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In this special Veterans Day episode, we explore the history and significance of this annual observance honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Through powerful personal stories, insights into traditions and ceremonies, and a look at how to support veterans year-round, we pay tribute to the immense sacrifices made to protect our nation's freedoms. Join us in celebrating the courage and dedication of our veterans.

Justice does not always come easily, and it comes in many guises. On the seedier side of London, a shopkeeper witnesses a brutal beating in “The Veteran” (read by Patrick Macnee). In a better neighborhood, a famous London auction house is scammed in “The Art of the Matter” (also read by Macnee).

🎙️ Germany's First Veterans Day Welcome to 大心老师的播客, the podcast where world events become Chinese language lessons.In today’s episode, we explore Germany’s first-ever Veterans Day, a moment of remembrance and recognition—perfect for expanding your Chinese vocabulary around military, history, and memory.🎓 This podcast is aimed at:🟩 beginners looking to expand their basic vocabulary,🟨 intermediate learners looking to explore current topics,🟥 advanced learners looking for new vocabulary,🎧 self-learners passionate about contemporary Chinese. 📥 Want the ...

Many people have soldiers in their family, and on Veterans Day we thank them for their service. Leveled text helps listeners salute our veterans. Pairs with the story Sofia's Veterans Day Project.

Sofia honors her military family by making cards to thank them for their service. Leveled text helps listeners learn how to celebrate this honorable day. Pairs with the nonfiction title Celebrating Veterans Day.

Helping Veterans untangle the mess of getting their VA Benefits.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech at the Veteran's Day ceremony on November 11, 1988.

From the author of NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO, a powerful story of war in our time, love of country, the experience of tragedy, and a platoon at the center of it all. This story might sound familiar at first: it is about a platoon of mostly nineteen-year-old boys sent to Afghanistan, and an...

Season 3- (Current Season) Interviews are with Veterans and Active Duty Military members who come on the show and share their experiences while serving, what separation was like and what are they up to today. This season we added a new segment called Coffee Talk with Bryan, a show focused on talking about all the things Bryan has learned from the past guest of the last two seasons, funny stories, stories of resilience and much more.

"Days after a Win, a Veteran's Head Is Still in the Clouds" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Karen Crouse and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"A treasure of a book."—David McCullough The harrowing story of a pathbreaking naval expedition that set out to map the entire Pacific Ocean, dwarfing Lewis and Clark with its discoveries, from the New York Times bestselling author of Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane's Eye. A New York...

"This is the book your romantic heart needs to be uplifted, inspired, and blissfully satisfied." --Amazon reviewer on A Companion for His Son Can a special K-9… Guide him to an unexpected family? Despite the painful memories, cop-turned-author Frank Wilkins is ready to write about the...

Soldier Keith Nightingale has conducted terrain walks in Normandy for over forty years with veterans, active-duty military, and local French civilians. Over the decades Nightingale conducted dozens of formal interviews and informal conversations with many of the principals of the day, including Generals Bradley, Collins, Gavin, Ridgway, and Hill. Added to this rare new primary material from the top brass are numerous conversations with lower-ranking vets who did the heavy lifting.

Welcome to the Everyday Veteran Podcast. I am your host, Marine Corps Veteran, Pat Keplinger. In this podcast we meet everyday Veterans and their families to discuss topics important to the veteran community. Our mission is to EDUCATE, MOTIVATE and INSPIRE you and your family to live your best life post military service.

An elite Navy SEAL Team 6 operator trained to kill the United States’ most dangerous enemies takes readers inside the unadulterated, morally complicated and riveting post-military adventures of a lethal American mercenary. In American Mercenary, Daniel Corbett takes readers on a wild ride...

"A treasure of a book."—David McCullough The harrowing story of a pathbreaking naval expedition that set out to map the entire Pacific Ocean, dwarfing Lewis and Clark with its discoveries, from the New York Times bestselling author of Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane's Eye. A New York...

After being captured in Singapore and transported to the infamous Burma railway, Colonel Owtram was appointed the British Camp Commandant at Chungkai, one of the largest POW camps. Many ex-prisoners testified to the mental and physical courage that he showed protecting POWs from the worst excesses of their captors. Of course his account does not admit to this, but what is clear is that in addition to the deprivation and hardship suffered by all POWs, the author bore heavy responsibility for those under his charge and the daily trauma of dealing with the unpredictable Japanese.

In this New York Times bestselling book, learn the incredible story of Illinois senator and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth and see what inspired her to follow the path that made her who she is today.​ In Every Day Is a Gift, Tammy Duckworth takes readers through the amazing—and amazingly...

“From Glory Days: Veterans Edition” brings together former military service members, special forces, and medal honorees to share their personal stories of struggle and success. Learn the path that each of these brave men and women have taken to overcome the challenges of transitioning from military service to a fulfilled life of peace and significance. Veterans … be empowered with the tips you need to be your own best advocate! Hear “From Glory Days: Veterans Edition” Sundays at 6 a.m. on 760 WJR or listen on-demand and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

David Kenyon Webster's memoir is a clear-eyed, emotionally charged chronicle of youth, camaraderie, and the chaos of war. Relying on his own letters home and recollections he penned just after his discharge, Webster gives a firsthand account of life in E Company, 101st Airborne Division, crafting a memoir that resonates with the immediacy of a gripping novel.