Podcast appearances and mentions of Woody Williams

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A major mess overnight on the West Virginia Turnpike--Some business leaders say lawmakers missed some great opportunities in their regular session--Remembering the late Woody Williams in his hometown of Barboursville--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball ready for early weekend series this week

This week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics is all about Veterans Day. In Segment One, we talk to Brent Casey, who is Woody Williams' grandson and a part of the Woody Williams Foundation. In Segment Two, we talk to Adam Farina with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In Segment Three, we talk to U.S. Army Capt. Allie Curtis, who is also our host, Mark Curtis', daughter. We end today's episode with Capt. James McCormick (Ret.), Vietnam Veterans of America.

//The Wire//2200Z August 26, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: ISRAEL CONDUCTS AIRSTRIKES IN LEBANON. TELEGRAM FOUNDER ARRESTED IN FRANCE. HOUTHIS CONTINUE TO HONE TARGETING TACTICS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Yesterday at approximately 0500B Israeli forces conducted substantial airstrikes within southern Lebanon, reportedly targeting pre-staged Hezbollah rockets. Immediately in retaliation to these strikes, Hezbollah counterattacked by firing hundreds of rockets that Israeli forces did not successfully target. Due to this latest escalation, most commercial aviation has been sporadically halted throughout the region, and Israel has declared a state of emergency for the next 48 hours.France: Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was arrested by French authorities over the weekend. The arrest was made in conjunction with alleged violations of the European Union mandates within the Digital Services Act (DSA). AC: This arrest was made under many of the same conditions and allegations that other social media platform owners have faced, who do not abide by the EU's censorship mandates. Durov is being prosecuted under the same blanket of threats that the EU has issued to Elon Musk and other social media giants. Consequently, the founder of Rumble, Chris Pavlovski, immediately departed Europe for his own safety, due to the precedent that has now been set.Red Sea/HOA: Houthi targeting continues as before, with some change in tactics. Details of the targeting of the M/V Sounion have come to light, namely that the targeting was possibly not carried out by a cruise missile or unmanned vessel, but by explosive charges being affixed to the side of the vessel by Houthi militants in small craft. This theory is supported by the vessel reporting being shadowed for some time by militants in small craft. AC: Though the use of improvised Limpet mines to target vessels is not a new concept, (if true) this does mark a change in Houthi tactics, which over the past few months have become more broad and technically skilled.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. – The Pentagon is moving forward with the latest round of fleet reduction efforts, and is reportedly planning to mothball 17 more vessels. This fleet reduction is allegedly due to the dwindling numbers of Merchant Mariners that are able to help crew and maintain various classes of support vessel. Most of the vessels marked for placement into “extended maintenance” are Fast Transport ships, and a few replenishment vessels.AC: Of note, two expeditionary seabase vessels (the USS Lewis Puller and the USS Herschel “Woody” Williams) are on the chopping block, which signals the desperation of the fleet. The Puller is a brand-new vessel (being commissioned only in 2017) and has seen only seven years of service before being mothballed. The “Woody” Williams is even newer, only being commissioned in 2020, and having seen only four years of service.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: At this juncture, it would be safe to conclude that the Middle East peace talks have not been successful.The strikes in Lebanon are probably the largest operation carried out by Israel in Lebanon in decades, with well over 45 different sites/towns reportedly being struck in some way. Right now, it is not clear as to if some sort of Israeli ground operation is planned (though this potential appears to be unlikely for the time being). Consequently, the potential for ground forces to become involved (to some degree) cannot be dismissed in the future as Israeli operations expand.What's less clear at the moment is which party is to blame for this latest serious escalation. If Israeli intelligence did indeed intercept the locations of dozens of pre-staged rocket sites, the question remains regarding how Hezbollah was able to launch hundreds of rockets within just a few minutes of the first Israe

