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This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans during Veterans Appreciation Month. SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Josh McConkey________________________________________________________________ COLONEL JOSHUA M. “BLACKJACK” MCCONKEYPhysician, Commander, and Award-winning/Best-selling AuthorNominated for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction Col Joshua M. McConkey serves as the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for the National Capital Region, coordinating emergency response and national security readiness with the Department of Defense, FEMA, and federal, state, and local partners. A combat-experienced Emergency Physician and former Duke University professor, he has served over two decades in uniform, including as a flight surgeon with more than 90 combat flight hours during Operation Iraqi Freedom—earning the Air Medal for lifesaving medical support. He previously commanded the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, leading over 100 medical professionals in global patient movement and contingency operations. In addition to his military service, Col McConkey is the CEO of The Weight Behind the Spear Foundation and an award-winning author dedicated to developing resilient leaders and strengthening communities. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of MeritMeritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clustersAir MedalArmy Commendation MedalAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf clusterCombat Readiness MedalArmy Reserve Component Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clustersNational Defense Service MedalIraq Campaign Medal with one service starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with one service starNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal ________________________________________________________________ Today's VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll Inductee, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at: Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Bill Eigel, Candidate, St. Charles County Executive We call Bill: 636-544-9817 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans during Veterans Appreciation Month. SUBMITTED BY: Listener Bob________________________________________________________________ Vic and Ken,I've thoroughly enjoyed and deeply appreciate the fact that this has been a weekly event for quite a while, and that it's now a daily occurrence during the month of June is just a phenomenal idea! Thank you both so much for that! It's very possible that I've missed any segment that may have mentioned the unsung heroes of so many U.S. Military Combat Operations, the K-9 Warrior. I'd like to take the opportunity to recognize the innumerable brave, intelligent, and Fearless members of the Armed Forces, which have served in every war since the American Revolution, in one form or another...as well as in other worldwide conflicts throughout human history. The story of the Military Working Dog (MWD) in US Forces officially began on March 13, 1942. That’s when the U.S. Army launched its War Dog Program during World War II, though canines have served honorably for much longer than that...including Sgt Stubby, a stray Boston Terrier Mix who served in WWI - he served in 17 battles, alerting troops to incoming gas attacks before humans could detect them, comforting wounded soldiers, and even capturing a German spy by biting him and refusing to let go until soldiers could capture him. Stories abound of our magnificent K9 companions serving honorably and selflessly in WWI and WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan (including the Belgian Malinois with nerves of steel, Cairo, who was part of SEAL Team 6’s historic mission to eliminate Osama bin Laden...and another Belgian Malinois, Conan - who played a critical role in the Delta Force raid that eliminated the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, only two of the many, many canines who've served selflessly and honorably, even while mortally wounded in some cases. The stories of these amazing K9 heroes remind us that courage and sacrifice aren’t limited to humans. For over a century, military working dogs have saved lives, detected danger, and provided unwavering loyalty to the soldiers they served alongside. Whether charging into battle, shielding their handlers, or using their sharp instincts to prevent catastrophe, these dogs have played a vital role in American military history." I get lost reading stories of them, there are so many. We as humans cannot possibly thank our deserving Canine Companions enough just for our interactions with them in our daily humdrum lives; their amazing contributions to human society in wartime is the well-earned and well-deserved stuff of legends. Here are some of the other K9 Heroes featured on pawpularcompanions.biz: Sgt. Stubby (WWI) - The Original War DogChips (WWII) - The One-Dog ArmySmoky (WWII) - The Little Terrier That CouldNemo A534 (Vietnam War) - The Dog Who Wouldn’t Back DownCairo (SEAL Team 6, Bin Laden Raid, 2011) - The Modern LegendLucca (USMC, Iraq & Afghanistan) - The LifesaverRags (WWI) - The Messenger DogRex (Iraq War) - The Marine’s Best FriendConan (Delta Force, ISIS Raid, 2019) - The Terrorist HunterGander (WWII, Battle of Hong Kong) - The Ultimate SacrificeHonza (War on Terror, USMC) - The Explosives ExpertLayka (Afghanistan, U.S. Army Rangers) - The Indestructible Warrior K9 Veterans Day is March 13th. You can read about many of the amazing K9 Veterans by going to: www.pawpularcompanions.biz and search “K9 Veterans” If they've been covered already and I missed it, I apologize...if not, is it possible that Vic could do a segment honoring these wonderful warriors of ours? Thank you both for the show in general, and especially for honoring our many veterans who've sacrificed so much in service to America, and God Bless America! ______________________________________________________________ Today's VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll Inductees, Honored Veterans on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at: Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans during Veterans Appreciation Month. SUBMITTED BY: Listener Bob________________________________________________________________ Vic and Ken,I've thoroughly enjoyed and deeply appreciate the fact that this has been a weekly event for quite a while, and that it's now a daily occurrence during the month of June is just a phenomenal idea! Thank you both so much for that! It's very possible that I've missed any segment that may have mentioned the unsung heroes of so many U.S. Military Combat Operations, the K-9 Warrior. I'd like to take the opportunity to recognize the innumerable brave, intelligent, and Fearless members of the Armed Forces, which have served in every war since the American Revolution, in one form or another...as well as in other worldwide conflicts throughout human history. The story of the Military Working Dog (MWD) in US Forces officially began on March 13, 1942. That’s when the U.S. Army launched its War Dog Program during World War II, though canines have served honorably for much longer than that...including Sgt Stubby, a stray Boston Terrier Mix who served in WWI - he served in 17 battles, alerting troops to incoming gas attacks before humans could detect them, comforting wounded soldiers, and even capturing a German spy by biting him and refusing to let go until soldiers could capture him. Stories abound of our magnificent K9 companions serving honorably and selflessly in WWI and WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan (including the Belgian Malinois with nerves of steel, Cairo, who was part of SEAL Team 6’s historic mission to eliminate Osama bin Laden...and another Belgian Malinois, Conan - who played a critical role in the Delta Force raid that eliminated the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, only two of the many, many canines who've served selflessly and honorably, even while mortally wounded in some cases. The stories of these amazing K9 heroes remind us that courage and sacrifice aren’t limited to humans. For over a century, military working dogs have saved lives, detected danger, and provided unwavering loyalty to the soldiers they served alongside. Whether charging into battle, shielding their handlers, or using their sharp instincts to prevent catastrophe, these dogs have played a vital role in American military history." I get lost reading stories of them, there are so many. We as humans cannot possibly thank our deserving Canine Companions enough just for our interactions with them in our daily humdrum lives; their amazing contributions to human society in wartime is the well-earned and well-deserved stuff of legends. Here are some of the other K9 Heroes featured on pawpularcompanions.biz: Sgt. Stubby (WWI) - The Original War DogChips (WWII) - The One-Dog ArmySmoky (WWII) - The Little Terrier That CouldNemo A534 (Vietnam War) - The Dog Who Wouldn’t Back DownCairo (SEAL Team 6, Bin Laden Raid, 2011) - The Modern LegendLucca (USMC, Iraq & Afghanistan) - The LifesaverRags (WWI) - The Messenger DogRex (Iraq War) - The Marine’s Best FriendConan (Delta Force, ISIS Raid, 2019) - The Terrorist HunterGander (WWII, Battle of Hong Kong) - The Ultimate SacrificeHonza (War on Terror, USMC) - The Explosives ExpertLayka (Afghanistan, U.S. Army Rangers) - The Indestructible Warrior K9 Veterans Day is March 13th. You can read about many of the amazing K9 Veterans by going to: www.pawpularcompanions.biz and search “K9 Veterans” If they've been covered already and I missed it, I apologize...if not, is it possible that Vic could do a segment honoring these wonderful warriors of ours? Thank you both for the show in general, and especially for honoring our many veterans who've sacrificed so much in service to America, and God Bless America! ______________________________________________________________ Today's VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll Inductees, Honored Veterans on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at: Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans during Veterans Appreciation Month. SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Josh McConkey________________________________________________________________ COLONEL JOSHUA M. “BLACKJACK” MCCONKEYPhysician, Commander, and Award-winning/Best-selling AuthorNominated for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction Col Joshua M. McConkey serves as the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for the National Capital Region, coordinating emergency response and national security readiness with the Department of Defense, FEMA, and federal, state, and local partners. A combat-experienced Emergency Physician and former Duke University professor, he has served over two decades in uniform, including as a flight surgeon with more than 90 combat flight hours during Operation Iraqi Freedom—earning the Air Medal for lifesaving medical support. He previously commanded the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, leading over 100 medical professionals in global patient movement and contingency operations. In addition to his military service, Col McConkey is the CEO of The Weight Behind the Spear Foundation and an award-winning author dedicated to developing resilient leaders and strengthening communities. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of MeritMeritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clustersAir MedalArmy Commendation MedalAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf clusterCombat Readiness MedalArmy Reserve Component Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clustersNational Defense Service MedalIraq Campaign Medal with one service starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with one service starNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal ________________________________________________________________ Today's VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll Inductee, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at: Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Bill Eigel, Candidate, St. Charles County Executive We call Bill: 636-544-9817 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans during Veterans Appreciation Month. SUBMITTED BY: Craig Harms _____________________________________________________________ Maurice Kleyer DATE OF SERVICE: 1969 (Vietnam) Hi Vic and Ken, I would love to submit my ex-father-in-law, Maurice Kleyer, to be featured on the Vic 4 Vets Honor Roll. Maurice is a lifelong resident of Waterloo, Illinois, and he is incredibly proud of his hometown. My love and admiration for this man knows no bounds, and I have truly never met anyone with more grit and determination. A proud Navy Seabee, Maurice grew up working hard on a local dairy farm before answering the call to serve his country, working as an equipment operator in Vietnam in 1969. When he returned home, he dedicated himself to the community he loves, spending 36 years as a lineman with Monroe County Electric right there in Waterloo. Along the way, he raised two wonderful daughters Kimberly and Kristin with his high school sweetheart Jeanne. Maurice is a fighter in every sense of the word. In 2017, he underwent a double lung transplant. His resilience since then has been nothing short of miraculous. In 2024, he was able to experience the Honor Flight—a deeply meaningful tribute for a man who has given so much. Today, you can still find him living to serve and help others in the Waterloo community. When he isn't tinkering in his workshop or maintaining his three-acre yard and massive, nearly one-acre garden, he is showing up for the people he loves. He is a fiercely proud grandfather who never misses his granddaughter Reagan’s sports games or choir performances. Maurice embodies the very best of our local veterans: hard work, an unstoppable spirit, and a lifelong devotion to his family, his country, and his hometown. Thank you both for everything you do to honor guys like him. Respectfully, Craig Harms (CAH pilot) ______________________________________________________________ Today's VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll Inductee, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans during Veterans Appreciation Month. SUBMITTED BY: Craig Harms _____________________________________________________________ Maurice Kleyer DATE OF SERVICE: 1969 (Vietnam) Hi Vic and Ken, I would love to submit my ex-father-in-law, Maurice Kleyer, to be featured on the Vic 4 Vets Honor Roll. Maurice is a lifelong resident of Waterloo, Illinois, and he is incredibly proud of his hometown. My love and admiration for this man knows no bounds, and I have truly never met anyone with more grit and determination. A proud Navy Seabee, Maurice grew up working hard on a local dairy farm before answering the call to serve his country, working as an equipment operator in Vietnam in 1969. When he returned home, he dedicated himself to the community he loves, spending 36 years as a lineman with Monroe County Electric right there in Waterloo. Along the way, he raised two wonderful daughters Kimberly and Kristin with his high school sweetheart Jeanne. Maurice is a fighter in every sense of the word. In 2017, he underwent a double lung transplant. His resilience since then has been nothing short of miraculous. In 2024, he was able to experience the Honor Flight—a deeply meaningful tribute for a man who has given so much. Today, you can still find him living to serve and help others in the Waterloo community. When he isn't tinkering in his workshop or maintaining his three-acre yard and massive, nearly one-acre garden, he is showing up for the people he loves. He is a fiercely proud grandfather who never misses his granddaughter Reagan’s sports games or choir performances. Maurice embodies the very best of our local veterans: hard work, an unstoppable spirit, and a lifelong devotion to his family, his country, and his hometown. Thank you both for everything you do to honor guys like him. Respectfully, Craig Harms (CAH pilot) ______________________________________________________________ Today's VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll Inductee, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Frank S. Wright sent this via AmericanVeteransCenter.org _____________________________________________________________ Frank S. Wright - Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) United States Marine Corps, retired. I’m a hundred years old now — one of the last living Marine Raiders of World War II. In January 1942, just weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, I quit high school in Arkansas and walked into the enlistment office. I was sixteen — too young, too skinny, and too light to qualify. The sergeant told me to come back when I was heavier. So I went home, ate all the bananas I could find, and stuffed five pounds’ worth into my pockets before stepping on that scale again. I passed. I lied about my age. And I became a Marine.After boot camp, I volunteered to join the 4th Marine Raiders, America’s first special operations unit. They asked me why I wanted to join. I said, “Because I want to fight.” Our commanding officer was James Roosevelt, the President’s son — a good man, the kind who never gave an order he wouldn’t do himself. We were trained to land first, fight behind enemy lines, and take the beaches nobody else could reach. From Guadalcanal to New Georgia, from the jungles of the Solomons to the black sand of Iwo Jima, we fought to free the Pacific. On Guam, I was stabbed in the stomach during hand-to-hand combat. On Iwo Jima, I was hit by machine-gun fire and knocked unconscious. Both times, my men thought I was gone. Somehow, I wasn’t. When I came to, I saw the flag rising on Mount Suribachi. Every ship in the harbor sounded its horn. I had tears in my eyes then, and I still do when I think about it. That flag meant freedom still lived. There were dark days too... On Guadalcanal, I caught malaria and ended up in a field hospital — but when my unit was preparing to move out, I couldn’t stand being left behind. I slipped out and rejoined them. I’ll now admit, I was always a little rebellious. When the war ended, I became a drill instructor, helping shape the next generation of Marines. I was in my twenties, carrying wounds inside and out. For more than a decade, I didn’t share my stories. I kept them locked away, like many of my brothers did. Over the years, I began to open up and share my story with friends, family, and others who wanted to know about the realities of the battlefield at the Pacific Front. At my age, I don’t take many things for granted. But I still believe in this country — and what it stands for, Thank you for remembering. Thank you for caring. And thank you for keeping faith with those who served.Semper Fidelis, Frank S. Wright Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) Veteran, 4th Marine Raiders | 21st Marines, 3rd Marine DivisionP.S. When I was sixteen, I had to lie about my age to fight for my country. Now, at one hundred, I can tell you the truth as plain as I know it: freedom isn’t free. ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Frank S. Wright sent this via AmericanVeteransCenter.org _____________________________________________________________ Frank S. Wright - Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) United States Marine Corps, retired. I’m a hundred years old now — one of the last living Marine Raiders of World War II. In January 1942, just weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, I quit high school in Arkansas and walked into the enlistment office. I was sixteen — too young, too skinny, and too light to qualify. The sergeant told me to come back when I was heavier. So I went home, ate all the bananas I could find, and stuffed five pounds’ worth into my pockets before stepping on that scale again. I passed. I lied about my age. And I became a Marine.After boot camp, I volunteered to join the 4th Marine Raiders, America’s first special operations unit. They asked me why I wanted to join. I said, “Because I want to fight.” Our commanding officer was James Roosevelt, the President’s son — a good man, the kind who never gave an order he wouldn’t do himself. We were trained to land first, fight behind enemy lines, and take the beaches nobody else could reach. From Guadalcanal to New Georgia, from the jungles of the Solomons to the black sand of Iwo Jima, we fought to free the Pacific. On Guam, I was stabbed in the stomach during hand-to-hand combat. On Iwo Jima, I was hit by machine-gun fire and knocked unconscious. Both times, my men thought I was gone. Somehow, I wasn’t. When I came to, I saw the flag rising on Mount Suribachi. Every ship in the harbor sounded its horn. I had tears in my eyes then, and I still do when I think about it. That flag meant freedom still lived. There were dark days too... On Guadalcanal, I caught malaria and ended up in a field hospital — but when my unit was preparing to move out, I couldn’t stand being left behind. I slipped out and rejoined them. I’ll now admit, I was always a little rebellious. When the war ended, I became a drill instructor, helping shape the next generation of Marines. I was in my twenties, carrying wounds inside and out. For more than a decade, I didn’t share my stories. I kept them locked away, like many of my brothers did. Over the years, I began to open up and share my story with friends, family, and others who wanted to know about the realities of the battlefield at the Pacific Front. At my age, I don’t take many things for granted. But I still believe in this country — and what it stands for, Thank you for remembering. Thank you for caring. And thank you for keeping faith with those who served.Semper Fidelis, Frank S. Wright Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) Veteran, 4th Marine Raiders | 21st Marines, 3rd Marine DivisionP.S. When I was sixteen, I had to lie about my age to fight for my country. Now, at one hundred, I can tell you the truth as plain as I know it: freedom isn’t free. ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran Of The DAY to celebrate VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Christopher Slater _____________________________________________________________ Good morning Ken, Thank you to you and Vic for honoring our military members. My veteran is Specialist (Corporal) David Bixler, Specialist Bixler was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. On September 30, 2010, Specialist Bixler was on patrol in heavily mined farmland in the Arghandab(AR-CON DOB) River Valley in Afghanistan. He was leading a team of three Afghan National Army Soldiers, when his unit was ambushed and heavy gunfire ensued. When Bixler saw that one of the Afghan soldiers had veered toward uncleared ground, he ran after him and pushed him to safety. While doing so, Bixler stepped on an improvised explosive device. He suffered the loss of both legs, damage to his spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries. For his heroic action, Bixler was awarded the Silver Star, as well as a Purple Heart for his wounds. Bixler was the 2011 USO Soldier of the Year. Bixler was evacuated on or about October 1st, 2010, by an Illinois Air National Guard KC-135 tanker aircraft, configured for an aeromedical evacuation flight from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, to Ramstein Air Base, Germany (close to Landstuhl Military Hospital, Germany, Bixler's destination). Bixler survived his catastrophic wounds, and has since accepted a smart home from Tunnels to Towers (2016) and become successful in the computer industry, owning his own small business, specializing in 3D printed components. American warrior. Respectfully,. Technical Sergeant Christopher Slater (retired) United States Air Force/Illinois Air National Guard ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: The honoree himself _____________________________________________________________ Colonel (Ret) Michael R. Morrow Mayor, Grafton, Illinois Mayor: Colonel (Ret) Michael R. Morrow is currently serving as the mayor of Grafton , Illinois. He was elected as mayor in May 2021. Military Career: Mike began his military career in July 1971 and retired from active duty on 31 March 2004 after faithfully serving his country for over 32 years. He served in numerous stateside and overseas military posts and deployed to Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was promoted to Colonel and served as the District Engineer of the St Louis District, in St Louis, Missouri. After 911 he was selected to serve as the CENTCOM Engineer and deployed to Afghanistan, Qatar, and Iraq. Civilian Career: Mike retired from the Army in 2004 and started his own company, Morrow Group USA, Inc. which was an Illinois based Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business consulting firm designed and staffed to assist clients in strategic business development. On 1 March 2010 Mike joined Triumph Group as the president of Triumph Fabrications, which was a multi-state aerospace manufacturing company with two locations, one in Illinois and the other in South Carolina with a combined annual budget of over $25 million dollars. National Memorial of Military Ascent: Mike is currently the President of the Board of Directors of the National Memorial of Military Ascent, a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit dedicated to establishing a Military Campus and Memorial to honor our nation’s veterans in Grafton Illinois. Education: Mike is a graduate of the Officer Candidate School, the Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced courses, Atomic Demolitions Munitions course, and the Airborne, Ranger and Recondo schools. He is a graduate of the Combined Arms Staff School, the Command and General Staff College and the Air War College. He received an Associated Degree in Mechanical Design Technology from Mott Community College, Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts in business from Columbia College, Missouri, and his Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University. Awards: His military awards and decorations include the Joint Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters (6 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Good Conduct, Humanitarian Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, numerous Campaign and Service ribbons and the Parachutists and Ranger badges. COL (Ret.) Michael R. Morrow President NMMA (National Memorial of Military Ascent Mayor, Grafton ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran Of The DAY to celebrate VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: The honoree himself _____________________________________________________________ Colonel (Ret) Michael R. Morrow Mayor, Grafton, Illinois Mayor: Colonel (Ret) Michael R. Morrow is currently serving as the mayor of Grafton , Illinois. He was elected as mayor in May 2021. Military Career: Mike began his military career in July 1971 and retired from active duty on 31 March 2004 after faithfully serving his country for over 32 years. He served in numerous stateside and overseas military posts and deployed to Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was promoted to Colonel and served as the District Engineer of the St Louis District, in St Louis, Missouri. After 911 he was selected to serve as the CENTCOM Engineer and deployed to Afghanistan, Qatar, and Iraq. Civilian Career: Mike retired from the Army in 2004 and started his own company, Morrow Group USA, Inc. which was an Illinois based Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business consulting firm designed and staffed to assist clients in strategic business development. On 1 March 2010 Mike joined Triumph Group as the president of Triumph Fabrications, which was a multi-state aerospace manufacturing company with two locations, one in Illinois and the other in South Carolina with a combined annual budget of over $25 million dollars. National Memorial of Military Ascent: Mike is currently the President of the Board of Directors of the National Memorial of Military Ascent, a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit dedicated to establishing a Military Campus and Memorial to honor our nation’s veterans in Grafton Illinois. Education: Mike is a graduate of the Officer Candidate School, the Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced courses, Atomic Demolitions Munitions course, and the Airborne, Ranger and Recondo schools. He is a graduate of the Combined Arms Staff School, the Command and General Staff College and the Air War College. He received an Associated Degree in Mechanical Design Technology from Mott Community College, Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts in business from Columbia College, Missouri, and his Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University. Awards: His military awards and decorations include the Joint Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters (6 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Good Conduct, Humanitarian Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, numerous Campaign and Service ribbons and the Parachutists and Ranger badges. COL (Ret.) Michael R. Morrow President NMMA (National Memorial of Military Ascent Mayor, Grafton ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Christopher Slater _____________________________________________________________ Good morning Ken, Thank you to you and Vic for honoring our military members. My veteran is Specialist (Corporal) David Bixler, Specialist Bixler was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. On September 30, 2010, Specialist Bixler was on patrol in heavily mined farmland in the Arghandab(AR-CON DOB) River Valley in Afghanistan. He was leading a team of three Afghan National Army Soldiers, when his unit was ambushed and heavy gunfire ensued. When Bixler saw that one of the Afghan soldiers had veered toward uncleared ground, he ran after him and pushed him to safety. While doing so, Bixler stepped on an improvised explosive device. He suffered the loss of both legs, damage to his spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries. For his heroic action, Bixler was awarded the Silver Star, as well as a Purple Heart for his wounds. Bixler was the 2011 USO Soldier of the Year. Bixler was evacuated on or about October 1st, 2010, by an Illinois Air National Guard KC-135 tanker aircraft, configured for an aeromedical evacuation flight from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, to Ramstein Air Base, Germany (close to Landstuhl Military Hospital, Germany, Bixler's destination). Bixler survived his catastrophic wounds, and has since accepted a smart home from Tunnels to Towers (2016) and become successful in the computer industry, owning his own small business, specializing in 3D printed components. American warrior. Respectfully,. Technical Sergeant Christopher Slater (retired) United States Air Force/Illinois Air National Guard ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I nominate Pete Nardie for consideration to be interviewed in a Vic 4 Vets segment on NewsTalk STL. I’ve known Pete since 1971. Pete is not only a good friend but he represents everything good in terms of American citizenship, military combat service and a 32 year career as a teacher. Pete voluntarily served in the US Marine Corps. He completed a 13 month combat tour in the Vietnam War. Pete served in the highly innovative Combined Action Program. The program placed a Marine Platoon and a Navy Corpsman to live on their own in a Vietnamese rural village. That program called for an incredible individual commitment to serve in a concept not well known to the American public. During the day they provided much needed assistance to the local residents and by night performed ambush patrols or defensive positions keeping the residents safe. Here’s a weblink from Southeast Missouri State known University (SEMO) that presents Pete’s answers to questions about his undergraduate experience and how SEMO effected his life. https://semo.edu/people-directory/donor-spotlights/pete-nardie One of my favorite stories about Pete at SEMO was on close to his first day in school -he had already grown his hair and beard quite long after he was honorably discharged from the Marines. A school cafeteria employee took note of Pete’s appearance and asked for his student ID. She kept Pete’s ID and said he’d only get it back by meeting with the University President. Pete had that meeting and ended it with a great quote. Pete’s ensuing college career later enabled him to be elected as SEMO Student Government President. JimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Tim Hixson_____________________________________________________________ Hi Vic and Ken, Thank you for doing this. This is a short story about my great grandfather, Matthew Hixson, who fought in the American Revolution. God bless. Sincerely,Tim HixsonName/Rank: Matthew Hixson, Private & Colonel, enlisted at Ringo’s Tavern, New Market, NJ Colony summer of 1775Branch/Battalion: New Jersey Colonial Militia, later Continental Army, during the American RevolutionDate of Service: Served: summer 1775 until fall of 1778Awards/Medals: None known.Matthew Hixson was my great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather. He was born in 1757 in the town of New Market, Colony of New Jersey. He was one of three brothers who served during the American Revolution. During his 3 years of service he was stationed in and around various townships around New Jersey and New York primarily, serving as a private first in the NJ Militia and later the Continental Army. However, during his last posting in 1778 he held the rank of Colonel for 10 days before his final discharge, no idea why! He married my great (times 8!) grandmother Catherine Hogg in 1779 and eventually moved to Ohio and bought a farm north east of Cincinnati. While we don’t know what if any combat he might have seen as he apparently never talked about it during his life, we know from his own words how in 1832 he finally received notification of the promised veterans pension he, and his fellow soldiers were originally promised by the Continental Congress during the War and later the US government. He was 75 years at the time, and he still had to wait another year for it to arrive. In 1833 $100 from the US government was sent to a solicitor (lawyer) in his son’s name for 2 and a half years pension. When Matthew died in 1838 and his debts were paid and remaining estate split among his children, it was realized that he never actually saw a cent of any of that pension the few years he received it. So, for those veterans alive today still dealing with all the troubles in the VA, take heart…the guys who fought in our first war as a nation had to go through similar crap in their day. Vic and Ken, love your show. Thanks to my grandfather, I’ve discovered I’ve got a little bit of New Jersey in me too! God bless!________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 1 – 10:56 (15mins) Kenneth Rapoza Reporter/Columnist for Coalition for a Prosperous AmericaKenneth Rapoza - EU Moves To Protect Antibiotics From Asian Dominance; Aligning More With U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: The Soldiers Memorial Archives St. Louis, MOGo To: https://mohistory.org/memorial to join and/or donate. Henry J.J. Betz Jr. Korean War Army Private Company A, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division BORN: 10-12-1931 DIED: 7-16-1950 Killed in Action in South Korea; Served as a light weapons infantryman; Awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart; Parents were Henry J. J. Sr. and Helen Betz; A brother, Marine Pvt 1-C Robert Joseph Betz, was also killed in Action in Korea; Another brother, Airman Edward J. Betz, served at Camp Kilmer, NJ; Henry J.J. Betz Jr. lived at 1521 Menard StreetLaSalle ParkSt. Louis, MO Buried in Saints Peter and Paul's Catholic Cemetery;________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Martin Mawyer More on Martin: https://christianaction.org/our-team/Subscribe to the Patriot Majority Report: https://martinmawyer.substack.com Two Arrested in the ‘764’ Child Exploitation Network — But the Real Story Is Much BiggerBy Martin MawyerTwo New York men have been arrested in connection with the online extremist network known as “764,” facing federal charges tied to the exploitation of minors. Aaron Corey and Ryan Catello are accused of receiving and coercing sexually explicit material involving children, part of what federal authorities describe as a disturbing pattern linked to a criminal network called 764. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Martin Mawyer More on Martin: https://christianaction.org/our-team/Subscribe to the Patriot Majority Report: https://martinmawyer.substack.com Two Arrested in the ‘764’ Child Exploitation Network — But the Real Story Is Much BiggerBy Martin MawyerTwo New York men have been arrested in connection with the online extremist network known as “764,” facing federal charges tied to the exploitation of minors. Aaron Corey and Ryan Catello are accused of receiving and coercing sexually explicit material involving children, part of what federal authorities describe as a disturbing pattern linked to a criminal network called 764. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic and Ken were in the middle of discussing a very important topic when, out of nowhere, a basketball sized mosquito flew into the studio!! Actually, there were construction workers banging and sanding very loudly somewhere in the building and their work bled over the mics with Vic and Ken so, they had to improvise and just go with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 4 Susie Moore We check in with legal expert Susie Moore as she and Tony analyze the latest developments in the ongoing legal matter involving E. Jean Carroll, President Trump, and more. Articles by Susie: https://redstate.com/author/smoosieq 24:56 SEG 5 .Vic Porcelli The Vic Porcelli Show: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Vic and Tony address and analyze the recent events on Stephen Colbert's show, which featured fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, and Jimmy Fallon, as the talk show comes to an end. 41:37 SEG 6 FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic and Ken were in the middle of discussing a very important topic when, out of nowhere, a basketball sized mosquito flew into the studio!! Actually, there were construction workers banging and sanding very loudly somewhere in the building and their work bled over the mics with Vic and Ken so, they had to improvise and just go with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of Alliance for Secure AI @bstein80 @secureainowbrendansteinhauser.comto discuss what this means for U.S. security and the broader AI race. AI systems are now capable of autonomously identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, and the White House is taking notice.The growing concern centers on the Anthropic Mythos AI system, a powerful system that can rapidly uncover and weaponize digital weaknesses, sparking a global scramble to assess the risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of Alliance for Secure AI @bstein80 @secureainowbrendansteinhauser.comto discuss what this means for U.S. security and the broader AI race. AI systems are now capable of autonomously identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, and the White House is taking notice.The growing concern centers on the Anthropic Mythos AI system, a powerful system that can rapidly uncover and weaponize digital weaknesses, sparking a global scramble to assess the risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) Weekly: Karen Kataline @KarenKatalineMore info on Karen: www.karenkataline.com 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: "A Little Leavitty!!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., PharmD. Senior Science Adviser to the Men's Health Network and a Past-Chair/Chair-Emeritus of the American Public Health Association and former Alumni Association Board Member of Columbia University School of Public Health.Trump Signs Executive Order to Fast-Track Ibogaine Research — Bringing New Hope to Veterans Battling PTSDTrump signs order to fast track psychedelic drug research to treat veterans with PTSDOn April 18, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a groundbreaking executive order directing federal agencies to accelerate research into ibogaine — a Schedule I psychedelic drug derived from an African shrub — as a potential breakthrough treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and opioid addiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) Tony Kinnett - Daily Signal National Correspondent Host of The Tony Kinnett Cast, @TheTonusYouTube.com/dailysignal On OPAL Backup number: 765-591-3116 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Kaufman and Shelia Schneider In Studio friends with Mark Sundlov and Robert Fulstone of The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum founder, The Kaufman Fund Helping Veterans Wayne Kaufman was also inducted into the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame in 2024. Wayne Kaufman, Vice President of sales Home Remodeling, has been in the home improvement industry since 1971, but you have to go farther back than that to understand what really drives him. A decorated Vietnam Veteran, Wayne served as a sergeant with distinction with the 25th Infantry Division in the U.S. Army earning the Bronze Star and Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for his bravery and leadership. However, his contributions didn’t end when he left the battlefield. In 1990, he founded The Kaufman Fund in memory of his late brother Ralph, an Air Force Veteran and St. Louis area philanthropist. About The Kaufman Fund The Kaufman Fund Helping Veterans, a 501(c)3 non-profit supports St Louis area Veterans with life’s basic necessities through food, shelter, clothing, medical care and more. With Wayne’s leadership over the past 30+ years, The Kaufman Fund has created 8 programs to help Veterans in need: Legal Referral Program, Dental Referral Program, Mental Health Collaborative, Chiropractic Referral Program, Food for Vets, Artist First for Veterans, tax preparation, and Trees for Vets. If you are a Veteran or know of a Veteran in need, The Kaufman Fund is a resource to get you help. Go to https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/ for more information. Or you can call: (314) 455-9415See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Listener Steven Staff Sergeant Robert J Traxel Staff Sergeant, The United States Army70th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Missouri National Guard Born: 04-29-1978 Died: 07-02-2012 Died in Guatemala during a training exercise, during take-off, a helicopter hit a tree which fell on Sgt. Traxel; Served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; Served as a Broadcast Journalist; Served in the Missouri National Guard, U.S. Naval Reserves, U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Army; Lived in Union, MissouriMarried to Mrs. Karen Chambers Traxel; Father to Joshua, Noah, Jonah, and a step-daughter, Grace; Parents were Jay Traxel and Anita Gardner; Former Florissant Police Officer; Member of Algabil-Freedom Masonic Lodge #636 Af & AM, Moolah Shrine Temple, and the Metropolitan Press Club of St. Louis; Buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union, MO; ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas We call Nate: 303-956-0296 Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Dinga / H.E.R.O.E.S. Care Gerald “Jerry” Kalb (my dad) Army and John Dinga (WWII) Vic & Ken: Here is the information on my Dad and Father-in-law.Gerald “Jerry” Kalb (my dad) ArmyServed in the Korean War from 2052 – 2054 (Germany), Private – worked as border guard, cook & driver for General.Had just married my mom, not knowing his draft number was coming up and was drafted a few weeks after the wedding.Out in the field one night and stepped on a land mine. Stood there for what seemed liked forever thinking he was leaving a 17 year old widow. Finally gave it over to God and said it will be what it is supposed to be …. Fortunately it was a dud. I’m not sure what medals my Dad earned. John Dinga (WWII) – Served almost six years Primarily in the South Pacific in Signal Equipment. Earned Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 bronze star; Atlantic Pacific Theatre Campaign Medal with 2 bronze stars & bronze arrowhead ; Victory Medal; Occupation Japan - America Defense Service Ribbon. Met a girl before drafted and they wrote letters the entire time (which I have) and married this girl, Gerry, when he separated from the Army.Thanks for honoring my “dads”Lisa Dinga Director of Community Engagement ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11:05 - 11:10 (5 mins) VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran Of The Week 11:10 - 11:22 (12 mins) Mark Harder, St. Louis County Council Host: St. Louis County Insider with Mark Harder, Sundays at 5pm 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) Tony Kinnett - Daily Signal National Correspondent Host of The Tony Kinnett Cast, @TheTonusYouTube.com/dailysignal 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “ FAKE NEWS!” 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Melanie Collette, Policy Analyst for the Committee for a Constructive CFACT.org @CFACTTopic 2 BlackRock’s Larry Fink realized DEI policies 'bad for business': Joe ConchaStory by Sydney Topf, Washington ExaminerBlackRock’s Larry Fink realized DEI policies ‘bad for business’: Joe ConchaWashington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said BlackRock CEO Larry Fink realized “alienating” half the country with diversity, equity, and inclusion policies hurt his company. Concha highlighted other companies that also removed DEI policies, including Coca-Cola, Target, and Walmart. Concha said more companies like BlackRock are beginning to realize a “merit-based system” will lead to a more successful business.“Woke is dead,” Concha said. “The Donald Trump election of 2024 helped solidify that, and that’s why Larry Fink is singing a much different tune than he did eight years ago.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) Weekly: Karen Kataline More info on Karen: www.karenkataline.com @KarenKataline 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “A LITTLE LEAVITTY!!” :41 – 9:56 (15mins) Dan Doyle, president of Reliance Well Services and Arena Resources With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and oil above $100, I have an energy CEO who can break down what this means and how US producers are responding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Multiple News Sources Pentagon identifies 6 soldiers killed The U.S. Department of Defense identified six airmen who were killed when a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed over western Iraq on March 12, 2026 during operations supporting the war with Iran. The crash happened after an incident involving another tanker aircraft; the cause is still under investigation. (AP News) ✔ Mission:They were flying a KC-135 aerial refueling mission when an incident involving another tanker led to a crash in friendly airspace over western Iraq. (The Washington Post) Military Career Backgrounds Maj. John A. “Alex” Klinner, 33 Home: Auburn, Alabama Role: KC-135 pilot Unit: 99th Air Refueling Squadron, part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing Career details: Recently promoted to Major in January 2026. Four deployments since 2019. Flew tanker missions supporting combat aircraft across multiple operations. Known among fellow airmen as a mentor and leader. Family: Married with three young children. (AP News) Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31 Home: Covington, Washington Role: KC-135 pilot Unit: 99th Air Refueling Squadron, 6th Air Refueling Wing Career details: Tanker pilot responsible for mid-air refueling of combat aircraft. Served with the squadron operating out of Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base in Birmingham, Alabama. Flew operational refueling missions in support of U.S. operations in the Middle East. (WRAL News) Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34 Home: Bardstown, Kentucky Role: Boom operator / enlisted aircrew Unit: 99th Air Refueling Squadron, 6th Air Refueling Wing Career details: Assistant flight chief in her squadron. Logged nearly 900 combat flight hours. Responsible for controlling the refueling boom that transfers fuel to receiving aircraft. Family: Mother of two. (AP News) Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38 Home: Mooresville, Indiana Role: KC-135 instructor pilot Unit: 121st Air Refueling Wing (Ohio Air National Guard) Career details: Instructor pilot with more than 2,000 flight hours. Trained new tanker pilots in aerial refueling procedures and mission operations. Deployed multiple times supporting overseas operations. (AP News) Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30 Home: Wilmington, Ohio Role: KC-135 pilot Unit: 121st Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard Career details: Also an aerospace engineer in addition to his pilot duties. Logged about 880 flight hours in the KC-135. Flew operational refueling missions supporting U.S. combat aircraft. (AP News) Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28 Home: Columbus, Ohio Role: Boom operator / enlisted aircrew Unit: 121st Air Refueling Wing (Ohio Air National Guard) Career details: Responsible for operating the refueling boom and managing fuel transfer to other aircraft during flight. Part of the tanker crew responsible for complex mid-air refueling operations. (KVIA) ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllenAuthor: For Christ and Country: the Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post.columnist 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Nils Grevillius grevilliuspi.com @DetectiveNils on X The Last Lawman , Available for Pre-OrderGrevillius Detective ServicesHow Epstein Lured Girls to his Zorro Ranch and Kept Authorities Away With new reporting from NBC News detailing how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly lured young women to his Zorro Ranch in New Mexico while avoiding scrutiny from authorities, Los Angeles–based private investigator and crime expert Nils Grevillius is available for interviews to break down the investigative failures and the tactics Epstein used to operate for years without accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Curtis Houck, Managing Editor, MRC's NewsBusters@NewsBusters @CurtisHouck Iran coverage- UPDATED 110 to 4: 'Independent Fact Checkers' PILE ON Trump, Spanberger Gets a Free Pass Democrats have ZERO fear of fact-checkersExtreme 110-to-4 imbalance, a 27-to1 ratio: Fact-checkers ran 110 checks on Trump’s speech vs. only 4 on Gov. Spanberger’s response. All four Spanberger claims were rated accurate or supported; Trump’s were relentlessly attacked. Major outlets ignored Spanberger entirely NPR (28 on Trump, 0 on Spanberger), CNN (22–0), FactCheck.org (22–0). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veteran. SUBMITTED BY: Fox News Pentagon identifies four soldiers killed in March 1 drone strike during Kuwait military operation All soldiers were assigned to 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa The Department of War on Monday identified four of the six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a March 1 drone attack in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, and officials said the incident remains under investigation. The soldiers were killed at the Port of Shuaiba during what officials described as an unmanned aircraft system attack. All were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa, which provides logistical and operational support to U.S. forces overseas. The fallen service members were identified as Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Lakeland, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa. Two additional soldiers killed in the attack have not yet been publicly identified. Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command, said the loss is deeply felt across the force. "We honor our fallen Heroes who served fearlessly and selflessly in defense of our nation," Harter said. "Their sacrifice, and the sacrifices of their families, will never be forgotten."________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group, H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE,Inc., Freddie's Market, and Michel Funeral Home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veteran. SUBMITTED BY: President Trump Buddy Taggart Volunteered at age 17 to serve our great nation in World War II Here is President Trump presenting Today’s Vic 4 Vets Honoree AUDIO CLIP - 1min13sec ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE,Inc. and our newest partner, Michel Funeral HomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Martin Mawyer More on Martin: https://christianaction.org/our-team/Subscribe to the Patriot Majority Report: https://martinmawyer.substack.com Now EVERYONE Can Now Have a Twin Brother or Sister By Martin Mawyer What if everyone got an AI twin brother or sister overnight? Apparently, the future has arrived. Not the flying cars future. Not the silver jump suit future. But the one nobody saw coming! Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com.He says AI.com will power a new generation of personal AI agents. He wants to give you your very own “personal AI agent.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veteran. SUBMITTED BY: Chrissy Whitaker / Michel Funeral Home Jack Nester We are trying to get as many motorcycle riders as possible if you wouldn't mind broadcasting this information on the radio. Thank you! Chrissy Whitaker Michel Funeral Home 314-645-4241 February 20, 2026 10:15 Michel Funeral Home 5930 Southwest Ave. St. Louis MO 63139 for a funeral procession to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with a 11:30 Roadside Service Jack Nester Served in the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Jack was a member of AMVETS Post 6 Jack was also an avid motorcycle rider. Jack’s family is requesting a motorcycle escort to his final resting place. ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group and H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE,Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Michele SteebCEO of Free Up Foundationwww.FreeUpFoundation.comwww.michelesteeb.comAuthor of Answers Behind the RED DOOR: Battling the Homeless Epidemic MICHELE STEEB: Tragic Tales Demand Reform Across America’s streets, the homeless epidemic is claiming lives, fracturing families, and eroding public safety. Often deeply intertwined with mental illness and addiction, it has become a humanitarian crisis that traps vulnerable individuals in cycles of dependence and despair while destabilizing the communities around them. This crisis has been worsened by policies that elevate the notion of “freedom” over timely, life-saving intervention. Recent events make the consequences of that choice unmistakably clear. Continuing on the current path is neither humane nor responsible. Consider what unfolded in New York City over the holidays. A woman with a documented history of serious mental illness and homelessness was released from psychiatric care, only to purchase a knife hours later, then repeatedly stab a mother changing her baby in a store’s restroom. Thankfully, both mother and child survived. But we must be clear that this was not a random act of violence — it was a foreseeable failure of a system that confuses discharge with success and autonomy with safety. In Honolulu, another homeless individual perished from advanced cancer that physicians later said was treatable with timely intervention. While untreated disease ultimately took his life, it also robbed society of the human potential that could have been restored had policy acknowledged his inability to make informed decisions about his own care. The Reiner family tragedy has laid this failure bare. Two parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were brutally murdered in their Los Angeles home by their adult son — a heartbreaking outcome in the context of his long struggles with addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. Their surviving children are left traumatized, and their family is irreparably shattered. These are predictable results of public policy choices that ignore anosognosia — a neurological condition common in severe mental illness and addiction that strips individuals of insight into their own impairment. When public policy relies on voluntary compliance alone, this version of “freedom” becomes a slow, preventable death sentence for those least capable of protecting themselves. The result is a system paralyzed by fear of intervention, even as untreated illness escalates into violence, loss, and irreversible harm. For decades, civil commitment standards have been weakened in the name of civil liberties, requiring proof of imminent danger before action can be taken. By the time that threshold is met, irreversible damage has often already occurred. Meanwhile, homelessness is at the highest point ever recorded in our nation’s history, as is the death rate amongst the homeless population, driven largely by addiction as this JAMA study from San Francisco indicates. Voluntary programs help some, but they leave the sickest behind, precisely because many individuals are incapable of making rational decisions about their own care. Housing without treatment does not heal psychosis or addiction. It merely relocates suffering. That is why the Trump Administration’s current push to strengthen civil commitment laws and expand their use represents an overdue and necessary course correction. Expanding the criteria for intervention, requiring treatment plans with accountability, and ensuring continuity of care are acts of moral responsibility. Governments that turn to court-ordered treatment frameworks and supervised care models are beginning to confront a hard truth: When individuals are too ill to recognize their need for help, the humane response is intervention. While the Homeless Industrial Complex insists involuntary treatment undermines civil liberties and that it does not work, it was the abandonment of treatment-first approaches — not their use — that coincided with an increase in homelessness, even as public spending ballooned, all under a promise to end homelessness in a decade. It is a profound injustice to allow people with brain diseases to deteriorate, die, or endanger others in the name of an autonomy they do not meaningfully possess. Addiction and serious mental illness are diseases of the brain, not moral failings. Ignoring them does not preserve freedom; it destroys lives, fractures families, and imposes devastating consequences on communities and society as a whole. Accountable compassion pairs empathy with responsibility. It invests in psychiatric beds, recovery-oriented addiction care, and the resilience of human beings. It recognizes that public safety and human purpose are inseparable values. Untreated mental illness, including improperly treated mental illness, costs the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars annually through emergency care, incarceration, lost productivity, and community destabilization. America cannot afford more preventable deaths on sidewalks, more assaults in public spaces, or more families shattered by untreated disease. Thankfully, this Administration recognizes that a society that refuses to intervene until blood is spilled is not a free society at all. Michele Steeb is the founder of Free Up Foundation and author of “Answers Behind the RED DOOR: Battling the Homeless Epidemic,” based on her 13 years as CEO of Northern California’s largest program for homeless women and children. She is a Visiting Fellow with the Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness Initiative. Follow them on Twitter: @SteebMichele and @ DiscoveryCWP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.