Podcasts about world war ii veterans

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Friday, August 16th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management instagram: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: Ed Gaede, President of the Kern County World War II Memorial  website: www.kerncountywwiimemorial.com/ email: KernCountyWWIIMemorial@gmail.com phone: (661) 343-7658  

We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steven Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,550 were still alive as of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steven Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,550 were still alive as of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donna and Jay welcome Jim Ravella, Senior Vice President of Programs at the Gary Sinise Foundation. Jim shares his journey from being an F-15 pilot in the US Air Force to his impactful work in the nonprofit sector. They discuss the diverse needs of Veterans, the importance of capturing the legacy of World War II Veterans, and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. Jim also provides insights into the various initiatives of the Gary Sinise Foundation and the significance of community support for Veterans and their families. https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ Tune into our CHW Streaming Radio and the full lineup at cominghomewell.com Download on Apple Play and Google Play Online-Therapy.com ~ Life Changing Therapy Click here for a 20% discount on your first month. Donna's Links Website: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/Coaching Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017) Blog: Taking Off The Armor IG: @thetransitioningwarrior Twitter: @wtpc FB: The Transitioning Warrior Jay's Links Website: https://j2servantleadership.com/ Book: Breaking Average (2020) Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

Send us a Text Message.Donna and Jay welcome Jim Ravella, Senior Vice President of Programs at the Gary Sinise Foundation. Jim shares his journey from being an F-15 pilot in the US Air Force to his impactful work in the nonprofit sector. They discuss the diverse needs of Veterans, the importance of capturing the legacy of World War II Veterans, and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. Jim also provides insights into the various initiatives of the Gary Sinise Foundation and the significance of community support for Veterans and their families.https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/Tune into our CHW Streaming Radio and the full lineup at cominghomewell.comDownload on Apple Play and Google PlayOnline-Therapy.com ~ Life Changing Therapy Click here for a 20% discount on your first month.Donna's LinksWebsite: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/CoachingBook: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)Blog: Taking Off The ArmorIG: @thetransitioningwarriorTwitter: @wtpcFB: The Transitioning WarriorJay's LinksWebsite: https://j2servantleadership.com/ Book: Breaking Average (2020) Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

Janice revisits her conversation with Co-founder and Chief Writer of Raconteur Life Story Writing, Olivia Savoie to discuss her business dedicated to writing personalized "life-story" books for the elderly. Olivia describes how her love and appreciation for the elderly led her to create Raconteur Life Story Writing. She shares the people she has met along the way from World War II Veterans to Holocaust Survivors, and why the younger generation needs to take time to get to know the seniors in their life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the secret to a long life? According to Archie Moczygemba, the secret is finding a good adventure — and in his 100 years of life, he's found a great deal of it! From bootlegging whiskey in his childhood to being incorrectly declared dead in his 30s, Archie's adventures have taken him to many places in his lifetime. And yet, in his heart, this centenarian still considers Wilson County his home. This father, grandfather, and great-grandfather will be turning 100 years old on Independence Day! Rambunctious beginnings Archie was born and raised in Kosciusko, on C.R. 235. Born on July...Article Link

Barry welcomes a member of the 'greatest generation' ... World War II veteran Doug Butler who served as a nose-gunner on a B-24 Bomber. Doug reflects on his nearly 100 years of life in the Winchester area including 75 years as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester.

