Podcasts about massachusetts army national guard

For more than a dozen years, the Massachusetts Army National Guard has been fighting to build a machine gun range on Joint Base Cape Cod. But in the past month, the project seems to have collapsed. So how did that happen, is it really over – and what happens next?

Silence is Killing First RespondersWith Nicole FerryH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockThis podcast demonstrates how one person can go through trauma and have the courage to break the silence and get help. Many First Responders keep their personal and emotional issues to themselves, suffering in silence and often taking their own lives. Nicole, a seasoned law enforcement professional with 26 years of experience, Special Agent in Charge and Sergeant in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, vowed to give her life for another human being in her pursuit to protect and serve our country and to protect the citizens of the United States of America. Silence nearly ended her life and it took literally a cry for help, a scream for help, before she rescued herself from the pit of despair that many never return. With the love of her husband, family and strong support, Nicole got help. She continues to work on herself and not surprisingly, she is continuing to help others by reaching out to those who remain silent. Positive Connections Radio: Episode-108"Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.comPositiveConnectionsRadio@gmail.comNicole@NicoleFerry.comwww.NicoleFerry.com

Your friend recently told you that nothing is going right and there's only one way to solve it. Could a simple conversation change their mind from ending it all?  In this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast, host Linda Yates has a deep, meaningful chat with special guest Nicole Ferry on mental health and resilience. Listen to Nicole share her powerful journey from battling trauma in her career to finding healing and psychological safety. Before you click play, here's a warning! This conversation is tough, and if sensitive topics trigger you, this episode may not be for you.  Guest Introduction: Nicole Ferry Nicole Ferry is a distinguished veteran with a unique military and law enforcement background.  Her career spans from the Massachusetts Army National Guard and private policing for a railroad to various roles within law enforcement.  Despite a learning disability and discouragement from educators, Nicole's tenacity led her down a path filled with both proud accomplishments and profound challenges. A Traumatic Journey Nicole opens up about her time at a trauma treatment facility tailored for first responders, where she stayed for an extensive 142 days.  Initially, she sought treatment for the benefit of her team but soon found herself overwhelmed by worsening symptoms. This prompted her to leave work to focus on her mental health. A Moment of Crisis and Hope In a moment of sheer despair, Nicole shares her story of contemplating suicide. Miraculously, her husband's sudden arrival transformed this potentially tragic scenario into a turning point. Tune in and listen to the life-saving power of intervention and the significance of having a support system. The Importance of Open Conversations Nicole highlights the necessity of having open, honest conversations with trusted individuals.  She draws a parallel between difficult parenting discussions and conversations needed for mental health support and suicide prevention, stressing that such dialogues can make the difference between life and death. Leadership and Vulnerability Nicole encourages leaders to cultivate an environment of vulnerability and trust within their teams.  Leaders can foster psychological safety and facilitate tough but necessary conversations by working on themselves and knowing their employees personally. In this insightful episode, Nicole Ferry's story serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health support, open conversations, and personal resilience. Whether you're a leader, a parent, or someone facing your own mental health struggles, Nicole's journey offers valuable lessons and inspiration. “I feel alone. Even though I have a husband, kids, and all these people, I feel so utterly alone. My vision has gone dark on the outside, so physically, I feel like my world is dark.” - Nicole Ferry. Resources Nicole Ferry Nicole Ferry on LinkedIn If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode's sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won't miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

This week: Beach season is back, and that means white shark awareness is ramping up on the Outer Cape. Also, funding for the Massachusetts Army National Guard's proposed machine gun range may have gotten harder to come by. And we tell you about glauconite and suction buckets... and what they could mean for offshore wind.

This week: Amazon does shopping and shipping... and now they've taken over a medical practice on Cape Cod. Aslo, a state representative from Barnstable accepts responsibility for a deceptive mailer. And the Massachusetts Army National Guard is trying to force the EPA out of the discussion about its proposed machine gun range.

