Host Eric Calley talks with Jake Rademacher, film producer of the 2009 "Brothers at War." The film depicts the toll that life-threatening work and separation take on the parents, siblings, wives and children of the soldiers. Fourteen years later he produced "Brothers After War" where Jake Rademacher reunites with his brothers and fellow soldiers from his Iraq embed revealing a unique perspective on war's impact and the transition from active warriors to veterans. Listen as Host Eric Calley discusses Jake's first hand accounts and what it is like as the two movies go full circle with the after affects of War. A must listen to for Veterans, wives and children of Veterans and all who have served.

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Host Eric Calley speaks with Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popoditch also known as the "Cigar Marine." Gunnery Sergeant Popoditch tells his first hand story of the Persian Gulf War experience as well as his tours in Iraq 2003 and 2004 where his company helped take down the Statue of Saddam at Firdos Square. He also spoke on the fight that nearly cost him his life in Fallujah in April of 2004. His never quit or give up attitude helped him inspire many to be better and not use their disabilities as a crutch. Now he's a fixture at Focus Marines foundation, a 7 day program at no cost to the Veterans who apply, and is making a difference throughout the Nation ensuring the Marines ethos of "never leave a Marine behind and Always faithful to God,Country, and the Corps" alive.

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John Sofronas served from 1999 to 2008 in direct support of Iraqi and Enduring Freedom as a Navy Corpsman of Marines. His service includes but is not limited to Fallujah, Iraq, Africa amongst other areas of operation.

He was injured in 2006 and developed Thyroid Cancer shortly after his return from Iraq. He sustained a subseqent stroke, multiple TBI's and transitioned to working for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Rating Specialist and Decision Review Officer. He's here to provide clarity on multiple issues for all Veterans, family members and/or beneficiaries.

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