http://www.blogtalkradio.com/youservedYou Served is a popular military blog brought to you by VA MortgageCenter.com. Visit us for great posts from CJ Grisham, Troy Steward and others along with updates on your VA Benefits, and more! BTR is where we host our very own online radio show and podcast, hosted by both CJ and Troy. You can also check out the companion blog at www.youserved.com for even more great military information.en2008 BlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMTThu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMTMilitaryEZ Rss 0.1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pics/hostpics/abc23d55-9c4a-439c-b042-f0cf077a7cf9vamc-youserved-logo.pnghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youservedYou Served is a popular military blog brought to you by VA MortgageCenter.com. Visit us for great posts from CJ Grisham, Troy Steward and others along with updates on your VA Benefits, and more! BTR is where we host our very own online radio show and podcast, hosted by both CJ and Troy. You can also check out the companion blog at www.youserved.com for even more great military information.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comBlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioYou ServednoYou Served is a popular military blog brought to you by VA MortgageCenter.com. Visit us for great posts from CJ Grisham, Troy Steward and others along with updates on your VA Benefits, and more! BTR is where we host our very own online radio show and pohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/07/16/Episode-20
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military families | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Silver Star

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military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Marines

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/07/09/Episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/07/09/Episode-20Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMTOn tonight's show we have arranged another awesome lineup. First up is LtCol Mitchell “Taco” Bell. Taco is a Marine reservist and the OIC of the South Central Texas Marine 4 Life program. We’ll talk with Taco about Marine 4 Life and also his experience while deployed to Afghanistan in 2008. He is also the author of the milblog Sandgram at http://www.thesandgram.com. Our second guest is Christian Davenport is a reporter on the Metropolitan staff of The Washington Post, covering regional military affairs. He was on a team of reporters that was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in National reporting for coverage of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. In 2007, he was awarded an Alicia Patterson Fellowship in journalism and spent a month embedded with the Virginia Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment in Iraq. He then spent a year chronicling the lives of five of the unit’s soldiers returning to civilian life after the war. The stories of these five soldiers are featured in his book, As You Were: To War and Back with the Black Hawk Battalion of the Virginia National Guard, released June 1, 2009. His website can be found at http://www.christian-davenport.com.You Servednomilitary,iraq,afghanistan,support the troops,Marines,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #46- Marine LtCol Mitch "Taco" Bell, Christian Davenporthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/07/02/Episode-45
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military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | July 4th

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military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Gitmo

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/06/25/Episode-44/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/06/25/Episode-44Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTWe'll talk with Jennifer MackInday about her book, "Friends for Life". Friends for Life is a story about the experiences and recollections of two women who were strangers brought together through the yearlong deployment of their soldiers during the Iraq War. Patti, the mother of Army medic Jon, and Jennifer, sister of infantry soldier James, forge a dear and lifelong friendship as their soldiers fight to stay alive in one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq. Tom Neely from the band Bridge of Sighs is back to join You Served Radio again to continue on with the stories from their tours in Gitmo. He will also fill us in on more info for their upcoming trip back to Gitmo again this year. We'll also discuss the current affairs in the military.02:00:00You Servednomilitary,iraq,afghanistan,support the troops,Gitmo,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #44 - Jennifer MackInday & Bridge of Sighshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/06/18/Episode-43-LTG-Chiarelli
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General Peter W. Chiarelli | PTSD | third | fourth | fifth

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/06/18/Episode-43-LTG-Chiarelli/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/06/18/Episode-43-LTG-ChiarelliThu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTGeneral Peter W. Chiarelli, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, will talk about Army mental health and suicide prevention efforts. 02:13:00You ServednoGeneral Peter W. Chiarelli,PTSD,third,fourth,fifth,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #43 - GEN Chiarellihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/06/11/Episode-42-Cowboy-Crush-Warrior-Legacy-Foundation
cowboy crush | he's coming home song | warrior legacy foundation | david bellavia | support the troops

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cowboy crush | he's coming home song | warrior legacy foundation | david bellavia | support the troops

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Enhanced Interrogation | Torture | Military | Afghanistan | Iraq

