Podcasts about vietnam veterans

  • 831PODCASTS
  • 1,682EPISODES
  • 43mAVG DURATION
  • 5WEEKLY NEW EPISODES
  • Aug 6, 2025LATEST
vietnam veterans

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024

Categories



Best podcasts about vietnam veterans

Show all podcasts related to vietnam veterans

Latest podcast episodes about vietnam veterans

Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast
Tracks of My Years: A Music Journey with Doug Bradley

Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 47:16


Welcome to Set Lusting Bruce, where music and memory intertwine through the stories of Bruce Springsteen fans. In this heartfelt episode, host Jesse Jackson welcomes Vietnam veteran and author Doug Bradley. Doug shares his poignant journey from serving in Vietnam to discovering the healing power of music, particularly the influence of Bruce Springsteen's work. Reflecting on his memoir, 'Tracks of My Years,' Doug dives deep into the songs that have shaped his life, the importance of music for veterans, and his relationship with his father, also a veteran. This episode is an exploration of storytelling, music, and memory that resonates with the Springsteen fan community and beyond. 00:00 Welcome and Gratitude to Patreon Members 01:23 Introducing the Guest: Doug's Background 01:59 Doug's Vietnam War Experience 04:46 Music and Memories from Vietnam 08:09 Doug's Family and Music Influence 18:09 Post-War Reflections and Career Path 19:28 Discovering Bruce Springsteen 23:17 Guilt and Redemption: Bruce Springsteen's Journey 25:02 The Power of Music in Education 26:36 Vietnam Veterans and Their Stories 28:05 The Birth of a Book: Music and Memories 30:32 A Personal Musical Journey 36:44 Promoting the Book and Future Plans 41:37 Final Thoughts and Farewell https://www.doug-bradley.com/about https://a.co/d/j7wviDm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

This week, Gethard talks to a Vietnam veteran with a lifetime of stories. He's never listened to the podcast, but his granddaughter has, and she encouraged him to call in as a way to share and preserve the experiences he's carried for decades. He recounts some harrowing moments from his childhood before walking us through the catastrophic day in Vietnam that changed the course of his life. It's a conversation about trauma, memory, survival, and what it means to have your story heard. ​​Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma, animal death, graphic descriptions of violent injury, death, and experiences of war. Please listen with care. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Visit Upwork.com/save to claim a $200 credit after spending $1,000 in your first 30 days. Valid June 24th through August 5th, 2025. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.  Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful  

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3076 – The Promise Kept – A Vietnam Veterans Reunion

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 9:08


Episode 3076 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the reunion of two Vietnam Vets after a 58 year lapse. The featured story comes from a show on News ABC 12 of New Bern, NC that … Continue reading →

Life Liberty Happiness
American Hero's: US Marine and Vietnam Veteran Gary Witt

Life Liberty Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 58:05


Echoes of the Vietnam War
Born From War

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 33:56


We all have heard the proverb, "Like Father, Like Son." Patrick Naughton is a military historian and a combat veteran of the Global War on Terror. His father is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Patrick recently published his first book, in which he compares his father's experience in Vietnam to his own experience in Iraq.

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3067 –The VA Final Mile Program in Kansas

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 7:35


Episode 3067 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. how the VA Final Mile Program honored a Vietnam Veteran at Wichita, Kansas. The featured story appeared on the VA News website. It is titled: Navy Veteran … Continue reading →

Rückblende – Der Filmklassiker-Podcast
Rambo - First Blood (USA 1982) mit Sylvester Stallone, Regie: Ted Kotcheff

Rückblende – Der Filmklassiker-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 103:56


Mit "First Blood" (Originaltitel) beginnt die Rambo-Reihe – und doch wirkt dieser erste Teil ganz anders als seine Fortsetzungen. Rambo ist hier nicht allein Actionheld, sondern traumatisierter Vietnam-Veteran, der in eine Eskalation aus Missverständnissen und Polizeigewalt gerät. Ein spannungsgeladener und vergleichsweise nuancierter Auftakt.Erwähnte Musik und weitere Stücke bisheriger Episoden:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rfcaWUHyhkzau48sARnZI?si=c23f1388900c4991Kontakt zu uns: podcast(at)retroboost.de

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3066 –Vietnam Veteran Ray Randlett and his new book Mike 37

