Elizabeth Dole Foundation – 2025 Fellow – Joseph Kavanagh
It was an honor to travel to Washington, D.C., for the 10th Annual Convening hosted by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The event brought together an incredible community of caregivers, advocates, and supporters, all united by a shared mission to uplift military and...
Heather Shreve – The Long Blue Shadow
It really is a small world. I joined the Marine Corps from Shreveport, Louisiana — a city founded by Captain Henry Miller Shreve. So, imagine my surprise when Heather Shreve, a descendant of the Shreve family tree, reached out to me about her powerful new book, The...
For Mimi – Oscar Mike Radio Remembers
She was a special woman and a beautiful soul to so many. Tonight, I honor Maureen (Dunn) Smith, April 11, 1949, ~ June 2, 2025 (age 76). I met Maureen almost seven years ago. It was with her encouragement that I joined with her granddaughter, Amber Smith, to start...
Oscar Mike Radio – 450 – Northwest Rally Association
In the 450th episode of Oscar Mike Radio, we dove into the world of rallycross racing with Kito Brielmaier and Ann Hanson, a Marine Corps veteran from the Northwest Rally Association. Kito and Ann discussed the sport’s grassroots appeal, inclusivity, and...
Oscar Mike Radio – 449 – Lechon Kirb – Market Theory
I had the pleasure of meeting Lechon Kirb at Military Creator Con 2025, where James Van Prooyen and Marah Lago invited him to speak on panels about business development and strategy. A former Marine Corps EOD Tech and Marine Security Forces veteran, Lechon’s...
Oscar Mike Radio – 448 – Mark Omrod – Royal Marine
In this episode, United States Marine Corps Veteran Travis Partington interviews Mark Ormrod, a Royal Marine veteran from the UK. I like the way that looks and sounds. I have interviewed other U.S. Marines and have nothing but respect and admiration for our older...
Oscar Mike Radio – 447 – Thomas LaGrave Jr. – Special Welfare / Social Warfare
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Thomas La Grave—a former Navy SEAL and Navy Corpsman who is now a clinical therapist—to explore a story of resilience, redemption, and service. Thomas opens up about his military background, his battle with addiction, and the...
Oscar Mike Radio – 446- Ben Keeney – True Health
There was a time when “Made in the U.S.A.” was the standard. During World War II, many private companies played a key role in supporting the war effort. That history made my recent conversation with Ben Keeney especially meaningful, as we discussed the importance of...
Oscar Mike Radio Special – Richard Sherman – Never Home
April 26th is a special day — it marks what I consider to be the true birthday of Oscar Mike Radio. Nine years ago, on this date, Oscar Mike Radio began with a panel session at Massasoit Community College’s first Dale Dorman Media Day. To commemorate this milestone,...
Honoring Richard Sherman – First Recipient of the Oscar Mike Radio Mission in Flight Award
It is with great pride that I share a special announcement about Richard Sherman, a U.S. Navy veteran and gifted photographer. Through his powerful book, Never Home, Richard has captured the stories of military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice and never returned...
Oscar Mike Radio – 445 – Warrior to Civilian
In this episode, I discussed the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life with guests Robert Sarver, a Navy SEAL veteran, and Alex Gendzier, a lawyer and general counsel. They delve into their collaborative book, “Warrior to Civilian”,...
Oscar Mike Radio – 444 Henry Rausch – Submerged
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: when it comes to books about military stories, two stand at the very top—Eye Deep in Hell, which covers World War I, and Chickenhawk, which focuses on the Vietnam War. These two books have stood the test of time, and I use...
Oscar Mike Radio – 443 – Philippa Bagley – Journey to Purpose
This conversation was a true milestone—it marked the first time I had the honor of speaking with a female veteran from the United Kingdom. Philippa Bagley shared her extraordinary journey into the British Army, which began after a life-altering moment: getting hit by...
Oscar Mike Radio – 442- Bob Notch – Office of the Veteran Advocate
I am pleased to welcome back returning guest U.S. Army Ret. Colonel Robert Notch. (Oscar Mike Radio 355- https://oscarmikeradio.com/353-colone…. Bob, as he prefers to be called, has transitioned into his new role as the lead Veteran Advocate for the Office of...
Oscar Mike Radio – 441 – Margo Lapointe – 22 Zero
I take great pride in sharing stories of individuals who, despite not having served in the military, find a sense of purpose in advocating for those who have served our country. One such individual is Margo Lapointe, a nonprofit executive and founder of an innovative...
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