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/28/Episode-39/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/28/Episode-39Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 GMTTonight's show is a special one where Troy and CJ will be talking with experts on enhanced interrogation, and dealing with the outcome of enhanced interrogation. We will be discussing what is and what is not considered torture. First up we will have Marine LTC (ret) Neal Puckett. Neal is the attorney for CPT Roger Hill, and this is Neal's second time on You Served Radio. He and Roger were on the show back on May 7th, 2009 when we talked with both of them about Roger's Article-32 hearing. Neal was also the attorney for LTC West and some of the marines accused in the Haditha incident. He has also been involved with a lawsuit against Congressman Murtha. After Neal we will be talking with CPT (ret) Jason Meszaro. Jason is the author of "Interrogation of Morals" that reveals first-hand experience with interrogation techniques used in Afghanistan, which he participated in, and at Gitmo, which he watched. You won't want to miss tonight's show as it will surely be controversial and should help highlight a lot of issues and facts that are being glossed over or completely missed by the media today. 02:00:00You ServednoEnhanced Interrogation,Torture,Military,Afghanistan,Iraq,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #40 - Enhanced Interrogation Specialhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/21/Episode-20
military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Hooah!!! Radio

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military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Hooah!!! Radio

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/21/Episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/21/Episode-20Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:00 GMTWe will be talking with Dom, who is the founder and owner of Hooah!!!!Radio. It is the ONLY veteran owned, FREE internet-based radio station Saluting our troops, veterans and their Families. HOOAH!!!! Radio brings another way for families and soldiers to connect with one another, another way for us to salute our men and women of the US Military and Allied Forces being active duty or a veteran, and to act as a source of entertainment, directed towards their interests and personalities. For them, by them and their families. 02:07:00You Servednomilitary,iraq,afghanistan,support the troops,Hooah!!! Radio,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #39 - Hooah Radiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/14/Episode-38
military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Wounded Warrior Project

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military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Wounded Warrior Project

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/14/Episode-38/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/14/Episode-38Thu, 14 May 2009 23:00:00 GMTOn tonight’s show we will have Tom Neely from the band, Bridge of Sighs (http://www.bosband.com/) talking with us about their recent tour at Gitmo, what they observed and what they came away from that tour with, and when they are going back. Also Tom will be talking with us about the motivation and driving Factors behind the songs “Freedom’s Stain” and “Angry Clouds”. The band recently sent us some signed Angry Cloud CDs to auction on our new You Served store at ebay, which is raising money for The Fisher House charity. We here at You Served are very appreciative of that gesture and we are excited to have Tom on the show tonight. We will also have Mr. Doug Eldridge. Doug is the founder of DLE Sports Management Group (http://www.dlesports.com/) and after growing up as an Army brat with great principles instilled into him he decided to take his physical talents and do something with it. Doug is running 10 marathons in 12 months to raise $100,000 (he calls is the 10-12-100 campaign) for the Wounded Warrior Project. Doug says himself that “It’s a daunting endeavor, but I feel I must give of myself to encourage others to give as well.” You can read about Doug’s travels as he goes from one marathon to another on his blog at http://www.10-12-100.blogspot.com/02:06:00You Servednomilitary,iraq,afghanistan,support the troops,Wounded Warrior Project,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #38- Bridge of Sighs and Doug Eldridgehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/07/Episode-35-PW-Singer
Article-32 Hearing | CPT Roger Hill | Afghanistan | Wired For War | P.W. Singer

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Article-32 Hearing | CPT Roger Hill | Afghanistan | Wired For War | P.W. Singer

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/07/Episode-35-PW-Singer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/05/07/Episode-35-PW-SingerThu, 07 May 2009 23:00:00 GMTCPT Roger Hill from Dog Company 1/506th, 4th BCT, 101st will be on the show for an hour to talk about his Article 32 hearing and how he is trying to get the Army to change his discharge type so he is able to leave the service with some benefits after giving so much. P.W. Singer, author of "Wired For War", a book studying robotic and drone warfighters and explores how these new war machines are changing the very nature of human conflict. Watch video here: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/pw_singer_on_robots_of_war.html02:02:00You ServednoArticle-32 Hearing,CPT Roger Hill,Afghanistan,Wired For War,P.W. Singer,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #37 - CPT Roger Hill and P.W. Singerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/30/Episode-36-Sergeant-Major-of-the-Army-Preston
Scott Kesterson | mark baker | private murphy's law | wesley gray | Afghanistan