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 17:35


Recommended Reading Buy Now Episode 3066 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. the new book recently published by Vietnam Veteran Ray Randlett. The featured story appeared in the Delaware Gazette and was titled: Local veteran … Continue reading →

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3065 – Jason Boatwright of Pensacola extols the service of Vietnam Veterans

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 13:57


Episode 3065 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about. The featured story is an opinion piece that appeared in the Pensacola News Journal and was titled: It is not too late to give Vietnam Veteran the … Continue reading →

Life Liberty Happiness
American Hero's: Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran Gregory Meacham

Life Liberty Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 50:39


Restored Church Temecula Podcast
The King & His Kingdom: #77 - Bread For The Nations | Matthew 15:32-39

Restored Church Temecula Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 66:50


Jarek Berga - July 6th 2025 Jesus doesn't just meet needs—He invites us into the miracle. As we continue The King & His Kingdom series in Matthew 15:32–39, we see Jesus moved with compassion for a weary crowd. He invites the disciples to participate in the distribution—and still today, He includes His followers in His work. This message reminds us that Jesus is offering bread that truly satisfies—and He invites us to come, receive, and be filled. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew15 #JesusFeedsThe4000 #BreadThatSatisfies #CompassionOfJesus #TheKingAndHisKingdom #RestoredTemecula #ChristianSermon #ComeAndReceive #FaithInJesus #BiblicalTeaching Share this message with someone who needs to hear it! Chapters (00:00:15) - Welcome to Restored Templeecula Church(00:00:57) - The King and His Kingdom(00:05:07) - Ticking Off the Box(00:06:49) - Jesus was tired, hungry and exhausted(00:11:48) - 7 loaves for the crowds(00:13:26) - The First Biblical Theology in the Bible Project(00:14:41) - Bread, God's People(00:19:44) - The Bread of the Presence in the Bible(00:25:39) - The Hunger in Our Soul(00:31:08) - John Legend on His Lockbox(00:33:18) - The Biblical Theology of Bread(00:35:00) - Jesus' Mass Feeding(00:42:16) - As God Takes Bread to the Nations(00:49:06) - A Team Sport(00:53:23) - A message from the Vietnam Veterans(00:53:56) - Where Are You With Jesus Today?(00:57:48) - Where Should You Be Taking a Flier?(01:01:31) - Coming soon: A Meal for the Sick

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3052 – South Dakota dedicates bridge to remember fallen Vietnam Veteran Fred D. Larson

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 9:21


Episode 3052 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the bridge dedication in South Dakota honoring fallen Vietnam Veteran Fred D. Larson. The featured story appeared on KXLG of Pollock, South Dakota. It was submitted by … Continue reading →

Echoes of the Vietnam War
The Dead Stare

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 40:05


Sometimes the most important thing isn't fixing someone's pain — it's simply being willing to sit with them while they endure it. As we draw near the end of National PTSD Awareness Month, we'll find out how a tragic death became a bridge between father and son, and how the work of healing trauma never really ends.

The MisFitNation
From Vietnam to MTV: Douglas Greenlaw's Journey of Grit and Glory

The MisFitNation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 57:59


Join hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica on The ToosDay Crue as they welcome Douglas Greenlaw, a man whose life story reads like an action-packed novel. From the jungles of Vietnam to the executive suites of MTV Networks, Douglas's journey is filled with grit, resilience, and unmatched determination. As a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran with accolades including the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts, Douglas Greenlaw's courage under fire is undeniable. But his extraordinary journey didn't end on the battlefield. Rising from a lower-middle-class background, he climbed the corporate ladder to become the President of MTV Networks in NYC, revolutionizing media and entertainment in the process. He is also a passionate adventurer, having scaled daunting peaks like Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua and is now a #1 Bestselling Author on Amazon with his captivating memoir, Forged By Lightning. Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame, Douglas embodies the power of positive thinking and embracing life at any age.

