316 – Denisha Smith Livestream
Army Private First Class Denisha Smith lost her life on August 8th, 2022. As the story unfolded, questions were raised about the last month of her life. I will Livestream this Thursday and talk about the story so far and the three women who are leading the charge for...
315 – Lynn Rolf – Program Director for the VFW
I consider this a follow-up to number 314 which dropped on October 20, 2022 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/314-jesse-james-dupree-everyone-can-make-an-impact/). I was given the opportunity to learn more about the VFW’s UnMet Needs Program. VFW Program Directory Lynn Rolf...
314 – Jesse James Dupree – Everyone Can Make an Impact
During a Cocktails in the War Room Family Zoom Meeting and my good friend David, “Vito” Brito says, “Travis, Jesse James Dupree would be a good guest for your show. He has done a lot for Veterans.” I knew this to be true because when I went to Tennessee for then-State...
313 – Terrence Popp – Only thing to Quit is Quitting
WARNING!!!! This is a show that features the use of GRUNTSPEAK prominently. This is not a show for children or for people who are easily offended. This is an E-9 giving an E-3 the business. You have been warned. Terrence Popp was an Infantry Soldier, Airborne Ranger,...
312 – The Veterans Kitchen and World War II Veterans
The Veterans Kitchen hosted World War II Veterans on September 8th, 2022. This was done with help from the Veterans Brotherhood VM/C, The Fall River War Veterans Council, Andy Biggio, author of “The Rifle”, and City Councilors Linda Pereira, and Laura Washington. I...
Walter and Pat – Abington, MA WWII Veterans
Abington Massachusetts Veterans Service Officer Adam Gunn reached out to me about interviewing two brothers who served during World War Two. Pat, “Skinny”, who is 101 years old and his brother Walter who is 99 years old grew up and served out of Abington,...
310 – Brothers in Healing
Note: This conversation contains mature subject matter and language about PTSD and the effects of PTSD. I want to start off with a thank you to Paula Anne of Ablaze Entertainment for introducing me to Chris and Woody. I am proud to support those who are first...
309 – Manny Carvalho – WWII Army Veteran – Bronze Star Recipient
Like Caster Salemi in #305, Manny Carvalho was introduced to me by Army National Guard Veteran and Veterans Brotherhood Motorcycle Club member David Danforth. I feel like a little kid getting to talk with these World War II Veterans, so I met up with David at the...308 – 09/11 – We Must Never Forget
The attacks of 09/11 changed our country. I wanted to take some time on September 10th to get my thoughts out before 09/11 tomorrow. We must never forget. Oscar Mike Radio Sponsors Asack Real Estate Email: joyce@asackrealestate.comPhone:...
307– F.E.A.R Part One – Not A Lion, Not Even a Sheep
Sean Carnell is a Marine Corps Veteran. He has borne the cost of serving our country physically and in spirit. Seeing how the cost of service affected his fellow Marines and friends he started looking for a way to make a change so Veterans wouldn’t have to go through...
306 – Lakeydra Houston – MST Survivor and Advocate
Lakeydra joined the Air Force as a Military Police MOS. She is a Military Sexual Trauma Survivor This story is about holding leadership responsible, so this does not happen to the service members who follow us. Lakeydra talks about fighting through the betrayal of...
305 – Caster Salemi – World War II Army Veteran
I got a Facebook Message a couple of months ago from David Danforth who is a member of the Veterans Brotherhood M/C about talking with a World War II Veteran Caster Salemi. Caster served in the Army with an artillery battery and after boot camp was sent to the...
304 – Nick Richardson – Greater Veterans Spokane
Nick is a U.S. Army Veteran. He served on the Paladin M109 Mobile Artillery Howitzer. He moved back to the U.S. after being medically separated. Nick got out and faced many of the same challenges as other Veterans returning to civilian life. This led him to start...
303 – SHOVE – Great Band Supporting Veterans
I met SHOVE in 2021 at a fundraiser for Operation Flags for Veterans. SHOVE is a local rock band comprised of five musicians. Clay Reherman- Lead vocals, rhythm guitar Luke Savoie – Keyboards, backing vocals Nate King- Lead guitar Will Murray- Drums Alden Daniel...
302 – Jane Babcock – Still Serving
I met Jane through Althea Williams’, She Vets It Clubhouse. I found Jane to be a wealth of information about Veterans Benefits and I have learned a lot from her. Jane is third generation U.S. Army. She got out and has never stopped serving her fellow Veterans in...
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