This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend Jon Parshall to wrap up the bitter fight for Iwo Jima. The guys cover all aspects of the struggle for Iwo beginning in the days after the flag raising on Mount Suribachi all the way through the bitter end. in this episode we cover the Medal of Honor stories of Woody Williams, William Harrell, George Wahlen, and several more. Uncommon valor, truly was a common virtue on Iwo Jima in 1945. #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #essex #halsey #taskforce38 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #mastersoftheair #8thairforce #mightyeighth #100thbombgroup #bloodyhundredth #b17 #boeing #airforce wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #oldbreed #1stMarineDivision #thepacific #Peleliu #army #marines #marinecorps #worldwar2 #worldwar #worldwarii #leytegulf #battleofleytegulf #rodserling #twilightzone #liberation #blacksheep #power #prisoner #prisonerofwar #typhoon #hurricane #weather #iwojima

This week Seth, Bill and great buddy Jon Parshall discuss the Battle of Iwo Jima in the first part of a miniseries on Operation DETACHMENT. The guys get into a deep discussion on Japanese preparations on the island, and how Japanese Imperial Army General Kuribayashi Tadamichi devised his defensive plan. The guys get into the amazing details on the labyrinth of Japanese tunnels inside Iwo Jima and how the defensive system was, without doubt, the finest defensive network in the entirety of the Pacific War. The guys also discuss the American preparations for what was, at that time, the largest amphibious invasion in Nimitz's arena. The 5th Marine Division, in particular, get special deep dives as the team breaks down the "new" division's enviable command structure. The guys then get into the bloodletting on D-Day and the assault on Mount Suribachi, finally ending this first episode on Iwo with the inspiring and unforgettable flag raising on Mount Suribachi.

The boys are back in town with some you might find a bit closer to the usual, standard pawdcast fare: Briefly addressing the 'elephant in the room' of what comes next from our most recent previous episode Louie Hinchliffe wins a natty (!!!!!) and Cougar men's track & field have a Big 12-best 6th place at NCAA Outdoors and the women grab their most points at Outdoors since 2007 Breaking down UH's hire of new Tennis head coach Katarina Adamovic from Grand Canyon. Looking at Adamovic's strong resume & some of the new athletes that'll be playing next season for Adamovic Keisean Henderson and the seismic recruiting get he could represent for Cougar football in the c/o 2026, plus a quick c/o 2025 update after a summer recruiting weekend and catching up on a recent transfer addition in Ajani Carter Sean Kenny, we hardly knew ye and we get to know a familiar face in new baseball hitting coach Woody Williams.

On this West Virginia Morning, across the country Monday, people took a moment out of their day to watch the solar eclipse. West Virginia was no exception, and at West Virginia University's (WVU) Morgantown campus, a large crowd gathered to experience the celestial event. Chris Schulz has the story. The post WVU Students Gather For Solar Eclipse And Grandson Of Woody Williams Weighs In On Failed Legislation, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Workers at a Randolph County wood products plant are on strike while workers at Allegheny Wood Products are out of a job --Late Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams will be forever enshrined at the U.S. Capitol --Longtime public servant Joe Martin is being remembered by those who knew him--In Sports: The basketball season at all levels is winding down

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--There's an internal review of a high profile traffic stop in Charleston by the Charleston Police Department--Legislation to allow West Virginia teachers to be armed in the classroom has cleared the state House of Delegates--Legisaltion could clear the way for a statue of West Virginia native and World War II Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams to be placed in the U.S. Capitol--In Sports: Girls Sectionals are underway in high school basketball and the Mountaineer women fall on the road in overtime

The late Woody Williams will never forget the odor of burning human remains. “There are some things about that 4 hours that have bothered me my whole life… I can't remember going back and getting the other 5 flamethrowers.  It was so horrific, I didn't want to remember.” I was introduced to death by flamethrower […]

