Host Eric Calley interviews Marcus Chischilly, a US Marine with 5 tours, 3 to Iraq with 1/7, 1 to Afghanistan with 3/5 and one to South Korea. We discuss his resiliency in becoming an amputee after stepping on an IED in Kahjaki Oct 9, 2010 in the Sanghin Valley. His wounds didn't stop him and he reenlisted for another 4 yrs and retired in 2015. An inspiring story that gives motivation to anyone with disabilities. Following his ancestors in the Navajo Nation, he continues to lead and be inspiration throughout the Nation.

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Host Eric Calley interviews Ed Aurthor from Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial about what Modern Woodman does for the Community. They also discussed bbeing a not for profit company what Modern Woodman does for Veterans in and around the Michigan area.

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Host Eric Calley interviews Forrest Lang a United States Navy Corpsman who served with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines in Iraq. They not only talk about his tour, but his book, "Angel Blue, A Song of Redemption", which spells out his upbringing, joining the Navy, being accused of Murder, was acquitted. Forrest, who now is a Mentor for many organizations, we discuss his resilience to move forward onward and upward.

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Meet the host of Warfighters United, Eric Calley, interviewed by Lansing, Michigan Q106 Afternoon Host Scary Terry Stevens. This is the first of two interviews where they discuss Eric's 2 tours, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and what its like to transition after service.

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Host Eric Calley interviews Josh's Parish, National Guardsman, founder of Vetlife, creator if the bubby to Battle Buddy app, which is a one stop shop application for anyone getting out of Military service or Veteran who is applying for service-connected disabilities.

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Host Eric Calley interviews Mike Wilson, the Executive director of the VFW National home located in Eaton Rapids, Mi. One of the VFW's hidden gems which houses Veterans and their Families while they transition at no cost to them for up to 4 yrs. The National home provides all the tools and resources at their disposal to facilitate success. Mike Wilson, Former Sgt Major of the Michigan National Guard explains his aspirations for the next 5 yrs to build more housing and build on the legacy that started 100 yrs ago in 1925.

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Host Eric Calley interviews Michelle Wager, a Iraq Veteran who was severely injured by an IED in 2006 while serving in the Michigan National Guard. We discuss the troubles that being an amputee has dealing with the bureaucracy of the VA and road blocks of getting prosthetics, parts for the prosthetic and tsgli benifits. A heartbreaking reality that many women who are in a fight to get fertility service connected because of wounds from the IED blast. Join the fight with us! Help our female Veterans get recognized.

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Host Eric Calley interviews Douglas Brinker, a Navy and National Guard Veteran about his new book, "My Dark Shadow", which is not only a motivational book on being a 2 time survivor of suicide, but what it was that propelled him to become a mental health advocate for all. Douglas is also an advocate for the Jackson Veterans Coalition and VMS-Mental health and welfare program for the VFW.

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