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Jim Kelsey- Part 1
This week, we feature part 1 of a 3-part interview with COL James H.P. Kelsey, who served with the US Army for 30 years in infantry. After two tours of duty in Vietnam, he moved on to military intelligence, where he commanded a brigade of 3200 military and civilian operators during the fall of the Berlin Wall. Col Kelsey also served as the Army’s principal liaison with the CIA, NSA and DIA during Operation Desert Storm.
Amy and Emma- part 1
On this episode of "After the Knock", Amy Dozier, Director of Outreach at the Woody Williams Foundation, interviewed Emma about her father U.S. Navy Lieutenant Gordon Bruce Wolf, who was killed in a training crash in 1990 when Emma was about to turn 2 years old. Emma shared her journey through grief, including her earliest memories of the day her father died, the complex loss of having a father who was also a military member, and how she coped with grief throughout her childhood and into adulthood. She discussed finding a love letter her father wrote to her before his death, which provided significant comfort, and described how she later found connection with other children who had lost parents through a nonprofit called Nights for Heroes. Emma emphasized the importance of allowing grief t
Jennifer Hedrick Women In Trucking President & CEO
Wreaths Radio is hosting a series of weekly conversations with Women In Trucking ahead of their Accelerate! Conference & Expo being held in Dallas in October. Our first chat is with Jennifer who gives us an overall view of WIT, their impact on the industry, and how they're leading the charge for women's initiatives.
Carleen Herndon Women In Trucking
Carleen is the head of Strategy, Sales, Member Engagement for the Women In Trucking Association and joined us to chat about their upcoming Accelerate! Conference & Expo taking place in Dallas in October.
Chris Chapman with Courtney George 7/21
This week on Trucking Tributes, Chris Chapman steps in as host and welcomes Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations at Wreaths Across America.
Mission Matters - Jane Archer
Joining Karen this week is Jane Archer, who represents one of the top fundraising groups for Wreaths Across America, Sun Silk City Hilton Head.
MOPH National Convention 2026 - Ted Jenkins
Ted joined us at the Military Order of the Purple Heart National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention 2026 - Sylvania Wilkerson
Sylvania is both a Korean War and Vietnam War veteran and joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention - Lorenzo Rodriguez
Lorenzo joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention 2026 - Larry Parker
Larry joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention 2026 - Kevin Yates
Kevin is a local Wreaths Across America Location Coordinator and joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention 2026 - Jo Keller
Jo joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention - Jermal Washington
Jermal joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention 2026 - Ed Abbey
Ed joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention - Col Derek Rankin DPAA
Col Rankin with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
MOPH National Convention 2026 - JT and Victoria
JT & Victoria joined us at the 93rd Annual National Convention in New Bern, NC.
Mission Matters - Cliff Barker
Joining Lisa this week is Cliff Barker, the Be The One Committee Chair for the American Legion.
Episode 14 - Patrice Cook
On this episode, host Cindy Tatum, Curriculum Developer for Wreaths Across America, welcomes Patrice Cook! Patrice is the Lead Ambassador for the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit, a 'museum on wheels' that travels nationwide with a distinct mission: to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
Dave Bertram - Boat4Vets
Dave is the President for Boat4Vets out of Michigan. He joined us on Wreaths Radio once again to chat about their upcoming outings in July and August.
Sarah Williams - Firewatch Magazine July Update
Sarah dropped by to share what's new with Operation Elevate, the veteran-led Mount Everest expedition. She also highlighted some of Firewatch Magazine's ardent supporters.
Lindsey Chrismon with Oply
Lindsey Chrismon is a West Point graduate who went on to fly the AH-64 Apache and then the AH6M Little Bird with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Once she transitioned, she founded Oply…an AI-Powered Home service company.
Chris Hulse - 7/7/26
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Chris Hulse, Regional Transportation Manager at Packaging Corporation of America, a member of the National Industrial Transportation League, and a Truckloads of Remembrance participant. A former member of the Virginia Army National Guard, Hulse served as an infantry trainer and deployed to Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, with family members laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, he understands firsthand why placing a veteran’s wreath each December matters.
Virginia Bulger - 6/30/26
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Bulger, the Government and Community Affairs Manager at Transurban. In addition to being a trucking industry expert, Bulger is connected to the Wreaths Across America mission to remember and honor veterans because her father and grandfather served in the military.
Gina and Steve Jones - 6/23
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes guests Gina and Steve Jones, a professional driving team for Werner Enterprises. The pair were recognized for the T.A. Petro Citizen Driver of the Year award and have a T.A.Petro location named after them in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Their excellence in the industry is further recognized as they drive an Operation Freedom Truck, a military-themed truck to honor veterans.