It's Thursday, June 20th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark 11 Christians released from prison in India Praise God! A law firm in India secured the release of 11 Christians from prison last week. They had faced detention since 2022 under anti-conversion laws. The law firm specifically works with persecuted Christians. The 11 believers included several pastors as well as converts out of Hinduism. Nearly half of India's states have anti-conversion laws. Christians often face targeted oppression and false charges under the laws. Since 2020, officials have jailed hundreds of Christians.  According to Open Doors, India is the 11th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Hungary is allowed to ban assisted suicide Last Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights upheld Hungary's ban on assisted suicide.  A Hungarian national challenged the ban after having been diagnosed with a progressive neurodegenerative condition. However, the court ruled that Hungary's ban on assisted suicide is in line with its duty to protect life. Jean-Paul Van De Walle with Alliance Defending Freedom International said, “We applaud today's decision ... which upholds Hungary's essential human rights protections. ... Instead of abandoning our most vulnerable citizens, society should do all it can to provide the best standards of care.”  Christian baker's refusal to make cake celebrating incorrect gender In the United States, Christian baker Jack Phillips is defending himself again before the Colorado Supreme Court. Phillips' latest case is over his refusal to make a cake in celebration of someone pretending to be the opposite sex. Twenty-three states and six Colorado legislators have filed briefs with the court in favor of Phillips. On Tuesday, he said, “I will not create a cake expressing any message that violates my religious beliefs regardless of who asks for it. ... Over the last ten years, Colorado officials and activists have tried to punish me for my religious beliefs.” Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?” Federal court vs. Biden on abortion On Monday, a federal court in Louisiana ruled against the Biden administration in an abortion case. The court protected the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other Catholic organizations from having to cover abortions for employees. Laura Slavis with Becket Law said the Biden administration “twisted a law protecting expecting mothers and their babies and co-opted the workplaces of over 130 million Americans to support abortion. That is an abuse of power. … No one should have to choose between their conscience and protecting pregnant women.” Louisiana: First state requiring Ten Commandments in public schools Louisiana is now the first state to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed the bill into law yesterday. The legislation applies to state-funded universities. It also allows schools to display the Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence.  Republican state Representative Dodie Horton authored the bill. She said, “I hope and I pray that Louisiana is the first state to allow moral code to be placed back in the classrooms. Since I was in kindergarten [at a private school], it was always on the wall. I learned there was a God, and I knew to honor Him and His laws.” Deuteronomy 6:7 and 9 says of God's commandments, “You shall teach them diligently to your children. … You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Mortgage rates fell below 7% Last week, for the first time since March, mortgage rates fell below 7%. Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates fell from 7.02% to 6.94%. And five-year adjustable-rate mortgages fell from 6.45% to 6.27%.  At the same time, mortgage applications are rising. The Mortgage Bankers Association noted “purchase volume is still more than 10% behind last year's pace,” but they are “forecasting a pickup in home sales for the remainder of the year as more inventory is hitting the market.” Nvidia: Mist valuable company worldwide American tech company Nvidia is now the most valuable company in the world. It produces most of the semiconductor chips used by Artificial Intelligence technology. Nvidia's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion earlier this month, becoming more valuable than Apple. On Tuesday, Nvidia's valuation rose to $3.33 trillion, surpassing Microsoft.  Nvidia's valuation was about $1 trillion a year ago, and has grown over 170% this year alone. 103-year-old World War II veteran prays daily A World War II veteran is still going strong at the age of 103. Ralph Conte was drafted at the age of 21. He served in the U.S. Army across nine countries in Europe during World War II. He received a Purple Heart after being struck by shrapnel.  Conte married "the love of his life," Veronica Sarubbi, in 1943. They had five children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Conte went on to open his own photography business. His granddaughter Jessica Graf told Fox News Digital, “Even at 103, he still has an eye for a sharp picture. … My grandfather inspires me every day to keep moving, live in the moment, and not worry about things that are out of our control.” She said he has a “deep faith in God” and “continues to pray daily.”  10 Worldview listeners donated $2,615 And finally, toward our $63,000 goal by this Saturday, June 22nd – the three-week mark of our month-long fundraiser – 10 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate to help fund our 6-member team for another fiscal year. Our thanks to Kathryn in Reddick, Florida, Robert in Brashear, Missouri, and Rebecca in Kokomo, Indiana – each of whom gave $25. We appreciate Karl in Grand Rapids, Michigan who gave $100, Dan in Alturas, Florida who gave $200, and Rose in Everson, Washington who gave $240. And we're thankful to God for Cathy in Fate, Texas who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, John in Auburn, Washington who gave $500, Tim and Ann in Huffman, Texas who gave $600, and an anonymous donor in Helena, Montana who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Those 11 donors gave $2,615.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (sound effect of drum roll) $ 48,455.16 (audience cheering) Toward this Saturday, June 22nd's goal of $63,000, we need to raise $14,544.84. We need 6 people to pledge $100 per month for 12 months, 7 people to pledge $50 per month for 12 months, and 12 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months. Will you step up to the plate? Please go to TheWorldview.com, click on “Give,” select the dollar amount you'd like to donate, and click on the recurring monthly tab if that's your wish. Ask God what He wants you to give to this newscast that proclaims Jesus Christ as our standard for Truth. Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, June 20th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on the weekend wedding of a World War Two veteran and his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches.

