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Latest Episodes

Dr. Lanny Snodgrass – “The Ageless Call to Serve”
January 22, 2025

Dr. Lanny Snodgrass completed basic training at the age of 63, perhaps a new record. He has wanted to serve in the military much earlier in life but a football injury made him ineligible. However, as

Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint
January 15, 2025

Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for the last update of 2024. Charles is a retired Army Intelligence Officer who teaches at West Point military academy. - Charles shares his second favorite

“53 Days on Starvation Island” – John Bruning
January 05, 2025

Starvation Island is the name the Japanese gave the pacific Island of Guadalcanal. Second only to the Battle of Midway, the capture and retention of Guadalcanal was one of the most significant achieve

“Understanding the War” – Mat Tardio
December 23, 2024

Understanding the War podcast is the latest venture for Special Forces Veteran Mat Tardio. This new podcast is in addition to his already successful Speak the Truth podcast. The mission of the Un

Coast Guard DFC Recipient John Whiddon
December 12, 2024

Coast Guard pilot John Whiddon has been awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross medals. But the enemy he faced was not the Viet Cong or Iraqi air defenses. It was 30 foot seas, 70 knot wind gusts and f

Delta Force Original – Wade Ishimoto
December 08, 2024

Delta Force operator Wade Ishimoto was one of the founding members of the elite unit when it was first formed. The story of his progression from an American of Japanese ancestry born in Hawaii just pr

“River Rats” – The Red River Valley Association
November 25, 2024

River Rats was the nickname given to aircrews that flew missions over the Red River Valley that runs southeast from Hanoi to the Gulf of Tonkin. At the time, it was the most heavily defended airspace

The Commit Foundation – J.C. Glick
November 22, 2024

Transitioning from military service to the civilian world can be a challenge for many of our Veterans. It is one of the most common themes I have heard in the decade of hosting American Warrior Radio.

Air Cavalry in Vietnam – Jack List
October 24, 2024

Air Cavalry was a new tactic employed during the Vietnam War. Jack List participated in those early days of air assault, including seeing action in the Ia Drang Valley, made famous in the movie We We

Darin Gaub – Current Conflicts & Future Wars
October 24, 2024

Darin Gaub enlisted in the Army as a private and, after a 28 year career retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel. He is often called upon by national media and publications to comment on military and geopo