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Rick Avery of the Hard Knocks radio show joins Rick and Gloria to report on Veterans Legislation including HR2254 The Agent Orange Equity Act. This show also includes a veterans book review and the Veterans History Quiz.
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veterans news, military news, agent orange equity act,

Rick Avery of the Hard Knocks radio show joins Rick and Gloria to report on Veterans Legislation including HR2254 The Agent Orange Equity Act. This show also includes the veterans book review and veterans history quiz.
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Veterans Nation 2 - Veterans Network

Veterans Nation 2 - Veterans Fast Track News reports on a new Vietnam MIA identified, telephone hotline for homeless veterans, three new Agent Orange presumptive conditions, an update on HR2254 The Agent Orange Act of 2009 and its Pay-Go status. Rick Seaman visits House Veterans Committee Chairman Bob Filner to discuss veterans unemployment as well as Filner's re-election plans.IAVA alone PSA, Veterans History Quiz, and Doobie Bros. Tom Johnston welcomes our vets home.
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Segment 33 - Archived - Dec. 2009. Congressman Bob Filner "House Committee of Veterans Affairs Chairman" gives Veterans Network an exclusive report.
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Veterans Legislation Ledger 3 - Veterans Network

Segment 32 - Archived - June, 2009. Congressman Bob Filner "House Committee of Veterans Affairs Chairman" gives Veterans Network an exclusive report.
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Veterans Legislation Ledger 2 - Veterans Network

Segment 31 - Archived - Oct, 2008. Congressman Bob Filner "House Committee of Veterans Affairs Chairman" gives Veterans Network an exclusive report.
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Veterans Legislation Ledger - Veterans Network

Segment 30 - Archived - July, 2008. Congressman Bob Filner "House Committee of Veterans Affairs Chairman" gives Veterans Network an exclusive report.
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June2010 Report hosted by Bob Filner

Legislation concerning veterans
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June2010 Report hosted by Bob Filner

Legislation concerning veterans
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The American Motorcycle Girls, Marc Yablonka, Distant War aftermath Vietnam War, Laos, ...

Show #19 - Rick reviews The American Motorcycle Girls, a photographic history of early women motorcyclists. Next an interview with Marc Yablonka author of Distant War a compilation of stories and interviews that bridge the history and aftermath of the wars in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from the 1950's to present.
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Veterans Nation, Veterans Network, National Veterans Foundation, Gene Simmons visits camp Pendleton

Veterans Nation 1 - Rick Seaman and Ross Clay introduce the new show that serves as a landing guide to Veterans Network. The Featured story sees rock star Gene Simmons introduced to the military via boot camp at Camp Pendleton. The experience gave him a whole new appreciation for our troops and veterans.
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Veterans TV Hour 11,Quick start transition program, Jim Bohannon, Lorraine Melgosa, PTSD and ...

Segment 11 - Fast Track News covers updates on the VAs new electronic medical record exchange with DOD, Gulf War Illness, and short comings within the Quick Start transition program. Pete and Rick report on HR2254 the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009. Jim Bohannon is honored as Vet of the Month. Gloria O Brien reviews the book Onward We Charge, the story of Darbys Rangers in WWII. VSO Dave Culmer and attorney Tom Clewis discuss C & P exams on the Benefit Buzz. Also a report on PTSD and decompression. Also featured are the Lorraine Melgrosa story, the Veterans Poll, and the Veterans History Quiz.
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OEF/IEF troops returning home

Show #8 - Some great clips of OEF/IEF troops returning home!
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VJ Day, Honolulu, Welcome Home!

Show #7 - VJ Day, Honolulu, Welcome Home!
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Health and Life insurance from the VA, QTC exams vs. ...

Dave answers an FAQ regarding buying life iand health insurance from the VA. Another questio comes from a QQII vet seeking help from the VA for housing upgrades and how service-connected-disability is a factor. Also general VA navigation tips and a FAQ on VA over-payments. Dave's docket also includes a discussion on how to handle a form 21-4138 and wether a vet should or should not relinquish his Social Security number. Finally Dave is joined by Pete Freeland and Dr. Craig Bash to discuss QTC exams vs. using a private physician.
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News Segment 28 - frequently asked questions on VA navigation and the disability claims process.

