Frontlines of Freedom – Military News & Talk Radio Show

This hour we talk with retired British Navy veteran, Andrew Gill, and a West Point classmate of LTC Gillem, LTC Bruce Sinclair (USA, ret). - British Navy veteran, Andrew Gill – on the similarities and differences between the US and British Navies, and how they work together - LTC Bruce Sinclair (USA, ret) – on his career as an Armor officer, with some hilarious stories included - Drop Report - Military History - NRA – citizen report - This Week’s Book Giveaway: Nick Metcalf’s For Exemplary Bravery - Preview of next week’s program … The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-22-2014 Show # 326 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-22-2014 Show # 326 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Bill Robson joins us today discussing his book, Elevated Threat, and Darin Selnick from Concerned Veterans for America on the VA Accountability Project. - News and Comment by the Colonel - Author Bill Robson – discusses his new book, Elevated Threat – a political thriller in which he offers significant insights as to a possible future reality, and proposes “What-If” situations. - Darin Selnick – shares about the VA Accountability Project conducted nationwide by Concerned Veterans for America The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-15-2014 Show # 325 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-15-2014 Show # 325 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Nick Metcalfe on his book, For Exemplary Bravery: the Queen’s Gallantry Medal; Coast Guard LT John Parsons discusses the history of “dog tags” in the US military, and Ranger Brandon Greenway. - Nick Metcalfe – the Queen’s Gallantry Medal - Coast Guard LT John Parsons – history of dog tags in the US Military - “Shootin the Bull” – chat with Ranger Brandon Greenway - Drop Report - Military History - NRA – citizen report - This Week’s Book Giveaway: William Robson’s, Elevated Threat - Preview of next week’s program … The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-15-2014 Show # 325 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-15-2014 Show # 325 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Joining LTC Gillem are combat veteran Greg Fontenot of the Officers of the First Division, and Admiral James Lyons (US Navy, Ret). - News and Comment by the Colonel - Greg Fontenot – combat veteran of the First Infantry Division, shares details on the upcoming 95th Annual Dinner honoring veteran officers who served with the 1st Division, former Division Commanders, and officers who are currently serving with the 1st Division - - Admiral James Lyons (US Navy, Ret) – an amazing interview with former CINCPAC, with insightful wisdom on the state of the nation’s defense today - The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-08-2014 Show # 324 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-08-2014 Show # 324 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Co-host Josh Leng waxes eloquent on the state of affairs in Ukraine, and Co-host Roland Ashby interviews former Navy aviator and aircraft carrier Commander CAPT Kent Ewing (US Navy, Ret.) - Josh Leng – provides an important update on the current stand-off in Ukraine – information you don’t want to miss - CAPT Kent Ewing (US Navy, Ret.) – on his incredible career as a Navy aviator who later commanded the aircraft carrier, USS America - Drop Report - Military History - NRA – citizen report - This Week’s Book Giveaway: Mike Maden’s all-too-real novel, DRONE - Preview of next week’s program … The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-08-2014 Show # 324 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-08-2014 Show # 324 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

It’s our first-ever “Ranger Week” at FOF! We hear from Tom Amenta on Ranger Up, and John Driscoll on the 75th Ranger Regiment during this hour. - News and Comment by the Colonel - Former Ranger Tom Amenta – on how “Ranger Up” helps veterans become successful entrepreneurs - Retired Army Ranger John Driscoll – on the 75th Ranger Regiment The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-01-2014 Show # 323 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-01-2014 Show # 323 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Ranger Week continues with Tim Toddish of Jeagers Rangers, former Army Ranger Wayne McDonnell on teaching Ranger values, and retired Army Ranger CSM Doug Greenway (USA, Ret). - Tim Toddish – commands Jeagers Rangers, a national Ranger historical unit – a group which studies Ranger history and conducts periodic re-enactments - Wayne MacDonnell – veteran Army Ranger, known as Ranger Mac on a program which teaches Ranger values to groups of children - CSM Doug Greenway(USA, Ret) – retired Army Ranger from the 75th Rangers on his career and the Regiment - Drop Report - Military History - ESGR – Call to Action - NRA – citizen report - This Week’s Book Giveaway: Dog Company: Rangers in WWII D-Day by Patrick O’Donnell - Preview of next week’s program … The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-01-2014 Show # 323 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 03-01-2014 Show # 323 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

