The Veteran Voice

Vietnam veteran, Michael Swinford is the new host of The Veteran Voice. This series is designed to inform and educate our country's veterans about different veteran organizations and events. However, Michael strives to constantly honor our service men and women. "We have no greater destination than the continued service and support to those Americans who have served their country and to those who still do."

Veterans Panel - November 11, 2009
This program is a panel discussion with veterans from WWII to Iraqi Freedom. The veterans talk about the wars in which they served and related stories about their times in the military.
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The Degrading of our Rights - October, 2009
Michael discusses the case before the Supreme Court, in which a cross, erected as a veteran's memorial is being challenged as a violation of the separation of church and state.
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2009 Veterans Day Parade - September, 2009
Michael talks with Veterans Day Parade Interim Chairman, Buddy Smith and Daughers of the American Revolution member, Cindy Byrd about the history of the Veterans Day Parade and the details for this year's event and the essay writing contest for area students to honor veterans.
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Homes for Our Troops - September, 2009
On this edition of The Veteran Voice, Michael talks with representatives from the American Legion Post 68 from Lyon County, Kentucky. Commander, Bill Howard; Vice-Commander, Rick Gill; and Auxiliary President, Sue Augstine talk about the building project that creates homes for our wounded and disabled veterans.
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War and Media - September, 2009
Michael talks with retired news anchor and journalist, Tom Butler about the role the media plays in times of war.
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West Kentucky Veterans Center, Part 2 - August, 2009
On this edition of The Veteran Voice, Michael continues his trip to Hanson, Kentucky to talk with veterans at the West Kentucky Veterans Center. This two-part series highlights veterans who served in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. They share their stories of military service, marriage, children and other life memories. Michael wanted to make sure these veterans and their stories were never forgotten.
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West Kentucky Veterans Center, Part 1 - August, 2009
On this edition of The Veteran Voice, Michael takes a trip to Hanson, Kentucky to talk with veterans at the West Kentucky Veterans Center. This two-part series highlights veterans who served in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. They share their stories of military service, marriage, children and other life memories. Michael wanted to make sure these veterans and their stories were never forgotten.
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LST 325 - August, 2009
Michael takes a trip to Evansville, Indiana to tour the (Landing Ship Tank) LST 325. The memorial ship played an important role in the battles on the beaches of Normandy and Omaha and is now the only remaining WWII landing ship tank that is still fully operational. “This valiant ship stood tall against the tyranny and dictators of this world and she ultimately sailed into victory,” said Swinford. “On behalf of all freedom loving people around the globe, thank you LST-325 for your service.” Find out more about LST 325 at www.lstmemorial.org.
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Veteran Benefits - August, 2009
On this edition of The Veteran Voice, Michael talks with military service officer, Ron McClure about the veteran benefits system and how veterans can get the benefits they so richly deserve.
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Walk of Honor - July 2009
Michael takes a trip to Matoon, Kentucky to visit the new Veterans Walk of Honor.
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Vietnam: Then and Now - June, 2009
This edition of The Veteran Voice discusses how Vietnam has changed between the Vietnam war and now. Michael talks with Vietnam Veterans; Dr. Gordon Williams and Barry Irby, and WKCTC History Professor and Iraq War Veteran, Dr. Scott Garrett.
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Patriot Guard Riders - June, 2009
Michael talks with members of the Patriot Guard Riders, a motocycle organization that rides in support of American veterans. Charles "Jammer" Green, Rick Bond, and Dan Bondurant talk about PGR's purpose and goals for supporting our fallen service men and women.
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POW/MIA Remembrance - June, 2009
This edition of The Veteran Voice remembers American POW's/MIA's. Michael talks with Bill Jordan, representative of the Joint Prisoners of War, Missing in Action Accounting Command (JPAC) and VFW 5739 Commander, Steve Reed.
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