VetStory is proud to present "Prisoners of War", from the Radio Diaries podcast. This is the untold story of US service members who did time in an American military prison during the height of the Vietnam conflict. *Discretion is advised* This story was produced by Sarah Kate Kramer for Radio Diaries, with help from Joe Richman and Nellie Gilles [GILL-es] and was edited by Deborah George and Ben Shapiro. To hear more stories from Radio Diaries, subscribe to their podcast. Use your podcast app of...
Jan 30, 2020•23 min
In No Surrender, Chris Edmonds tells the unforgettable story of his father, Roddie Edmonds, an American POW, and the acts of defiance against his Nazi captors that saved hundreds of Jewish American soldier's lives. Leave a review and tell us what you think about this episode! Visit us at ConnectingVets.com!
Dec 27, 2019•16 min
George Blake was a member of the Allied Secret Intelligence Service and one of the most notorious Soviet spies of our time. Author Steve Vogel takes us inside the Berlin Tunnel, one of the greatest espionage operations of the Cold War to tap and record KGB communications, and the spy who almost brought it all down.
Dec 19, 2019•30 min
Christopher Strom's new book Brooklyn to Baghdad tells his story from former NYPD cop to being part of the elite counterinsurgency group "Phoenix Team". Chris takes you on a harrowing journey from stopping terrorists in a post-911 New York to working alongside Special Operations taking down insurgent leaders. All that and more...
Dec 11, 2019•34 min
Combat veterans can often suffer from anxiety and depression . Whether it's from post-traumatic stress or other issues, Army veteran, Dr. Geoffrey Grammer, Chief Medical Officer and Bill Leonard, President / CEO of Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, discuss how electromagnetic stimulation works and if TMS can successfully treat brain regions directly associated with mood regulation.
Dec 03, 2019•12 min
Kyle Carpenter earned the Medal of Honor for his actions in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. In this VetStory we talk about his new book "You Are Worth It; Building a Life Worth Fighting For" where he takes us back to that fateful day, his long road to recovery, and why you are worth it.
Nov 20, 2019•59 min
How do you go from flying Blackhawks to being a CEO? We talked with James Schenck about his time in the Army and he's now helping PenFed Credit Union be a leader in financial services for military members and veterans.
Oct 31, 2019•16 min
Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history. 23,000 men were killed, wounded or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings shared by researcher Angela Sounders, author of Ghosts in Sight.
Oct 29, 2019•16 min
NBC's hit show "This Is Us" has shown us the Vietnam veteran's experience. This season it adds a Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan. The realism of her emotional scenes is due in part to a real Marine, James LaPorta. We talked with James about his infantry days, the hidden tributes he built into the show, and how he went from combat to become an acclaimed writer for Newsweek and The Washington Post.
Oct 23, 2019•26 min
Is there a plot to privatize the VA? Why won't they speed up resaearch on medical marijuana? Why was he ousted from his job? These are just a few things we asked former Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin, as he discussed his new book, "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country."
Oct 21, 2019•36 min
Sean Spicer had to do some serious tap dancing as the White House spokesperson. But when we recently caught up with him, it was all fun as he told us about being a Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officer, and a contestant on ABC's Dancing With the Stars. Plus the behind the scenes stories of the incredible veteran charities he's dancing for.
Oct 14, 2019•19 min
Dakota Meyer's words are as powerful as a .50 cal! The Maine Corps Sniper and combat vet opened up about; life, death, battle, PTSD and why nobody wants the Medal of Honor. But we were spellbound when he shared his thoughts on "Veteran Suicide". If you're looking for inspiration and somebody who understands what it's like, just click play! Enjoy.
Sep 09, 2019•54 min
NASA astronaut Army Lt. Col. Anne McClain, is accused of spying on her ex-wife's finances by logging into her bank account ... from Outer Space! What? They have wifi in space? Reporters Abbie Bennett, Eric Dehm, and Host, Phil Briggs dig deeper into this story and share a few stories about the crazy s#%! their ex's have done.
Aug 30, 2019•17 min
His "Raised on Country World Tour" is crossing the country and Chris Young takes every chance he can to meet up with military and veterans. After a recent stop at Naval Base San Diego, we talked with him and were surprised to learn about the Marines in his family, his unforgettable trip to Iraq and the vet he calls a friend for life.
Aug 26, 2019•21 min
Former Spec Ops Marine Intelligence Officer Nick Karnaze is on an unprecedented global investigation to determine if aliens have made contact with Earth! He stars in the new docu-series "Contact" airing on Discovery Channel, and on this episode, he shares with us the stories about UFO encounters with Navy fighter jets and an unexplained sound that was heard across the state of Florida. Need proof of aliens? Just click play.