On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Woody Williams for a discussion on his past teammates, mound visits, how the new rule changes affect both pitchers and hitters differently and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this West Virginia Morning, Hershel “Woody” Williams was an American hero, the last living World War II recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor and a proud West Virginian. After a lifetime of service, the Marion County native died last summer at the age of 93. West Virginia Public Broadcasting explores the life and legacy of Williams in “Woody Williams: An Extraordinary Life of Service.” The post WVPB's Latest Documentary On Woody Williams And The ‘Us & Them’ Dinner Party Returns, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--The State Police "whistle blower" is due for formal arraignment on criminal charges today--A Gold Star monument is unveiled in Huntington on what would have been Woody Williams' 100th birthday--Revenues for September were ahead of estimate including income taxes despite a tax cut--In Sports: Neal Brown addressed reporters Monday and the MLB playoffs get started

Darrell Utt is the Chief of Operations for the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation and a distinguished Special Forces and Green Berets veteran. Check it out here: https://mohmuseum.org/ He retired from the Army with 26 years of service and now dedicates his days to promoting the legacy of Medal of Honor recipients—a distinction earned by less than 0.01% of service members. Since leaving the service, Darrell has assumed an important role in shaping the future of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, which is dedicated to delivering education, leadership, and inspiring spaces for learning and reflection. Their mission is to preserve, share, and harness the stories, lives, and impact of Medal of Honor recipients. In this episode, we delve into Special Forces, the Medal of Honor, West Virginia legend Woody Williams, and how the core values of West Virginia have profoundly influenced Darrell's military career.

This week, we visit a cemetery in Bluefield, Virginia and learn how racial segregation followed some people to the grave. We also hear from Neema Avashia, author of the celebrated memoir, "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer And Indian In A Mountain Place."  And we remember Hershel “Woody” Williams. The West Virginia native was America's last living World War II Medal of Honor winner. He died last summer at the age of 98. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

Chad Graham is the President & CEO Woody Williams Foundation. The foundation creates Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States. Graham talks about honoring the legacy of his grandfather Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams.

This month, bipartisan legislation was introduced in Congress that would locate the National Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial. Named after a beloved Medal of Honor recipient, the Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act marks the next important step in building a Monument paying tribute to the Medal's fewer than 4,000 recipients. Our guest this month is Woody's grandson and President of the Woody Williams Foundation, Chad Graham. In the episode, Chad shares some of his favorite memories with his grandfather and how he is working to carry on Woody's legacy through his foundation, which establishes Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States.

This is World War II On Topic: Veteran Voices. This episode is brought to you by the Museum's Media Center and  Education Department. Back in 2020, Seth Paridon had a special conversation with Medal of Honor Recipient and Museum champion, Hershel “Woody” Williams to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Woody shares his experiences and memories of the brutal 36-day fight, as well as his postwar efforts to establish a Memorial to Gold Star Families in all 50 states. If you would like to view the original conversation, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/GkVAcUkxUpk

On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones stops by to recap, break down and analyze the 2022 General Election with our host and Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis.Then, we switch gears to take a moment to honor our veterans over Veterans Day weekend. First we hear from Brent Casey, the eldest grandson of the late, great Woody Williams, who passed away in June at the age of 98. Woody was the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Casey talks about his grandfather's legacy, honoring veterans, the Woody Williams Foundation and Gold Star Families.In our final segment, Steve Halstead, president of the Mason County Veterans Memorial Committee stops by to share the latest updates on the construction of a Mason County Veterans Memorial and its importance to the community. The Committee broke ground on the memorial on Nov. 10, which will be located in Mason, West Virginia as a county-wide monument honoring all veterans from Mason County.

There is no true measurement for bravery, valor and sacrifice. We know these things when we see them in those special individuals like Hershel “Woody” Williams, the American World War II hero from Quiet Dell, West Virginia, who made a loud roar against the enemy. Awarded the American military's highest merit, the Medal of Honor, Williams exemplified the greatest of the Greatest Generation and lived to become the last of the World War II honorees. 

This is Part 2 of Michael's interview with World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams. On this episode, Woody recounts his heroic actions at the Battle of Iwo Jima, as well as his life and military connections after the war. Take a listen!