Our Delaware Valley Podcast
Debby Derricks, Director of Development for the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC)

Our Delaware Valley Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 29:03


Debby Derricks, Director of Development for the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC), discussed the non-profit, founded in 1980 by local Vietnam Veterans, who built a memorial along the Philadelphia waterfront and created a community of vets helping vets. Today the VMC serves over 6,500 Veterans and families annually with drop in facilities, shelters and centers throughout the tri-state area. The VMC connects Vets with the entitlements and benefits they have earned, cutting through red tape, helping with applications and advocating for them, securing housing, drug and alcohol interventions, employment, job training, healthcare, pensions, disability benefits, even emergency shelter and legal help. We discussed their women’s programming, offering support groups, therapy, housing, even clothing and toiletries for women in a safe, secure environment that addresses their unique traumas. The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox (SSG Fox) Suicide Prevention Program addresses mental health issues Vets and their families face. We discussed their programming, offered free to all Vets, and how the annual Vets radiothon helps support their mission. The WMGK Vets Radiothon is Friday, June 20 from 6A to 6P. Call in or make a secure donation by text or online at wmgk.com For more information about the VMC go to VMCenter.org.

Echoes of the Vietnam War
A Living Legacy

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 45:02


In this final episode of our series about the Vietnamese-American experience over the past 50 years, we'll explore how that community has evolved from refugees to contributors, from survivors to leaders, and how their success stands as perhaps the most enduring testament to what American service members fought to preserve.

Honor. Thank. Inspire. An Honor Flight Chicago Podcast
Episode 86: Vietnam Veteran Don Beach's Letter to Congress

Honor. Thank. Inspire. An Honor Flight Chicago Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 28:29


Air Force SSgt Donald Beach's job in Vietnam was, in part, loading body bags onto planes heading back to the States. Between that and the wounds he suffered during a rocket attack on his base, Don developed strong feelings about his service. When he was greeted by protestors upon his return home, Don was so upset that he wrote a letter to his Congressman -- a letter so powerful it was entered into the Congressional Record.

KFRM's
On The Front Porch - Replica of The Vietnam Veteran Wall

KFRM's "On the Front Porch" Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 42:46


On The Front Porch - Replica of The Vietnam Veteran Wall [00:00:00] On The Front Porch - Replica of The Vietnam Ve [00:11:22] Replica of The Vietnam Veteran Wall - ON THE F [00:22:47] Replica of The Vietnam Veteran Wall - ON THE F [00:32:16] Replica of The Vietnam Veteran Wall - ON THE FSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tim DeMoss Show Podcast
Pastor Raul Ries (Somebody Loves You) & Garry "G" Cobb (former NFL linebacker & longtime radio/TV host)

The Tim DeMoss Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 50:28


Raul Ries, heard weekdays at 1030am on the "Somebody Loves You" radio program on WFIL, joins the show today. SLY is celebrating 27 years on WFIL and is the "Ministry of the Month" for May :). Ries shares about his wife Sharon (who went to be with the Lord a year ago), thoughts on being a godly father, and the ministry of SLY. He also gives insight into "Follow Me" (a free booklet each listener is welcome to download) and his book Sin: The Root of All Evil (the daily prize being given away this month on WFIL). Ries is Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, CA, a Vietnam Veteran, and Master in Kung fu San Soo. The book (and film) Fury to Freedom detail his miraculous transformation. Garry "G" Cobb, NFL linebacker for 11 seasons with Detroit, Dallas, and Philadelphia, checks in with thoughts and stories pertaining to fatherhood including wisdom and discipline imparted by his own father and with regard to our heavenly Father. Cobb, who has worked in radio and TV for decades, also chimes in on recent news pertaining to Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's contract extension, the "Tush Push" living to see at least another season, and the Eagles 2025 schedule. Sports clip: A.J. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver) (philadelphiaeagles.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Echoes of the Vietnam War
From Refugees to Residents

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 42:52


Fifty years ago, thousands of Vietnamese refugees arrived in America with little more than the clothes on their backs and memories of a homeland left behind. In the second of this three-episode series, we explore how they transformed themselves from displaced people into one of America's most vibrant communities.

DAR Today Podcast
DAR Today Podcast - May 2025 - Week 3

DAR Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 13:16


May 2025 - Week 3 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingIn This Episode:Spokane Washington Chapters Honor Vietnam Veterans! Jonas Babcock Chapter Regent RaeAnna Victor let us know about four chapters in the Spokane area of WA that hold a very special ceremony every year to honor Vietnam Veterans!The Tennessee State Society and their restoration efforts! TN State Regent Emily Robinson leads the efforts to restore and maintain a monument laid by the TN DAR State Society in 1910“How Do You Podcast?” Our members chime in on their favorite way to watch or listen to the DAR Today Podcast! Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in their comments!Lynda Richardson, Covington, GeorgiaSusan Galloway, TennesseeKristen Johnson, NevadaConnie Uy, MississippiKim Tennison, FloridaSusan Hutchison-Johnston, TexasKathy Heinz, OregonChristie Partee, TexasValerie Craft, GeorgiaAlicia Stott, KansasElizabeth and Dorothy Johnston, North CarolinaSOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:Rogue River Chapter, MIMartha Dandrige Washington Chapter, TNFort Nelson Chapter, VAWilliam Dudley Chapter, KY All music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic Sound #nsdar #DAR #daughters #TodaysDAR #preservation #education #patriotism #tennessee #washington #spokane #vietnam #VietnamVeteran For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv

The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture
“Voices From Vietnam” with Doc Norton and Harry Kantrovich

The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 96:11


Vietnam Veterans and writers Bruce “Doc” Norton and Harry Kantrovich join us to talk about their new book and stage production, Voices From Vietnam: Interviews, Letters, Vignettes, and Reflections, 1964–1982. This unique conversation will explore their collaborative journey in bringing the Vietnam War's deeply personal stories to life—both on the page and on the stage. Voices From Vietnam is a powerful tribute to those who lived through the Vietnam War, drawing together 67 firsthand accounts from soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen, nurses, prisoners of war, family members, a Vietnamese refugee, and others whose lives were forever changed by the conflict. Originally envisioned as a stage play, the project evolved into a published book and a moving stage production. Through interviews, letters, poems, and vignettes, Norton and Kantrovich offer a wide-ranging, authentic portrait of the war's human cost and enduring impact. Their stage adaptation premiered in November 2024 at the Journey Theater in Warrenton, Virginia, earning praise for its raw and emotional storytelling. Performed as a series of intimate monologues and readings, the play draws audiences into the lived experiences of those who served, struggled, and sacrificed during one of America's most divisive wars. In this livestream conversation, Doc Norton and Dr. Kantrovich will share behind-the-scenes insights about creating Voices From Vietnam, the process of gathering stories, and the challenges of translating wartime experiences into both written and dramatic form. They will also reflect on their own military careers—Norton's as a Marine Corps Force Recon veteran and historian, and Kantrovich's as a Navy Command Master Chief—and how their service shaped their commitment to honoring the voices of Vietnam. Whether you're a veteran, a student of military history, or simply interested in the personal narratives of war, this is an opportunity to hear directly from two remarkable storytellers and veterans dedicated to preserving memory and truth. We're grateful to UPMC for Life  for sponsoring this event!

Echoes of the Vietnam War
The Fall and The Flight

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 41:35


In the first installment of a three-part series, we explore the chaotic final days of April 1975, when thousands of South Vietnamese citizens desperately sought escape as North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon. You'll hear firsthand accounts from both sides of this massive evacuation, and from those who were part of the waves of exodus that followed.

Seattle Now
New exhibit shares memories of WA's Vietnam War vets

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 13:04


The Vietnam War came to an end 50 years ago this spring. Washington State played a major role in the war, training hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and processing nearly a million before they went overseas. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma has put together an exhibit called “The Things They Brought Home: Memories of Washington’s Vietnam Veterans.” We talk with retired Army Lt. Col. Erik Flint, and military historian Megan Nishikawa, who curated the exhibit. You can watch Sen. Patty Murray's education forum here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3038 – Remembering the human side of the Vietnam War at Tacoma

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 15:56


Episode 3038 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the new exhibit in Tacoma that sheds light on the overlooked personal histories of Vietnam Veterans. The featured story is titled Remembering the human side of the … Continue reading →

VSO Talk Radio
Vietnam Veterans: Presumptive Conditions

VSO Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 55:34


Presumptive conditions, specifically cancers, associated with herbicide exposures 

GZero World with Ian Bremmer
Revisiting the Vietnam War 50 years later, with Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen and author Mai Elliott

GZero World with Ian Bremmer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 25:41


It's been 50 years since the fall of Saigon, but the impact of the Vietnam War still reverberates across generations and continents. On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and historian Mai Elliott—two writers whose lives were shaped by the conflict. Nguyen, author of the bestselling book and TV series "The Sympathizer," recounts growing up in a tight-knit refugee community in California, where “melancholy, rage, anger, bitterness, sadness—the whole gamut of emotions” defined the postwar experience. Elliott, who interviewed insurgents during the war, came to see its human cost up close, saying, “I didn't care who won the war by the end of it—I just wanted it to stop.”But the episode is not just about the past. It's also about Vietnam's present—and future. The country has become one of Asia's fastest-growing economies and most strategically important players, carefully navigating a relationship with China and the United States. “If Vietnam gets too close to China, it could lose its country,” Elliott explains. “Too close to the US, and it could lose its regime,” Nguyen adds that while tensions remain between the Vietnamese state and its diaspora, Vietnam's diplomatic pragmatism is rooted in a thousand-year history of resisting Chinese domination while embracing growth opportunities.As Washington and Beijing compete for influence in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is charting its path—one shaped by memory, resilience, and the long shadows of war.Host: Ian Bremmer Guests: Viet Thanh Nguyen and Mai Elliott  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
Revisiting the Vietnam War 50 years later, with Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen and author Mai Elliott

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 25:41


It's been 50 years since the fall of Saigon, but the impact of the Vietnam War still reverberates across generations and continents. On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and historian Mai Elliott—two writers whose lives were shaped by the conflict. Nguyen, author of the bestselling book and TV series "The Sympathizer," recounts growing up in a tight-knit refugee community in California, where “melancholy, rage, anger, bitterness, sadness—the whole gamut of emotions” defined the postwar experience. Elliott, who interviewed insurgents during the war, came to see its human cost up close, saying, “I didn't care who won the war by the end of it—I just wanted it to stop.”But the episode is not just about the past. It's also about Vietnam's present—and future. The country has become one of Asia's fastest-growing economies and most strategically important players, carefully navigating a relationship with China and the United States. “If Vietnam gets too close to China, it could lose its country,” Elliott explains. “Too close to the US, and it could lose its regime,” Nguyen adds that while tensions remain between the Vietnamese state and its diaspora, Vietnam's diplomatic pragmatism is rooted in a thousand-year history of resisting Chinese domination while embracing growth opportunities.As Washington and Beijing compete for influence in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is charting its path—one shaped by memory, resilience, and the long shadows of war.Host: Ian Bremmer Guests: Viet Thanh Nguyen and Mai Elliott  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Echoes of the Vietnam War
Conscientious Objector

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 37:43


What do you do when you're willing to serve, but unwilling to kill? How do you reconcile two fundamental beliefs that stand in opposition to each other? Like many conscientious objectors who served in Vietnam, Gary Kulik tried to save lives.

The Newsroom
A conversation Curt Farrison, president of Wilmington's Vietnam Veterans of America chapter

The Newsroom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 49:59


On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, WHQR's Ben Schachtman sat down with Curt Farrison, president of Chapter 885 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, to talk about coming home from war, understanding and managing PTSD, and what the country could do better for men and women who have worn a uniform.

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
Listen to the stories of Vietnam veterans at the Fargo Air Museum

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 24:18


04/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by two Veterans to promote an event at the Fargo Air Museum. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 and the Fargo Air Museum will host Vietnam Memorial Week April 26 through May 2. Saturday, April 26 kicks off the week with an opening ceremony at 10am. Sunday, April 27 ceremony begins at 11am. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry’s Dashboard Dialogues
"Honoring Our Heroes: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans"

Henry’s Dashboard Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 17:12 Transcription Available


Henry sits down with Rich Crowe, a Glasgow native and retired superintendent, who shares his journey back home and his involvement in the local community. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans event at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center. Rich shares the significance and planning behind the event, highlighting the collaborative efforts with his dedicated committee. Attendees can anticipate a heartfelt opening ceremony, captivating stories from veterans across five counties, and a powerful Vietnam-era exhibit. This gathering serves as a long-overdue tribute to the brave men and women who served during a transformative era. Tune in to learn more about the event details and the impactful stories that will be shared. Don't miss this opportunity to honor their service and sacrifices. A heartfelt thank you to all veterans and their families.

The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture
The Vietnam Odyssey of Fr. Philip Salois

The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 85:45


​Vietnam Veteran and Catholic priest Fr. Philip Salois joins us with his biographers, Julien Ayotte and Paul F. Caranci, to talk about his experiences during the Vietnam War and his subsequent commitment to spiritual healing, a story told in In the Shadows of Vietnam: The Gallant Life of Fr. Philip Salois. Salois grew up in a devout Catholic family, which laid the foundation for his deep-rooted faith. In March 1969, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, leading to his deployment to Vietnam in September of the same year. Assigned to the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Salois faced the harsh realities of jungle warfare, a stark contrast to his previous life in Rhode Island. On February 28, 1970, Salois's platoon was tasked with locating and neutralizing the 133rd North Vietnamese Army Battalion near the village of Suoi Kiet. The following day, they inadvertently walked into a horseshoe-shaped ambush.Six soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines, their survival hinging on immediate rescue. Demonstrating extraordinary courage, Salois and fellow soldier Herb Klug volunteered to rescue their comrades. Before venturing into the line of fire, Salois prayed, making a solemn promise to God: if he emerged unscathed, he would dedicate his life to divine service. Their brave actions led to the rescue of four soldiers; tragically, Klug was killed during the mission. For his valor, Salois was awarded the Silver Star. After returning from Vietnam, Salois grappled with the haunting memories of war. In 1974, while attending a Catholic seminary in California, he recalled the promise he had made during the ambush. This realization propelled him toward priesthood, leading to his ordination as Father Philip Salois in 1984. ​Advocate for Veterans Father Salois dedicated his priesthood to supporting veterans, particularly those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His firsthand combat experience allowed him to connect deeply with their struggles. As the Chief of Chaplains in the Boston VA Healthcare System, he provided spiritual guidance and organized retreats and conferences nationwide, offering solace and understanding to countless veterans. ​ Father Salois's journey from a soldier in the jungles of Vietnam to a priest devoted to healing the invisible wounds of war exemplifies resilience and compassion. His life serves as a testament to the enduring impact of faith and the profound difference one individual can make in the lives of others.​ We're grateful to UPMC for Life and Tobacco Free Adagio Health for sponsoring this event!

The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture
Vietnam Veteran Maj. Gen. Bill Matz (Ret.) Part 2

The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 100:18


We welcome back Major General William M. Matz Jr., a distinguished retired U.S. Army officer, whose new book, My Toughest Battle: A Soldier's Lifelong Struggle with Polio, chronicles his journey of overcoming polio and his distinguished military career. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1962, Matz embarked on a military career that spanned over three decades. As an infantryman, he served in Korea and Panama, and as a company commander with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam, where he was wounded during the 1968 Tet Offensive. His service extended to multiple tours with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and he held the position of executive secretary to Secretaries of Defense Caspar Weinberger and Frank Carlucci. Matz also served two years with Navy/Marine Corps amphibious forces in the Pacific during a second tour in Vietnam and deployed with the 7th Infantry Division to Panama during Operation JUST CAUSE in 1989. Upon retiring from the Army in 1995, Matz transitioned to the defense industry, holding positions such as Vice President of Army Programs at Raytheon Company and General Manager for Vinnell/Northrop Grumman's Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In 2005, President George W. Bush appointed him to the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission, where he served until 2008. He also served as President of the National Association for Uniformed Services, advocating for service members, veterans, and their families. In January 2018, President Donald Trump appointed Matz as the Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), a position he held until March 2021. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials, honoring the service of U.S. armed forces. Throughout his career, Matz received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. We're grateful to UPMC for Life and Tobacco Free Adagio Health for sponsoring this event!

Echoes of the Vietnam War
Practicing Gratitude

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 40:53


In this episode, we'll introduce you to someone whose gratitude toward Vietnam veterans is a matter of regular, intentional practice. She has turned “thank you for your service” into a lifestyle. Because if it hadn't been for Vietnam veterans, she says, she might never have known freedom.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Lost Lottery Ticket Worth $2.6 milion - 04.03.25

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 1:43 Transcription Available


Ms. Mildred, a 76-year-old woman in Pennsylvania is desperately trying to find the $2.6 million lottery ticket she left in the pocket of the jacket that she donated to Vietnam Veterans of America charity.Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark County Today News
Vietnam Veterans welcomed home at ceremony Saturday presented by CMAC

