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It was an honor to travel to Washington, D.C., for the 10th Annual Convening hosted by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The event brought together an incredible community of caregivers, advocates, and supporters, all united by a shared mission to uplift military and veteran families.

While there, I reconnected with familiar faces like Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Patti Krater and had the privilege of interviewing two of the 2025 D...

I was asked to teach a podcast class for Boyden Library (https://boydenlibrary.org/) in Foxborough, MA.

My students were engaging and interested in learning about podcasting. For their final assignment, they interviewed Michelle Hamilton, the Town of Foxborough's Veteran Service Officer.

Each student prepared questions based on their research and then interviewed Michelle. I put it all together, and the class had a watch party o...

It really is a small world.

I joined the Marine Corps from Shreveport, Louisiana — a city founded by Captain Henry Miller Shreve. So, imagine my surprise when Heather Shreve, a descendant of the Shreve family tree, reached out to me about her powerful new book, The Long Blue Shadow.

Heather isn’t just connected by name — she carries a 250-year family legacy of military service. Her book tells the story of her grandfather, Arthur Shre...

In the 450th episode of Oscar Mike Radio, we dove into the world of rallycross racing with Kito Brielmaier and Ann Hanson, a Marine Corps veteran from the Northwest Rally Association.

Kito and Ann discussed the sport's grassroots appeal, inclusivity, and supportive community. Ann shared her transition from the Marine Corps to rallycross, highlighting the camaraderie like military bonds. Kito explained the accessibility of rallyc...

I had the pleasure of meeting Lechon Kirb at Military Creator Con 2025, where James Van Prooyen and Marah Lago invited him to speak on panels about business development and strategy.

A former Marine Corps EOD Tech and Marine Security Forces veteran, Lechon’s transition out of the military wasn’t without its challenges, but he turned that transition into an opportunity to enter and thrive in the business world.

In this episode, Lechon...

It was a true honor to speak with Michael Korman, U.S. Navy Retired Seabee, on this week’s episode. Michael is being recognized at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's 10th Annual National Convening on Military and Veteran Caregiving, on May 20, 2025, for his remarkable advocacy on behalf of military and veteran caregivers.

In our conversation, Michael opens up about his journey caring for his father-in-law, a Vietnam veteran aff...

Once again, Sgt. Armand Perreault and Brianna—my U.S. Army sister from Cocktails in The War Room—are Oscar Mike and on a mission. This time, they invited me to join them for a very special visit to Delmyra Kennels in Exeter, Rhode Island.

There, we met Ruth Delmyra, who shared the powerful story of her late husband, Scott Gordon, and the creation of a War Dog Memorial in his honor. Located at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemet...

In this episode, United States Marine Corps Veteran Travis Partington sits down with Mark Ormrod, a Royal Marine veteran from the UK. I just like the way that looks and sounds.

Having interviewed many U.S. Marines, I hold deep respect and admiration for our older Royal Marine cousins across the Atlantic. Mark’s story is nothing short of incredible.

He shares how his desire for challenge—sparked by the influence of family and friends...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Thomas La Grave—a former Navy SEAL and Navy Corpsman who is now a clinical therapist—to explore a story of resilience, redemption, and service.

Thomas opens up about his military background, his battle with addiction, and the turning points that led him on a path to recovery. Through raw honesty and deep insight, he shares the emotional toll of life after service and how seeking help changed...

There was a time when “Made in the U.S.A.” was the standard. During World War II, many private companies played a key role in supporting the war effort. That history made my recent conversation with Ben Keeney especially meaningful, as we discussed the importance of American-made personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ben is the co-founder of True Health, a company that manufactures nitrile and latex gloves here in the United States. ...

April 26th is a special day — it marks what I consider to be the true birthday of Oscar Mike Radio.

Nine years ago, on this date, Oscar Mike Radio began with a panel session at Massasoit Community College’s first Dale Dorman Media Day. To commemorate this milestone, going forward there will be a special annual show on April 26th called the Oscar Mike Radio Mission in Flight Award.

The first recipient of this honor is Navy Veteran Ric...

It is with great pride that I share a special announcement about Richard Sherman, a U.S. Navy veteran and gifted photographer. Through his powerful book, Never Home, Richard has captured the stories of military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice and never returned from service during WWII. His work ensures that their legacies live on and are never forgotten.In recognition of his dedication, perseverance, and profound impact on ...

In this episode, I discussed the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life with guests Robert Sarver, a Navy SEAL veteran, and Alex Gendzier, a lawyer and general counsel.

They delve into their collaborative book, "Warrior to Civilian", which addresses veterans' practical and emotional hurdles.

The conversation highlights the importance of mental health, the impact on military spouses, and the need fo...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: when it comes to books about military stories, two stand at the very top—Eye Deep in Hell, which covers World War I, and Chickenhawk, which focuses on the Vietnam War. These two books have stood the test of time, and I use them as the benchmark for all other military narratives.

After speaking with retired Navy Commander Henry Rausch, author of Submerged, I believe I’ve found a third except...

This conversation was a true milestone—it marked the first time I had the honor of speaking with a female veteran from the United Kingdom.

Philippa Bagley shared her extraordinary journey into the British Army, which began after a life-altering moment: getting hit by a car in Russia. That part of our talk was both humorous and profound as we explored how Philippa found her purpose and how it continues to shape her path.

As she reflec...

I am pleased to welcome back returning guest U.S. Army Ret. Colonel Robert Notch. (Oscar Mike Radio 355- https://oscarmikeradio.com/353-colonel-bob-notch-veterans-collaborative/)

Bob, as he prefers to be called, has transitioned into his new role as the lead Veteran Advocate for the Office of the Veteran Advocate. This is a new entity in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so we discussed the creation of the Office of the Veteran Adv...

I take great pride in sharing stories of individuals who, despite not having served in the military, find a sense of purpose in advocating for those who have served our country. One such individual is Margo Lapointe, a nonprofit executive and founder of an innovative school model.

This discussion centers on Margo's advocacy for military children and their families, with a particular emphasis on mental health support and communi...

This is an Oscar Mike Radio Special Presentation.

I had the privilege of interviewing Donald Knauss, a Marine Corps Captain who served in the late 1970s. Captain Knauss was an artillery officer with the First Battalion, 12th Marines, stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

During our discussion, Captain Knauss elaborated on the Marine Corps University and its foundational role in educating Marines for combat readiness. He shared insights fro...