Welcome to Veterans Radio

In February of 1966, while flying combat missions over North Vietnam, his RA5-C reconnaissance jet was downed by enemy fire. He parachuted safely but was captured immediately. For the next seven years he was held as a POW in the Communist prisons of North Vietnam. After his repatriation in February, 1973, Jerry returned to operational duties. He retired from active duty in the Navy after 28 years of service.
BEYOND SURVIVAL, Captain Coffee gives a moving account of his incredible experience from capture to ultimate release. His faith - in himself, others, his country, and his God - was the key to turning an unbelievably difficult, potentially devastating experience into an opportunity for personal growth. Captain Gerald Coffee is an inspiring example of the power of the human spirit to survive and triumph over the most adverse circumstances. His story conveys a positive message that we each have the potential to survive any ordeal, overcome any obstacle, achieve any goal.

And, Vietnam Prisoners of War to Reunite on 40th Anniversary of Homecoming to America

Hero veterans will be honored at two-day celebration including a family barbeque and formal dinner at Richard Nixon Presidential Library. The reunion will take place on May 23 and 24, 2013. It will be held 40 years to the date when President and Mrs. Nixon hosted them for what still holds as the biggest dinner ever held at the White House. Learn more about this great event with our guest, Foundation President Sandy Quinn, from The Richard Nixon Foundation.

Future Programs:

Veterans Radio is proud to announce that Rick Atkinson will be a guest on "At Ease," to talk about The Guns at Last Light on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013, starting at 9 a.m. EDT. Hosted by bestselling author Dwight Jon Zimmerman, guests on "At Ease" have included some of the biggest names in the military history and military fiction genres, making it the go-to program to find out the latest in military-themed publishing.

And as Veterans Radio Founder Gary Lillie would say,
"What have you done for a Veteran today?"

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Veterans Radio is dedicated to all the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces of the United States of America. Our mission is to see that the world appreciates what extraordinary things ordinary people have done to gain and preserve the freedom we assume everyone enjoys – and the ultimate price that is often paid.

Veterans Radio will include our listener's stories and experiences, not only while in the service, but afterwards as well. Interviews with guest speakers and authors will be a weekly feature. The content of the programs on Veterans Radio will ultimately be determined by our listeners.

Veterans Radio feels it is time for our communities to know who among their neighbors was willing to pay the ultimate price to preserve and protect their basic freedoms. Veterans Radio will act as an advocate for veteran's issues. Politics has no place in determining what is fair for America's veterans. Veterans Radio just wants our politicians to keep their promises. We encourage our listeners to get involved in the political process and to make our voices heard.

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