Dave Culmer answers frequently asked questions on VA navigation and the disability claims process. Also discussed are reasons for delays in disability claims caused by the VA and the veterans as well.
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Veterans News, VSO Dave Culmer, and veterans legal rep.Tom Clewis, Va C & P examinations

VSO Dave Culmer and veterans legal rep. Tom Clewis discuss compensation and pension exams(C & P), including QTC exams and how a veteran should prepare for these. Dave and Tom also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being examined by your own doctor.
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Veterans TV Hour Segment 10, Veterans Benefit News, Veterans Legislation Reports, The ...

Segment 10 - Veterans Fast Track News covers the Veterans Emergency Care and Fairness Act, VA funding increases for fiscal year 2011 and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of Americas legislative agenda. VSO Dave Culmer and veterans legal rep Tom Clewis detail the compensation appeals process.Also covered are the Veterans Events Calender, Veterans Job Fair Calender, news reports on veterans assistance programs, and the Veterans History Quiz.
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Veterans News, VA Benefits, Filing a claims appeal, claims denials, seeking advice, VSO vs. ...

VSO Dave Culmer and veterans attorney Tom Clewis discuss the options a veteran has when a VA disability claim has been denied. This includes information and guidance on when a denial should be appealed as opposed to other preliminary options.
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Veterans News, Veterans TV Hour 9, Veterans Legislation reports, Rick Seaman, Dave Culmer, Pete ...

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Veterans TV Hour, Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009, Paralyzed Veterans of America, VA benefits, ...

Segment 9 - More on House bill 2254, The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009. Also the Veterans Job Fair Calendar, reports on Paralyzed Veterans of America, IAVA, and training for PTSD counselors. The Benefit Buzz desk with Dave Culmer and Tom Clewis discuss VA benefit Q&A's from both the VSO and the legal points of discussion. Pete and Gloria do Fast Track News and more including the heroic Gulf War story of Rhonda Cornum.
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Veterans News, U.S. Vets, Stephen Peck, Diane West, Womans Advanced Program, Homeless Vets, ...

Segment #14 - Gloria OBrien visits the U.S. Vets site in Long Beach Ca. to discuss their programs for female veterans. She speaks with Stephen Peck and Diane West, the program coordinators for the womens Advance and Renew programs that work with homelessness, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and employment resources.
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Veterans News, U.S. Vets, Stephen Peck, Diane West, Womans Advanced Program, Homeless Vets, ...

Gloria OBrien visits the U.S. Vets site in Long Beach Ca. to discuss their programs for female veterans. She speaks with Stephen Peck and Diane West, the program coordinators for the womens Advance and Renew programs that work with homelessness, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and employment resources.
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Veterans News, Veterans TV Hour 8, Veterans Legislation reports, Rick Seaman, Dave Culmer, Pete ...

Segment 8 - FastTrack News covers updates from Senate and House on Post 911 GI Bill processing delays, also Senate Bill 1963 that will provide financial aid for caregivers, homeless vets, and Female Veterans Bill of Rights. Pete Freeland reports on current Agent Orange legislation, and VSO Dave Culmer and Attorney Tom Clewis answer benefit questions.Gloria O'Brien does her book review and honors The Vet of the Month. And much more...
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Eleven Bravo, WWII, B-24 Bomber, Starduster, Capt. Willis Miller

Show #18 - Eleven Bravo presents an amazing documentary video story of the B-24 Liberated Bomber from WWII, with live interviews from B-24 (Starduster) pilot Capt. Willis Miller and his crew.
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Veterans Benefit Buzz, Dave Culmer and Tom Clewis on VA benefit questions, severance pay, ...

The Benefit Buzz with VSO Dave Culmer and veterans attorney Tom Clewis. Discussed are new laws regarding the use of an attorney to appeal a VA claim denial, facts on severance pay deductions, compensation payment adjustments for dependents and answers to other questions sent in by veterans. Dave and Tom also talk about VA health care eligibility.
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Veterans TV Hour Seg.6, Veterans Network, Veterans Day, Veterans News, VA Benefit Info, ...

Segment 6 - Veterans Day Special. Pete, Rick and Gloria cover Veterans Day activities, campaigns and many other important veterans' issues. This segment also includes Rick's trip to New York City where he goes one on one with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America founder Paul Rieckhoff.
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Documentary, After The Showdown, Paul Rickhoff, Shad Meshad, Combat Veterans Therapy and PTSD, ...