LTC Gillem chats with Gabe Ledeen on the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, and Doug Sterner on his excellent book,”Restoring Valor”. - News and Comment by the Colonel - Mr. Gabe Ledeen – explains his work with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, in which a veteran records his/her war-time experiences which are then archived at the LOC. Contact Gabe: gledeen@jonesday.com. - Author, Mr. Doug Sterner – on his new book, “Restoring Valor: One Couple’s Mission to Expose Fraudulent War Heroes and Protect America’s Military Awards System”. Doug and his wife participated in writing legislation to restore dignity to all who have truly served in combat. Information: homeofheros.com The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-22-2014 Show # 322 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-22-2014 Show # 322 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

British Navy veteran Andrew Gill on a program by the Western Michigan Project Management Institute; LTC Peter Clark (USA,ret) on outstanding books by military authors; Army veteran John Katerberg on Community Based Warrior Transition Unit. - British Navy veteran Andrew Gill – on the annual competition for teams of college students sponsored by the Western Michigan Project Management Institute. The Project Title for this year’s competition is “Connect Michigan Military Veterans with their Federal Benefits”. Mr. Gill now heads the Department of Software Application Engineering at Dematic. - LTC Peter Clark (USA,ret) – Author of “Staff Monkeys”, chats with the Colonel about one of his favorite military authors, retired US Navy Commander Mark Bowlin, and his award-winning debut novel in his Texas Gun Club Series. - Medal of Honor Recipient Stories - Wounded Army National Guard veteran, John Katerberg, on a program in which he is participating: “Community Based Warrior Transition Unit” (CBWTU) – whereby a service member who is sent home to recover and complete rehabilitation therapy receives Temporary Duty orders to a CBWTU in the area of his home of record A great program for recovering veterans. - Drop Report - Military History - NRA - This week’s Book Giveaway: Doug Sterner’s. “Restoring Valor” - Preview of next week’s program … The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-22-2014 Show # 322 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-22-2014 Show # 322 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Rick Campbell, CDR, USN (Ret) on his thrilling novel, The Trident Deception; Blayne Smith on Team Red, White, Blue’s support of our veterans. - News and Comment by The Colonel - CDR Rick Campbell, USN (Ret) – A retired Navy Commander, Rick spent 25+ years on multiple submarine tours. His compelling and thrilling book, The Trident Deception, is “the best submarine novel since Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October” (Booklist). He is now finishing a sequel. Stay tuned for details… - Blayne Smith, Executive Director of Team Red White Blue, (teamrwb.org) – The mission of Team RWB is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Veterans, active-duty service members and civilians all participate in fun, challenging activities throughout the nation. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-15-2014 Show # 321 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-15-2014 Show # 321 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Elliot Chodoff, political and military analyst, Navy wife Sheryl Carter on money-saving deals for veterans and active-duty members and families, and attorney Sean Patrick Cox on working with the VA. - Elliot Chodoff is an educator, prolific writer, and political and military analyst specializing in the Middle East conflict. Elliot speaks to the situation surrounding Israel and it’s neighbors at present. - Navy wife and Mom, Sheryl Carter – Sheryl is a master at finding all sorts of ways to save money on fun things to do! Recommended websites: ihgarmyhotels.com and militarycampgrounds.us - Medal of Honor Recipient stories - Attorney Sean Patrick Cox specializes in helping veterans successfully navigate the VA system - Drop Report - Military History - NRA Armed Citizen Report - This Week’s Book Giveaway: The Trident Deception, by Rick Campbell - Preview of next week’s program… The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-15-2014 Show # 321 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-15-2014 Show # 321 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

News and Comment by the Colonel; VA Assistant Secretary Tommy Sowers, and former Navy pilot Congressman Jim Bridenstine (OK-1) join the show today. - News and Comments - Tommy Sowers, the US Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, on the ways in which the VA supports today’s veteran community - Former Navy pilot, Congressman Jim Bridenstine (OK-1) – on his Navy flying career, the Benghazi attack, and current federal budget challenges The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-08-2014 Show # 320 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-08-2014 Show # 320 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Author Jeremy Dunlap and Mr. Dan Deitz, Sr. on the book “DANNY:THE VIRTUES WITHIN”- the gripping account of the incredible life of a military hero, Navy SEAL Danny Dietz; Air Force pilot Captain Chris Moran. - Speaker and Author Jeremy Dunlap on his book, DANNY:THE VIRTUES WITHIN, the remarkable story of a young man turned Navy SEAL who gave his life in the Afghan conflict – the story of his SEAL TEAM is told in the movie “LONE SURVIVOR”. - Mr. Dan Dietz, Sr. tells of the virtues instilled in and lived by his son, Navy SEAL Danny Dietz, a true hero who exemplified integrity, loyalty, courage, honesty, and always looking out for others before himself. - CPT Chris Moran, USAF – on Air Force ROTC, pilot training, assignments, and becoming a Dad for the first time. - Drop Report - Military History - NRA Armed Citizen Report - This Week’s Book Giveaway: SEAL Survival Guide, by Cade Courtley - Preview of next week’s program… The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-08-2014 Show # 320 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-08-2014 Show # 320 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

Darin Selnick on Reel Stories, Real Heroes at the GI Film Festival; Pete Hegseth of Concerned Veterans For America on the nation’s debt and national security; Hero 2 Hired with LTC Mel Bauman, USA (Ret). - News and Comment by The Colonel - Darin Selnick, USAF (Ret) – The GI Film Festival (gifilmfestival.com) is the first in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the service member through the medium of film, honoring the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces. Some films screened are voted on by fans, others are screened for the first time. All express the courage and selflessness of our fighting men and women. The Festival is open to filmmakers of every experience level, from first-timers to veteran directors and producers. Prizes are awarded annually: feature, documentary, and film shorts. - Pete Hegseth, CEO of Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) discusses the security threat of our mounting national debt and what can be done about it. Washington is asking veterans and their families, who have already sacrificed so much, to bear the brunt of Washington’s spending addiction. You can sign their Cut Debt Not Vets petition that demands true spending reform. See more at: concernedveteransforamerica.org. CVA is also participating in the GI Film Festival. - Mel Bauman, USA (Ret) – on Hero 2 Hired – A government program assisting Reserve Component service members to connect to and find jobs with military-friendly companies. H2H also offers career exploration tools, military-to-civilian skills translations, education and training resources, as well as a mobile app. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-01-2014 Show # 319 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-01-2014 Show # 319 Hour 1 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.

The book, BETRAYED, a breathtaking true story as told by a Navy Seal’s parents, Billy and Karen Vaughn; West Point graduate and Army veteran, Mike Francomb, on “RecruitMilitary”, an incredible nationwide employment resource for veterans and spouses. - Billy and Karen Vaughn, the brave parents of a Navy Seal, share with us how their book, BETRAYED, gives a detailed account of a tragic incident involving the single largest loss of life of our elite special warriors — which could have been avoided. “A must-read, to help ensure that future administrations and military leadership places the safety and well being of our warriors first and foremost” says a former member of Congress. betrayedthebook.net - Mike Francomb, former West Point basketball player and Army veteran, of RecruitMilitary – The Mission: RecruitMilitary helps organizations excel by attracting, appreciating and retaining America’s best talent, its veterans. He shares that they provide to veterans and spouses resources and methods for job-finding, including: approx. 500,000 jobs posted daily by 4,000 companies, and direct recruiting by companies, resume writing service and career fairs. Find much more information at RecruitMilitary.com - Drop Report - Military History - NRA Armed Citizen Report - Book Giveaway: BETRAYED, by Billy Vaughn – True story of a Navy Seal tragedy - Preview of next week’s program … The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-01-2014 Show # 319 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed. The post Frontlines of Freedom 02-01-2014 Show # 319 Hour 2 appeared first on Frontlines of Freedom - Military News & Talk Radio Show » Podcast Feed.