuning in. If this is your first time listening, you can explore the rest of our episodes here. You can support the show and this site by checking out our swag at www.crosshairscycling.com/shop. Also visit www.cyclocrossbook.com to get your copy of Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer. Crosshairs Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Check out  www.wideanglepodium.com, listen to the shows, and consider becoming a member. Check out the new Wide Angle Podium t-shirts and kit at icksnay.myshopify.com/collections/wide-angle-podium. Also follow my favorite MTB clients on Instagram, @trekfactoryracingxc and @clifproteam  Check out Crosshairs Television for recap and commentary video from the latest (predominantly) U.S. UCI cyclocross events (subscribe to the channel, give a thumbs up and leave a comment):  www.crosshairstelevision.com.  Please subscribe to Crosshairs Radio and all of the Wide Angle Podium shows on iTunes, if that’s how you consume podcasts. Also, rate and review on iTunes, even if it’s not the way you consume podcasts.You can follow the show on Twitter at @crosshairsradio. You can follow me, @cxhairs,  on Instagram and Twitter. Have a question, comment, complaint or general inquiry? Hit us up at feedback@cxhairs.com And don't hesitate to call the hot line: 405-CXHAIRS.

Hello cyclocross friends! It's been a while since our last episode, so we wanted to come out of the gates strong. For this week's Crosshairs Radio we chat with the original young gun, the boy wonder, an guaranteed hall of famer who may need a parent or guardian to gain admission to the hall of fame, Mathieu van der Poel. MTB, CX, road, MX, we cover it all in a compact conversation from the inside of the Corendon-Circus camper in Vallnord, Andorra. For the second half of the show, it's a conversation with Christopher Blevins, who is the current U23 CX National Champ and the 2017 U23 MTB National Champ. In 2018, Chris dipped his foot in the elite waters and ended up on the podium in third. We talk about his life as a bike racer, balancing road, MTB and cyclocross ... and we talk about music. This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Grimpeur Bros and the amazingly tasty Full Schleck blend. You can get these tasty and possibly magical beans here: https://www.grimpeurbros.com/products/wap-coffee. Also, check out the women's cyclocross camp Crosshairs Cycling is hosting Aug 18 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (venue for DCCX). We have an amazing staff of coaches including Arley Kemmerer, Crystal Anthony, Rachel Rubin, Dan Chabanov and Rusty Williford who will make faster without you getting any fitter. It's also possibly magical. Categories from junior to beginner to intermediate to advanced are available. Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/dc-womens-cx-camp. Mathieu van der Poel is on Instagram at @mathieuvanderpoel Chris Blevens is on Instagram at @christopherblevs Grimpeur Bros is on Instagram at @grimpeurbrosspecialtycoffee Thanks as always for tuning in. If this is your first time listening, you can explore the rest of our episodes here. You can support the show and this site by checking out our swag at www.crosshairscycling.com/shop. Also visit www.cyclocrossbook.com to get your copy of Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer. Crosshairs Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Check out  www.wideanglepodium.com, listen to the shows, and consider becoming a member. Check out the new Wide Angle Podium t-shirts and kit at icksnay.myshopify.com/collections/wide-angle-podium. Also follow my favorite MTB clients on Instagram, @trekfactoryracingxc and @clifproteam  Check out Crosshairs Television for recap and commentary video from the latest (predominantly) U.S. UCI cyclocross events (subscribe to the channel, give a thumbs up and leave a comment):  www.crosshairstelevision.com.  Please subscribe to Crosshairs Radio and all of the Wide Angle Podium shows on iTunes, if that’s how you consume podcasts. Also, rate and review on iTunes, even if it’s not the way you consume podcasts.You can follow the show on Twitter at @crosshairsradio. You can follow me, @cxhairs,  on Instagram and Twitter. Have a question, comment, complaint or general inquiry? Hit us up at feedback.cxhairs@gmail.com. And don't hesitate to call the hot line: 405-CXHAIRS.