Segment #13 - Michelle Ladd hosts this 2009 Documentary that goes inside rap group sessions with combat veterans from Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam. Contains some graphic and explicit language. Includes interviews with NVF PTSD Therapist Shad Meshad, IAVA founder Paul Rieckhoff, Congressman Bob Filner and combat vet Rick Seaman.
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Eleven Bravo, Rick Seaman, Paul Rieckhoff, IAVA, Iraq Combat Infantry Officer

Segment #12 - Rick visits the headquarters of the IAVA, and does an "Unplugged" interview with the organization's founder Paul Rieckhoff. Paul served as a combat infantry officer in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division.
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Eleven Bravo, Rick Seaman, Paul Rieckhoff, IAVA, Iraq Combat Infantry Officer

Show #1 - Rick visits the headquarters of the IAVA, and does an "Unplugged" interview with the organization's founder Paul Rieckhoff. Paul served as a combat infantry officer in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division.
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Veterans TV Hour Seg.5, Veterans Network, Veterans News, VA Benefit Info, Veterans stories and ...

Segment 5 - Fast-Track News, Dave Culmer on VA benefit Q&A's,and Gloria O'Brien announces The Veterans Job Fair Calender, as well as honoring the Vet of the Week. This segment also includes the 3rd report on Gulf War Illness, US House and Senate legislation for veterans, GI Bill news and updates, and an interview with National Veterans Foundation's Anjeli Turkshakar regarding the foundation's family outreach program. Also, an interview with Dr. Craig Bash, an expert on VA QTC and medical exams.
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Veterans TV Hour Seg.4, Veterans Network, Veterans News, VA Benefit Info, Veterans stories and ...

Segment 4 - Second report on Gulf War Illness includes a live conversation with a Gulf War vet from the 24th Infantry Division and a video interview with James Binns (Chairman of the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illness). Dave Culmer reports on VA benefit info. Also, Job Fair Calender, Vet of the Week and Fast Track News.
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terans TV Hour Seg.3, Veterans Network, Veterans News, VA Benefit Info, Veterans stories and ...

Segment 3 - Fast-Track News, Dave Culmer on VA benefit Q&A's, part one report on Gulf War Illness, Congressman Bob Filner on Gulf War Illness, Veterans job fair calender, special on medevac airlifts, and Gloria O'Brien honors the Vet of the Week. IAVA's Legislative Representative Tom Tarantino discusses transferability of benefits related to the new Post-911 GI Bill.
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Veterans TV Hour Segment 2, Veterans Network, Veterans News, VA Benefits, GI Bill, Veterans ...

Segment #2 - Fast Track News, VFW's Dennis Cullinan reports on Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009, Veterans Job Fair Calender, Gloria O'Brien reports on women in combat, Veteran of the Week, Veterans History Quiz, Special Guest Joy "Chappy' Jeanette discusses her motorcycle organization's big ride across America to Washington DC, and VA specialist Dave Culmer answers frequently asked questions on benefits.
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Veterans TV Hour Seg.1, Veterans Network, Veterans News, VA Benefit Info, Veterans stories and ...

Segment 1 - VFW's Jerry Manar from Washington D.C.,on the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009. Dave Culmer answers VA benefit email questions. Gloria O'Brien reports on The Lioness females in combat mission. Gloria also does her bi-weekly Veterans job fair calender and announces The Vet of the Week. Pete Freeland interviews VA claims attorney Tom Clewis. And much more...
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Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Outreach, Veterans Network, Veterans helping Veterans,

Show 7 - Matthew Modine hosts "After Action Report". A show dedicated to the personal victories of wounded veterans presented by "The Wounded Warriors Project.
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Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Outreach, Veterans Network, Veterans helping Veterans,

Show 6 - As Operation Outreach draws to a close, the teams gather in Nashville for a closing celebration for the community to gather and thank the warriors.
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Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Outreach, Veterans Network, Veterans helping Veterans,

Show 5 - Overview of Soldier Ride Origins and WWP efforts to aid severely injured soldiers returning home.
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Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Outreach, Veterans Network, Veterans helping Veterans

Show 4 - The momentum is beginning to build. The guys of the Wounded Warrior Project's Operation Outreach roll into Texas and Pennsylvania to bring the message of perseverance, dedication and solidarity. They discuss their mission and their injuries with other veterans on the Cracker Barrel Front Porches.
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Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Outreach, Veterans Network, Veterans helping Veterans

Show 3 - Reaching out is just the first step, and inspiration is at the very first stop on the long summer road ahead. It's vets helping vets, and the power of community and shared experiences that keep the tires turning.
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Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Outreach, Veterans Network, Veterans helping Veterans

