Military Matters

E12 Military Matters Podcast

Episode 12 has retired Major Ricky Harold going down the trail of the Monroe Doctrine. President Trump has leaned on this doctrine, (established in the 1800's) to thwart the Drug Cartels in the Western Hemisphere in the South American region. 

E11 Military Matters Podcast

Retired U.S. Army Major Ricky Harold sits with the G-Man and discusses the 2026 Military Budget and the Demon Pups Program. Casual conversation but you never know where it goes. Ten-Hut!

E10 Military Matters Podcast

Retired Major Ricky Harold interviews Jay Baker and Ken Schulz of Nevada Work for Warriors. The organization helps Veterans locate and secure employment after serving. You can find out more about the organization and its outstanding efforts at www.workforwarriorsnv.org

E9 Military Matters Podcast

Ricky Interviews Retired Vietnam combat veteran Michael Leonard who authored "An American Combat Bird Dog Pilot: From the Battlefield of Vietnam and Beyond." His writing is a compelling look at the life and times of a member of the Silent Generation. Mike Leonard’s story chronicles not only his breathtaking combat adventures, but the unforeseen perils that nearly sidetracked him during his time as an international sales executive. This spellbinding narrative paints a vivid portrait of a man, as the Chinese proverb clearly states, “living in interesting times.”Not many Vietnam veterans can lay claim to as many harrowing moments in combat. Leonard recounts flying a small, unarmed USAF spotter plane — called an O-1 Birddog — near ground level risking life and limb just feet above the jungle canopy. Leonard and his Birddog were the turkey in the proverbial turkey shoot. The recollection of the life and death struggle on Thanksgiving Day in 1969 with North Vietnamese forces hell bent on capturing or killing the crew of a downed chopper near the Cambodian border is about as hairy as it gets. Then the final straw — and the catalyst for the book — which took place more than 40 years later; Leonard made contact with one of the crewmembers from that chopper. Their bond is emblematic of the brotherhood of warriors that can only be formed among those that have actually lived it. That phone call and the incumbent flashbacks by itself, not counting his myriad additional exploits throughout the book, will force you to keep reading. Surviving combat instilled a chameleon-like sense of innovation in Leonard and a kind of ‘challenge accepted’ attitude you might expect from someone used to taking risks and operating on a wing and a prayer. Eloquently presented, the author’s story continues on in captivating fashion. Leaving his military career behind and venturing into the uncharted waters of civilian life came with the ultimate realization that this new life had its own set of risks and rewards. When you finish this book, you will smile and walk away with the realization that, like the author suggests, you’ve witnessed someone that’s lived a charmed life and indeed lived in “interesting times”. Rubbing elbows with people, visiting places, and doing things that most people will only imagine

E8 Military Matters Podcast

Retired Major Ricky Harold is joined by G-Man as he talks about exploits and happenings in the Indo Pacific region of the world.

E7 Military Matters Podcast

Retired Major Ricky Harold talks about Military Veterans with the G-Man

E6 Military Matters Podcast

Retired Major Ricky Harold is joined by Co-Host Retired Lieutenant Colonel Bill Conrad. They catch up on the Red Move Organization and the recent accomplishments of Bill. 

E5 Military Matters Podcast

Host(s) Ricky Harold and George Fleck welcome Tony and Diane Martinez of Nevadan's for Vets
They highlight the upcoming events and the beginnings and plans for the future of the organization

E4 Military Matters Podcast

Ricky and George visit with Raul Casillas of Wounded Warriors Family Support (401c3 Non-Profit). 
WWFS is headquartered in Omaha, NE
Raul runs down the history and current projects helping the mission of the organization

E3 Military Matters Podcast

Hosts Ricky and George welcome VFW advocate David Sousa. They highlight the longstanding history of the organization and what they are doing in contemporary times.