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Scott Kesterson | mark baker | private murphy's law | wesley gray | Afghanistan

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/30/Episode-36-Sergeant-Major-of-the-Army-Preston/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/30/Episode-36-Sergeant-Major-of-the-Army-PrestonThu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMTTonight we will be catching up with film-maker and embedded freelance journalist/blogger, Scott Kesterson, live from Afghanistan. Scott's film, At War, was just shown at the Annual Milblog Conference last weekend and is showing at the Buffalo-Niagara Film Festival this weekend. He has been out on missions the last few days and will be giving us a fresh perspective of how things are going on the front lines of the Global War on Terror. We are also talking with Mark Baker, creator of the popular Army Times cartoon "PVT Murphy's Law" (http://www.pvtmurphy.com/). Mark and CJ are old friends so it should be a good time to find out any dirt on CJ from the past. We will be talking about his very famous comic strip, the feedback he gets about it and how Murphy has grown over the years from a Private to a Sergeant. Last but not least, Wesley Gray, author of "EMBEDDED: A Marine Corps Advisor Inside the Iraqi Army" will join CJ and Troy to talk about his book and the story he is trying to tell the world through this book.02:04:00You ServednoScott Kesterson,mark baker,private murphy's law,wesley gray,Afghanistan,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #36 - Scott Kesterson, Cartoonist Mark Baker, and author Wesley Grayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/23/Episode-35
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military | milblog conference | Washington DC | support the troops | episode 35

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tygrrrr express | iraq | vets for freedom | pete hegseth | ideological bigotry

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tygrrrr express | iraq | vets for freedom | pete hegseth | ideological bigotry

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/16/Episode-34-Victory-Point-Vets-For-Freedom-Ideological-Bigotry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/16/Episode-34-Victory-Point-Vets-For-Freedom-Ideological-BigotryThu, 16 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT Ed Darack (confirmed) - Author of the new book Victory Point tells the enthralling and much broader story of Operation Red Wings and the follow-up mission, Operation Whalers, missions that ultimately led to enabling free elections in Afghanistan. Pete Hegseth, Chairman of Vets For Freedom will be on to discuss how contrary to the Administration's rhetoric, the President's budget request does NOT grow our military to meet the needs of our obligations. Eric from Tygrrr Express blog will talk about this new book "Ideological Bigotry."01:59:00You Servednotygrrrr express,iraq,vets for freedom,pete hegseth,ideological bigotry,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #34 - Victory Point, Vets For Freedom & "Ideological Bigotry"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/09/Episode-33
national military family association | leave no veteran behind | brittany mckee | support the troops | Eli Williamson

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national military family association | leave no veteran behind | brittany mckee | support the troops | Eli Williamson

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/09/Episode-33/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/09/Episode-33Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMTWe'll speak with Eli Williamson, Executive Director of "Leave No Veteran Behind" (www.leavenoveteranbehind.org). They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit service run by veterans that works to relieve the educational debt of veterans who are serving and have served in the US Military. We'll also talk with Brittany McKee, a military spouse who also works for the Sierra Club. She will be discussing the world premiere of a new documentary called Red, White & Green at the DC Environmental Film Festival.02:01:00You Servednonational military family association,leave no veteran behind,brittany mckee,support the troops,Eli Williamson,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #33 - Leave No Veteran Behind and NMFAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/04/02/Episode-32-Honoring-The-American-Soldier-Queensryche
Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate | Iraq War | honoring the american soldier | Geoff Tate | mouth watering media

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Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate | Iraq War | honoring the american soldier | Geoff Tate | mouth watering media

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military | Washington Post | afghanistan | CSTC-A | Hill/Scott UCMJ