Show 2 - Wounded Warrior Project's Operation Outreach is on the road and coming to a town near you!
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Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Outreach, Veterans Network, Veterans helping Veterans

Show 1 - Operation Outreach. Wounded Veterans hit the road to reach out to other wounded warriors across the U.S..
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Veterans Online TV, IAVA Storm the Hill 09, Veterans Network, Paul Rieckhoff

IAVA founder Paul Rieckhoff speaks out for the advanced budget for the VA during IAVA's "Storm the Hill '09 Campaign". He is supported there by Congressman Bob Filner and Senator Daniel Akaka.
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California Department of Affairs, Cal Vet Loans, Veterans Homes, Services to Veterans

California Dept. of Veterans Affairs provides many helpful services for veterans. Watch these three short back-to-back videos and take a look at their services.
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IAVA and Ad Council Launch National PSA Campaign for Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan

Segment #11 - IAVA and Ad Council Launch National PSA Campaign for Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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IAVA, Paul Rieckhoff, Mike Zacchea, Veterans Mental health, PTSD, Iraq and afghanistan War Veterans

Segment #10 - IAVA Executive Dir. Paul Rieckhoff and IAVA member Mick Zacchea speak out on veterans mental health.
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IAVA, Paul Rieckhoff, Take back America conference, war on Iraq, Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans

Segment #9 - Paul Rieckhoff talks about the Take Back America Conference
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IAVC, Army Iraq War Vetran Aubrey Arcangel, GI Bill, Paul Rieckhoff,

Segment #8 - Army Iraq war veteran Aubrey Arcangel speaks out about the new GI Bill.
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IAVA, Tammy Duckworth, 2007 Veterans Leadership award,Paul Rieckoff, Iraq and Afghanistan war ...

Segment #7 - Learn about the 2007 Veterans Leadership Award winner Tammy Duckworth and her courageous story.
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IAVA, IAVA Heros Gala 2008,US Paralympians, Iraq War Veterans, Scott Winkler and Carlos Leon ...

Segment #6 - A video played at the 2008 IAVA Heroes Gala honoring US Paralympians and Iraq war veterans. Learn more about the winners Scott Winkler and Carlos Leon.
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Christmas Special

Holiday Special
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Christmas Card

Holiday Special
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A Different Christmas Eve,Christmas Poem

Holiday Special
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National Veterans Foundation, Toll free hotline,

Show # 8 - This video lets you see the NVF toll free hotline at work.
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Eleven Bravo, Veterans Network, Cpl. Garrett Jones returns ,Chad Rieber back to Iraq

Show #17 - News writer Tim Noio joins host Rick Seaman. Topics are Olympics, the new GI Bill, combat marine amputee Cpl. Garrett Jones' return to combat zone, and Rick recaps his "gas pump remedies". They also discuss the new channel on Veterans Network,"The Veterans Legislation Ledger" hosted by Congressman Bob Filner. A video clip from a House of Veterans Affairs Hearing is also featured where Mr. Filner rips a DOD witness.
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Veterans Online TV, Congressman Bob Filner, Veterans Legislation Ledger, Veterans Network

This is Congressman Bob Filner's" Veterans Legislative Ledger", an exclusive report to America's veterans on the latest news and legislation from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs. This is the first of these periodic reports to Veterans Network.
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NVF #6, All The Way Home movie_wounded warriors fishing trips in Montana

Show #7 - This movie trailer for "All The Way Home" tells the story of seriously wounded Iraq and Afghanistan vets who are able to spend a week fishing in Montana, courtesy of Lewis & Clark Expeditions and donations from private charity organizations.
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Homeward Bound #6, All The Way Home movie_wounded warriors fishing trips in Montana

Show #6 - This movie trailer for "All The Way Home" tells the story of seriously wounded Iraq and Afghanistan vets who are able to spend a week fishing in Montana, courtesy of Lewis & Clark Expeditions and donations from private charity organizations.
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Homeward Bound #5,To Our Parents,Vietnam Veterans,Courtesy Operation Mom,

Show #5 - This heartfelt program comes of you courtesy of Operation Mom and The Children of Vietnam Veterans.
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Veterans Online TV News,Congressman Bob Filner,Webb GI Bill,Graham_Burr_McCain Gi Bill

News Anchor Dave Culmer is joined by Rick Seaman and Ross Clay. After answering several e-mails on VA benefit questions, they discuss the pending GI Bills with some help from Congressman Bob Filner and Eric A. Hilleman who is deputy director of legislative services for the VFW. Congressman Filner, Shad Meshad, and Dr. Bridget Cantrell are also part of a discussion on combat decompression exit strategy for returning troops.
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Warriors In Their Own Words, LOOC Founation, looc.org, Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans

Segment #5 - Warriors In Their Own Words, a video produced by the LOOC Foundation. You will hear riveting testimonies by Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans. Learn more about this organization at looc.org
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Eleven Bravo, Shad Meshad, Vietnam Psychology Officer, Founder of National Veterans Foundation

Show #16 Shad Meshad Unplugged - Part two of a multi-part series of interviews with Shad Meshad, war psychologist, PTSD expert, and founder of the National Veterans Foundation.
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Segment 19 - General Petraeus April 8th 2008 report to Congress

General Petraeus April 8th 2008 report to Congress on the war and the surge in Iraq.
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Eleven Bravo, Shad Meshad, Vietnam Psychology Officer, Founder of National Veterans Foundation

Show #15 Shad Meshad Unplugged - Part one of a multi-part series of interviews with Shad Meshad, war psychologist, PTSD expert, and founder of the National Veterans Foundation.
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Segment 18 - National Heroes Tour, Vets For Freedom, Pete Hegseth, Dave Bellavia, Vets on the Hill

Coverage of The National Heroes Tour sponsored by Vets For Freedom. Rick Seaman and Michelle Ladd interview Executive Director Peter Hegseth and founder David Bellavia who tell us about their organization, the Heroes Tour, and how it will culminate in Washington DC. for their Vets On The Hill event. Also interviewed are several highly decorated war heroes who are part of the tour.
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Show 4 - National Heroes Tour, Vets For Freedom, Pete Hegseth, Dave Bellavia, Vets on the Hill

Segment #4 - Coverage of The National Heroes Tour sponsored by Vets For Freedom. Rick Seaman and Michelle Ladd interview Executive Director Peter Hegseth and founder David Bellavia who tell us about their organization, the Heroes Tour, and how it will culminate in Washington DC. for their Vets On The Hill event. Also interviewed are several highly decorated war heroes who are part of the tour.
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Eleven Bravo, Iraq War Vets speak out on the war. Ben Stein speaks out about Veterans.

Show #14 - Host Rick Seaman is joined by Network staff writer Tim Noio. Featured are numerous clips and excerpts of Iraq and Afghanistan Vets voicing their opinions and experiences regarding those wars. The hosts open the show with heated criticism of the press, Dow Chemical, and the presidential candidates. Rick also addresses a court case against a soldier on trial for murder in Iraq. Also Ben Stein speaks out about Veterans.
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Show 3 Keith Olbermann slams Bill O\'Reilly on homeless veterans statistics.IAVA & NVF

Segment #3- Keith Olbermann slams Bill O'Reilly on homeless veterans statistics. Olbermann is joined by IAVA founder Paul Rieckhoff as O'Reilly is asked to be informed and educated on the problem of homeless veterans.
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Radio Show 23_ Interview with Gene Simes of Operation Firing Effect 2008. Mandatory VA Funding

Radio Show - Interview with veterans advocate Gene Simes. Gene talks about Operation Firing For Effect 2008 and how it is backing a voters initiative for full mandatory funding of the VA healthcare system. Also discussed is how the state of California has become the forerunner for this national initiative.
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Radio Show 22_ Interview with VFW's Jerry Newberry on POW/MIA's and mandatory VA funding.

Radio Show - The Four Headed Monster talks to VFW Communication Director and National Defense radio show host Jerry Newberry. Discussed are POW/MIA issues and mandatory VA funding where it is emphasized how veterans need to speak out, contact their local politicians, and make their voices be heard.
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Radio Show #21, Congressman Bob Filner,Mandatory VA Funding, Veterans News

Radio Show - The Monster speaks to US Congressman Bob Filner who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. They discuss full mandatory funding of the VA healthcare system vs. the current discretionary funding. Also discussed are how veterans can educate and influence public awareness of veterans issues.
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Radio Show 19_ Firing For Effect, California ballot initiative for VA mandatory funding.

Radio Show - The Four Headed Monster returns for an interveiw with Rusty Rustan on the California ballot initiative for mandatory funding of the VA. Learn how this nationwide movement began with the veterans advocacy group, Operation Firing For Effect.
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NVF Show # 6 - Julie Michaels hosts show on NVF homeless outreach program.

