Eric Fretz has a long association with the Student Veterans Association (SVA) including as a faculty mentor at the University of Michigan. Dr Fretz has taught and mentored thousand of veteran students for decades. He talks with host Jim Fausone about his Navy career, the value of SVA and the Veteran Studies Association.

Learn about VETLIFE and its new app for Vets, Battle Buddy

In this episode, VR Board Member and US Navy Veteran Dr. Eric Fretz interviews Josh Parish, an Iraq and Army Veteran who has become a major figure in the Veteran helping space in Michigan and is growing nationwide. His nonprofit, Vetlife, serves veterans all across the state and hosts huge veteran-friendly events throughout the year.

Major focus of the episode is a new app that he has developed called BattleBuddy which provides easy access to just about any Veteran benefit and national level veteran assisting charities. The app is free to download. Tune in to the episode to learn more about Battle Buddy, and download the app for free!

Learn more about VETLIFE here.

This is a personal story of a Christian warrior's experiences in war. Landon Longgrear talks about his book "U.S. Marines at the Battle for Sangin: Operation Enduring Freedom" .The reader feels the author's angst, threat awareness and a growing sense of hostility toward his elusive enemy. Landon talks with host Jim Fausone about his tour and resulting struggles.

Our first guest is Col. Michelle Ruehl

We first talk to Col. Michelle Ruehl (ret.) who is involved with StableStrides in Colorado. StableStrides is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides equine-assisted therapies and activities to individuals with physical, mental, and developmental challenges.

Learn more about Col. Michelle Ruehl.

Our next guest is Representative William Bruck

Next we’ll talk to Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Bruck of Monroe, Michigan. Bruck is involved with Little Blessings Veteran Outreach. He is President of the non-profit and a user of this therapy to deal with personal issues he discusses.

Learn more about William Bruck.

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.