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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) Missouri State Senator - Nick Schroer @NickBSchroerNICK'S SUNDAY SHOWS:*St. Charles Patriot Radio Sundays 1-2P*Host of "Stand & Fight" Sundaynights 6-7P*State Freedom Caucus Unfiltered Sunday nights 7-8PSee 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) Missouri State Senator - Nick Schroer @NickBSchroerNICK'S SUNDAY SHOWS:*St. Charles Patriot Radio Sundays 1-2P*Host of "Stand & Fight" Sundaynights 6-7P*State Freedom Caucus Unfiltered Sunday nights 7-8PSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brendan Steinhauser CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, a national organization dedicated to promoting the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. A veteran strategist and communicator. BREAKING: New York has become the first state in the nation to enact a moratorium on new hyper-scale AI data centers.Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing environmental permits for up to one year while the state develops safeguards to protect residents, the electric grid, and the environment.Brendan Steinhauser is the CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, a national organization dedicated to promoting the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. A veteran strategist and communicator, he has advised U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, and national advocacy groups on everything from education reform to economic policy. Brendan frequently appears on Fox News, NewsNation, Newsmax, CNN, MSNBC, and BBC. and his commentary has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. You can watch clips and read more of his op-eds here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans SUBMITTED BY: The Soldiers Memorial Archives St. Louis, MO JOHN WILLIAM WRIGHT Lance Corporal United States Marine Corp Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division VIETNAM Born: 11-10-1946 Died: 09-02-1967 Died of artillery/rocket wounds in Quang Tri, South Vietnam; Served as a machine gunner; Awarded ★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wright; John William Wright is buried at Valhalla Cemetery located at 7600 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133 John William Wright was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Wright had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Machine Gunner. He was born on 10 November 1946. According to our records Missouri was his home or enlistment state and St Louis county has been included within the archival record. We have St Louis listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Wright experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on 2 September 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, died of wounds, Artillery, rocket, or mortar. Incident location: Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. ________________________________________________________________ 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.
Brendan Steinhauser CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, a national organization dedicated to promoting the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. A veteran strategist and communicator. BREAKING: New York has become the first state in the nation to enact a moratorium on new hyper-scale AI data centers.Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing environmental permits for up to one year while the state develops safeguards to protect residents, the electric grid, and the environment.Brendan Steinhauser is the CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, a national organization dedicated to promoting the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. A veteran strategist and communicator, he has advised U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, and national advocacy groups on everything from education reform to economic policy. Brendan frequently appears on Fox News, NewsNation, Newsmax, CNN, MSNBC, and BBC. and his commentary has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. You can watch clips and read more of his op-eds here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans SUBMITTED BY: The Soldiers Memorial Archives St. Louis, MO JOHN WILLIAM WRIGHT Lance Corporal United States Marine Corp Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division VIETNAM Born: 11-10-1946 Died: 09-02-1967 Died of artillery/rocket wounds in Quang Tri, South Vietnam; Served as a machine gunner; Awarded ★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wright; John William Wright is buried at Valhalla Cemetery located at 7600 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133 John William Wright was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Wright had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Machine Gunner. He was born on 10 November 1946. According to our records Missouri was his home or enlistment state and St Louis county has been included within the archival record. We have St Louis listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Wright experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on 2 September 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, died of wounds, Artillery, rocket, or mortar. Incident location: Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. ________________________________________________________________ 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 SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Vincent Hi Ken, My Vic for Vets submission is attached. If chosen, can you let me know a couple days before so I can inform family members?Love that you and Vic honor our veterans. Thanks,Barb I would like to honor my father, Robert Lee Vincent Sr. He was born in Kirkwood MO in 1925. Dad quit high school to join the Navy during World War II. He entered active service in December 1943 and became a Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd class. Dad arrived in the Pacific theater on the USS Saratoga. Destination: the island of Okinawa. He would be attached to a marine unit field hospital on the island. The U.S. bombed and shelled the island 24 hours a day. Alternating between battleships that would shell for 20-30 minutes and then planes would bomb for 20-30 minutes. Back and forth it went. Sometime during this onslaught, the marines were loaded onto landing craft like those used on D-day. Dad said you had better run or get run over. And find a place to take cover from the enemy machine gun fire. The command soon realized they had not softened the machine gun nests enough, so they stopped the landings. However, Dad was already on the island. He took cover in an overturned car that was on the beach. He was in that car for about a week listening to the bombardment and feeling the earth shake during the non-stop shelling and bombing. At one time during the war while moving on foot toward a destination a shot rang out. Dad was hit by a Japanese sniper. He was shot just above the knee and recovered. His buddy found that sniper, killed him and gave the Japanese rifle to Dad. That rifle is a family heirloom to this day. The island experienced at least 2 typhoons while Dad was there. He had to pull guard duty during one. He was told to wrap his arms and legs around a small palm tree and ride it out. A small palm tree was better, as the larger ones could blow over in the storm. In September 1945 another typhoon hit the island. Dad participated in the transport of 250 patients to a safe location without any casualties. During his time on Okinawa, he also served as a driver for the commander in charge. Dad was responsible for the safety of the commander. When transporting the commander, he had to have a pistol with extra clips and carry a Thompson machine gun. One time Dad had to drive the commander to and from a drinking party. When returning to the base, the inebriated commander refused to show his military ID to the gate guards. When the guards refused entry, the commander told Robert to just shoot them. Dad had to step in and diffuse the situation. Who knew he was such a diplomat. The following day the commander apologized to Dad and thanked him for peacefully resolving the situation. Dad was honorably discharged from the navy in May 1946. He received the Victory medal and the purple heart for his wound. After the war Robert returned home to Missouri. In 1951 he married Eleanor Winkler moved to Ellisville where they raised 8 children. He became a small business owner. Robert died in 1984 leaving a legacy as part of the “greatest generation” as well as a large family that will not forget the sacrifices he made for our nation and our freedom. We all miss you. Rest in peace Dad!! ________________________________________________________________ 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.
10:05 – 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 official VIC 4 VETS Honor Roll, highlighting our Honored Veterans SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Vincent Hi Ken, My Vic for Vets submission is attached. If chosen, can you let me know a couple days before so I can inform family members?Love that you and Vic honor our veterans. Thanks,Barb I would like to honor my father, Robert Lee Vincent Sr. He was born in Kirkwood MO in 1925. Dad quit high school to join the Navy during World War II. He entered active service in December 1943 and became a Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd class. Dad arrived in the Pacific theater on the USS Saratoga. Destination: the island of Okinawa. He would be attached to a marine unit field hospital on the island. The U.S. bombed and shelled the island 24 hours a day. Alternating between battleships that would shell for 20-30 minutes and then planes would bomb for 20-30 minutes. Back and forth it went. Sometime during this onslaught, the marines were loaded onto landing craft like those used on D-day. Dad said you had better run or get run over. And find a place to take cover from the enemy machine gun fire. The command soon realized they had not softened the machine gun nests enough, so they stopped the landings. However, Dad was already on the island. He took cover in an overturned car that was on the beach. He was in that car for about a week listening to the bombardment and feeling the earth shake during the non-stop shelling and bombing. At one time during the war while moving on foot toward a destination a shot rang out. Dad was hit by a Japanese sniper. He was shot just above the knee and recovered. His buddy found that sniper, killed him and gave the Japanese rifle to Dad. That rifle is a family heirloom to this day. The island experienced at least 2 typhoons while Dad was there. He had to pull guard duty during one. He was told to wrap his arms and legs around a small palm tree and ride it out. A small palm tree was better, as the larger ones could blow over in the storm. In September 1945 another typhoon hit the island. Dad participated in the transport of 250 patients to a safe location without any casualties. During his time on Okinawa, he also served as a driver for the commander in charge. Dad was responsible for the safety of the commander. When transporting the commander, he had to have a pistol with extra clips and carry a Thompson machine gun. One time Dad had to drive the commander to and from a drinking party. When returning to the base, the inebriated commander refused to show his military ID to the gate guards. When the guards refused entry, the commander told Robert to just shoot them. Dad had to step in and diffuse the situation. Who knew he was such a diplomat. The following day the commander apologized to Dad and thanked him for peacefully resolving the situation. Dad was honorably discharged from the navy in May 1946. He received the Victory medal and the purple heart for his wound. After the war Robert returned home to Missouri. In 1951 he married Eleanor Winkler moved to Ellisville where they raised 8 children. He became a small business owner. Robert died in 1984 leaving a legacy as part of the “greatest generation” as well as a large family that will not forget the sacrifices he made for our nation and our freedom. We all miss you. Rest in peace Dad!! ________________________________________________________________ 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.
10:05 – 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.
In this episode, Dr. Sanda Moldovan interviews Dr. Richard and Alina Porchelli, a dynamic duo in biological dentistry. They share their personal health journeys that led them to explore the connections between oral health and overall wellness. The conversation delves into the importance of addressing emotional health alongside physical health, the decision-making process regarding dental procedures, and the holistic approaches they implement in their practice to optimize patient care. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the critical role of human connection in health, the importance of spiritual guidance in health practices, and the significance of nutrition in overall well-being. They explore cultural influences on nutrition, the benefits of fermented foods for dental health, and the necessity of movement for optimal health. The integration of spirituality in dentistry is emphasized, along with advice for patients and dentists. The conversation concludes with a focus on the importance of continuing education for biological dentists and finding the right dental practice. Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our episodes on YouTube! Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you're not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way. Key Takeaways: (05:50) The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness (09:02) Navigating the Decision to Remove Teeth (11:59) The Impact of Emotional Health on Physical Well-being (14:52) Holistic Approaches in Biological Dentistry (18:25) The Importance of Human Connection (20:12) Spiritual Guidance in Health Practices (21:36) Nutrition and Its Role in Health (23:43) Cultural Influences on Nutrition (26:54) Fermented Foods and Dental Health (27:15) Movement and Nutrition for Optimal Health (29:01) Integrating Spirituality in Dentistry (30:04) Advice for Patients and Dentists (31:36) Continuing Education for Biological Dentists (35:36) Finding the Right Dental Practice Connect with Dr. Richard and Alina Porchelli: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPgdRrXgPtY/ Website: https://www.biologicalcenterfordentistry.com/# Connect With Us: AskDrSanda | YouTube BeverlyHillsDentalHealth.com | Instagram DrSandaMoldovan.com | Instagram Orasana.com | Instagram Integrative Dental Health Institute | Ozone in Dentistry Course
9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) Weekly: The Heritage Foundation - Rob Bluey - President and Executive Editor of The Daily Signal @RobertBluey The Heritage Foundation @Heritage Heritage.org 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “THAT’S CRAP!!” 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Curtis Houck, Managing Editor, NewsBusters @newsbustersVIC, SEE THE PRINTED ARTICLES:MRC-Ashamed of the USA?! Media’s Worst Anti-American OutburstsMRC-Hating America-The Hollywood Lefts Worst Anti-American OutburstsMRC-Google News Turns Americas 250 Milestone into Negative OnslaughtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) "VicPorcelli's East Coast Report with Douglas Blair" You can call him: Doug BlairAuthor of The Blair Broadcast We call Him: 503-956-9899 https://douglasblair.substack.com/ @DouglasKBlair @theblairbroadcast 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Karen Kataline Host of “Spouting Off”- karenkataline.com @KarenKataline 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Mark Mix / National Right to Work Last week, President Trump nominated Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor. Sonderling has served as Acting Secretary since the departure of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who exited under a cloud of professional misconduct allegations. The selection comes as the Senate is expected to soon take up Trump’s nomination of James Macy to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The committee meeting is scheduled for July 15. That confirmation is critical, as Macy could provide the third vote needed to begin overturning radical Biden-era NLRB rulings.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: Ken _____________________________________________________________ CHARLES ANTHONY MCGUIRK – UNCLE CHUCK Name Charles Anthony McGuirk From St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri Birth Date 1 August 1946 Casualty Date 19 July 1966 War Vietnam War Service Branch Marine Corps Rank Private First Class Specialty Rifleman Unit/Group 3rd Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, C Company Casualty Type Died through hostile action Location South Vietnam, Quang Nam province Purple Heart★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ Marksmanship Badge ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class McGuirk experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on 19 July 1966. Boat sank in the Ca De River 2k from the Nam O Bridge in Quang Nam Province during Operation Hastings sweeps. He left a wife Louise McGuirk ________________________________________________________________ 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: Mike Bongner _____________________________________________________________ Good morning, Ken! I would like you and Vic to honor Harry Hope but I'd like to know when you will do it so that I can alert Harry and his wife Terry in advance. They live at Friendship Village in Chesterfield. Shelly's sister, Julie (my girlfriend) might be able to arrange for the radio to be on in a group lounge so that many others can listen. UPDATE! I just want to let you know that Julie arranged for the show to be broadcast in one of the common areas out at Friendship Village. We can expect a large gathering to listen to Harry's commemoration. I really appreciate you and Vic honoring our veterans, especially Harry. Sincerely, Mike Bongner Here is Harry's story: Harry H. Hope is a U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Korean War veteran and one of the few survivors of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir (Nov–Dec 1950)—one of the most brutal and famous engagements in U.S. military history. Survivors are referred to as "The Chosin Few". (Note the spelling for reference.) Harry Hope joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 and transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps in 1948 The battle took place in extreme cold (down to −40°F) and behind enemy lines for about 2½ weeks, outnumbered by tens of thousands of Chinese troops. Actual numbers are estimated at 30,000 UN troops vs. 120,000 Chinese. Supplies ran dangerously low—food, ammunition, and equipment were scarce. Lubrication in their weapons froze, rendering them useless. Harry loves to tell the story about the time a request for “Tootsie Rolls” was sent but misinterpreted. Tootsie Rolls was a code word for mortar rounds but the person receiving the message hadn't been alerted to that. As a result, they literally dropped several thousand ACTUAL Tootsie Rolls. A second request was sent, but this time they requested the Tootsie Rolls that go BOOM! The candy was still useful, as it didn’t freeze solid and helped provide energy. To this day, the manufacturer sends Harry Tootsie Rolls, wrapped in a special Flag Wrapper so that he can give them away while telling his story. Harry suffered frostbite injuries that affect him today and will for the rest of his life. There are only a few remaining survivors of that battle and they remain in touch with each other. Harry earned 22 medals, ribbons, and citations, including: Presidential Unit Citation Korean Presidential Citation Korean Service Medal United Nations Service Medal Harry continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve and the Missouri National Guard until finally retiring from military service in 1991. Harry is the founder of the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, helping veterans visit memorials in Washington, D.C. Harry Hope represents of one of the most extreme combat experiences in U.S. history. His life spans frontline combat in subzero conditions, decades of continued military service, and major contributions to preserving veteran memory and honoring fellow servicemen. ________________________________________________________________ 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. 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) FEATURE: WHAT THE?!?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: Mike Ellington a.k.a. “AllinMan” _____________________________________________________________ Good morning, Vic and Ken. Today I would like to present my older brother, Harry P. Ellington, as our Vic 4 Vets Honoree. He was a member of the US Air Force. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant E-5. His job was an AP that’s Military for COP. He was married and had three children. Since he was my older brother, he taught me how to Play Baseball, along with our Father, Who Had the same first name. His service time was from 1963 to 1967. I remember he told me the reason he joined the Air force, it was because JFK ask “what can you do for your county” Our immediate family cover all the services My Father WW2 Army Purple Heart, He “Boots” what we call Harry, Air Force, My younger Brother Ken The Marine Corp, and myself the Navy. He loved his God, his family, and his country. (He is with our God now) His favorite little ditty was the recruitment song they sang, “They took the blue from the skies. And a pretty girl's eyes. And a touch of Old Glory's hue, And gave it to the men/women who proudly wear. The U. S. Air Force Blue” Happy 250th Birthday, America, and to all my active firefighters, Stay Dry! Mike Ellington Allinman ________________________________________________________________ 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.
11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) Tony Kinnett - Daily Signal National Correspondent Host of The Tony Kinnett Cast, @TheTonusYouTube.com/dailysignal 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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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) 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.