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Warrior Connection – 04/14/13

DENISE NICHOLS GAVE  AN UPDATE ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON FOR VETERANS especially with the continued “house cleaning” going on in the VA, the congressional and veterans groups  mandate forcing VA  ”Emphasis” on reducing the approaching one million cases claims backlog, and the reinforced committment to provide us optimal medical care by …

Warrior Connection – 03/31/13

Denise Nichols and  I gave an update on recent congressional hearings and findings, recent medical findings, changes in VA leadership, and new IOM reports regarding the health and environmental effects of military operations. Related articles Progressive Radio News Hour – Ellen Brown – 03/31/13 Warrior Connection – 03/24/13 Warrior Connection …

Warrior Connection – 03/17/13

Warrior Connection was a discussion with two published authors who both read excerpts from one of their published books. Sarah Wisseman is a professional archaeologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All of her books are available on Amazon.com as both trade paperback and as an ebook. Her new book …

Warrior Connection – 03/10/13

The March 10 Warrior Connection was a discussion with Environmentalist / Professor Ann Lopez, Ph.D., Director; Center for Farmworker Families www.farmworkerfamily.org Her teaching motto is: ‘Make the success of all humanity and the protection of Mother Earth your own personal agenda.”  on the various environmental hazards we encounter in everyday …

Warrior Connection – 02/24/13

As Feb 24 was the 22nd anniv. of the the ground war beginning for Operation Desert Storm we discussed its impact and invited call ins. As always veterans still have significant medical problems and feel abandoned but we see that each and everyday of our life as we try to …

Warrior Connection – 02/17/13

  We discussed pending congressional legislation and medical care needs and resources.   Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a Desert Storm memorial service at Camp Lincoln in Springfield Illinois at 11 am on Feb 28, 2013.  POC:  Gwen Diehl  217 785 4575. gwen.diehl@illinois.gov   For immediate 24 hour/ 365 …

Warrior Connection – 02/03/13

  The February 3 2013 Warrior Connection was a continuation of the discussion of Operation Desert Storm and it’s consequences, discussion of toxic exposures,  winter safety, and call ins from veterans and family members.   Our focus became suicide prevention after KEVIN LUCEY JOINED US TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON VETERAN’S …

Warrior Connection – 01/27/13

The January 27 warrior connection was a continuation of our veterans call in with 4 more vets describing the nightmares they have with medical problems and obtaining medical care. We also discussed the new IOM report. Related articles Report: New Vets Show Gulf War Illness Symptoms Gary Null: The Causes of …

Warrior Connection – 01/20/13

A discussion with Robert Koehler, an award-winning, Chicago-based journalist and nationally syndicated writer.  on the concept of empowerment and about his excellent book , Courage Grows Strong at the Wound (Xenos Press) that is now available. Contact him at koehlercw@gmail.com, visit his website at commonwonders.com or listen to him at Voices of Peace radio. Related articles On the Green …

Warrior Connection – 01/06/13

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A Must-Have Video for All Veterans

From Joyce Riley’s gulfwarvets.com bulletin board: If any veteran would like a FREE copy of the DVD Beyond Treason http://www.beyondtreason.com/ , Joyce Riley has set aside 10,000 copies to give away FREE of charge to veterans. If you would like to receive your free DVD, she is asking to verify that you …

Warrior Connection – 12/30/12

Our guest on the Warrior connection on Dec 23 was a true American hero  Jarom Vahai who served our nation in combat then came back to dedicate his life to finding jobs for vets. Vets needing jobs in the northern California region can contact  him at  vahai@gc4vets.org Disabled vets see an …

Warrior Connection – 12/02/12

A discussion with  Vietnam USMC veteran and veterans for peace advocate John Amidon. Related articles BearMan Radio – 11/16/12 Connect the Dots – Health Impacts of Fracking – 10/03/12 Connect The Dots – Sandy and Climate Change – 11/14/12 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (13.1MB) | Embed

Warrior Connection – 11/18/12

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Warrior Connection – Clean Lies, Dirty Wars: America’s Addiction to War – 11/11/12

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