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Cathy Mullins, President of the Brandon Scott Mullins Memorial Foundation, who also is a Board Member with the Woody Williams Foundation, National Anthem singer with the Nashville Predators, and both a Gold Star and Blue Star Mother. During the interview, Cathy discusses her family's history of military service, and then shares the story and impact of her son, SPC Brandon Scott Mullins, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 25, 2011. In 2016, the Mullins family established the Brandon Scott Mullins Memorial Foundation to honor the life and legacy of their son through leadership scholarships at Apollo High School and the Owensboro Hockey League. During the interview, Cathy also highlights the Woody Williams Foundation, named after the Medal of Honor recipient Herschel "Woody" Williams, which establishes permanent Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the United States, conducts Gold Star Families Outreach across the country, provides Living Legacy scholarships to eligible Gold Star Children, and advocates for educational benefits for all Gold Star Family members.Kentucky Remembers is the Signature Project Title for the Brandon Scott Mullins Memorial Foundation and provides meaningful ways for the community to come together in support of our active-duty military and veterans and their families.SPC Brandon Scott Mullins was killed in Afghanistan on August 25, 2011. In 2016, the Mullins family established the Brandon Scott Mullins Memorial Foundation to honor the life and legacy of their son through leadership scholarships at Apollo High School and the Owensboro Hockey League.The Woody Williams Foundation is a charitable 501c(3) nonprofit organization that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision of Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the United States, conducting Gold Star Families Outreach across the country, providing Living Legacy scholarships to eligible Gold Star Children, and advocating for educational benefits for all Gold Star Family members.History and mission of the organizationScholarships - Apollo high school and Owensboro nobody leagueEducation initiativesUpcoming eventsFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/kentuckyremembers/https://www.facebook.com/WoodyWilliamsFoundationTwitter:https://twitter.com/KYRemembershttps://www.facebook.com/WoodyWilliamsFoundationWebsite:www.kentuckyremembers.orghttps://woodywilliams.org/

On the first episode of Season 2, Michael had the distinct honor of sitting down and talking with World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams. Sadly, Woody recently passed away at the age of 98 years old. We hope you join us for Part 1 of 2 episodes where we listen in as Woody takes us through his incredible life. From growing up in West Virginia during the Great Depression, to reliving all of his military experiences from start to finish, Mr. Williams will captivate you with his stories. Take a listen!

Hershel “Woody” Williams was the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient. The Marine died in July at the age of 98. He received the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman for action on Iwo Jima. Corporal Williams risked his live above and beyond the call of duty over a four-hour period clearing enemy emplacements with a flame thrower. At times, he moved against the enemy alone. His actions allowed the Marine forces to advance.* Over the years, Williams has received honor in multiple ways. The Marine Corp shares his story with each new generation of soldiers. He received several honors from his home state of West Virginia. Following his death, the Senator from his state eulogized him on the Senate floor. Williams' flag-draped casket also lay in the Capitol Rotunda on July 14 as family, service members and government leaders paid their respect.* These honors help us understand Exodus 20:12. “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” (NIV) Besides seeing the way Woody Williams was honored, consider the following synonyms for the word honor: Admire, appreciate, celebrate, commemorate, praise, look up to, live up to, be faithful to. These are the ways to treat our parents. God promises long life to those who honor their father and mother. *"Hershel W. Williams," Wikipedia, last updated July 15, 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershel_W._Williams#Medal_of_Honor_citation *Doug Cunningham, "'Woody' Williams, last WWII Medal of Honor recipient, lies in honor at U.S. Capitol," UPI News, July 14, 2022, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/woody-williams-last-wwii-medal-of-honor-recipient-lies-in-honor-at-us-capitol/ar-AAZzsWA How to leave a review: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/rate-and-review/ Visit Elmer Fuller's author website at: https://www.elmerfuller.com/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

