American Legion Post 50 SAL 50 New York USA
WVOX 1460 AM New Rochelle, NY
Veterans Radio Segment
Friday mornings at 8:30 AM
Good Morning Westchester
Show Host Bob Marrone
Also Available Anywhere on WVOX.com
Friday mornings Bob Marrone and Ken Kraetzer of the Sons of the American
Legion in Pelham talk to veterans, members of the active military, their
supporters, members of veterans organizations, and our elected officials.

Discussion Topics Include:
Schedule of Westchester veterans events.  
Ways to show support to active military are presented.
Status of Veterans Administration facilities and benefit programs
Latest goings on in Washington DC

Tune in to WVOX 1460 AM or listen on the interent to WVOX.com, every Friday
morning at 8:30 AM for another segment.
Recent Interviews have included:

January 4th,   Steve Robertson, Director, Legislative Division of the American
Legion re Veto of the Defense Authorization Bill

2007

December 28th:  Review of the many veterans and military support projects
held in Westchester during 2008.

December 21st: Discussion of the US Navy Monument to be built at Normandy,
France, with Captain Gregory F. Streeter, US Navy.

December 7th: Discussion of 66th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in
Hawaii with presentation of two Pelham veterans Jerry Mele and Patrick
Mancuso who both served extensively in the Pacific during WWII

November 30th: LTC James Dalton, Associate professor of Geography,
Associate Dean, Operations and Registrar
United States Military Academy at West Point
Discussed preparations for the Army-Navy football game and the impact of
geography on soldiers

November 23rd  Being overseas on a holiday discussed with Larchmont Fire
Chief and US Navy reservist Richard Heines.

November 9th Bob is joined by John Chuhran of the SAL to interview State
Senator Larkin to discuss the new medal of Honor Museum.  

October 19th:  Mailing packages to deployed soldiers discussed with John Fox
of the Sons of the American Legion from Larchmont.

October  5th:  Congressman John Hall discussed an upcoming hearing into way
veterans benefit requests have such a large backlog and take so long to
process.

Sept. 21st:  Discussion of National MIA POW Day with association
representative in Washington DC.

September 7th: Congresswoman Nita Lowey presented her support for
veterans benefits and for keeping open the Montrose, NY Veterans
Administration facility.

August 24th:  Discussion with NY State Dept. of Labor, Official fro Veterans
Affairs Ron Tocci discuss plans for Veterans Village at Montrose, NY.

August 10th, building of Medal of Honor monument in Westchester discussed
with Frank Morganthaler.

June 14th Flag Day

May 25th New York City Fleet experience visiting USS Wasp discussed with
Pelham Post 50 Commander Phil Perrorazio
Journal News Columnist and WVOX contributor Phil Reisman is interviewed by
Bob Marrone outside the New Rochelle, NY studios
Ken and Bob welcome Westchester County American
Legion official Frank Morganthaler to WVOX and the show.
WVOX "Veterans Segment" guest, Conngresswoman Nita Lowey, is guest of
American Legion at Shea Stadium Vietnam veterans tribute in September 2007.  
In black beret is Mr. John Rowan, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Ken meets with WVOX "Veterans Segment" guest Congressman John Hall, during March
visit to Washington and Capital Hill.
Ken and Sons of American Legion Legislative team discuss funding requirements of the
VA with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton during March meetings in Washington DC.
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