http://kgradb.com/enGovernmentCopyright KGRA Digital Broadcastinghttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3400d995cdb2e52caca888c331e76e90.jpghttp://kgradb.com/Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:38:38 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingKGRA Digital Broadcastingskywatcher@kgradb.comStories from active duty, family, career path (post service), VA, education, civilian life, community, and small business. Discussions about unique jobs in the military, exceptional wins, tragic losses, and time spent overseas.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-check-ins-and-what-s-next--65292363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65292363Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingToday on Tripwire, we’re having a fireside chat of sorts. OD and Staci catch up on life, share some personal reflections, and give well-deserved shoutouts to the incredible members of our veteran community. There’s laughter, a few tears, and a...3218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-those-who-served-supporting-veterans-in-dupage-county--64562434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64562434Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:00:06 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingIn this episode, we sit down with Brittany, the manager of the DuPage County Veteran Assistance Commission (VAC), to discuss the vital work her team does to support local veterans. Brittany shares insights into the VAC’s mission, the key services they...3266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-brotherhood-sisterhood-community--64435662We dive into related topics of the VFW's and American Legions, the evolution of the community in the digital age, mentorship, networking and the impact of the different generations of Veterans in America.
Get Your TripWire On!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64435662Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingToday on TripWire, Staci and I discuss "Veteran Brotherhood / Sisterhood Community" We dive into related topics of the VFW's and American Legions, the evolution of the community in the digital age, mentorship, networking and the impact of the...We dive into related topics of the VFW's and American Legions, the evolution of the community in the digital age, mentorship, networking and the impact of the different generations of Veterans in America.
Get Your TripWire On!!]]>3257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/service-identity-and-inclusion-veterans-in-the-dei-conversation--64189490https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/


#DEI #Veterans #Immigration #RespectAndKindness]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64189490Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingWe are excited for this Tripwire episode with this important discussion. Staci as a  Cherokee woman and veteran, believes the veteran identity should be a positive force in the DEI conversation, not a divisive one. Immigration and veteran status...https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/


#DEI #Veterans #Immigration #RespectAndKindness]]>3271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-fornicola-part-2--63981412Today's episode is part 2 of 2. Staci and I interview Daniel Fornicola, US Army Veteran from a US Navy home. Listen in as we talk about his journey into the US Army and his time as a Paratrooper.
Get Your TripWire On!!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63981412Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:00:09 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingWednesday the 29th of January, it's TripWire Time!!! Today's episode is part 2 of 2. Staci and I interview Daniel Fornicola, US Army Veteran from a US Navy home. Listen in as we talk about his journey into the US Army and his time as a Paratrooper....Today's episode is part 2 of 2. Staci and I interview Daniel Fornicola, US Army Veteran from a US Navy home. Listen in as we talk about his journey into the US Army and his time as a Paratrooper.
Get Your TripWire On!!!!]]>3304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-fornicola-us-army-veteran--63813441Today's episode is part 1 of 2. Staci and I interview Daniel Fornicola, US Army Veteran from a US Navy home. Listen in as we talk about his journey into the US Army and his time as a Paratrooper. 
Get Your TripWire On!!!!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63813441Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingWednesday the 22nd of January,  it's TripWire Time!!! Today's episode is part 1 of 2. Staci and I interview Daniel Fornicola, US Army Veteran from a US Navy home. Listen in as we talk about his journey into the US Army and his time as a Paratrooper. ...Today's episode is part 1 of 2. Staci and I interview Daniel Fornicola, US Army Veteran from a US Navy home. Listen in as we talk about his journey into the US Army and his time as a Paratrooper. 
Get Your TripWire On!!!!
]]>3294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/josh-warner-navy-veteran--63692853Get your TripWire On!!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63692853Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingIt's TripWire Time. Today Staci and I are joined by US Navy Veteran, Josh Warner. Listen in as we discuss joining the military from Detroit, MI. Naval boot camp at Great Lakes, time at NAS Millington and Mediterranean Float. And his appointment as Jr....Get your TripWire On!!!!]]>3285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jose-navy-veteran-and-master-roaster-for-master-blaster-coffee--63374226Owner of Third Day Coffee Seguin, and Master Roaster of Master Blaster Coffee. We will dive into his journey of life and the path that God has for each of us.
Get your TripWire On!!! Today at 4 pm Eastern.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63374226Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingTripWire Wednesday!!!! Join us today as Jose Roberto Alaniz, Navy Veteran, Texas Native, and Coffee Master. Owner of Third Day Coffee Seguin, and Master Roaster of Master Blaster Coffee. We will dive into his journey of life and the path that God has...Owner of Third Day Coffee Seguin, and Master Roaster of Master Blaster Coffee. We will dive into his journey of life and the path that God has for each of us.
Get your TripWire On!!! Today at 4 pm Eastern.]]>3269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-richert--63266826Get Your TripWire On!!!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63266826Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingIt's TripWire Wednesday!!! Join Etaci and I as we welcome Tom Reichert to the show. We'll dive right into his struggle of the last couple years, Brain Cancer. This man's positive attitude for life is inspiring. From west suburb of Chicago to becoming...Get Your TripWire On!!!
]]>3073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/united-states-marine-corps-sisters-jennifer-sloan-nadia-baran-and-rita-kollias--62884153Listen in as we discuss the Marine Corps Birthday, Toys for Tots, and other projects they are involved in. 
4 pm Eastern Today!!! See you then!!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62884153Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingTripWire Time!!! Join us today as Staci and I interview the Charlie's Angels of Naperville, Illinois. United States Marine Corps Sisters,  Jennifer Sloan, Nadia Baran, and Rita Kollias. These ladies are leading from the front!!! Listen in as we...Listen in as we discuss the Marine Corps Birthday, Toys for Tots, and other projects they are involved in. 
4 pm Eastern Today!!! See you then!!!!]]>3312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/post-veterans-day-show--627252884 pm Eastern Today 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62725288Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingIt's TripWire Time. Join us today as Staci and I have Todd Nunley and our producer "Skywatcher" on the show. This post Veterans Day show will share the unique projects that Dtaci is involved in as the Naperville VFW Commander. We will also discuss...4 pm Eastern Today 
]]>3283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joshua-salazar--62473645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62473645Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:00:02 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingToday on TripWire, Staci and I, interview Retired US Army EOD Technician Joshua Salazar. Tune for great discussion and laughs. Get your TripWire On at 4 pm Eastern today!!!3250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brian-calvin--61178490Get Your TripWire On!!!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61178490Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:00:03 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingToday on TripWire we have Brian Colvin and his stories of different jobs in the US Army. From Medic to EOD to Culinary Specialist. From the Wisconsin National Guard to winning the TV Show Chopped of the Food Network. Get Your TripWire On!!!Get Your TripWire On!!!
]]>3214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-stone--61016053TripWire and the KGRA DB Family are honored to have Rich in the studio as we discuss growing up on the east coast, college, ROTC and the path back to Fort Gregg-Adams, 4 times!!
Tune in for a great time with Veterans and Veteran stories!!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61016053Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:00:07 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingJoin us today as we dive into the world of a US Army EOD Officer. Our guest Rich Stone does not disappoint. TripWire and the KGRA DB Family are honored to have Rich in the studio as we discuss growing up on the east coast, college, ROTC and the path...TripWire and the KGRA DB Family are honored to have Rich in the studio as we discuss growing up on the east coast, college, ROTC and the path back to Fort Gregg-Adams, 4 times!!
Tune in for a great time with Veterans and Veteran stories!!
]]>3242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aaron-hale--60931121Join us for another amazing interview with energized stories of active service, combat, healing, and his path forward.

https://linktr.ee/aaronhalepointofimpact]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60931121Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:00:03 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingTripWire is honored to have Aaron Hale as our guest today. Aaron is a US Army EOD Combat Veteran, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Host of Point of Impact Podcast and more.  Join us for another amazing interview with energized stories of active service,...Join us for another amazing interview with energized stories of active service, combat, healing, and his path forward.

https://linktr.ee/aaronhalepointofimpact]]>3253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brandon-harris-usmc-veteran-and-entrepreneur--60874597https://smokenmemories.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60874597Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:00:03 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingMeet Brandon Harris, USMC Veteran and Entrepreneur in the Houston, Texas area.  https://smokenmemories.com/https://smokenmemories.com/
]]>3092falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joshua-mills-retired-army-eod-technician--607831484pm Eastern time. See you there!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60783148Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:00:04 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingAnother exciting interview today. TripWire is honored to have Joshua Mills, Retired US Army EOD Technician, on our show.  Join us as we discuss Army life, combat, EOD, family and transition.  4pm Eastern time. See you there!!!4pm Eastern time. See you there!!!]]>3289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyler-grogg-of-inert-mugs--60648188https://www.inertmugs.com/
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]]>3303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-fuller--60430783Today, our guest Steven Fuller, a US Army Veteran and OD discuss time in the infantry, combat zones, transition, the VA, and Wackadoo Brewing in Colorado Springs, CO. Join us for this interview and great stories.
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60430783Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:00:04 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingBEER!!! Today, our guest Steven Fuller, a US Army Veteran and OD discuss time in the infantry, combat zones, transition, the VA, and Wackadoo Brewing in Colorado Springs, CO. Join us for this interview and great stories. https://wackadoobrewing.com/Today, our guest Steven Fuller, a US Army Veteran and OD discuss time in the infantry, combat zones, transition, the VA, and Wackadoo Brewing in Colorado Springs, CO. Join us for this interview and great stories.
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]]>3153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staci-boyer--60367160Motiv8nu.com  
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60367160Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:16:24 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingTripWire is honored to have U.S. Navy Veteran and Commander of VFW Post 3873 in Naperville, Illinois, Staci Boyer. Join us as we discuss her time in the Navy, 35 year career as a fitness and wellness coach, her annual NPC competition events and time...Motiv8nu.com  
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]]>3038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-harrison--60279219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60279219Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:00:04 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingOn today's episode of TripWire, OD interviews Gold Star Widow and Owner of Freedom Coffee Co, Hope Harrison. Listen in as she shares her journey from that fateful day in 2020 when her husband was KIA. To present day as she honors his memory and the...2740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resurrection-ranch--60215348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60215348Wed, 29 May 2024 23:49:58 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingToday OD sits down with Mike Hawes and Art Corpuz, US Army Combat Veteran EOD Technicians and discuss the heart and soul of Resurrection Ranch. Founded to help fellow veterans and first responders through phased sessions, regain their purpose,...3274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neil-conlon--60122419Tune in for this phenomenal dive into "Press Forward"  as we continue to share veteran stories on our show.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60122419Wed, 22 May 2024 20:00:02 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingToday on TripWire, OD sits down with United States Marine Veteran, Neal Conlon. Join us as we discuss time on active duty, transition, and the path that led Neal to become a Leadership Coach / Speaker. Tune in for this phenomenal dive into "Press...Tune in for this phenomenal dive into "Press Forward"  as we continue to share veteran stories on our show.]]>3224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/combat-veteran-and-para-athlete-brian-big-country-conwellra--60054722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60054722Thu, 16 May 2024 03:32:21 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingThe TripWire team and host OD are honored to have Combat Veteran and Para-Athlete, Brian "Big Country" Conwell on the show today. We will discuss his journey and what's next for this fierce competitor!!!3258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-survived--59933729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59933729Wed, 08 May 2024 22:49:12 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingHost OD and co-host, Todd Nunley discuss their attendance to the EOD Warrior Foundation Event. Announcement of a special episode for Memorial Day 2024.3211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beginning--59762091Announcement of a special event.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59762091Thu, 02 May 2024 03:08:30 +0000KGRA Digital BroadcastingStephen "OD" O'Donnell and co-host Todd Nunley discuss friendship, service and the similarities of the military and first responder communities in TripWire's first episode.  Announcement of a special event.Announcement of a special event.]]>3202falsefull