FLAMETHROWER Bryan Mark Rigg's latest non-fiction military history book Flamethrower documents Hershel “Woody” Williams' Medal of Honor process. Dr. Rigg's research brings into question the facts surrounding “Woody” Williams' actions that earned him the Medal of Honor. Accomplished military historian, Bryan Mark Rigg, reconstructs Woody Williams's remarkable story, from his youth on a dairy farm in West Virginia to his experiences as a Marine on Guadalcanal, on Guam and on Iwo Jima. Rigg tells Williams' story vividly, and objectively, and places it in the context of the broader Pacific theater of World War II. Using never-before-seen documents and interviews, Rigg brings out new information about the Pacific War unknown until now. As he explores Woody's life, Rigg enables the reader to better appreciate the brave Marines and their heroics. Moreover, Rigg explores the numerous problems with Woody and his narrative. As a result, this book also documents Woody's controversial Medal of Honor process, one of the most controversial Medal of Honor stories to come out of World War II. For more information: Flamethrower | Bryan Mark Rigg

On July 14, 2022, Marine Sgt. Herschel "Woody" Williams was laid to rest at the U.S. Capital as an honor to his service and heroics at Iwo Jima in World War 2. Sgt. Williams was also the last World War 2 Medial of Honor recipient. While LCPR President LTC Tony Shaffer explores Williams' life and heroics with biographer Dr. Bryan Mark Rigg, author of FLAMETHROWER, they also delve into the political controversy surrounding the Marine's well-earned award.In addition, LTC Shaffer and Dr. Rigg go into a deeper conversation about the atrocities of the Imperial Japanese, which were arguably as bad or worse than their Nazi allies and the Soviets yet left out of the history books. If you enjoy our Thought to Action videos, please comment and subscribe to our channelAlso, visit our Thought to Action Teespring Store: https://my-store-10084335.creator-spring.com/ Follow the London Center on Twitter: @TheLCPR Thank you for watching; please feel free to comment, share and subscribe. For exclusive content, sneak previews and access to our full Ask Us Anything Sessions (and future live virtual events) - please join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/thoughttoaction Thought to Action is presented by the London Center for Policy Research https://www.londoncenter.org​

Flamethrower: Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient and U.S. Marine Woody Williams and His Controversial Award, Japan's Holocaust and the Pacific War highlights the importance of Iwo Jima in the course of history and connects this American triumph to the war s ultimate conclusion--the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The book also explores Japan s Holocaust and the men who served Japanese Emperor Hirohito like no other book to date. Flamethrower is the only book on World War II endorsed by two Marine Corp commandants, (USMC 31st Commandant, General Charles C. Krulak, USMC 29th Commandant, General Al Gray) and a Marine Corp general, (General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired)). It was also endorsed by the former head of the Marine Corps Historical Division as well a famous author of "Chesty," Colonel Jon Hoffman.

Flamethrower: Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient and U.S. Marine Woody Williams and His Controversial Award, Japan's Holocaust and the Pacific War highlights the importance of Iwo Jima in the course of history and connects this American triumph to the war s ultimate conclusion--the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The book also explores Japan s Holocaust and the men who served Japanese Emperor Hirohito like no other book to date. Flamethrower is the only book on World War II endorsed by two Marine Corp commandants, (USMC 31st Commandant, General Charles C. Krulak, USMC 29th Commandant, General Al Gray) and a Marine Corp general, (General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired)). It was also endorsed by the former head of the Marine Corps Historical Division as well a famous author of "Chesty," Colonel Jon Hoffman.

In this week's edition of Inside West Virginia Politics, we continue honoring the life and legacy of Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, who died June 30, 2022.