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military | Washington Post | afghanistan | CSTC-A | Hill/Scott UCMJ

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/26/Episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/26/Episode-20Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMTThis week we will be talking with freelance and war-front embedded journalist P.J. Tobia. P.J. wrote the Washington Post Article exposing the article-32 hearing and the grave injustices being imposed on CPT Hill and 1SG Scott. We are also talking with NY National Guard SGM, Dave Oliver. Dave joined the regular army in 1985 as an Infantryman. He served four years, two in Germany and two in Georgia. After ETS, he joined the New York Army National Guard. Dave has served as a infantry team leader, squad leader, scout platoon section leader, scout platoon sergeant, infantry platoon sergeant, first sergeant and operations sergeant major. Since 9-11 he has deployed for six homeland security missions to include Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Jump Start. In addition Dave has served two tours of duty for Operation Enduring Freedom. This last deployment he served as the Afghan National Police Development Sergeant Major for the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. After talking with all these tough guys we will be talking with one soft lady, who supports tough guys. Gina Elise from www.pinupsforvets.com will talk to CJ and Troy about what great things she is doing to benefit our troops with the gifts God has given her. 02:02:00You Servednomilitary,Washington Post,afghanistan,CSTC-A,Hill/Scott UCMJ,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #31- Embedded journalist exposing the truth, and citizen-soldierhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/19/Episode-20
military | iraq | afghanistan | Milblog Conference | www.notalone.com

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military | iraq | afghanistan | Milblog Conference | www.notalone.com

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/19/Episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/19/Episode-20Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMTDuring this week's show we will be talking to and getting an update from Andi (www.spousebuzz.com) on how the milblog conference is coming along. Also we will be talking with Afghanistan and Iraq vet Mike Jones. Mike was a Company Commander on the ground during Operation Anaconda and served with past guest Brandon Friedman. Mike has recognized the stresses that combat puts on our men and women today, in addition to the stresses put on the family members of those that must share the house of the veteran. This recognition has motivated him to start the site www.notalone.com. As per the Notalone.com website "Not Alone began with the idea of creating a space for warriors and families dealing with combat stress to come together, where they can spend time with others and start the healing process."02:02:00You Servednomilitary,iraq,afghanistan,Milblog Conference,www.notalone.com,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #30- Milblog Conf update and www.notalone.comhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/12/Episode-20
Brandon Friedman | PTSD | afghanistan | Operation Anaconda | Andrew Lubin

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Brandon Friedman | PTSD | afghanistan | Operation Anaconda | Andrew Lubin

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/12/Episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/12/Episode-20Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMTDuring this week's show we will be talking with Brandon Friedman, veteran of Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan and the initial invasion force into Iraq. Brandon is an outspoken advocate of soldier's being active in the political process of this country. Brandon wrote the book, "The War I Always Wanted: The Illusion of Glory and the Reality of War", and has served since 2007 as the Vice Chairman of VoteVets.org--a 100,000-member organization dedicated to getting veterans elected to public office. We are also talking with Professor Andrew Lubin, a proud member of the distinguished USMC Combat Correspondents Association, Andrew has spent much of 2006 and 2007 in Iraq, and Afghanistan. Embedded with Marine - Army - National Guard units, he's out in the field with the "boots on the ground," and covering the story with the 0311's and 0811's in Ramadi, Mahmudiyah, and the Khyber Pass who are getting the job done. Prior to those embeds, Andrew was one of only 5 journalists on the beaches in Beirut with the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit as they evacuated the American refugees, and earlier he was in Okinawa with 12th Marines. Andrew is about to go back to Afghanistan to do another embed so we are touching base with him before he does. In addition to those great guest we are talking to Clint Van Winkle, author of "Soft Spots: A Marine’s Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". SOFT SPOTS moves effortlessly back and forth across time and continents as war scenes in reality are intermixed with war ravages remembered. Van Winkle desperately sought help from the Veteran’s Administration, but each trip to a VA facility would be another maddening adventure into bureaucratic red tape and ineptitude. He discovered it was an indifferent system that gives lip service about their concern for veterans but in reality seems to abandon them. 01:59:00You ServednoBrandon Friedman,PTSD,afghanistan,Operation Anaconda,Andrew Lubin,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #29-Votevets.org, Operation Anaconda. The VA and PTSD, and Andrew Lubinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/06/Episode-28-Bombshells-and-Soft-Spots
bombshells jesse loren | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | soft spots clint van winkle

