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Even after 50 years, the impact of the Vietnam War echoes across generations. Hear the stories of service and sacrifice from people who are affected — veterans, their families, and others who add perspective to those experiences. Brought to you by the nonprofit that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, “The Wall,” in Washington, D.C.

If we are the clients… who holds our representatives accountable? In this powerful installment of the Letter to America series, a U.S. Navy Veteran examines one of the most pressing questions in modern governance: Why are licensed professionals held to stricter ethical standards than the lawmakers who write and interpret the law? Through analysis of disbarment, congressional ethics oversight, Supreme Court standards, and institutional accountability, this book explores: • What disbarment means, and why it matters • How professional ethics are enforced • Why Congress polices itself ...

Join Host Ron Kern on a Journey Through the American Revolution! Explore how 13 colonies united to forge the United States in this engaging podcast. Each episode covers pivotal events, figures, and battles in chronological order, along with bonus episodes that reveal lesser-known stories. As a US Navy veteran and descendant of Revolutionary War hero Peter Kern, Ron shares a unique perspective on the heroes who shaped our nation’s history. Website - https://www.PatriotPowerPodcast.com ___________ 🇺🇸_________ Enjoy my other video series: Founding Voices: https://tinyurl.com/4bxyuwed The ...

In spring 2008, inspired by the Vietnam-era Winter Soldier hearings, Iraq Veterans Against the War gathered veterans to expose war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq. Here are the powerful words, images, and documents of this historic gathering, which show the reality of life in Afghanistan and Iraq.

What if racism isn’t always loud… but still just as damaging? Letter to America: Racism is a direct, unfiltered reflection on one of the most misunderstood and often minimized issues in modern society. Written by a U.S. Navy Veteran, this powerful letter challenges the idea that racism must be aggressive to be real and exposes the uncomfortable truth about “polite” bias, silent assumptions, and everyday behaviors that continue to divide us. Inside this letter, you’ll discover: Why racism is not limited to any one race, culture, or group The dangerous myth of “harmless” or “...

America has been exposed. Not by enemies abroad. Not by foreign adversaries. But by a mirror. A Letter to America: Thank You for Showing Us Who We Are is a powerful civic reflection written by a U.S. Navy Veteran examining what the past political era revealed about our democracy, our institutions, and ourselves. This is not a partisan attack. It is a moral examination. Inside this letter, you will explore: • The fragility of democratic norms • The elasticity of patriotism • The normalization of rhetoric once considered disqualifying • The silence that enables erosion • The ...

Where did America go? Not the land. Not the flag. Not the idea. The people. In this powerful and unfiltered letter, a U.S. Navy veteran asks the question many are thinking, but few are willing to say out loud: Why is it easier to fund war than to care for our own people? When did silence become acceptable in the face of what we know is wrong? And how did we become a nation that looks away instead of speaking up? This is not a political argument. This is a moral confrontation. This letter cuts through distraction, challenges complacency, and forces the reader to examine not just leadership, ...

When does the erosion of a democracy actually begin? Not when the system collapses. Not when historians write about it. But when the first warning signs appear and citizens must decide whether to confront them or ignore them. When Did the End Begin? is a powerful civic reflection that asks one of the most important questions facing any nation: At what moment does a democracy begin to fade? Written as part of the Letters to America series, this thought-provoking short read examines how democratic systems slowly erode and why citizens play a critical role in protecting the institutions that ...

Words shape laws. They justify force. They decide who is protected and who is punished. In this installment of the Letter to America series, a U.S. Navy Veteran examines how powerful terms like domestic terrorist, threat, and extremist have expanded in meaning, and why that expansion matters to every citizen. This short, reflective letter explores: How legal definitions can be stretched through interpretation Why permitted actions like protesting or lawful carry can still result in punishment The growing gap between rights on paper and rights in practice What happens when language is used ...

Why do we keep choosing leaders who live in a financial universe we will never touch? In this powerful and thought-provoking letter, a U.S. Navy Veteran asks one of the most important questions facing America today: How can someone represent you when they have absolutely nothing in common with your life? If a billionaire has never shared your struggles never feared a medical bill, never lived paycheck to paycheck, never sacrificed necessities to survive — then how can they honestly claim they understand you? This short, gripping, and unapologetically honest letter forces readers to ...

Tariffs are often sold as strength but most Americans were never taught what tariffs really are: a tax that reshapes prices, supply chains, and markets. In this emotionally honest letter, a U.S. Navy Veteran breaks down what a tariff is, who actually pays it, where the money goes, and why governments deploy tariffs in the first place. But this letter goes further. It confronts the red flags vague policy justifications, unclear goals, selective carve-outs, and sudden reversals especially when leaders or their families maintain large international business interests. With a clear “follow-...

What happens when those sworn to uphold the law are protected from accountability when they break it? In A Letter to America: Are You Okay With This?, a U.S. Navy veteran poses a direct but thoughtful question about authority, responsibility, and justice in modern America. This short, powerful reflection examines why misconduct within law enforcement especially repeated violations—is often insulated from consequences, and why that should concern every citizen, regardless of politics. This book does not attack law enforcement. It does not promote ideology or partisanship. Instead, it asks ...

What would happen if someone spoke to you as if you lacked intelligence? Would you tolerate it—from a coworker, a family member, or an employee? In A Letter to America: Are You Not Offended?, a U.S. Navy veteran asks a question many Americans feel but rarely confront: Why do we accept being spoken to with condescension by those elected to represent us? This short, powerful reflection explores respect, accountability, and the quiet erosion of expectations between citizens and their leaders. It is not a political argument. It does not endorse parties or policies. Instead, it invites readers...

What does it mean to love a country that carries both promise and pain? In this heartfelt installment of the Letter to America series, a U.S. Navy Veteran and Black American reflects on unconditional love, compassion, and the responsibility to not let the evil of a few overshadow the goodness of many. This short reflective letter explores: Loving a country without ignoring its history Choosing compassion in the presence of pain The power of individual goodness to shape communities Why love remains a necessary act of courage Written with honesty, humility, and hope, this letter invites ...

#StillServing: The VFW Podcast is the official podcast of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the oldest combat veterans service organization advocating for and serving our veterans, service members and military families worldwide. #StillServing will feature interviews, one-of-a-kind perspectives and insightful conversations concerning veteran legislation, educational and financial assistance programs, national veterans' services, critical initiatives from the VFW National Commander, and much more.

After Action Podcast is made to go deeper into people's lives to talk about what makes them who they are, challenges they face, & how they have overcome it.

A Reflection on Power, Silence, and Accountability is a concise, thought-provoking letter written by a U.S. Navy veteran asking questions many Americans feel but rarely voice. This book examines the uncomfortable space where government authority, public silence, and constitutional responsibility intersect. Without naming incidents or assigning partisan blame, it challenges readers to consider what happens when accountability fades and silence becomes normalized. Rather than arguing positions, this reflection asks readers to confront deeper civic questions: What is the role of government ...

Here, the classroom and battlefield share a table. The Vantage Point turns evidence-based wisdom and hard-earned experience into perspective that raises your elevation. When you can see further, you can live better. Formerly known as The Veterans Voice podcast, we rebranded as The Vantage Point to better reflect our mission: connecting military and non-military perspectives through meaningful conversation. This podcast serves as an educational hub, where everyone—veterans and civilians alike—can come to learn about leadership, healing, innovation, and more.

What if Americans remembered who actually governs the government? Written anonymously by a U.S. Navy veteran, We the People Are the Board of Directors reframes American government using a clear, non-partisan framework that strips away political noise and focuses on responsibility, accountability, and constitutional design. This book explains: Why citizens are not subjects or spectators—but overseers The proper role of the President as an executive, not a ruler Why oversight is not obstruction How party loyalty has distorted civic responsibility Where power truly comes from in a ...

Never before released audio programs! Throughout the 1970's Dr. Samuel J. Citron took it upon himself to interview leading authorities on special topics in contemporary Jewish history, mostly relating to the State of Israel. Over the course of ten years of painstaking work, he completed the...