Aug 21, 2019•41 min
Brigadier General Donald C. Bolduc fought through ten deployments, bomb blasts, and firefights. But the former CO of Special Operations Command Africa is now fighting a battle against Post Traumatic Stress and TBI. The newest weapon? A neck injection that could revolutionize how we treat PTSD. Plus Libbie Howe reports on a new scam targeting military and vets and Reporter Abbie Bennet reveals new medical conditions that qualify for VA Benefits.
Aug 16, 2019•32 min
It's been more than 2,557 days since Austin Tice, Marine, journalist, son and brother was captured in Syria. Connecting Vets reporter shares with us her conversation with Austin's father Marc and what we can do get our leaders to bring him home.
Aug 14, 2019•14 min
Air Force veteran Josh Draper went from the military to becoming a farmer with a huge following! The man behind the "Stoney Ridge Farmer" YouTube channel shares his long and unconventional journey, and what it takes to turn a dream of farming into reality ... or at least reality videos.
Aug 13, 2019•22 min
Jack Murphy has been a Ranger, Green Beret, a journalist, and author. On this episode, he shares stories about a character he rarely talks about- himself. We discuss his new autobiography "Murphy's Law", the questionable state of today's Spec Ops community and the global terror threats that nobody is talking about. Get ready, this is one hell of a story!
Aug 09, 2019•46 min
After the recent shootings in Texas and Ohio, veterans and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham are proposing a "Red Flag" gun bill. We'll discuss how it intends to keep guns away from those with mental health issues. Plus, Army veteran/author Betsy Ross discusses her new book series "Fight". She shares her emotional journey and how the books will help vets deal with PTSD, bad relationships, stigmas and overcome our negative stereotypes.
Aug 06, 2019•39 min
From charging into fierce storms to stopping armed drug smugglers, the stories of the Coast Guard are truly epic. Phi Briggs talked with Coast Guard Historian Dr. William Thiesen and (Ret) LCDR John Hartlove about the history and the real-life adventures from a career at sea.
Aug 04, 2019•44 min
What does it feel like to fly a combat mission? Hear why for Amber Smith, military aviation was in her blood. We talk about her book "Danger Close; My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan" Plus, what we should know about being a woman warrior in the "boys club", the VA, and KISS' Gene Simmons at the Pentagon ... who's next? Also, Abbie Bennet talks new research for PTSD and the Marine Corps hazing incident that was a low blow.
Aug 01, 2019•51 min
Would you go back to combat if you could? If you answered yes, then you might be in danger and not even know it. Duane France is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Host of the Head Space and Timing podcast and an Army combat vet with 22 yeares of military experience. On this episode, he explores the fine line between fond memories and a state of mind that can easily lead to depression ... or worse.
Jul 29, 2019•21 min
What started out as a small twitter page to talk politics, Code of Vets now changes lives. From helping vets get back on their feet and find jobs to finding homes for the homeless, Code of Vets founder Gretchen Smith is the Angel of Twitter to many veterans in need. She shares how she built the community that now has over 160K followers and friends in the highest levels of government.
Jul 26, 2019•27 min
Based on the life of his father, author Steve Snyder shares some stories from the best selling book "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth". Plus Reporter Abbie Bennett updates on what Congress is doing for veterans and how you can go on a bike ride with President George W Bush.
Jul 24, 2019•23 min
Combat veteran Doc Todd brings the sounds of summertime to his latest hip hop album. In this interview, he talks about how to "Feel Good", what vets need to remember and how his story got picked up by Diet Coke for a national ad campaign focused on helping people overcome post-traumatic stress and other negative stereotypes.
Jul 19, 2019•34 min
After some called President Trump's recent tweet a racist attack on 4 women in Congress, the "Racism" discussion has been re-ignited? But do these social problems exist within our military? Attorney, Immigration Expert, and Retired Army Lt. Col. Margaret Stock told us how she believes the problem is big. And Reporter Libby Howe shares her recent experience with a military recruiter.
Jul 18, 2019•19 min
Author Dan Schilling is a former Air Force Combat Controller, with over 20 years of combat and clandestine experience. He served on the Delta Force operation that inspired the movie "Black Hawk Down." We met him in Washington DC to talk about his best-selling book "Alone at Dawn" and hear how the story of Tech Sgt John Chapman is going from bookshelves to Hollywood.
Jul 11, 2019•27 min
Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder charges in the case related to an ISIS fighter and some angry fellow team members. Paul Szoldra, Task & Purpose, Editor covered the story and shared some of the wild witness testimony he heard. From battlefield bars to raging text messages, the Spec Ops community may never be the same.
Jul 09, 2019•34 min
The powerful vocals of Voices of Service earned a resounding "Yes" from every judge on America's Got Talent. Army veterans Caleb Green, Ron Henry and Army Sergeant First Class Jason Hanna, and Army, Sergeant Major Christal Rheams shared their TV experience, how music can heal and how it was with them, even during combat.
Jul 05, 2019•26 min