Trying to expand our audience with the extremely verbal Cole Webb on the show.  Cole is a local politician and this is his 2nd appearance on the podcast.  We start with the 2nd amendment, Roe V Wade and then we move onto the January 6 show.  We actually should have called this the blooper reel, English is my 1st language believe it or not

Williams, the last WWII Medal of Honor recipient, was laid to rest in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, July 14. Herschel "Woody" Williams was just 21 years old when he single handedly operated six flamethrowers against advancing Japanese forces for several hours. His bravery ultimately cleared a path for American troops to advance on Feb. 23, 1945– the day the Marines raised our American flag atop Mount Suribachi. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who died last month at 98 as the last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient, he was laid to rest Thursday (July 14, 2022) in the U.S. Capitol. There, lawmakers saluted him with a tribute ceremony to honor the "greatest generation" American hero. One of those lawmakers was Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and we are honored to have her on the Code Red Podcast to say a few words about her dear friend Woody. "Woody Williams will lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. I can think of no better way to honor Woody's life and legacy, as well as the memory of all World War II veterans, than allowing him this privilege." Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) President Harry Truman awarded Williams with the Medal of Honor in 1945 for his "extraordinary heroism" during the Battle of Iwo Jima. However, his fight for America did not stop when he returned to civilian life. Williams founded the Woody Williams Foundation, a nonprofit started to serve Gold Star families and served as a Veterans Service Representative for the Department of Veterans Affairs, helping veterans and their families for more than 33 years. Williams is survived by his twin daughters, Travie and Tracie Ross, and five grandsons. It was Williams' desire that the American people would continue his mission of connecting with future generations of service members. Listen as Rep. Carol Miller honors his legacy.

On this West Virginia Morning, graves of Black residents in Bluefield, Virginia were neglected in the town's segregated cemetery. It might have stayed that way if not for the efforts of one persistent woman, whose family was buried there. Folkways reporter Connie Bailey Kitts brings us this story for Inside Appalachia.

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia's World War II Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol. We begin our coverage from Washington, D.C. as our two United States senators paid tribute to Williams Wednesday evening from the floor of the U.S. Senate. Randy Yohe has the story.

The body of the late Woody Williams--the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of World War II will lie in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda today. The state Board of Education hears plans from the State Police and Homeland Security about preparations on how to react to a mass shooting in a West Virginia school. The first cabs and chassis for the Green Power Motor company facility in South Charleston have arrived ahead of the plant's opening in September. The DOH is working to make repairs after flash flooding caused severe road damage this week in McDowell County. In Sports, Neal Brown and his Mountaineers speak during Big 12 Media Day in Texas. Joe Brocato will tell us more about what they had to say about the 2022 Mountaineer Football Season. He's in for Kyle Wiggs. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Episode 120 is here...after a rocky start the boys discuss Josh's golf game, Vargo's stay of execution, Woody Williams passed, Vargo's deck nightmare, Justin and Garrett got Stuffified, Bridge Brew's Fireworks, new office mate, Pitt's ticket prices are ridiculous, 11 commitments in the last 6 weeks, conference realignment, Erik Martin got a HC position, the last Texas trip recap, most viable option for WVU, big boy conference or lesser conference with rivals, Derecho stories, and a turkey at the wrong time.

IN THE NEWS In honor of the start of a new Legion membership year, Jeff and Ashely share membership stories and invite the Alphas to share their own membership stories. THIS WEEK'S GUEST We're doubling down on our Ashlies this week with our guest, New Jersey-based actress, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian Ashley Gutermuth. Ashley is married to a career Air Force reservist, and she's rapidly building an online following with her unique take on spouse and military humor, and she's quickly carving out a name for herself with her inside-military jokes. RAPID FIRE June American Legion Impact Report highlights career events and legislative wins on Capitol Hill. Army backpedals on policy dropping High School diploma requirement WWII Medal of Honor recipient Herschel "Woody" Williams lies in honor at U.S. Capitol Special Guest: Ashley Gutermuth.

A major fire destroys four apartments in the Morgantown area. Supporters of abortion took to the streets of West Virginia over the weekend with rallies protesting the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V Wade. Late Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol this week and another West Virginian has been charged in the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. In Sports, WVU alum Alec Manoah makes the Major League Baseball All Star Game and Best Virginia prepares for the TBT, Joe Brocato is in for Kyle this week on sports. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Last week, America lost the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II when Hershel "Woody" Williams died at the age of 98. A few years ago, we had the honor of speaking with Woody and hearing the story of his courageous service.When he first tried to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, Williams was rejected for being too short. By the end of the war, Williams was honored for playing a critical role in helping U.S. forces win the costly battle on Iwo Jima in February 1945.In this episode of "Veterans Chronicles," Williams shares his story of wanting to join the war effort while thinking he'd never be sent overseas. He explains the brutal nature of the fighting on Iwo Jima, how he became a flamethrower operator how receiving the Medal of Honor changed his life forever.