Kenneth Johnson, a World War II Veteran, joined Pete Mundo to tell some stories on D-Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steve Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,550 were still alive as of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steve Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,550 were still alive as of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on a warm reception in France for America's World War Two veterans who've arrived for D-Day observances.

In this Memorial Day special edition, Andrew Walworth presents an extended interview with World War II veteran and author Bill Swanson. Swanson served in the US Marines from 1944 to 1946. He enlisted at the age of 18 and served as a rifleman in the Third Divisions' Ninth regiment. He fought at Bougainville, Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He wrote a book about his time in the war, which remained in a drawer for thirty years. Then In 2022, this remarkable book was published, with the title: The View from my Foxhole: A Marine Private's World War II Combat Experience, from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima. Bill Swanson passed away on March 20th, 2023 at the age of 98, and on this day we remember him and all who served. In the first part of the program, John Sorensen and John Waters of RealClear Defense talk with his son, Jim Swanson about growing up in the Swanson household and the origins of the book. Then John Waters interviews Bill Swanson.

The world is gearing up for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Of course, that decisive military action by Allied forces was more than just one day and was supported by actions across Europe. We'll hear about what the war was like for Native Americans who served, and get a profile of one of the infantry divisions that had among the highest percentage of Native enlisted members in the military. GUESTS Dr. Denise Neil (Cherokee Nation), Executive Director of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum G.M. “Choc” Charleston (Choctaw Nation), 100-year-old World War II veteran Charles Shay (Penobscot Nation), 99-year-old elder, writer, and veteran of World War II and the Korean War

The world is gearing up for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Of course, that decisive military action by Allied forces was more than just one day and was supported by actions across Europe. We'll hear about what the war was like for Native Americans who served, and get a profile of one of the infantry divisions that had among the highest percentage of Native enlisted members in the military. GUESTS Dr. Denise Neil (Cherokee Nation), Executive Director of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum G.M. “Choc” Charleston (Choctaw Nation), 100-year-old World War II veteran Charles Shay (Penobscot Nation), 99-year-old elder, writer, and veteran of World War II and the Korean War

Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman joins Greg and Dan to preview the Tazewell County World War II Veterans Event honoring the County's remaining 16 WWII Veterans on Memorial Day, May 27th, at 3:00 PM in Morton High School's Bertha Frank Theater. This event is an opportunity for Veterans to share their experiences with the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's KNSS Salute to Service is the D-Day experience of a Native American man.

World War II Veteran, 100 year-old Harold Terens, is with Ethan today on American Glutton. Harold shares how his love for life, energy and a little bit of luck has gotten him to where he is today, and he has no intention of slowing down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOW DO YOU HONOR TWO WORLD WAR II VETERANS? My guest at 1 today decided to honor them by jumping out of a plane on her 75th birthday. Paula Sarlis is a Marine ('67-'71), a Gold Star wife and Sister-in-law and she is spending her birthday and what would have been her 55th wedding anniversary doing a jump to honor to Iwo Jima veterans who are turning 99 and 100 this year. If you'd like to support her efforts she is asking for donations to the USMC Memorial Foundation which you can find by clicking here to make a donation.

Today -  World War II veteran, Ben Read, recently received surprise honors in an East Wenatchee ceremony. And later - A nine-month learning experience specially designed to empower local women entrepreneurs.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thursday, December 21st, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark English court upheld censorship zone at abortion mill A high court in England upheld a town's censorship zone around an abortion mill last week. The buffer zone bans activities like prayer and Bible reading. Livia Tossici-Bolt with 40 Days for Life Bournemouth, located 94 miles southwest of London, was challenging the buffer zone with the help of the Christian Legal Centre. They plan on appealing the decision. After the ruling, she said, “Everyone must have the freedom to pray quietly in a public place. … We are very disappointed by the judge's ruling and will continue to support women in crisis pregnancies and will continue to fight for justice.” Isaiah 10:1 says, “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees.” Spanish Evangelicals growing in number In Spain, evangelicalism continues to grow, according to Evangelism in Depth. The historically Catholic country has reached 1,000 municipalities with an Evangelical church. Since 2011, the number of Evangelical places of worship in Spain has grown from about 3,000 to nearly 4,500. Máximo Álvarez with Evangelism in Depth explained the rapid growth. He said, “For many decades there have been churches and ministries with this vision of planting churches where there is still no Evangelical place of worship.” Fewer younger voters support Biden In the United States, young voters are dropping support for President Joe Biden. A New York Times/Siena College poll found 49% of voters aged 18 to 29 support former president Donald Trump, while only 43% support Biden. It's the first time Trump has led Biden among young voters since Biden took office. A poll from NBC News last month found similar results. Overall, Biden's approval rating stands at 37%. For young voters, it's even worse. Only 26% of them approve of Biden. IRS offering $1 billion in penalty relief The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday it is providing about $1 billion in penalty relief. The relief will affect 4.7 million individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt groups for returns filed in 2020 and 2021. The IRS plans to resume collection notices next year after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.  America's population grew primarily from migrants New data from the U.S. Census Bureau found America's population grew by 1.6 million this year. Most of the growth came from migration. It's the second year in a row that immigration fueled population growth.  There were also about 300,000 fewer deaths this year compared with last year. The vast majority of this year's growth was in the South. Florida and South Carolina led in terms of growth rates while New York had the biggest rate of population decline. United Methodist Church ripped asunder over homosexuality The United Methodist Church (UMC) has lost a quarter of its 30,000 congregations since 2019. Over 5,000 of the departures occurred this year alone. A deadline for disaffiliation is set for the end of the year. The final departures represent decades of debates in the denomination. Christianity Today dubbed it the “largest denominational divide in the United States since the Civil War.” Churches are leaving over the UMC's drift towards supporting sexually perverted lifestyles. Many are joining the Global Methodist Church which defines marriage as between one man and one woman. 103-year-old World War II veteran's advice: “Pray every night!” And finally, a California World War II veteran shared his story with Fox News recently after turning 103 last month. Sam Avolicino was born in southern Italy in 1920. His family emigrated to the U.S. when he was just three months old. He grew up in the Bay Area and has lived there for over 100 years. During World War II, Avolicino volunteered in the Army Air Force. After the war, he married his wife Agnes. They've been happily together for nearly 72 years. They have four children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Avolicino gave some particular advice for young people these days. He said, “I recommend all children pick up on God, start to believe in the hereafter, and go to church. Pray every night. God's been the most important person in my life. Respect your parents and listen to your parents. Don't let outside influences get to you, which is very difficult today.” Ephesians 6:1-3 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother' (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.'” At 103 years of age, Sam Avolicino, who prioritized honoring his mother and father, has been blessed by a long life indeed. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, December 21st in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

We sit down with guest Ed Zirkle, a veteran and photographer. Ed begins by sharing that his involvement with a TED Talk on PTSD has led him to conduct extensive background research on the topic. He emphasizes that PTSD affects only a small percentage of people, particularly veterans, and is often considered an invisible wound.Ed's primary goal is to help people understand what PTSD is from both the perspective of those who have it and those who interact with them. However, unlike some individuals with disabilities, he does not want to announce or openly display his own experiences with PTSD. He also mentions that he is grateful for the support he receives from the VA, including a monthly check, which allows him the independence and resources to pursue his passion for photography.As a photographer, Ed sees himself as a documentarian. Currently, he is focused on documenting the stories of World War II veterans through portraits and interviews. He aims to capture their lives and experiences, ensuring that their stories are preserved for future generations. Once he has completed this project, he plans to seek out current serving frontline soldiers to document their stories as well.In the late 1960s, Ed landed an internship at the Louisville Courier-Journal. He considers himself fortunate to have worked with prominent figures in club journalism, such as Bill Stroud, Thomas Harden, and Billy Lester. Eventually, he joined the Evansville Sunday Courier and Press, where he had a memorable encounter with a professional photographer who caught his attention while using an Instamatic camera.Ed also shares a fascinating and unexpected experience during his time at Fort Bragg. He recounts a theft of a "gamma goat" from a medical vehicle on-post, which resulted in a high-speed pursuit involving MPs, sheriff units, and state police. As a photographer, Ed was tasked with photographing the minimal damage to the vehicle after the thief was stopped and apprehended. Little did he know at the time that he was experiencing symptoms of PTSD, including bad dreams and a feeling that something wasn't right.Throughout the episode, Ed highlights the freedoms he enjoyed as a photojournalist, including access to police and fire training and the trust and close relationship he had with law enforcement. He acknowledges that these freedoms may have been influenced by his time in the service, where his photos frequently made front-page news.Ed also touches on his experiences documenting different cultures, such as Indigenous communities, rodeos, and religious events. He expresses concern about the indoctrination of children into cult-like religions and highlights the importance of preserving one's cultural roots.Towards the end of the episode, Ed discusses the limited resources available to veterans and the importance of mentorship. He aims to be a mentor to other veterans, offering workshops and guidance to help them navigate the world of photography.We would love to hear from you.Give us your feedback, or suggest a topic, by leaving us a voice message.Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com.Find us on Facebook.Please review our podcast on Google!And of course, everything can be found on our website, Looking Forward Our Way.Recorded in Studio C at

A big birthday milestone for a World War II Veteran

Joe “Peppy” Sciarra was 16 years old when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He was drafted into the Army the day after he graduated high school. He had planned on enlisting anyway. Sciarra was assigned to an 81 mm mortar squad of the 25th infantry division under General MacArthur. After 9 months training in New Caledonia and a stop for supplies on Guadalcanal, he and 68,000 men landed at Luzon in the Philippines. He would spend the next five and half months involved in terrible jungle fighting, capturing 47 different ridges from 100,000 Japanese. “My mortar tube was 45 pounds and my pack was 50 pounds, plus my weapon.   That made for some difficult climbing.” Despite the fact that he had many comrades killed to the left and right of him, Sciarra says his only injury was nearly knocking out his front teeth when the hit the ground a little too hard during shelling. After being ordered to venture ahead of the company in order to draw enemy fire, Sciarra vented his anger at the Lieutenant after the patrol. “I didn't care if he court martialed me, I had to tell him off”.  Sciarra and that Lt. would become close friends. Following the Japanese surrender he was assigned as part of the mainland occupation forces. He says it was surprising how courteously the Japanese people treated him. Sciarra suffered from the effects of malaria for a long time after returning home and faced numerous challenges securing his Veteran benefits because many of the records had been destroyed. He finally had to personally travel to Hawaii in order to secure proof of his service. TAKEAWAY: “I want these messages about what our guys went through to be known all across the country. Even though it has been 80 years I still think about all the men in my platoon who didn't make it.”

Little did I know that volunteering for the Never Forgotten Honor Flight seven years ago would lead me to starting HHAUSA. Such are the plans of God that are so much higher than anything we could ever dream up on our own.For those not familiar with the Honor Flight, it is a nonprofit organization that sends World War II, Korea and Vietnam Veterans on an all expense paid trip to Washington DC to visit the memorials erected in their honor. Having been on the flight six times as a  guardian, I can say that it is one of the best days of my life and I cannot imagine the emotions felt by our Veterans.I am blessed and honored to have Earl Morse, Veteran and Physician Assistant and Co-Founder of the Honor Flight Network joining me on this very special 100th episode of The HHAUSA Podcast.Starting to see an influx of World War II Veterans during his practice in the early to mid 2000's, Morse would ask all of them if they had plans to visit the newly constructed World War II Memorial in Washington DC that was built in their honor. Getting far more nos than yeses, Earl felt compelled to take matters into his own hands and the rest, as they say, is history.I'd like the conversation to speak for itself so won't dive much further into the details of a podcast I have looked forward to for the better part of two years. Suffice it to say, with over 130 chapters across the United States and now in access of 250,000 Veterans flown to our nation's capital to see the memorials, the Honor Flight Network has changed countless lives and will continue to do so for decades to come.Earl, thank you for your service and for being a light to so many. I look forward to the day that we can break bread together, swap stories and give thanks for the many blessings that we have been given by the God we serve.To learn more about the Honor Flight, visit www.honorflight.orgYou can also find Earl Morse on Facebook or email him at founder@honorflight.orgFor more information about HHAUSA and how you can support our mission, visit www.hhausa.orgTo purchases HHAUSA hats, shirts, challenge coins and tumblers, visit www.hhasports.com

Dozens of people gathered throughout Richmond International Airport Wednesday to give a grand sendoff to a group of World War Two veterans. The veterans, around 20 plus their family members, were a part of the Gary Sinise Foundation's "Soaring Valor" program that takes veterans to the National World War Two Museum where their oral histories will be recorded. The program was inspired by Sinise's Uncle Jack, a WWII veteran, who visited the museum with him and whose oral history was given to Sinise after he passed in 2014. This was the program's 22nd flight of WWII veterans and the first to take off from...Article LinkSupport the show

World War II Veteran Pat Rudd joins Martha, to reflect on her service during the war, and discusses how she became one of the first women deployed overseas after the passing of the WAVES act in 1942.   Pat discusses her time teaching soldiers to read and write while stationed at Pearl Harbor, how she met her husband in the service, and talks about her continued service to America's veterans.    (insert link)   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Garland served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Seven months before his passing, Mr. Garland shared his veteran's story with us.

For Episode 41, we are providing a recording of Walk Among Heroes' inaugural Night for Our Heroes, an evening dedicated to honor those who served D-Day and the battle for Normandy.  Also those who have dedicated their lives to preserving these memories and stories.  The evening consisted of a panel discussion between World War II Veterans, Band of Brothers' actors, and Maurice Renaud, son of the Alexandre Renaud, mayor of Sainte-Mere-Eglise on D-Day, June 6, 1944.  Guest included:Local Guest:Maurice Renaud:  Son of Alexandre Renaud, President of AVA, Overseas majority of D-Day Activities.  Actors: Peter Youngblood Hills:  Actor, Band of Brothers series.  Played Darrell ‘Shifty' Powers in the award-winning Band of Brothers series. Scott Gibson:  Actor, Pacific Series.  Captain Andrew Haldane. Matt Leitch:  Actor, Played Floyd Talbert in Band of Brothers series.  Founded a called We Happy Few 506, which leads Band of Brothers related tours in Normandy and other Band of Brothers' sites. Peter McCabe:  Played Donald Hoobler in Band of Brothers series.   Nolan Hemmings:  Played Chuck Grant in Band of Brothers series. Alex Sabga-Brady:  Played Francis Mellet in Band of Brothers series.Christian Black:  Band of Brothers series, and a world-renowned photographer. World War II Veterans: Gilbert Clarke:  Born in Jamaica, Gilbert was one of several thousand volunteers for the RAF.  Installed and maintained the new aircraft radar systems developed during WWII. Reid Clanton:  Landed on Omaha Beach, D-Day, June 6, 1944, with the 29th Division.  Fought in the Battle of the Bulge and through Germany with the 84th Division. James ‘Jim' Kelly:  James Kelly landed in a glider on D Day, June 6, 1944, near the village of Ranville with the 1st (Airborne) Royal Ulster Rifles, on the eastern flank of the main landing front.  The Royal Ulster Rifles' mission was to capture the bridges over the Caen Canal and the River Oren and to seal the eastern flank, thus protecting the main invasion from any possible counter attacks by German armored divisions.   

1 in 4 Medicare hospice patients is a military veteran.  Frederick Health Hospice is going the extra mile to meet the unique needs of veterans at the end of life.  While Frederick focuses on care, comfort, and hope, they also focus on the needs of U.S. veterans in their community.  Executive director Carlos Graveran, an Army veteran himself, created a Hospice Veteran Liaison position to provide more robust care for military veterans in the Maryland community. Navy Veteran Eric Jorgensen serves in the Hospice Liaison position. As veterans, Carlos and Eric understand the importance of recognizing the patients' experiences and their caregivers' needs.  According to the Frederick Health Hospice website, the agency provides: Providing information about state and VA benefits such as Aid and Attendance, pensions, cemeteries, monuments, and military honors Assistance in obtaining discharge documents, records, medals, and awards Recognition ceremony that includes presentation of a certificate of appreciation and veteran pin Visits from veteran volunteers The Veteran Liaison is critical in educating the hospice interdisciplinary team about the specific issues a veteran might be dealing with, including guilt, anger, PTSD, regret, and survivor's guilt.  With 25% of all Medicare hospice patients being military veterans, knowing how to provide compassionate and respectful care should be a top priority for all hospice agencies in the U.S.  Connect with Frederick Health Hospice at frederickhealthhospice.org. Learn more about the We Honor Veterans program from NHPCO at wehonorveterans.org. Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.  Follow The Heart of Hospice on Facebook,  Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice podcast on The Whole Care Network, along with a host of other caregiving podcasts by clicking here.  Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)          

Martha pays tribute to America's heroes, as World War II Veteran Bud Gahs joins to discuss being drafted into the United States Army at the age of 18, and the training he underwent before arriving in France to join the allied forces fighting Germany.   Later, he talks about how he won the Bronze Star while serving, how his unit was involved in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, and he reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day and the importance of remembering those who lost their lives while serving. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are fortunate, you've had the opportunity to know or meet a World War II Veteran. With those still living well into their 90's, these national treasures are few and far between and as part of The Greatest Generation, helped change the fate of the world nearly 80 years ago.Dave Morse was blessed to spend many days of his childhood with his grandfather, who served in World War II. With his father being a Vietnam Veteran, service was something instilled in the young boy at an early age and he knew that he too wanted to serve his country when he grew up.Being from the Midwest, it was only natural that the two elder Morses took young David to the blind and he was bitten by the waterfowl bug not long after he learned to ride a bike. A man of integrity and strong faith, Dave credits his late grandfather for the man he has become as he continues to serve in the Minnesota National Guard.An unexpected deployment to Iraq shortly after his college career began, the then 19 year old grew up in a hurry and is thankful for his time in the desert. Unfortunately, like so many who fought the Global War on Terrorism, too many of his fellow soldiers were lost to suicide after returning home and Morse was led to do something about it.In 2008, Dave began getting some of his friends struggling with PTSD into hunting and fishing and instantly saw the life changing benefits of those experiences. Starting the Wounded Warriors Guide Service in 2009, his passion for the outdoors would lead to an opportunity to start American Heroes Outdoors TV a few short years later. Working as a manager at Grand Forks Scheels, the dots connected quickly and the show continues to impact the lives of the Military, Law Enforcement and First Responder communities today. In the summer of 2022, emails led to phone calls which culminated in an invitation to HHAUSA Mission 24 last month outside of Madison to Dave and three other Minnesota National Guardsmen. The quartet competed and won the team event at The Beastmode Archery Endurance Race. They thoroughly enjoyed their weekend and plan to return in 2024 as their mission grows.I am blessed to now call Dave Morse a friend, a brother in Christ, and look forward to continue working together to make a difference. It sounds redundant but I feel like our respective organizations are just getting started and the sky is truly the limit to what we can do together.To learn more about American Heroes Outdoors TV, visit their website at https://www.americanheroesoutdoors.com and check them out on Bally Sports North, Midco Sports, Waypoint TV, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.For more information about HHAUSA and how you can support our mission, visit www.hhausa.orgTo purchases HHAUSA hats, shirts, challenge coins and tumblers, visit www.hhasports.com

Eighty years wasn't too long a wait for an Iowa native to don the ceremonial cap and gown.

I had the amazing priviliege of being able to interview, Lou Cinfici, a World War II Veteran on my podcast, and it was all possible because of the curosity and passion of Tyler Boland.  Tyler (19 years old) is on a quest to document via audio and video, the stories of 100 World War II Veterans.  What's funny is he's already past the 100 mark and he's NOT going to Stop! Tyler tells his story of what inspired him to do this and the passion he has for talking to as many WWII Vets as possible before the stories fade, along with the brave men and women that made up "The Greatest Generation".  Lou shares stories of his time serving our country, as he went on to also serve in the Korean War and Vietnam War.   Lou is one of 9 brothers and 2 sisters... amazingly enough all of his brothers served in WWII also.  The friendship that has developed between Lou, almost 95 years old and Tyler at 19, gives hope, that even though they are generations apart, there's respect and admiration that goes both ways.   I'm proud of Tyler for what he's doing and of course I can't thank Lou enough for all the sacrifices he (and his family) has made for our country.    ---The Real Estate and You Podcast is your Thursday Afternoon connection to all thing's real estate. Hosted by Brad Weisman, a local Reading Pennsylvania Realtor and Partner at Keller Williams Platinum Realty with over 30 years of real estate experience, this podcast brings you interviews and insights from people all over the country who are invested in or connected to the industry.From homeowners to investors to industry professionals, The Real Estate and You Podcast has something for everyone interested in learning more about real estate.Also, When Brad isn't selling homes, or hosting the Real Estate and You Podcast you can find him on American Dream TV hosting a NEW show—Selling Reading Pennsylvania! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKPFacebook: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKPTwitter: https://bit.ly/3FKM4oo--HIGHLIGHTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! If you like this video, check out some of these:American Dream TV- https://bit.ly/42DiQSiCredits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

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This is World War II on Topic: Veteran Voices. This episode is brought to you by the Museum's Education Department and The Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War & Democracy. In April 2020, Dr. Tyler Bamford, who was serving as the Institute's Leventhal Research Fellow, had a conversation with Museum Volunteer and World War II Veteran, Steve Ellis. Steve served in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard LST-751. He took part in the campaigns to liberate the Philippines and survived Japanese Kamikaze attacks. Here he recounts those harrowing experiences. If you would like to view the original conversation, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/K3tQii64-W0

On this episode, Martha is joined by World War II Veteran, Donn Thompson, and his wife Marian "Dude" Thompson as they discuss how they met by sending letters to each other during the war.   Donn talks about what his military service was like, how his grandfather served in the Civil War, and shares stories from his life after he returned from World War II.   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Martha is joined by World War II Marine Veteran Bill Swanson, and his son Jim Swanson, to share his story of serving in the Pacific during the war. His experiences were later published in his book The View from My Foxhole A Marine Private's Firsthand World War II Combat Experience from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima. Jim also discusses his father's experience at the Battle of Iwo Jima, and how he wrote the book to honor the memory of the heroes lost during his time in the war.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Phipps spoke with museum-goers recalling his time as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corp during WWII and sharing some unique memories. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

The highly-anticipated follow-up to "Black Panther" hits theaters this weekend and PEOPLE's Kara Warner breaks down how Chadwick Boseman's untimely death impacted the making of “Wakanda Forever.” Janine talks to Rishi Sharma, a 24-year old who has made it his mission to interview as many World War II Veterans as possible. Comedian Rob Riggle comes by to talk about Veteran's Day, his time in the Marines and his career in comedy. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com. Follow on Instagram: Janine Rubenstein - @janinerube Kara Warner @karajwarner Rob Riggle - @robriggle Support Rishi Sharma's Work: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Rememberww2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today - In honor of Veterans Day, today we're hearing from local World War II veteran Paul Kerchum. The 102 year-old Kerchum elaborates on the Bataan Death March.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Veterans Kitchen hosted World War II Veterans on September 8th, 2022. This was done with help from the Veterans Brotherhood VM/C, The Fall River War Veterans Council, Andy Biggio, […]

Serving is something that runs in Chris Berkers' family. His father was in during the Bay of Pigs in the late 1950's, Chris himself served in the Navy from 1997 to 2002 and his daughter is currently in the National Guard.Starting as a guardian for a World War II Veteran in the early days of Old Glory, Berkers was hooked and it wasn't long before he began taking on a more active roll that culminated into his current position as President. A dentist living in Appleton Wisconsin, Chris and I talk about how little it takes to say thank you and just how special the mission of Honor Flight is to our Veterans. With several groundbreaking trips, Old Glory has set itself apart from other branches across the country. Their Return To Pearl trip in 2011 (taking 19 WWII Veterans back to Pearl Harbor) and Return To Nam (taking 52 Vietnam Veterans back to Vietnam) in 2019 are among Berkers' favorites. OGHF covers Northeastern Wisconsin and has always done things a little differently than other Honor Flights and I was able to experience flying with them out of Oshkosh and the EAA AirVenture in July. Travelling with 99 Vietnam Veterans as part of a Yellow Ribbon Flight, it was an unforgettable day for everyone fortunate enough to be a part of it. Recognizing the need to come along our GWOT (Global War On Terrorism) Veterans, plans are in the works for an event with them in the near future as well.Like everyone that I have worked with in the Honor Flight family the past seven years, Chris Berkers has a contagious energy about him and lives and breathes all things Honor Flight. It's that passion that enables this amazing organization to deliver an experience of a lifetime to our Veterans and their families, showing them the recognition and gratitude that they so deserve.Personally, I am excited to be a small part of the Old Glory Honor Flight family, to call Chris a friend and to see what the future holds for this amazing organization. You can find Chris on Facebook, follow Old Glory there and on Instagram or visit www.oldgloryhonorflight.org 

I got a Facebook Message a couple of months ago from David Danforth who is a member of the Veterans Brotherhood M/C about talking with a World War II Veteran […]

Welcome to the audio digest of this week's issue of The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines and feature stories read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles of Interest: Couple called to ‘dig deeper' and provide hope to Ukraine's orphans (6:20) Revival takes hold in Georgia town; pastor says prayer and preparation are key (11:41) World War II veteran sees upcoming trip to Normandy as gospel opportunity (15:57) Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE Visit Reliable Signs HERE