Episode #12 - Veteran's Day Special and several Special Veteran Guests

This is our Veteran's Day special 2-hour show. We are simultcasting with KFBK in Sacramento, California tonight. We will also be discussing the meaning of Veteran's Day, how it is celebrated (or not) and what it means to YOU! So get your phone fingers ready. Our goal is to have one vet from every war that we can possibly get. We will talk to them about what this very special day meant to them, and other topics about Veteran's Day. This week we have several special guests. One is a rescheduled guest, Mr. Paul 'Bud' Bucha. Mr Bucha was a two time All-American swimmer. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. In Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam, Captain Bucha of the 3rd battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division led a recon patrol that encountered strong resistance. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions between March 16-19, 1968.He later taught at West Point and became president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Michael Tumminelli works in Current Operations/Counter IED TF at Fort Myer. He is also a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of Task Force Phoenix. We will also have WWII Iwo Jima veteran, Major General Fred Haynes back on. Also scheduled are Medal of Honor recipient Leo Thorsness - Vietnam, Zach Johnson - musician/Iraq, Michael Tuminelli - Afghanistan, SGT Freedom - Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Troy Steward - Afghanistan, and CJ Grisham - Iraq. We'll also have a live call-in from Afghanistan with Scott Kesterson and various active troops currently in the combat zone. Will you join us? Add us to your favorites for all the updates.