Introduction Art Powers is the Senior Principal for Emergency Preparedness & Response at ExxonMobil. He is a past coordinator of the ExxonMobil Americas Regional Response Team and has worked in various leadership roles in ExxonMobil's US Pipeline and Distribution operations over his 25 years with the company. Art is an IAEM Certified Emergency Manager and obtained a Master of Science in Emergency Management in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation in 1993, both from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Over Art's career, he has been part of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, worked in shipping in New York Harbor, spent time as a petroleum inspector, and has moved around the US six times, living in Massachusetts twice, Buffalo NY, Chicagoland, and Northern Virginia, before ending up in Texas in 2014. Art spends his time traveling for work or spending time in Mauritius with his wife. He has one son, two stepsons, and a stepdaughter. Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-powers-cem-38549012/

The long controversial push for a proposed machine gun range on Cape Cod might be struck down by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The range would reduce the amount of time it takes soldiers at Joint Base Cape Cod to complete their training, says the Massachusetts Army National Guard — they currently have to travel hours to perform required small arms training. But the EPA's latest report suggests local resident's drinking water could be jeopardized if the eight-lane, $11.5 million range is built. "The biggest concern by far is for the Cape's water supply," said Steve Junker, managing editor of news at CAI. "It supplies water for more than 200,000 year round residents. And it's already compromised and it's compromised by this very same military base... They'll be firing more than a million bullets per year, which they feel is almost certain to further compromise that aquifer that goes under the base." And Rhode Island officials are texting residents in high risk areas urging them to carry Narcan — also known as naloxone — a medicine that quickly reverses an overdose. There were at least 860 overdose deaths in Rhode Island from 2021-2022, but this April, state officials sent texts offering free Narcan to residents in the Providence area, and they recieved a significant response: "The prior year, they had zero requests for naloxone. As soon as they sent out that text message, within a week, they get 166 requests for naloxone," Tim White, managing editor for WPRI, told Under the Radar. "Of course, they can't count how many lives that may have potentially saved. But, you know, naloxone does just that, it reverses the effects of an opioid overdose... And unfortunately, in Rhode Island, at least, the data from 2022, which is still being put together, is on track to to match the number of overdose deaths that we saw in 2021, which was the deadliest year on record." Plus, Republican opposition forced the take down of a historical marker honoring a New Hampshire labor leader and feminist organizer just weeks after it was unveiled. "She was a feminist who advocated for workers rights, for freedom of speech," said Arnie Arnesen, host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen” on WNHN. "She became a leader in the Communist Party, believing that capitalism was at the root of inequality. I wonder where she got that from. But she loved America. 'It could be paradise on earth if it belonged to the people, but not to a small owning class,' that's a quote from her. No one can take my love of country away from me. But the same GOP is in love, too, with a hater of democracy, a sexual abuser, a liar, a man obsessed with revenge. So thinking about the decision of the Republican governor and his executive councilors to remove the marker, maybe that rebel girl is still a rebel and someone to be feared." It's our Regional News Roundtable. GUESTS Arnie Arnesen, host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen” on WNHN Tim White, investigative reporter and managing editor for WPRI Steve Junker, managing editor of news at CAI, the Cape, Coast and Islands affiliate of GBH

Residents have a rare opportunity to hear the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard perform in early July at Haverhill's Riverside Park.Haverhill Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett, a recent guest on WHAV's morning program, says a free concert takes place Thursday, July 7, thanks to the efforts of Veterans Northeast Outreach Center and the city.“The VENOC reached out to us because they were in contact with the commander of the 215th Army Band, and the Army Band actually had a cancellation. They are performing down in Fall River and the week falling on the seventh there was an opening. Through that contact with the VENOC they reached out to me and I reached out to the communications director for the city's mayor and we were able to put that together pretty quickly,” he said.Hollett says just about everyone will be hearing something they enjoy.“They actually consist of 25 to 30 different performers and within those performers they actually play down to what they call musical performance teams. So, they cover everything from pop to classical. They have a vocal quartet. They even do drum and fife. So, they are a very diverse crew and they kind of have a mission. Their mission is telling the Army story as well as honoring our veterans and making community ties throughout Massachusetts,” he explains.Hollett says the performance is scheduled for Thursday, July 7, from 6-8:30 p.m., at Haverhill's Riverside Park. Discussions are underway to determine if fireworks can be added to the evening. He's also working with other city departments about the possibility of having food vendors on site“It's great because the 215th Army Band appeals to everyone, so whatever your musical tastes or likes are there's definitely going to be something for everyone down there. So, we want everyone to come on down, enjoy the day, enjoy the bands, hopefully the fireworks to follow and make a picnic of it, and have a wonderful day. Meet some veterans while you're down there.”Hollett says, as Haverhill's new veterans services officer, he is views the evening as a way to give back to the community.Support the show

