American Warrior Radio

American Warrior Radio


Latest Episodes

The Importance of the Guard and Reserve
November 09, 2025

We discuss the critical role played by the National Guard and Reserves with retired Arizona Air National Guard Commander Major General Ted Maxwell.

The Heroism of Robert Lodge – Leonard “Lucky” Eckman
October 26, 2025

During the Vietnam War, Major Robert Lodge was the foremost expert on "Combat Tree". The top secret program gave our fighters and advantage over the North Vietnamese MIGs. After his aircraft was disabled in an aerial dogfight, Lodge told his weapons offic

Preventing Military Suicide – Lt. Col. Angela Stephens
October 19, 2025

During post partum depression, Lt. Col. Angelina Stephens began experiencing suicidal ideations. Despite potential risks to her career, she went very public with her story in order to help others.

Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint
October 12, 2025

Charles Faint joins us for another interesting discussion of topics featured on the Havok Journal.

The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11
October 05, 2025

Producer Chris Meek and Director Michael Gier join us to discuss a new 9/11 documentary set to release on the 25th Anniversary of the attacks.

Special Operations Warrior Foundation – Clayton Hutmacher
September 28, 2025

Major General (US Army Retired) Clayton Hutmacher served in the Army for forty years - much of it in the Special Operations Community.He now leads the Special Operations Warrior Foundation which provides support for Spec. Ops families who have a loved one

“Surviving Vietnam” – Diana Nickell
September 21, 2025

After 14 months in the jungles of Vietnam, Dennis Nickel had a difficult time adjusting; drugs, alchohol and violent outburst plagued his life before PTSD was officially recognized. He and his wife Diana had their bumps and bruises for 40 years before unc

Leadership Lessons – James Lyda
September 14, 2025

James R. Lyda served in our Air Force for 30 years and was a Wing Command Chief twice. During his last assignment before retirement he was responsible for 55,000 personnel.After retirement he founded Guidon Leadership - a full service firm that helps comp

“Taking Chance” – Lt. Col. Michael Strobl
September 07, 2025

The HBO Film "Taking Chance" chronicles Lt. Col. Michael Strobl's experiences while escorting the remains of Private Chance Phelps to his hometown. It was once of HBO's most watched original films and received numerous awards. Mike Strobl joins us to shar

Horse Soldier Bourbon – Scott Neil
August 31, 2025

Scott Neil was a member of one of the special Green Beret units inserted behind enemy lines in Afghanistan shortly after the 9/11 attacks. He and a couple of friends created "Horse Soldier" bourbon to honor the legacy of the men who rode into battle on ho