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The Military Broadcast Radio (MBR) is a podcast-hosting web platform that specializes in “giving Veterans a voice” by allowing them to host talk and music shows.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alejandro Villanueva, who served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan before becoming a successful NFL player.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Robert “Bob” Kalsu, who was a first lieutenant and served during the Vietnam War.

Vet Tix is a national nonprofit organization that provides free event tickets to give something to those who gave.  It’s a way they can give back to our Veterans and service members, as a means to thank them for their service and sacrifices.

The American Red Cross and NFL are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. 

Vern Buol, a WW II Veteran who served in the Army Air Corps, later became a pro scout for the Chicago Bears, one of the most storied teams in the NFL.

Pat Tillman left his lucrative professional football career to serve in the Army following the events of 9/11.

Willie Miller enlisted in the Army as a specialist in 1965. After training with Special Forces, Willie was shipped to Vietnam, where he served two tours.

Former owner of the Los Angeles Chargers, Alex Spanos served his country during World War II as a B-29 tail gunner in the Army Air Forces.

Alejandro Villanueva of the Pittsburgh Steelers spoke to us about his experience in the military, transitioning to the NFL, and being a Veteran in the high-exposure NFL.

I fully enjoyed the awesome spectacle that is Super Bowl [...]