Kanwar Singh, a technologist by day and also a Signal Officer in the US Army Massachusetts National Guard, joins Jerry to share about his journey to America to pursue higher education, what led to him joining the National Guard, and the challenges he has faced to ensure accommodation for him and others religious beliefs. We thank Officer Singh, the US Army, and the Department of Defense for making this interview possible.Meet Kanwar SinghFirst Lieutenant (1LT) Kanwar Singh is a financial services professional by training. After graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011, he enrolled at Harvard University. While at Harvard, then-Specialist (SPC) Singh attended a speech by Senator John McCain, who encouraged attendees to serve their country through the U.S. military. Inspired by this call to service, as well as the resilience of those who survived the Boston Marathon attack, then-SPC Singh applied to join the Army National Guard in Massachusetts in 2014.In June 2014, then-SPC Singh took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam and scored in the top one percent. Instead of embracing him and giving him an equal opportunity to prove his abilities, the U.S. military subjected him to a frustrating bureaucratic process that lasted nearly two years. In January 2015, then-SPC Singh joined Boston University's ROTC program and participated in all field exercises but was not permitted to do so in uniform. In May 2015, he was selected for the Massachusetts Army National Guard's State Officer Candidate School and later enlisted in the Massachusetts National Guard. At this point, then-SPC Singh submitted a religious accommodation request.While his request was pending, then-SPC Singh was segregated from his battalion and not issued an Army uniform. In December 2015, he met Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at a Harvard University event and publicly asked him whether he would support equal opportunity for Sikhs who wish to serve in the U.S. military. The Defense Secretary applauded then-SPC Singh's desire to serve and emphasized the importance of diversity in our nation's military.In March 2016, while his accommodation request was still pending, then-SPC Singh was asked if he would cut his hair and remove his turban in violation of his religion in order to attend Basic Combat Training. In response, the Sikh Coalition and its partners at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and the law firm McDermott Will & Emery filed a lawsuit on Specialist Singh's behalf.IMPACTIn response to our lawsuit, the U.S. Army realized that the law is not on its side. After nearly two years of perseverance, then-SPC Kanwar Singh was successfully accommodated by the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Consistent with the Army's promulgation of a new policy accommodating observant Sikhs, the Army issued a new accommodation for then-SPC Singh in January of 2017 that extends throughout his military career.In August 2018, then-Second Lieutenant (2LT) Kanwar Singh successfully graduated from Army Officer Candidate School as part of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. In February 2021, he was promoted to First Lieutenant. 1LT Singh is now responsible for leading soldiers during humanitarian, homeland security, and combat operations as a Signal Corps officer.(Source: SikhCoalition.org)Connect with KanwarInstagram: kanwar91 TikTok: @SikhSoldierKanwar in the media:USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/militarykind/2021/06/21/sikh-soldier-honors-religion-and-country/7773476002/Sikh Coalition: https://www.sikhcoalition.org/our-work/legal-and-policy/specialist-kanwar-singh/US Army: https://www.army.mil/article/239236/for_massachusetts_soldier_path_to_military_service_was_a_spiritual_one// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Episode #75Just in time for Veterans Day, Mistress Carrie talks with one time Producer Joe DeAngelis about their trip as embedded reporters in Iraq, with members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard in 2006. Joe and Carrie talk about the trip preparation and planning, the travel, the troops, the crazy stories, and the aftermath. Episode NotesThanks to DCU for sponsoring this episode.Check out the custom playlist for Episode #75 hereSee pictures of Boston to Baghdad here!Find Mistress Carrie online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeCameoPantheon Podcast Network

Episode #75 Just in time for Veterans Day, Mistress Carrie talks with one time Producer Joe DeAngelis about their trip as embedded reporters in Iraq, with members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard in 2006. Joe and Carrie talk about the trip preparation and planning, the travel, the troops, the crazy stories, and the aftermath.  Episode Notes Thanks to DCU for sponsoring this episode. Check out the custom playlist for Episode #75 here See pictures of Boston to Baghdad here! Find Mistress Carrie online: Official Website The Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on Patreon Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Cameo Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, Massachusetts Army National Guard combat veteran and Uxbridge Selectman Sgt. Stephen Mandile joins Brit to discuss how cannabis helped him ditch dozens of pharmaceutical drugs from the VA, how he almost lost his benefits because of his advocacy for marijuana, and to discuss the latest news on his two bills that would expand access to medical marijuana for military veterans in Massachusetts. Many U.S. military veterans who want to access medical marijuana are still facing barriers, including finances, stigma, and fear of losing their benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs if they admit to their doctor that they use weed. Veterans are also a group that often face medical issues that cannabis has proven extremely helpful for, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, insomnia, and pain.

