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
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
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
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
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.
“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 listen on-demand and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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