Veterans Corner Radio
Veterans Corner Radio focuses on what those who have served in the military, and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. No matter if you are currently serving or got out 50 years ago, this program will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you should be asking. Among those who have been and will be sharing their knowledge are those from the Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration, members of Congress (both House and Senate), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), American Legion, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Military Order of World Wars (MOWW), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), just to name a few.You will learn, among many other things, how to use the VA claim process, the services offered by the James A Haley VA Hospital that your local VA hospital may also offer and how to make use of them, and how to access educational benefits and home loans. What you have just read is the tip of the iceberg; there is so much more captured in the shows already posted and those yet to come. Each show is roughly a 15-minute investment in your future and that of your family. Start now to gain the knowledge that will serve you and your family, just as you served your country. We are not a part of any governmental organization.
Episodes
306 episodes
Colonel Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter US Air Force (Ret.), Part 2
In this episode, we continue with Part Two of our conversation with SR-71 Blackbird pilot retired United States Air Force Colonel Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter. Today, Buz takes us to new heights as he continues telling us about his career an...
Colonel Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter US Air Force (Ret.), Part 1
There are only 85 people on planet Earth who achieved aviation greatness as an SR-71 Blackbird pilot. Retired United States Air Force Colonel Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter is one of those pilots. In Part One we'll learn about Buz's life growi...
Maj. General Regina Aye, National Commander, Civil Air Patrol
Prepare to be inspired as Joe interviews Civil Air Patrol Major General Regina Aye, CAP National Commander. She brings a host of academic and international flair to the United States Air Force's official ci...
Rear Admiral Thomas Lynch (USN, Ret.)
In 1963 retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Thomas Lynch was a Junior at our nation's Naval Academy and Captain of the football team. In 1964, as a Senior, he played on a team that included Junior Roger Staubach. We'll learn a...
Carol Whitmore, National Commander of the VFW
For this podcast we meet the current Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander-in-Chief, retired United States Army combat veteran Carol Whitmore. Her vast experience throughout her 36 years of service with the Army made her the ideal choice to ...
Major Ryan Pusins, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret)
Having grown up in Florida, Ryan tried college, found it wasn't for him, and ended up enlisting in the Marines. Eventually he transitioned from enlisted to an officer, ultimately becoming a helicopter pilot. These days he's an entre...
Robert "Rocky" Bleier, Former US Army Specialist 4
National Football League and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Robert "Rocky" Bleier was drafted into our United States Army where he served as an Infantryman in the Vietnam War. He was wounded in action, becomin...
Jake Rademacher, Founder of Perseverance Productions
Meet Jake Rademacher, Founder of Perseverance Productions and Director of two films about the war in Iraq called Brothers at War and Brothers After War. Jake has taken these films on the ro...
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald (USN, Ret) Part 2
Today is our second part of our two-part series with retired United States Navy Admiral Mark (call sign "Lobster") Fitzgerald. In our last episode we left off with the Admiral's advance to promotion to Commander. In this epis...
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald (USN, Ret) Part 1
In part 1 of a 2 part program we meet retired United States Navy Admiral Mark (call sign "Lobster") Fitzgerald and learn about his upbringing, beginnings as a Naval Aviator through to his promotions to the rank of Commander.
Connor Nicol, Founder, We Will Remember
Connor Nicol is a 17 year old Eagle Scout and 11th Grader in his fifth year as founder of the non-profit organization, We Will Remember. His organization produces dog tags of fallen military member from all conflict...
Ross Goodman, Former Marine Corps Captain and Judge Advocate
For this episode we meet former United States Marine Corps Captain and Judge Advocate Ross Goodman. On his way to become a professional tennis player, an injury cut his tennis career short. College friends who were in the process of beco...
Tina Figliuolo, Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda, FL
The Military Heritage Museum honors the legacy of America’s armed forces by preserving and sharing the stories of those who served in defense of our nation. The museum fosters understanding and respect for their sacrifices, past and pres...
Rear Admiral Thomas Lynch (USN, Ret.) Executive Chairman, NewDay USA
Today we meet with retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Thomas Lynch and learn about the organization he works with called NewDay USA. This veterans-exclusive organization makes sure veterans get the optimal access to ...
Commander Bill Kirkpatrick, United States Navy, Retired
In this Veteran's Interview, we meet retired United States Navy Commander Bill Kirkpatrick who served as a Naval Aviator and was a fighter pilot who earned the call sign “Bullet.” Bill and Joe discuss how this real ...
Mark Fitzgerald, Chairman of the Board, Association of Naval Aviation
Today we meet United States Navy retired Admiral Mark Fitzgerald, call sign "Lobster". The Admiral served as a Naval Aviator from 1973 through 2010 and primarily flew the A-7 Corsair II. Now he serves as Chairman of the Board of the...
Lt. Col. Paul Wheat, United States Army, Retired
Today you’ll meet U. S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Wheat. From humble beginnings in upstate New York, Paul graduated high school in 1955 and enlisted in the Army. His career slingshot him to Europe, Vietnam, and then back t...
Dave Huffman, Executive Director of Mission POW-MIA
Today we're introduced to a non-profit organization called Mission P-O-W M-I-A. Dave Huffman began the organization with his wife in 2024. Find out how Dave's interview for a high school class assignment turned into a&...
Patrick J. McLain, Major, United States Marine Corps, Retired
Today Joe speaks with Retired United States Marine Corps Major Patrick J. McLain. Patrick began his military career as a Communications Officer in our United States Marine Corps. During the Cold War he deployed to Norway with his platoon...
Heather Guzik, Top Tier Volunteer with the Wounded Warrior Project
Today we learn about the Wounded Warrior Project through one of their top tier volunteers, former United States Air Force Major and combat veteran Heather Guzik. We've seen the Wounded Warrior Project commercials on televis...
Retired United States Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Antis
Michael's story begins with his birth in 1935 in Yugoslavia in what is today Serbia. His town was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II. Following the war, Russian soldiers rounded up his family and other families in his town...
Terry Smith, Co-Founder of Band of Brothers VA Services
Today we introduce you to Band of Brothers VA Services and their Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Terry Smith. Terry is a combat veteran of both the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. His nationwide organization hel...
Former United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry Smith
Today we meet a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, former United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry Smith. Terry served nine years as a member of the Security Forces career field. We'll get to know him, learn about his uniqu...