Show #3 - Julie Michaels is your host as we look at the National Veterans Foundation's, homeless veterans outreach program.
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NVF Show # 6 - Julie Michaels hosts show on NVF homeless outreach program.

Show # 6 - Julie Michaels is your host as we look at the National Veterans Foundation's, homeless veterans outreach program.
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Show #13

Show #13 - War cartoonist Tad Foster is Rick's guest. They discuss his journey from Marine combat grunt, to CAP platoon psychological NCO, to combat artist. Tad authored The Vietnam Funny Book which received high praise from Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf and WWII cartoonist Bill Mauldin.
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Eleven Bravo, Eddie Livingston, World War II Airborne Hero, VA benefit problems

Show #12 - Host Rick Seaman interviews the niece of World War II hero Eddie Livingston. She tells of his heroism behind the lines of Normandy, his capture by the Nazis, and the heartbreaking life story that followed. She also tells of her plans to return Eddie's ashes to his hometown via escort by a Veterans Motorcycle Organization.
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National Veterans Foundation, Veterans Network, Veterans Hotline, Shad Meshad, Veteran support

Show #2 - This online video provides general information on the National Veterans Foundation and how it can help and support you... the veteran. Welcome Home!
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Units, Personnel and Personalities of the Vietnam War 1945-1975. Eleven Bravo.

Show #19 - Host Rick Seaman is joined by history professor Dr. Bruce Solheim for an eight part discussion on the history of troop deployments in Vietnam. Titled "Units, Personnel and Personalities of the Vietnam War", it covers U.S. military unit assignments in Vietnam from 1945 to 1975.
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IAVA, Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq & Afghanistan veterans, PTSD, returning Iraq warriors

Segment #2 - Meet Paul Rieckhoff, founder of the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America. Learn of the work IAVA is doing for returning warriors. From PTSD to navigating the VA to employment & education issues that veterans face.
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PTSD, Shad Meshad, Dr. Bridget Cantrell, Combat Veterans Readjustment, TBI

PTSD Discussion Part 3 - Our panelists reveiw a typical DOD denial of a soldiers PTSD claim. Host Rick Seaman and our panelists discuss what returning combat veterans need to know about PTSD symptoms, family support, and navigating the VA for PTSD treatment and claims.
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PTSD, TBI, Shad Meshad, Dr. Bridget Cantrell, Combat Veterans Readjustment, VA Compensation

PTSD Discussion Part 2 - Our PTSD experts cover stress related symptoms & other combat related phsycological problems. They also discuss how PTSD is often interpreted and evaluated by the VA. Shad Meshad also talks about the VA Vet Centers.
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PTSD, Shad Meshad, Dr. Bridget Cantrell, Combat Veterans Readjustment, VA Benefits

PTSD Discussion Part I - PTSD experts Shad Meshad and Dr. Bridget Cantrell, discuss the roots of PTSD and compare Vietnam era cases to those of returning warriors Iraq and Afghanistan. They also discuss current and future treatment and outreach programs for veterans and their families.
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Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Channel, Sean Huze, IAVA, Paul Rieckhoff, OEF/OIF vets

Segment #1 - Host Sean Huze visits the Playboy Mansion for a National Veterans Foundation fundraiser. Sean's on-the-spot interviews include Shad Meshad, returning Iraq troops and IAVA founder Paul Rieckhoff.
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Eleven Bravo, Sean Huze, VetStage Foundation, Iraqi Decorated Marine, Playwrite, Actor

Show # 11 - Part 2 of the interview wtih Marine combat vet Sean Huze. Rick and Sean compare combat in Iraq to combat in Vietnam. Also discussed is Sean's involvement with Paul Rieckhoff and the IAVA, as well as a special announcement regarding a new channel on Veterans Network.
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Eleven Bravo, Sean Huze, Iraq,Decorated Combat Marine, VetStage Foundation,IAVA,

Show # 10 - Rick's guest is Marine Iraq combat vet Sean Huze. Sean, who has written and produced three stage plays about Iraq warriors, was with a light armored reconnaissance unit during the 2003 Iraq invasion.
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Veterans News, County Service Officers, Dave Culmer Volunteer VSO Programs, Dudley

Part 3 with Dave and Rick on VA service officers. The Vet Cam visits a county veterans affairs office to learn of a new outreach program that recruits local volunteers.
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Veterans News, Dave Culmer, Rick Seaman, VA Service officers, County Service Officers

Part 2 of Dave's discussion on VA Service Officers. How to find a service officer who can get the job done for you. Is it like walking onto a used car lot?
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veterans news, service officers, benefits info, how to find a service officer, VA