This week we had a Father and Son musical duo sit down with us and we spoke on a wide array of subjects. Joe and Joel Lambiotte, which is a hard one to pronounce on the first try are some great fellas. They played a few songs after the podcast that you will be able to check out on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We got Joe on a roll talking about the good ole days with less technology and not having instant access to anyone via cell phone and how it was far less stressful. They told us about their upcoming show dates and a huge block party that they will be playing at in the next few weeks. Its 4th of July week, and the passing of the last remaining WW2 Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams and other topics we covered are all in there as well. So let Freedom ring today, tommorrow and everyday! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grunts-in-appalachia/support

On this West Virginia Morning, we celebrate the life of a member of the "greatest generation" and one of West Virginia's favorite sons. Members of the general public joined state and national dignitaries in remembrance of Hershel “Woody” Williams as the body of the World War II Medal of Honor recipient lay in state at the Capitol rotunda over the weekend.

In this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis pays tribute to the life and legacy of a West Virginia icon, Woody Williams. In Segments One and Two, Mark looks back at the extraordinary life of Woody, 13 News anchor Lily Bradley joins him in the studio for Segment Two. In Segment Three, Mark Curtis talks to Ted Diaz, responding to the VA Medical cuts at three VA Medical Centers. And in our final segment, Mark has a chat with Chief Judge Dan Greer discussing the new Intermediate Court of Appeals, which launches July 1. We'll talk about how it's all supposed to work, with what the public (and lawyers) need to know about procedures.

Earlier this week, Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Learn more about Williams here: "75 years ago, a farm boy became a Medal of Honor hero with a flamethrower at Iwo Jima", Task & Purpose "Battle of Iwo Jima's Last Living Medal of Honor Recipient Still Working for Military Families", Military.com Williams' bio, Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation Medal of Honor citation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Your Heard Tell show for Thursday, June 30th, 2022 is turning down the news cycle noise and getting to the information we need on remembering a true American legend as Woody Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II has passed away. In the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ascends to power, we'll talk about how a disinformation campaign that downplayed the crimes of the father propelled the son to the top job in that country, we will talk about and the fears for the future. Also, the charges against officials in the Flint, MI, water crisis have all been struck down by a unanimous court decision. Our guest is the retuning Travis Nix of Young Voices, who joins to talk about his recent writing in the Wall Street Journal on the latest version of "tax the rich" schemes, this time through regulation at the Treasury Department by the Obama Administration. Travis also explains why good tax policy is foundational to effective government, how we are a long way away from that, and why so few folks seem to be wanting to talk tax policy despite the importance of the issue. Travis also uses Brazil as an example of how the proposed "double taxing" policy is bad of America, bad for our trading partners and allies, and is really worrisome in the details of how the policy is written. Plus, a story of a charity that tries to help foster kids transition to being adults. All that and more on this Thursday edition of Heard Tell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia lost a favorite son and a national hero Wednesday. He survived World War II and was part of the “greatest generation.” Woody Williams was 98. We remember Williams and hear about some of his war experiences in his own words.

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CWO4 Woody Williams, USMC (ret) is a Marine Corps legend.  He was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions against Japanese forces on the island of Iwo Jima and was the last surviving Marine Corps World War II Medal of Honor recipient.  He joined ALL MARINE RADIO at the Marine Corps Marathon […]

LTC Oliver North SPEAKS OUT on the state of America, his new book "Veteran's Lament", and more! Learn about Hershell "Woody" Williams & Bert Mulligan's bravery and heroism. Mark Farner PERFORMS and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices