This week we talk with author Robert B. O’Connor

Robert B. O’Connor is the author of “Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge.” The book follows a show business drop-out who enlists in the US Army in 1943. From the book’s website:

With its realism and emotional depth, Jeep Show is a must read for WWII buffs and lovers of historical fiction alike. The story will fascinate fans of Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Ken Burns’ The War, The Thin Red Line, With the Old Breed, The Red Badge of Courage, Slaughterhouse Five, and Catch 22. Americans whose father served in WWII will be particularly interested.

Learn more about the book here, or visit Amazon to purchase.

We also have our monthly NVBDC Spotlight!

Dale speaks with Annette Stevenson, US Army Veteran and member of the Board of Directors of the NVBDC. Stevenson is the President of Stevenson Consulting Group and has over 30 years’ experience in driving supplier diversity initiatives.

Dr Helen Burgess and Dr Alyson Zalta discuss their research involving morning light or blue light therapy on veterans and its impact on pain, depression and PTSD. The early studies suggest that clinical meaningful reduction in PTSD symptoms may occur when using this simple, at home , non pharmaceutical therapy. Dr. Burgess explains the type of light needed and its daily and weekly usage. Dr. Zalta explains what additional research is necessary. They discuss this promising therapy with Veterans Radio producer Jim Fausone .

USAF Col. Jim Warner (ret) is the executive director of the Association of Air Force Missileers and he talks about the job missileers do projecting deterrence in a dangerous world. He talks about the past , present and future of missile defense and blast door art with host Jim Fausone.