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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition

Cumulus Media Detroit

“From Glory Days: Veterans Edition” brings together former military service members, special forces, and medal honorees to share their personal stories of struggle and success. Learn the path that each of these brave men and women have taken to overcome the challenges of transitioning from military service to a fulfilled life of peace and significance. Veterans … be empowered with the tips you need to be your own best advocate! Hear “From Glory Days: Veterans Edition” Sundays at 6 a.m. on 760 WJR or

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Todd Duso

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/06/29

June 29, 2025 ~ Todd Duso joins the show to discuss his journey from a self-described underachiever in high school to a major in the U.S. Army.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Mark Trail

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/06/22

June 22, 2025 ~ Mark Trail talks about his family history of military service, his time in the Navy at a young age, and his work with the Care Patrol and the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Ron Jansen

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/06/15

June 15, 2025 ~ Ron Jansen talks about his pre-military life in rural Michigan, shaped by sports and a family-oriented upbringing, which influenced his decision to join the Marine Corps after 9/11, participating in the intense invasion of Iraq.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Kurtis Schneider

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/06/08

June 8, 2025 ~ Kurtis Schneider discusses how his family's military history and multi-sport achievements, which set the stage for his later Army service after his father’s passing, altering his college football plans.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Bob Shaner

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/05/25

May 25, 2025 ~ Bob Shaner joins the show to discuss his journey from a blue-collar Detroit kid to a Marine officer. His military service and subsequent transition to civilian life were marked by undiagnosed PTSD and a search for the adrenaline rush he experienced in combat. The death of his son led him to a transformational experience at Heroes and Horses, a program that uses mustangs to help veterans heal.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Andy Riise

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/05/18

May 18, 2025 ~ Andy Riise grew up in Oakdale, California, and was influenced by his family’s military service. His father served in Vietnam, his sister and brother-in-law were officers, and his grandfathers served in World War II. This military background instilled in him a sense of leadership, service, and community involvement, leading him to West Point.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ David Shulkin

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/05/04

May 4, 2025 ~ Secretary David Shulkin talks about his upbringing, which influenced his commitment to public service. Raised in a patriotic family with a strong military background, including his father and grandfathers, he developed a sense of duty and gratitude towards the country. Although he pursued a medical career instead of military service, he felt a longing to give back, eventually leading him to public service when nominated by President Barack Obama.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Mike Cox

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/04/20

April 20, 2025 ~ Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox talks about his military background and upcoming gubernatorial campaign in Michigan. Raised in a working-class family with Irish immigrant parents, Cox’s sense of duty was influenced by his father’s service in the Korean War. After feeling lost in high school, he joined the Marine Corps in 1980, which transformed his life by instilling discipline and maturity.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Ricky Derring

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/04/13

April 13, 2025 ~ Ricky Derring joins the show to discuss how his military background shaped his values of service and commitment. Raised by a veteran grandfather, he joined the army at 17, becoming a Ranger and Green Beret.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Sen. Gary Peters

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/04/06

April 6, 2025 ~ Sen. Gary Peters joins the show to discuss his career in both the Navy and the United States Congress.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Jason Alexander

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/03/30

March 30, 2025 ~ Jason Alexander joins the show to discuss his challenging childhood, marked by instability and hardship, leading him to seek structure and purpose in the Army. His early life experiences instilled adaptability and resilience, which proved beneficial in his military career.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Drew Hernandez

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/03/23

March 23, 2025 ~ Drew Hernandez discusses his unconventional path into the military, driven by a desire for his mother’s approval. Despite initial regrets, he served in both the reserves and active duty as a military police officer. Hernandez shares candidly about his struggles during basic training. He also talks about his later reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism after his deployment to Iraq during the U.S. invasion.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Todd McCaffrey

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/03/16

March 15, 2025 ~ Retired Major General Todd McCaffrey joins the show to discuss VA home loans and why they are underutilized within the veteran community.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Rob Sarver

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/03/09

March 7, 2025 ~ Rob Sarver joins the show to discuss

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Derek Blumke

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/03/02

March 2, 2025 ~ Derek Blumke, associated with the Gruntstyle Foundation’s mental health initiative, discusses his military upbringing in Northern Michigan and family history of service.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Jason Woolford

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/02/23

Feb. 23, 2025 ~ State Rep. Jason Woolford talks about his upbringing in a trailer park and choosing to join the Marine Corps after high school.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Eric Mitchell

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/02/16

Feb. 16, 2025 ~ Eric Mitchell, a former Marine Corps member, discusses his military background, highlighting the profound influence of his grandfather, a Colonel, who fought in multiple wars.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Doug "Odie" Slocum

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/02/09

Feb. 9, 2025 ~ General Doug “Odie” Slocum shares insights from his extensive military career. Influenced by his father’s Air Force service during the Vietnam War, Odie experienced a childhood of frequent relocations and developed an early aspiration to become a pilot.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Brian Lynch

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/02/02

Feb. 2, 2025 ~ Major Brian Lynch of the United States Marine Corps discusses his upbringing in a typical Irish American family in Boston, where practical life lessons rather than military culture shaped him, despite having 25 veterans in his family.

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From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Doug Webster

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition ·

2025/01/26

Jan. 26, 2025 ~ Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Doug Webster shares his life journey, beginning with his upbringing in Southern California and education at UCLA. Inspired by events like the moon landing, he developed an early interest in rocketry and chose to join the Air Force.

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