There at 88,000 MIA/POWs from America's wars. It is important to keep the search for people and remains alive. USAF vet Mike Sands explains why he remains involved and efforts to obtain a memorial chair in Lansing, Michigan so school kids ask about it and learn about the sacrifices what were made for their freedoms. Mike discusses with host Jim Fausone his background and the efforts.

Major Wayne DeLoria, a 20 year Army vet, retired and went back to his first passion - music. He has been performing for decades entertaining people in Michigan and Florida. He is bringing his talent to Veterans Radio's 2025 Radio on the River in September 2025. He talks about his music and his military career.

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• David Saims – Director, Washtenaw County Veteran Service OfficeDavid Saims is the Director of the Washtenaw County Michigan Veteran Service Office, where he leads a team of experts dedicated to helping veterans access the benefits they’ve earned. An accredited service officer since 2011 and a member of the County Veterans Service Officers since 2013, David has advanced through the ranks from Veteran Service Officer to his current leadership role. A U.S. Army veteran (1990–1993) and Army Reservist, he earned his BBA with honors from Eastern Michigan University.Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (Ret.) served her country for 36 years. She served as the Assistant Adjutant General of Veterans Affairs for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs of the State of Michigan advocating for Veterans from 2003-2011.General Fausone graduated from the University of Michigan School of Nursing in 1975 and in 1977 received her commission in the United States Air Force as a medical officer. She served on active duty in various nursing positions and in late 1981 transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard. In 1983 and 1995, she completed a Master of Science in Administration and a Master of Science in Nursing from Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan.General Fausone has written over 25 Veterans Disability EBooks for Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC since 2013. In 2021, General Fausone co-authored "Impact on Health from Exposures: Case Examples from Military Eras and Guide for Clinical Practice - Practical Guide for Managing the Health of Veterans After War/Conflict Exposure: Case Examples from Recent Events" published in the Journal of Nursing Practice. She partnered with the University of Michigan School of Nursing to create 360 Virtual Education, a series of immersive videos created to support healthcare providers when they are caring for military veterans in a variety of healthcare settings to address health inequities and give nursing students the tools to engage in culturally competent clinical practice.Carol Ann Fausone continues serving by “Taking Care of Our American Heroes and their Families” to obtain the benefits they deserve.