This is Airman Francesca Skridulis with the 102nd Intelligence Wing Public Affairs Office with the latest news from the wing. OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. - Security Forces Airmen from the 102nd Intelligence Wing deployed to Washington D.C. for over a month and a half, contributing to a mission at the Capitol building during the inauguration, and later, a civil disturbance mission at the White House. The Airmen’s resilience in the face of adverse conditions allowed them to partner with other forces to teach and learn new tactics that ultimately furthered and strengthened the knowledge and skills of our airmen, and the joint forces that keep our country safe. “They were very resilient,” said Master Sgt. Michael Anderson, the team leader for the group for both missions. “They were able to bounce back time and time again.” Eight Airmen from the 102nd Security Forces Squadron arrived in Washington on Jan. 14, just one week after the insurrection on the Capitol. They were a quick reaction force responsible for the south eastern end of the Capitol complex, working under the 1-181st Infantry Regiment, a Massachusetts Army National Guard unit. They worked taxing, 12-hour shifts where they conducted multiple threat assessments and used their knowledge of civil disturbance operations from missions in Boston to ensure that the Capitol and troops were safe and prepared in case a riot ensued. “They stuck through it,” said Anderson. “They slept in an office that was being redone because of mold, so it stunk. They were just great, and I couldn’t have done it without those guys putting in the hours and just toughening it out and embracing the suck, so to speak.” The Airmen worked closely with the Capitol police, giving classes and sharing tactics and new technology. As a result of this partnership, the Airmen were able to coordinate the ability to survey the area from the roof of the Cannon House Office Building during the inauguration, providing troops on the ground better intelligence and support. Soon after the inauguration, their mission ended and they headed home. They made it as far as Springfield, Mass. before they were called back and told they had a new mission, to protect the White House. Seven Airmen from the 102nd returned to D.C, where they were working under the 164th Transportation Battalion, another Massachusetts Army National Guard unit. Several members from the 102nd SFS had an experienced background working for local law enforcement outside of their Security Forces position within the Air National Guard, making them subject matter experts on civil disturbances. Their unique perspective and knowledge allowed them to jump head first into a joint-force environment where they trained over 300 Army soldiers on riot-control procedures. “We were able to formulate not only a PowerPoint presentation, but we ended up training almost all the Army guys there,” said Anderson. Airmen from the 102nd also got the opportunity to train and learn from the Secret Service Uniformed Division. Training with the Secret Service was a great experience and it changed some of the 102nd’s tactics and the way they’ll train going forward, Anderson said. “We definitely learned how to become organized and remain self-sufficient in a mass of people with a bunch of units from all over the country,” said Anderson. “It was good to have guys there from Massachusetts. I was really very proud of our unit when we left.” This has been a 102nd Intelligence Wing news update. For more news from the wing, visit our website at www.102iw.ang.af.mil or search for 102iw on any major social media platform.

Jeff LePage is a Healthcare Administrative Officer for the Massachusetts Army National Guard. As well as, a graduate of Bridgewater State University where he studied psychology and business management. In this episode, Jeff talks about the impact his brothers had on him growing up. We talked about the love we both have for sports and how we gained several life lessons from our respected sports. In addition, Jeff talks about his decision to join the National Guard and how his experience has been. Also, we talked a lot about mental health and the importance of taking time to understand yourself. Join us in this awesome discussion on values, chasing passions, and mental health.

