March 30, 2025: Jeff Pierce / Bill Krieger / NVBDC Spotlight
We have a full show this week! Tune in for the following segments:
First we’ll hear from leadership at Wreaths Across America
We’re joined by Jeffrey Pierce, the Director of Broadcast & Military Partnerships at Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America conducts several programs to honor our veterans, including the most recognized wreath-laying ceremony in December, but also the popular “Thanks-A-Million” campaign, which distributes FREE thank-you cards to people all over the country to share with veterans as a simple thank-you for their service.
The organization participates in veterans’ events throughout the year and has a veteran liaison on staff to work with local veterans’ organizations, as well as public outreach through Veterans Day and Memorial Day programs, public service announcements, press coverage and the WAA website.
They also broadcast Wreaths Across America Radio, which Veterans Radio will be partnering with for future broadcasts. Jeff Pierce joins us to talk about the radio broadcast and their partnerships with organizations such as Veterans Radio. From their website:
Wreaths Across America Radio is a “Voice For America’s Veterans.” Wreaths Across America Radio shares content relevant to our Gold Star Families, Blue Star Families, military veterans and their families, and Wreaths Across America’s millions of volunteers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We do this through a variety of veteran-centric programs, and interviews with Gold Star Families, Blue Star Families, veterans, and volunteers. This content is mixed with public service programming from our partner organizations, along with patriotic and contemporary country music, to provide an entertaining and informative line-up. Wreaths Across America Radio is easy to take with you anywhere you go! We are available on the iHeart Radio app, the Audacy app, and the TuneIn app. Wreaths Across America Radio will often broadcast live from major events and provide exclusive coverage of military-centric happenings that other organizations don’t have access to. Tune in today to find out what you have been missing and learn more about how we Remember, Honor and Teach, all year round!
Next we’ll hear from Bill Krieger, President and Founder of Veterans Archives
Dale is joined by William “Bill” Krieger, President of Veterans Archives. Veterans Archives was founded to ensure that the stories of U.S. military veterans live on, preserved in a digital archive that is accessible to all and honors their courage, sacrifice, and achievements. Dale talks with Bill about the group’s history, mission, and the act of preserving veterans’ history.
Bill Krieger is the former Assistant Program Director for the VFW National Home. He recently retired as the Veterans Program Manager at Consumers Energy and host of the popular Me You Us podcast.
He served ten years in the United States Navy achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. During his tenure, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Badge. He also served in the Michigan Army National Guard and retired at the rank of Captain after 21 years of combined service. Bill was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal as well as the Combat Action Badge. He served as the Commander of the 144th Military Police Company during his combat tour in Iraq.
Bill is currently a life member of the VFW and National Guard Association of the United States. He previously served as the Legislative Chair for the National Guard Association of Michigan, where he is also a life member. He is married with three children and one grandchild. