Veterans' Voices

U.S. Air Force military dog handlers Staff Sgt. Mantrease Robertson and Senior Airman Jordan Johnson talk about the training and challenges that define the job.

Randy Ark, Vietnam veteran and former Army combat medic, talks about the work he does to advocate for veterans in Springfield, Ohio.

On June 14, North Dayton community members gathered at Point Park to reflect on the importance of Flag Day and remembering veterans.

Will Davis with The Eichelberger Center for Community Voices tells WYSO listeners about the focus of the new season of Veterans' Voices.

Army veteran Jeremy Turner shares how military skills shape his success as an entrepreneur in Dayton, OH, and offers advice for other vets launching their own businesses.

Carol Robinson from Centerville, Ohio, volunteers with Blue Star Families, combining her love for supporting families with her gratitude for those who serve our country.

Two experts in the field of veteran suicide prevention say it is okay to directly ask people: Are you having thoughts of dying by suicide?

Army Veteran Danny Eakins describes how he found help after he attempted suicide at the beginning of his career.

Local Marine Corps Veteran Steven Strain served in Iraq. Post-deployment, suicide affected him and his unit.

David Hart and Tim O’Sullivan, both vets, one Army and one Air Force who met at what’s known as a Warrior Weekend.

Meet Sam Surowitz and Seth Gordon Ph.D. on Veterans Champions. They support military veterans at the University of Dayton and at Wright State University.

Marilyn McCauley and Cassie Barlow, two of WYSO's Veteran Champions, talk about the organization McCauley founded, named Operation Fairborn Cares.