This week, we welcome Chris Elgee, Major at the Massachusetts Army National Guard, and Jim McPherson, Cyber Security Analyst, to talk about Public utility security and the National Guards support! In our second segment, we welcome back Mick Douglas, Founder and Owner of InfoSec Innovations, to discuss Project Fantastic - Bringing The CLI to GUI Users! In the Security News, Naikon APT Hid Five-Year Espionage Attack Under Radar, PoC Exploit Released for DoS Vulnerability in OpenSSL, 900,000 WordPress sites attacked via XSS vulnerabilities, Kaiji, a New Linux Malware Targets IoT Devices in the Wild, Another Stuxnet-Style Vulnerability Found in Schneider Electric Software, and remembering the ILOVEYOU virus!   Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/PSWEpisode650 Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes!   Visit https://securityweekly.com/acm to sign up for a demo or buy our AI Hunter! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly

This week, we welcome Chris Elgee, Major at the Massachusetts Army National Guard, and Jim McPherson, Cyber Security Analyst, to talk about Public utility security and the National Guards support! In our second segment, we welcome back Mick Douglas, Founder and Owner of InfoSec Innovations, to discuss Project Fantastic - Bringing The CLI to GUI Users! In the Security News, Naikon APT Hid Five-Year Espionage Attack Under Radar, PoC Exploit Released for DoS Vulnerability in OpenSSL, 900,000 WordPress sites attacked via XSS vulnerabilities, Kaiji, a New Linux Malware Targets IoT Devices in the Wild, Another Stuxnet-Style Vulnerability Found in Schneider Electric Software, and remembering the ILOVEYOU virus!   Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/PSWEpisode650 Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes!   Visit https://securityweekly.com/acm to sign up for a demo or buy our AI Hunter! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly

Episode 17- Betty and Barney Hill: If You Love The Colors Brown And Green, You’re Going To Love New Hampshire Welcome back to the CGS blog. This episode is the second part of Betty and Barney Hill’s incredible story. In the first episode we talk about what supposedly happened. In this episode we break down the aftermath. Barney Hill was a broken shell of a man when he passed away. Betty hung on to her story but as time passed, she became somewhat discredited due to her increasingly bizarre behavior. This abduction story brought both Betty and Barney nothing but misery. As I thought about their story, I began to think about the challenges of telling your story. As a veteran, there are few things worse than being suspected of stolen valor. For those who don’t know, stolen valor is the act of inventing military service or at least embellishing it. This isn’t a new phenomenon, it’s just a new name. History is littered with the stories of men who pretended to be something more than they were. My military service up until 2013 was unremarkable. I didn’t single handedly charge a bunker with nothing but an MRE spoon. I didn’t rescue hostages from an LA high-rise while fighting off terrorists with vaguely German accents. Until the day of the Boston Marathon Bombing, I assumed my career would end with a whimper, not a bang. After the bombing, I experienced a crazy chain of events that led to me receiving an award, along with 20 other soldiers, from the General of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. I wrote about it on www.thebrandedsports.com. I also took a picture of the award and the accompanying documents because I was certain that no one would believe me. Recently on Twitter, I was called a “fake ass veteran” by another vet. The fear struck me immediately. I was ready to drop pictures and documents. I was ready to call out names, places, and dates that only veterans would know. Then I stopped myself. There are enough people in the world who know who I am and what I’ve done. There are over 160 soldiers who knew my name because we worked together for years. Betty and Barney didn’t have that. They didn’t have pieces of alien technology. There were no cell phone images. There were no witnesses. All they had were foggy memories and their own unanswered questions. I think every single person in the US can identify with that feeling in one way or another. Regardless of your beliefs, you have experienced the specter of others doubting your sincerity probably more so now than at any other time in American history. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the episode. Sincerely, Sarge

This week, AppSec Lead for Uptake Technologies Ronnie Flathers joins us for our feature interview! Chris Elgee and Lee Ford of the Massachusetts Army National Guard will then join us for our second feature interview! In the news, dozens of vulnerabilities discovered in DoD's enterprise travel system, what Apple's hiding with iOS 11.4, Git repository vulnerability leads to remote code execution, and more on this episode of Paul's Security Weekly!   Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/Episode562   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes!   →Visit https://www.activecountermeasures/psw to sign up for a demo or buy our AI Hunter!! →Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly →Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly

This week, AppSec Lead for Uptake Technologies Ronnie Flathers joins us for our feature interview! Chris Elgee and Lee Ford of the Massachusetts Army National Guard will then join us for our second feature interview! In the news, dozens of vulnerabilities discovered in DoD's enterprise travel system, what Apple's hiding with iOS 11.4, Git repository vulnerability leads to remote code execution, and more on this episode of Paul's Security Weekly! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/Episode562   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes!   →Visit https://www.activecountermeasures/psw to sign up for a demo or buy our AI Hunter!! →Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly →Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly

The Salem News Members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard 54th Volunteer Regiment carry the casket at the funeral for U.S. Sgt. James Ayube Jr. of Salem Massachusetts, a combat medic k ...

The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce McQuain, a 28-year veteran of the Army who served in Vietnam, joins us each week to tell us a new, incredible story of bravery and heroics on the battlefield. This week were touched by an email we received from Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Jim Deyermond. Jim’s longtime friend Kevin Dupont from Chicopee is a 52-year old Army National Guard soldier who volunteered to go to Afghanistan. Kevin was severely injured in an IED explosion while riding in a humvee. He has suffered expensive burns and he is fighting for life at US Army Burn Center at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Here is an excerpt from Sgt. Deyermond’s email, “I write this letter to ask for your help in getting Kevin’s story and sacrifice out to the people of Massachusetts and to his hundreds of friends throughout New England. Kevin is no spring-chicken. He is 52 years old and after graduating from Chicopee, Massachusetts High School he enlisted in the Marines. After serving two tours in the Marines, Kevin returned home and joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard. While serving with the Mass Guard, Kevin has been assigned to the Counter-Drug Program. During his service with the Guard, Kevin has worked with almost every law enforcement department in the state. He has also been assigned to two FBI (H.I.D.T.A.) offices and to the United States Coast Guard Intelligence Unit in Boston. Kevin has hundreds of friends in law enforcement in Massachusetts as well as the other New England states. I haven’t heard of one news story about Kevin since he was wounded. I am hoping that you will be able to let people know. Kevin volunteered to be deployed to Afghanistan. He didn’t have to go. He could easily have stayed here in Massachusetts doing his National Guard duties instead of where he is now, lying in a hospital bed unconscious, with feeding and breathing tubes keeping him alive and bandages over most of his body.” Kevin and his family need our support, emotional and financial. There is a website set up where you can read about Kevin and leave a message for him. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kevindupont Jim and his friends have also set up a tax deductable charitable organization to raise money for the family. Blue Skin Foundation 256 Doyle Road Holden, MA 01520 What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 8-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce McQuain, a 28-year veteran of the Army who served in Vietnam, joins us each week to tell us a new, incredible story of bravery and heroics on the battlefield. This week were touched by an email we received from Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Jim Deyermond. Jim’s longtime friend Kevin Dupont from Chicopee is a 52-year old Army National Guard soldier who volunteered to go to Afghanistan. Kevin was severely injured in an IED explosion while riding in a humvee. He has suffered expensive burns and he is fighting for life at US Army Burn Center at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Here is an excerpt from Sgt. Deyermond’s email, “I write this letter to ask for your help in getting Kevin’s story and sacrifice out to the people of Massachusetts and to his hundreds of friends throughout New England. Kevin is no spring-chicken. He is 52 years old and after graduating from Chicopee, Massachusetts High School he enlisted in the Marines. After serving two tours in the Marines, Kevin returned home and joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard. While serving with the Mass Guard, Kevin has been assigned to the Counter-Drug Program. During his service with the Guard, Kevin has worked with almost every law enforcement department in the state. He has also been assigned to two FBI (H.I.D.T.A.) offices and to the United States Coast Guard Intelligence Unit in Boston. Kevin has hundreds of friends in law enforcement in Massachusetts as well as the other New England states. I haven’t heard of one news story about Kevin since he was wounded. I am hoping that you will be able to let people know. Kevin volunteered to be deployed to Afghanistan. He didn’t have to go. He could easily have stayed here in Massachusetts doing his National Guard duties instead of where he is now, lying in a hospital bed unconscious, with feeding and breathing tubes keeping him alive and bandages over most of his body.” Kevin and his family need our support, emotional and financial. There is a website set up where you can read about Kevin and leave a message for him. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kevindupont Jim and his friends have also set up a tax deductable charitable organization to raise money for the family. Blue Skin Foundation 256 Doyle Road Holden, MA 01520 What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 8-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.