The Battle of Fort Myers in February 1965 was a small engagement known as the southernmost land battle of the Civil War. Author Mark Barie explains how this little fort was a thorn in the side of the Confederates and put at risk its supply of food from the area. The fort was defended by a small , under resourced, unit of African American US Army soldiers. Barie explains this history to host Jim Fausone.

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Special Guest Dr. Rebecca Grant with an update on the attacks on Iran. Operation Epic Fury.

Maurice Imhoff researched and wrote on The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment: Free Men Who Fought Slavery, It reconstructs the formation, service, and legacy of Michigan’s first African American Civil War regiment. Utilizing letters, diaries, newspapers, and military records, the work offers new perspectives on African American military and social history while contributing to broader research on the Civil War and emancipation. Imhoff discusses this history with host Jim Fausone.

Our first guest is Lt. Col. Sam Andrews

Lt. Col. Sam Andrews is a Board Member for Bravo Zulu House. The first organization designed to treat Service Members who are dealing with sobriety and PTSD.

Our next guest is author Phil Marshall

Phil Marshall is a military author and frequent guest of the program. Known for his works on Vietnam War experiences, particularly focusing on helicopter rescue missions and medevac operations. Phil served as a Warrant Officer Huey Dustoff pilot duringthe Vietnam War. He also writes book reviews for The VHPA Aviator, the newsletter for the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. He joins Dale to talk about some of the best books about Vietnam and, of course, helicopters.

Learn more about Phil Marshall.

After 30 yrs in the Army and four overseas tours, Will Bruck finally acknowledged his need for some mental health therapy. He found his way to Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach in Monroe County, Michigan. LBVC offers equine therapy and his family already found help from it before Bruck accepted the help. He explains the journey and how horses work with veterans to host Jim Fausone.

This Sunday’s program focuses on Veterans Helping Veterans, highlighting two remarkable leaders making a difference in the military community.

Our first guest is Larry St. Antoine

Larry St. Antoine, President of Camp Liberty Michigan, joins the show to discuss how his organization is building a stronger veteran community by providing support, connection, and resources that empower veterans and their families.

Our next guest is Mark Schmitz

We’ll also speak with Gold Star father Mark Schmitz, founder of The Freedom 13, an organization dedicated to supporting U.S. military members and Afghanistan War veterans through advocacy, assistance programs, and patriotic initiatives that honor service and sacrifice.

Our first guest is Maurice Imhoff

Maurice Imhoff discusses Michigan’s 1st Colored Regiment, made up of 1,400 African American soldiers who proved their bravery and effectiveness in battles across Georgia and Florida.

Learn more about historian Maurice Imhoff.

Our next guest is Mark Barie

Mark Barie then explores the Battle of Fort Myers, where a small contingent of African American Union troops successfully repelled a much larger Confederate force, keeping the fort in Union hands at the very end of the war.

Learn more about author Mark Barie.

Equine therapy at StableStrides is discussed by Col Michelle Ruehl, (ret), USAF. She first started volunteering with the programs and horses when a cadet at the USAF Academy. StableStrides, which was incorporated in 1982 as Acts 19:11 to provide therapeutic horseback riding to disabled children and now provides services to veterans and families. Ruehl talks to host Jim Fausone about the programs and the need for more funding to service the needs and those on the waiting list.