The American Veteran Show Podcast

Steffan profiles the history of Queen Elizabeth II's military involvement and support throughout her life, and speaks with Veteran Chris Boyer about The Honor Bell Foundation honoring Colorado VeteransSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan looks at the war in Ukraine now 6 months after the invasion, speaks with Indiana Congressman and Navy Vet Jim Banks, discusses the Afghanistan withdrawal a year ago this month, and talks to Veteran Mike Fassi about Folds of Honor and the Patriot Golf Day coming up on September 12th at Ptarmigan Country Club - visit www.patriotgolfnoco.com for more info and to registerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan pays tribute to Army Veteran and fallen El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Peery, and takes a look back at the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan a year ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan covers the signing of the PACT Act, talks with Steven Kelly about the recent anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki, highlights the iconic Times Square kiss celebrating the end of WWII, and remembers Historian David McCullough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan recaps the passing of The Pact Act to help veterans sick from burn pit exposure, Retired Army Major Mike Lyons joins the show to discuss the killing of Al Zawahiri, Erik Aadland - Veteran and candidate for congress talks about his military experience and the importance of getting Veterans involved in government, and we celebrate U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the first Black four-star general in the branch's 246-year history and the achievements of Star Trek Actress Nichelle Nichols and her efforts to get more women and minorities into NASASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan profiles some of the American Baseball players who served in WWII, and takes a look at the failure to pass the PACT act that would have provided care to veterans sickened by burn pits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan takes a look at Actors who served in the U.S. Armed Forces including James Stewart, Clark Gable, Adam Driver and Elvis Presley along with a highlight of military pin-up girl Marlene Dietrich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan highlights Woody Williams - the last known Medal of Honor recipient from WWII who lied in state this past week, the Desert Storm/Shield Memorial groundbreaking ceremony, and the evolution of warfare as countries expand capabilities into space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan pays tribute to Bradford Freeman, believed to be the last surviving original member of Easy Company, and Woody Williams - the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. We also spotlight the acting career and Military service of James Arness  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan interviews U.S. Army Veteran and Colorado based Author Benjamin Sledge who talks about his family history of military service, his deployments and his book Where Cowards Go To DieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.