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.

Our first guest this week is Dr. Christine LaMarre

Dr. LaMarre is the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She discusses with host Jim Fausone the qualifications for dental services from VA, the availability of services, VA dental insurance program, and the 5.5 million procedures performed annually.

Jim also talks with Mark Kelm, US Army Veteran

Rev. Mark Kelm is a US Army Veteran living with Parkinson’s Disease. He shares his own story and talks about his work as a policy advocate and supporting fellow Veterans who have been diagnosed with PD.

Air Force veteran Brandy Hill talks about her research on PFAS exposure of military service members and recent study to be undertaken by VA on PFAS and kidney cancer. Dr. Hill talks about what PFAS, where they are found in the military environment and potential health effects with host Jim Fausone.

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• Jim Fausone – Host of Veterans Radio
• Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help for Veterans
• David Saims – Director, Washtenaw County Veterans Affairs
• Brian Hayes – Director of Communications, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Join Jim and the rest of the panel for our live broadcast

Jessie and Jennifer Wine served a combined 20 years in the National Guard. They got out and wanted to be business owners. They researched and bought into puroclean.com a property restoration company. They talk to host Jim Fausone about the business and their military career. They encourage veterans to take the plunge and get into business as a way to serve and because it is rewarding.

Our first guest this week is Brigadier General John G. Kulhavi, US Army (Ret.)

BG John G. Kulhavi is the subject of the book, “No Soldier Left Behind: The Life and Times of Brigadier General John G. Kulhavi, United States Army, Ret.” by Dr. Don Steele.

From the book’s Amazon description:

We’ll also feature an interview with our newest sponsor, PuroClean!

Host Jim Fausone talks with PuroClean franchisee Jessie Wines about services offered and their culture. Since its founding in 2001, PuroClean has become one of the leading property damage remediation franchise organizations in North America. Learn more about PuroClean here.

Dale also talks with co-founders of the Heritage Distilling Co, Sara and Drew Kellerman

The Kellermans are co-founders of the Heritage Distilling Co, the largest independently owned craft distillery in the Pacific Northwest and the most-awarded craft distillery in North America from the American Distilling Institute. Heritage is a longtime supporter of military and Veteran related nonprofits and features two series that honor our Veterans: The Special Operations Salute and Service to America Salute brands. Learn more about the Salute Series here.