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bombshells jesse loren | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | soft spots clint van winkle

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/06/Episode-28-Bombshells-and-Soft-Spots/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/03/06/Episode-28-Bombshells-and-Soft-SpotsFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTThis week we will speak with Jesse Loren, editor of Bombshells: War Stories and Poems by Women On The Homefront. We'll also speak with Missy Martin, who wrote one of the stories in the book, along with her brother who just returned from Iraq. Clint Van Winkle, author of "Soft Spots: A Marine’s Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". SOFT SPOTS moves effortlessly back and forth across time and continents as war scenes in reality are intermixed with war ravages remembered. Van Winkle desperately sought help from the Veteran’s Administration, but each trip to a VA facility would be another maddening adventure into bureaucratic red tape and ineptitude. He discovered it was an indifferent system that gives lip service about their concern for veterans but in reality seems to abandon them. 02:02:00You Servednobombshells jesse loren,iraq,afghanistan,support the troops,soft spots clint van winkle,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #28 - Bombshells and Soft Spotshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/27/Episode-27
Dana Canedy Journal for Jordan | Public Affairs | afghanistan | Nick Meo | Women Veterans

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Dana Canedy Journal for Jordan | Public Affairs | afghanistan | Nick Meo | Women Veterans

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/27/Episode-27/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/27/Episode-27Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTThis week we will be talking with NY National Guard LT. Amy Bonanno. Amy just returned from a one year tour in Afghanistan as part of Task Force Phoenix. She was the Public Affairs officer for the the southern Afghan region, based out of the volatile Kandahar region. We will be talking about her tour as a PAO, some of the things that happened then, like the prison break, FDD teams, and the famed Nick Meo affair. Also keeping in line with our theme of talking about the challenges of women serving in the military we will probably chat about what challenges and unique issues she saw versus her male counterparts. We'll also be talking with Dana Canedy, author of "A Journal For Jordan". The book is based off the private journal of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King. In the book, 1SG King gives timeless advice from a father to his son in the form of a regular journal. When 1SG King was killed in Iraq, Dana published his journal for all generations to read.02:01:00You ServednoDana Canedy Journal for Jordan,Public Affairs,afghanistan,Nick Meo,Women Veterans,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #27- Army Public Affairs on the battlefieldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/20/Episode-26-The-Way-We-Get-By
the way we get by movie | iraq afghanistan | tribute to freedom | eve chase storm the hill | iava

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the way we get by movie | iraq afghanistan | tribute to freedom | eve chase storm the hill | iava

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/20/Episode-26-The-Way-We-Get-By/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/20/Episode-26-The-Way-We-Get-ByFri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTTonight we have another great show full of patriotic people. Our first guest is a civilian nurse who works at a military hospital and has cared for many of our wounded troops. Then, we're bringing back Eve Chase to close the loop on last week's aborted show. During the 8pm hour we'll be talking with Aaron Gaudet, Director/Editor/Director of Photography of the film "The Way We Get By". Check out the trailer at http://www.thewaywegetbymovie.com/ We'll also have SFC Angela McKinzie on as our Tribute to Freedom Soldier this week. I can't think of a better place to be this week!02:05:00You Servednothe way we get by movie,iraq afghanistan,tribute to freedom,eve chase storm the hill,iava,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #26 - The Way We Get Byhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/13/Episode-25
military | iraq | afghanistan | Capital Hill | Women Veterans

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military | iraq | afghanistan | Capital Hill | Women Veterans

