St. Charles County Veterans Museum

Corporal Bobby Christopher - United States Marine & Combat Veteran

Join us on the Dog Tag Podcast as we host Corporal Bobby Christopher, United States Marines. Bobby is a combat veteran and current president of the Mid America Veterans Museum formerly named the Saint Charles County Veterans Museum.
Bobby walks us through his military and combat experiences as a 0352 TOW (tube launched optically tracked wire guided missile system) Antitank Missile Gunner from 2002-2008 and was deployed to Iraq in 2005.
We also discuss Bobby’s role as president of the board at the museum and the museum’s new branding, building project and hiring of our new executive director.

Joe Rumbolo,"Your Medicare Guy"

After graduating from St. Louis University with a degree in Business, he joined the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Tactical Fighter Wing for a 6-year stint as a weapons mechanic.
Joe has traveled several interesting, exciting, and successful career paths in his life including leader and bass player for the rhythm and blues rock and soul horn band The Spirit of St. Louis, musical artist manager touring with The Moody Blues and the band Chicago, owner/operator of Rumbolo’s Deli On The Hill in St. Louis, MO, radio talk show host, creator and co-founder if the Awakening Zone Radio Network presenting 51 shows in 12 languages from all over the world, facilitator and certified transformational trainer.
When he retired, Boredom immediately set-in and he began his search for his “Retirement Career.” He initially found it as a Medicare agent with United Health Care but soon discovered that he could be more effective as a broker, representing many carriers, so he joined Comprehensive Benefits and now represents all the major carriers.
Joe is not only a broker, but he is on Medicare, too, just like you. His training and experience as a broker, along with being a beneficiary allows him to expertly guide you through the mine field that is Medicare
Currently, Joe is a Licensed Medicare Broker, representing all of the major carriers, and he especially works closely with Veterans who use the VA, surviving spouses who have ChampVA and Veterans who have Tricare for Life, as well as anyone who is on Medicare. 
Contact Information:
Joe Rumbolo Insurance Services
Medicare Made Easy with
Your Medicare Guy
Joe Rumbolo
Comprehensive Benefits
2350 S. 7th St. # 120
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-753-0792 Cell
 

Valor Villages -Hospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSW

Join us as we host live in studio tonights guests Navy Veteran, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Air Force Veteran, Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSW, as they share their personal stories of service, struggle, addiction and sobriety. They are now dedicated to serving the most vulnerable of those among us.
Valor Villages is a large-scale project that provides medical, mental, spiritual, counseling, career training, retreat, transient then permanent housing for those most needing and underserved in the Veteran community.
“It takes a Village.”
Website: valorvillages.org
Email: info@valorvillages.org
Phone: (314)944-2426

Hospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSW

Join us as we host live in studio tonights guests Navy Veteran, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Air Force Veteran, Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSW, as they share their personal stories of service, struggle, addiction and sobriety. They are now dedicated to serving the most vulnerable of those among us.
Valor Villages is a large-scale project that provides medical, mental, spiritual, counseling, career training, retreat, transient then permanent housing for those most needing and underserved in the Veteran community.
“It takes a Village.”
Website: valorvillages.org
Email: info@valorvillages.org
Phone: (314)944-2426

Veterans Day

Join Dominic Masters, United States Marine and Iraq War Veteran, and Jason Galvan, Gold Star family member as we discuss the history of Veterans Day, what it means to us, and share some personal stories of who we remember and how we honor Veterans of every era.
Veterans Day will be observed in 2023 on Saturday, November 11, 2023

Songs for Heroes - Live from the O’Fallon Elk Lodge

Join us we talk with several Nashville singer songwriters and veterans who spent a week at the St. Charles County Veterans Museum collaborating to write 16 songs about these veterans stories culminating in a live concert on September 2, 2023. 
Special thanks to John Eason who organized and brought his friends Molly Lovette, Joel Jorgensen, Tai Shan, Hal Odell, Craig Hendricks, Greg Matthews, Collins Horton and John J Kennedy.

Corporal Tim Taylor - U.S. Army

Growing up in Ferguson, MO, Tim Taylor was completely oblivious to the geopolitical issues that our country was facing. That was until September 11, 2001. That day changed Tim's view on the world and led him to join the U.S. Army. Tim served with the 3rd Infantry Division as a cannon crew member from 2003-2006. On October 27 2005, Tim's vehicle was struck by an IED while providing convoy security for the Department of Justice in Bagdad, Iraq. The injuries sustained left him with a mostly amputated left hand , severe damage to his right hand and traumatic brain injury. Unable to continue service, Tim was medically retired from the military in 2006. Now, he is married to the same woman he began dating just four months before deploying with three beautiful children. His story is one of pain, endurance, resilience, drive, opportunity, love and patriotism.

Dominic Masters - United States Marine & Iraq War Veteran (Part 2)

CPL Dominic Masters, USMC combat veteran joins us once again in studio to share the second half of his incredible story. Dominic provides us with an in-depth picture of his struggle through addiction and journey through healing and recovery. 
You can listen to part 1 of Dominic's story on our march 28, 2023 episode of the Dog Tag Podcast.

Colonel Ted Hodgson - America’s Warrior Partnership

Join us on the Dog Tag Podcast as we host Colonel Ted Hodgson (Retired) who is now working with the America's Warrior Partnership which partners with communities to prevent veteran suicide.
Colonel Ted Hodgson served in the military for 34 years. His last assignment before retiring in 2012 was at CENTCOM. CENTCOM directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. He led several key initiatives at CENTCOM which includes creating a new supply chain into Afghanistan called the Northern Distribution Network and the New Silk Road initiative  which developed a comprehensive economic plan for Afghanistan.

Paul ”Bud” Haedike - WW2 B-17 Bombardier

Join us on the Dog Tag Podcast as we host our guest Paul "Bud" Haedike. Bud joined the Army Air Corps in 1944 and was a bombardier flying on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Bud had the distinction of being shot down on his very first mission. Fortunately, the crew crash landed and made it back to their base. They went on to fly 22 more missions.