THE INTERVIEW
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained."

He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.

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Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them

Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?

Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived

Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Is Bigfoot being studied by the US military? - Quora
• Lt. General Martin R. Steele, US Marine Corps (Ret.) on Advisory Panel of FDA Rejecting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD
• FDA Advisory Committee voted against MDMA therapy, what's next
• MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication | AP News
• Resolution No. 5: Emerging Therapies to Address Veteran Suicides | Digital Archive
• The American Legion [Volume 135, No. 3 (September 1993)] | Digital Archive — Story on Page 30
• Author R.C. Bramhall | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
• Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them - The Washington Post
• Marine shielded his student from grenade with his body — and survived

THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg.

Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans.

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Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief
• BioXcellerator | Leader in Stem Cell Therapy Near You
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Toxic Exposure Screenings: Vets Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits | Military.com
• So does the Air Force have any new aces now? - Task & Purpose
• Meet the soldier behind ‘Tales From the Grid Square’ - Task & Purpose
• Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) • Instagram photos and videos

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
When Michelle Lang's husband separated from the Army and the family moved home to rural Pennsylvania, they faced medical, mental health and other challenges that put a strain on their marriage. Through the support of family and friends, they were able to get back on their feet. Yet, in the aftermath, Michelle discovered a wealth of resources that could have helped the couple weather the storm more easily...if only they'd know about them.

Thus began Michelle's mission to connect rural veterans to valuable resources and support, in the form of her non-profit organization, Veteran Help Point.

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Fighter Pilot, Harvard Student, 2024 Miss America

Foo Fighters – The UFO’s of WWII

Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French

Special Guest: Michelle Lang.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Veteran Help Point | local veteran help
• 2024 Miss America crown goes to active-duty U.S. Air Force officer - CBS News
• What Were the Mysterious “Foo Fighters” Sighted by WWII Night Flyers? | Air & Space Magazine| Smithsonian Magazine
• Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French
• Join The American Legion

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Carol Lindamood Harlow, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Honor Flight Network and Terry Campbell, who participated in an all-women Honor Flight from Chicago in October of 2021.

Terry shares about her experience on the flight, and Carol talks about the history of Honor Flight, how the process works to participate or volunteer for an Honor Flight and what is on the horizon for the organization, and how The American Legion Family can help support their mission.

RAPID FIRE
Paranormal believers efforts lead Congress to pass legislation ordering Pentagon to investigate UFOs.
Crayons Ready To Eat

Special Guests: "Terry" Joyce Campbell and Carol Lindamood Harlow.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Tough Ruck 2022 | Tough Ruck
• Send us your feedback! — Tell us if you're going to be at the Boston Tough Ruck
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion
• Honor Flight Network - Home
• Share your HERstory