Dave is joined by Eleven Bravo host Rick Seaman for the first of a three part discussion on VA service officers. First up is choosing between a county or vet organization service officer.
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Agent Oange,Dioxin,Dave Culmer,Meshad, Judy Coburn,Tad Foster, Donald Rosenblum

The Transcript of Part 1, first discussion of Agent Orange.
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Agent Orange, Dioxin,Shad Meshad, Dave Culmer, Judith Coburn, Tad Foster, Donald Rosenblum

Part 5 - The 11 presumptive conditions are outlined and detailed while the panel takes on the VA's claim proccessing delays.
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Agent Orange,Dioxin,Dave Culmer, Shad Meshad, Judith Coburn, Tad Foster, Donald Rosenblum

Part 4 - Our Vet Cam returns to Washington, D.C. for continued discussion with Mr. Rosenblum on Academy of Science findings that brought about presumed exposure and presumptive conditions. Panelists also discuss Agent Orange Registry exams, VA compensation and recognized illnesses.
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Agent Orange, Dioxin, Dave Culmer, Shad Meshad, Judith Coburn, Tad Foster, Donald Rosenblum

Part 3 - The Agent Orange panel talks about spray mission maps, gallonage charts, the Air Force herbs tapes, Vietnam Map Book, court cases, and the Institute of Medicine.
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Agent Orange, Dioxin, Dave Culmer, Shad Meshad, Tad Foster, Judith Coburn, Donald Rosenblum

Part 2 - The panel discussion continues on Agent Orange. More is learned about the effects of Dioxin and how the repercussions were underestimated by the DOD and the VA.
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Agent Orange,Dioxin,Dave Culmer, Shad Meshad, Judy Coburn, Tad Foster, Donald Rosenblum

Part 1 - Our panelists include VA service rep Dave Culmer, NVF Founder Shad Meshad, war journalist Judith Coburn, Vietnam war writer/cartoonist Tad Foster and former VA Agent Orange Review editor Donald Rosenblum. Discussion begins with the history of Agent Orange and chemical Dioxin.
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Gratitude Campaign, Saluting troops, patriotic sign, homeward bound, iraq vets

Show # 4 - The Gratitude Campaign demonstrates how to show our appreciation for our returning troops by using a simple and subtle gesture.
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Eleven Bravo Show # 9 - Iraq combat marine Eric Schrumpf discusses PTSD

Show # 9 - Marine combat vet Eric Schrumpf is Rick's guest. Eric was part of the Baghdad invasion force in 2003, and has since been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He discusses how he has learned to recognize and manage the symptoms.
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Eleven Bravo # 8 - Jim Wilkey Navy Seabee

Show # 8 - Vietnam vet Jim Wilkey is Rick's guest. Jim served with the Navy Seabees in '68 and '69 and then went on to become a Hollywood stuntman famous for big stunts in big rig trucks. Jim also tells about how the VFW stepped up for his veteran father's funeral.
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Dave On Agent Orange, Compensation Rates, And Federal Funding.

Dave�s mailbag session gets a surprise visitor. What develops from there is a discussion about Agent Orange, compensation rates and federal funding of VA benefits.
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Bob Wieland, Double Amputee from Vietnam, Mr Inspiration, wheelchair-bound inspiration

Show # 5 - The amazing story of Bob Wieland is the first of two interviews with double amputees from Vietnam. Bob was seriously wounded while serving with the US Army's 25th Infantry Division. He recovered and went on to become known as Mr. Inspiration.
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NVF Resorce Director Mike Washington Talks about John Keaveny�s New Directions Rehab

Show # 5 - NVF Resource Director Mike Washington talks about a bumpy road that finally ended up at the doorstep of John Keaveny's New Directions rehab program. This program, along with assistance from the VA, eventually brought Mike to the NVF and Shad Meshad.
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Chad Rieber, Airborne Ranger Vet. Served In Iraq And Afghanistan, Veterans Network, Eleven ...

Show # 1 - Rick interviews Chad Rieber, an airborne ranger vet who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn how this war hero's homecoming ended up in a courtroom facing serious charges.
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Homecoming For Iraq Returnee Victor Vinson, Senior NCO.

Show # 1 - Julie attends the homecoming party for Iraq returnee Victor Vinson. Victor was a senior NCO with a reserve unit that saw action in Masul with local mercenaries.
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More Dr. Jack Steingart and the Effects of War Trauma

Part 2 with Dr. Jack Steingart on PTSD. Dr. Jack elaborates on the effects of war trauma and long term preventive maintenance of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Julie With Vietnam Vet Doug Dobransky. Continuing Memories.

Show # 2 - Julie talks to Vietnam vet Doug Dobransky about his return from that war and the continuing memories.
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Dave Answers Questions on Benefits and VA Info

Dave hits the mail bag to answer your questions on benefits and VA info. These are generated by the emails you have sent in.
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Meet Founder Shad Meshad. Benefit Information, Counseling, Referrals.

Show # 1 - Meet NVF founder Shad Meshad and discover what the National Veterans Foundation has to offer you in the areas of benefit information, counseling, referrals, and crisis hotline service.
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Dan Rather, Ed Bradley on Disabled Gulf War Returnees And Homeless Vietnam Vets.

Show # 4 - This special segment about the National Veterans Foundation with Dan Rather and Ed Bradley deals with disabled Gulf War returnees. Also featured is the work of Shad Meshad with disabled and homeless Vietnam vets during the years immediately following that war.
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Chuck Spires On VA Home Loans, Certificate Of Eligibility And Loan Guarantees.

Mortgage expert Chuck Spires talks with Dave about VA loans. This is Part One of a two-part special. Chuck details the certificate of eligibility, loan guarantees and walks us through the VA home loan process.
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Cornel Jones Talks About Frequently Asked Questions on The National Veterans Foundation�s ...

NVF counselor Cornell Jones joins Dave regarding frequently asked questions on the National Veterans Foundatio's crisis hotline. The hotline is toll free and open to any veterans regarding any questions on anything to do with veterans.
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More Chuck Spires. Loans From State Agences, VA, Loans Vs. Conventional Home Loans.

Part 2 of the Chuck Spires special on VA home loans. Chuck gets into loans from state agencies, and pros and cons of VA loans vs. conventional home loans.
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Lynn Mattocks. Tours In Vietnam, Lebanon, And The Philippines

Show # 3 - Guest Lynn Mattocks, continuing the story of his three tours in Vietnam and around the world. Included are some amazing accounts on the Gulf of Tonkin, the Tet offensive and of his role with the CIA and the State Dept.
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Lynn Mattocks. Release Of Pow�s, Vietnam History, Community Service, Local Schools.

Show # 4 - Part three of the Lynn Mattocks special interview. We learn of Lynn's involvement with the release of the POW's as well as his current community service with local schools to bring special awareness to the Vietnam history.
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Marine Corp Counter Intelligence Nco Lynn Mattocks

Show # 2 - Rick welcomes retired Marine Corp counter intelligence NCO Lynn Mattocks. This is part one of a 3 part Special Series. Three tours in Vietnam, action in Lebanon 1958, and the Phillipines in 1964.
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Detail on Compensation, Pension, S.M.C. and Severance Pay

Dave covers details on compensation, pension and S.M.C. (Special Monthly Compensation) as well as the pros and cons of military severance pay for severely wounded veterans. (SEE UPDATE ON SEVERANCE PAY ON SEGMENT #24, THIS CHANNEL)
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Legacy Of War. Filmed By Gregory Marquette. Problems that Faced Vietnam War Returnees.

Show # 3 - This documentary was filmed by Gregory Marquette during the early years of the NVF when it was the Vietnam Veterans Aid Foundation. This piece focuses on the problems that faced many Vietnam War returnees.
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George J. Burns. World War Ii Combat Marine Veteran. Silver Star, Iwo Jima.

Show # 7 - Rick visits the home of World War II combat Marine veteran, George J. Burns. George was awarded the silver star for action on Iwo Jima.
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Joe Alexander, Double Amputee from Vietnam. designs prosthetics for disabled veterans

Show # 6 - Joe Alexander, another double amputee from Vietnam is Rick's guest. See how Joe took his disability and used it to serve the veterans' community.
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Dr. Jack Steingart on Vet Centers And PTSD

Special guest Dr. Jack Steingart joins Dave to discuss PTSD. This is Part One of this 2 part series. We will learn of the Vet Centers across the country that are working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Shad Meshad on Psychological Effects on Vets Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Dave and Shad Meshad discuss psychological effects on vets returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. They also speak on the situation of reservists and National Guard.
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Dave Culmer On Questions Regarding The VA

Meet news anchor Dave Culmer for frequently asked questions regarding the VA. Dave also discusses the differences between pension and compensation.
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