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1910 - Liselotte Schuster who was scammed out of $22,000 by Nigerian scammers using military names and stories. Donna Sensenig was almost scammed as well. She found ways to successfully scam them back out of hundreds of dollars in flowers, chocolates and stuffed animals. 2005 - Brett Randell, singer/songwriter of the song "Soldier" military dating scams | nigerian scammers | brett randell | a soldiers song | support the troops

COL Glenn Ritchie and CSM Donnel Daniels from US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade to talk about the status of enlistments and quality of enlistees. We'll also talk a little about the Army suicide rate among recruiters and what they're doing to counter it. We'll also be speaking with Mr. Perry Jeffries from Fort Hood's Armed Services Blood Program. The ASBP provides much needed blood to troops in need both at home and in combat!ASBP | armed services blood program | colonel glenn ritchie | csm donnel daniels | army recruiting

Caring for the Families of our Fallen The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, seminars for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance, and 24/7 crisis intervention care for all who have been affected by the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to www.taps.org or call the toll-free crisis line at 800.959.TAPS. military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

We will also have Tom and hopefully some of the other members from the band Bridge of Sighs (www.bosband.com). They will come on to tell us about their surprise return trip to Gitmo for New Years Eve, just a short 7 weeks after being there at the beginning of November to play for the troops. Tom also has some ground-breaking news about how well the prisoners down there are treated. Lastly we will have Ms. Gina Elise on, from www.pinupsforvets.com. Gina will be talking about her new 2010 calendar that is now out and some of the great things she was able to do for our troops and veterans through the sale of her 2009 calendar.cancelled | Bridge of Sighs | Gina Elise | support the troops | Gitmo

On this first show of 2010, we are pleased to have Parks Stephenson as our first guest. PARKS STEPHENSON is a Naval Systems Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin, with expertise in the integration of naval combat systems for both U.S. and foreign navies.  A 1979 graduate of the US Naval Academy, Parks began his naval career in nuclear submarines, earned his Naval Flight Officer wings in the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, qualified as a deck officer aboard an aircraft carrier and retired from active duty after serving as a commander of an amphibious warfare air control detachment in Kuwait.  His historical knowledge and on-site forensic analytical skills have been tapped by James Cameron for both Walden Media’s Ghosts of the Abyss and Discovery Channel’s Last Mysteries of the Titanic; by Actuality Productions for History Channel’s Modern Marvels series; Darlow-Smithson Productions for National Geographic’s Seconds From Disaster series; and Lone Wolf Documentary Group for three History Channel expedition specials. military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Pearl Harbor

Tonight's show on this last night of 2009, CJ, Marcus and Troy will be playing some of the great music recorded by the many musical guests we had on You Served Radio this year. military | iraq | afghanistan | support the troops | Music

Tonight's show will be all about CJ Grisham's current struggle with Huntsville City Schools, the PTA, and the Army. We'll have a milbloggers roundtable to start the show to discus Milblogs Go Silent and we'll interview CJ in the second hour. Don't miss this exciting episode!CJ Grisham | Huntsville City Schools | Milblogs Go Silent | PTA | Army

Country Singer Derek Scholl. Although Derek Sholl is known by fans for his smooth baritone, witty lyrics and electric live show, there are an increasing number of people paying attention to his involvement with our U.S. military. He has played for the troops overseas, performed for the US Chamber of Commerce and partenered with Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Workman to increase awareness about PTSD. Derek is proud to donate his time and talent to the men and women who fight to protect our freedoms. www.dereksholl.com Author, James F. Christ. Author James F. Christ is a recognized and accomplished author on Military Marine History from War World II Pacific theater. Now he is writing a total of 10 books on Embedded Training Teams in Afghanistan, and their highly significant but largely unknown battles. James has been on the show before and we are pleased to have him back on You Served Radio again. Toby Nunn from Soldier's Angels will also join us on the show to talk about the newly opened and first Soldiers' Angels warehouse and what SA is up to for the holidaysJeremiah Workman | Soldiers Angels | PTSD | Derek Scholl | James Christ