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/13/Episode-25/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/13/Episode-25Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTWe will be talking with Eve Chase, who is a soldier, veteran of OEF, and currently very active in soldier issues on Capital Hill. She is also trying to start up a group that focuses exclusively on the concerns and issues with women veteran issues. She is also a member of Team Charlie at http://stormthehill.org/. CJ and Troy will also be talking about the current topics in the news dealing with soldiers to include the new report on obesity in the military and the current happenings in Afghanistan and why you are hearing nothing out of Iraq. 00:53:00You Servednomilitary,iraq,afghanistan,Capital Hill,Women Veterans,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #25- Veteran and soldier issues on Capital Hillhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/06/Episode-20
military | iraq afghanistan | michael rowan | support the troops | threat closer to home

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military | iraq afghanistan | michael rowan | support the troops | threat closer to home

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/06/Episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/02/06/Episode-20Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT1900 - New Hampshire's Rockhingham District 9 Representatives Tim Comerford and Dan Itse and Grafton District 5 Representative Paul Ingbretson will talk about the 10th Amendment resolution being submitted to Congress as a declaration of sovereignty. Michael Rowan - author of the book "The Threat Closer to Home - Hugo Chávez and the War Against America" Trish Forant, President and Founder of Email our Military will be on to talk about their troop support activities. 02:01:00You Servednomilitary,iraq afghanistan,michael rowan,support the troops,threat closer to home,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #24 - Threat Closer To Home and 10th Amendment Rightshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/30/Episode-23
military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Michael Darwin

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military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Michael Darwin

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/30/Episode-23/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/30/Episode-23Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTMichael and Sophie Darwin, the only father/daughter lead guitarist group, Michael Darwin's Theory. New debut CD “ I Believe in America ” released on January 27th, 2009 with a completely free download available from their website at http://www.michaeldarwinstheory.com/MDT/Home/Home.html02:03:00You Servednomilitary,iraq,afghanistan,support the troops,Michael Darwin,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #23- I Believe in Americahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/23/Episode-22
military | iraq afghanistan | howard layton | Wounded Warriors | BAMC

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military | iraq afghanistan | howard layton | Wounded Warriors | BAMC

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/23/Episode-22/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/23/Episode-22Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTElaine Miller, MSN, RN-BC - Civilian Case Manager at BAMC. Recently Awarded the National Case Manager Award of Service Excellence. Miller received the prestigious Award of Service Excellence, one of just two major awards presented at the annual Case Manager educational event and expo. Miller serves as a clinical preceptor and skills-lab instructor, developed and facilitated nursing, nutrition, ethics, and home health courses. She has also written several nationally published articles on subjects ranging from obesity and home health, to diabetes nutritional support and wound healing. Howard M. Layton - author of "Love and Sand". Love and Sand focuses on the author's wartime experiences in the RAF and the impact they had on his life during and after the war. Layton's war time career was spent in the Middle East and North Africa. The book opens with the dramatic aftermath of a raid on an Italian airfield in Abyssinia, flown from the Yemen by No.203 Squadron.02:03:00You Servednomilitary,iraq afghanistan,howard layton,Wounded Warriors,BAMC,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #22 - Military Health Care & WWII Experience http://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/16/Episode-20
military | iraq afghanistan | toby nunn | a.i. | eric egland

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military | iraq afghanistan | toby nunn | a.i. | eric egland

]]>Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/16/Episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/2009/01/16/Episode-20Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTMusic band A.I. They have a new song entitled "Time 2 Come Home" dedicated to troops. Check out more of their music at http://www.aimusic.com or on iTunes. MAJ Eric Egland, an Iraq War veteran, political scientist, and conservative activist, was a Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 4th Congressional District (map) of California. He also created www.troopsneedyou.com and was an advisor for Move America Forward and Vets For Freedom. Author of "The Troops Need You, America: Six Ways to Help Them Win" Milblogger and author Toby Nunn is now working hard with Soldiers Angels. We'll talk to him about what the organization is about.02:03:00You Servednomilitary,iraq afghanistan,toby nunn,a.i.,eric egland,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioEpisode #21 - Rock Band A.I., Milblogger and Writer Toby Nunn, and MAJ Eric Eglandhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/youserved/blog/2008/10/27/Episode-11-link http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/armys-continued-use-stop-loss/story.aspx?guid=%7B5872995C-081B-4CDA-9CB7-3069774013F5%7D&dist=hppr



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