Honoring Heroes, Preparing for Tomorrow

Every veteran leaves behind a legacy worth preserving—and every generation must prepare for the challenges ahead. This week, Veterans Radio welcomes Tom Pawlak, founder of Mission Restore Bronze Markers, to discuss the nationwide volunteer effort restoring veterans’ bronze grave markers at no cost to families. Then, in a replay of his January 2021 interview, bestselling author and combat historian Bing West returns to discuss his books, The Last Platoon and Call Sign Chaos. Available on Amazon, and look out for his new book, Cat 5: The 2033 War

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✓ How volunteers across the country are preserving veterans’ legacies by restoring bronze grave markers
✓ Why honoring those who served extends beyond Memorial Day and Veterans Day
✓ Bing West’s assessment of the military, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping America’s future
✓ What veterans and civilians alike should understand about the challenges facing the United States over the next decade

Tom Pawlak

Founder - Mission Restore Bronze Markers

Founder of Mission Restore Bronze Markers, a nationwide volunteer initiative dedicated to restoring weathered bronze veterans’ grave markers at no cost to families. Through his mission, Tom is helping preserve the memory and dignity of America’s veterans, one headstone at a time.

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Bing West

Author - Cat 5: The 2033 War

Marine Corps veteran, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, acclaimed military historian, and bestselling author of Cat 5: The 2033 War. Having embedded with combat units in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, West brings decades of firsthand battlefield experience and national security expertise to his analysis of America’s military and geopolitical future.

Dale Throneberry

Host - Veterans Radio

Founder and Host of Veterans Radio, Army veteran, broadcaster, and longtime advocate dedicated to preserving veterans’ stories and connecting the military community with valuable resources, history, and conversations that matter.