Singer Matt Goss. Matt is a Vegas headliner and entertainer who perform around the world from Tokyo, Sydney to the Wembley Stadium, he is also a best selling author, a recording artist who sold more than 17 millions album worldwide and avid supporter of the US Armed Forces. Kenny Gamble. Kenny is a Grammy-award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and the co-creator behind such classics as “Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now”, and “Love Train”. By collaborating with iconic soul singer Patti Labelle, and the Temple University’s Choir and Orchestra, “I Am An American” seeks to bring a renewed sense of patriotism to this country. Steve Valley, former Public Affairs NCOIC and author of Inside the Fortress. Matt Goss | steve valley | inside the fortress | kenny gamble | Support the Troops

LTG Freakley, USAAC CG. Lieutenant General Benjamin C. Freakley assumed command of U.S. Army Accessions Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 18 May 2007, consisting of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Fort Knox, KY; U.S. Army Cadet Command, Fort Monroe, VA; and U.S. Army Accessions Support Brigade, Fort Knox, KY. http://www.usaac.army.mil/cg.html James Hooker. Today, November 19th, James releases his third solo album in the last two years - this one,¨Hanging Out With The Boys¨ is a collection of the 11 songs that rose out of the September 11th attacks and the World War On Terror that James calls WWlV. He is, as you can tell from these songs, a true supporter of the men and women ¨up at the sharp end, who lay it on the line for our kids, and our otherwise worthless asses!¨ Larry Pratt will talk about the The Veterans Disarmament Act which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush in 2008. This law places any veteran who has ever been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on the federal gun ban list. http://gunowners.org/a010808.htmhttp://gunowners.org/ netb.htm Dudley Brown - Executive Director of National Association for Gun Rights to talk about the "Gun Free Zone" in our military that possibly contributed to the Fort Hood massacre. http://www.nationalgunrights.orglarry pratt | kenny gamble | james hooker | Veterans Disarmament Act | LTG Freakley

Ben Steele, WWII veteran and Bataan Death March survivor. Ben's story was told in the recent book, "Tears In The Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath." After Ben we will have Thad Nauden and Amanda Nagurney (http://www.inremembranceusa.com/) from IN REMEMBRANCE. This tribute CD features recording artists Jason Malachi, Amanda Nagurney, Brennan Meakin & Up and Coming Hip Hop Artists FiGS & Jero (Midwest Heat). All proceeds benefit www.usacares.org and will be distributed to the families of our military women and men. Our last guest of the evening will be Kurt from SurvivalStraps.comben steele | bataan death march | USA Cares | Survival Straps | Military Support

SFC Gregory Strube is a Special Forces medic and Afghanistan veteran. He is a Purple Heart recipient after being injured by an IED. He has also been awarded the Bronze Star Medal and has 21 years of active duty service under his belt.purple heart | sfc gregory strube | afghanistan | fourth | fifth

Tom Aiello from Sears Heroes at Home program Chuck Grist, author of "My Last War - A Vietnam Veteran's Tour in Iraq." William "Bud" McLeroy & John Holley - Republican candidate for Congress in San Diego , 51st District. Bud is a military veteran and was the First one legged Army Reservist that served in Iraq. John Holley lost his Son in Iraq, They flew his body back to the US as cargo. So he called everyone he could to get a Honor Guard. And they had the plane fly around untill they had one on the ground, then Congressman Hunter wrote a bill called the Holley Act. That said NO ONE will be handled as Cargo and They Will have a Escort. Heroes at Home | Military Support | chuck grist | Iraq | sears

Ft. Irwin and NTC Commander, BG Robert "Abe" Abrams Darrell Griffith, father of fallen Soldier and author of the book "Last Journey" general abrams | national training center | darrell griffith | last journey | fallen Soldiers

We will be doing a short show from the BlogTalkRadio booth at BlogWorldExpo 2009. Show has been delayed about 15 minutes.blogworldexpo 2009 | you served | military | troy | cj