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 1:04


A moving tribute at the Vancouver Mall welcomed home Vietnam veterans with speeches, music, and heartfelt moments. Hear how the Community Military Appreciation Committee honored those who served on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vietnam-veterans-welcomed-home-at-ceremony-saturday-presented-by-cmac/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #VietnamWarVeterans #veterans #communityhonor #VancouverWA #militaryappreciation #patrioticevents #WelcomeHomeVeterans #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay

vietnam ceremony vietnam veterans cmac national vietnam war veterans day
Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3010 – Marking “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” in Gallatin, TN

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 11:53


Episode 3010 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how the “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” is  being celebrated at Gallatin, Tennessee at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  The featured story appeared in the … Continue reading →

VSO Talk Radio
Vietnam Veterans: Heroes Among US

VSO Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 56:08


March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day—a time to recognize the sacrifices, courage, and resilience of those who fought in Vietnam, as well as the families who stood by them.Today we highlight a few remarkable stories of heroism from the Vietnam War highlighting the bravery and sacrifices of those who served

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Kimberly Mitchell grew up in northern Wisconsin and became a highly accomplished military officer, but that hardly scratches the surface who she is — not to mention why. For those of you who reflect on the Vietnam War and ask yourselves what it was all for, Kim's story just might provide a pinpoint of light to shine on the answer.

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
Dave Rice tells us about Vietnam Veterans Day events on March 29

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 11:45


03/28/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by Dave Rice to talk about Vietnam Veterans Day, the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN, and his radio show, Veteran's Hour. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maino and the Mayor
Remembering Vietnam

Maino and the Mayor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 44:32


We continue our special show to honor the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War's end. This hour, we feature a great friend of the show, Jim Van Den Heuvel, a local Vietnam Veteran. One of the amazing stories he shares is about his last days in Vietnam and how he was left alone overnight with the Viet Cong all around him. This is an amazing story from a man who continues to do everything he can to help fellow veterans. Thank you, Jim. For your Vietnam service to our country and your continued service in our community. This Veteran's Salute is courtesy of Olson Legal Group, LLC in Berlin and Oshkosh. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guest: JIM VANDENHUVEL

Maine Calling
Vietnam Veterans

Maine Calling

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 50:43


We learn about the experiences of Maine's Vietnam Veterans, and how to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29th

maine vietnam veterans national vietnam war veterans day
The County 10 Podcast
Riverton Boys & Girls Club Update with Suzie Koehn and Curt Galitz [LISTEN]

The County 10 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 10:18


(Riverton, WY) - Riverton Boys and Girls Club Board members Suzie Koehn and Curt Galitz joined us this week in the County 10 studio to discuss the latest with the club, their annual awards and recognition breakfast and ways you can help the club. The 5th annual recognition and awards breakfast takes place this year on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Fremont Center. Riverton's Mary Axthelm will be honored and the crowd will hear from keynote speaker, Rocky Bliar, a Vietnam Veteran and Super Bowl champion. The breakfast is free and begins at 6:30 a.m. with a 7:00 a.m. program after breakfast. For more information on the event and the Boys & Girls Club of Riverton, follow their Facebook page here! Catch the full conversation with Curt and Suzie in the player below or by searching for the County 10 Podcast, anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Echoes of the Vietnam War
A Place of Honor

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 34:13


In this stirring epilogue to Episode 77, a former Navy SEAL finds a surprising and powerful way to pay tribute to his fallen friend. It's a heartwarming story full of tenacity and tenderness, reverence and providence… and most of all, teamwork.

Echoes of the Vietnam War
A Kindred Spirit

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 43:33


Doyle Glass is not a Vietnam veteran. In fact, he never served in the military. But he has dedicated a significant chunk of his professional life to collecting and preserving the first-hand accounts of people who did. “You get inspired to do good things,” he says, “and to toughen up.”

Footcandle Films
My Dead Friend Zoe

Footcandle Films

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 51:53


Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes makes his directorial debut with MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who - thanks to the presence of her dead best from the Army - is at odds with her estranged Vietnam Veteran grandfather and her VA counselor. We've got a review of the new film plus thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards winners and losers on this episode.Recommendation included in this episode: Black Box DiariesFootcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jocko Podcast
457: Slogging Through Ambushes and Booby Traps. GUNS UP!!! With Vietnam Machine Gunner, Johnnie Clark

Jocko Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 350:43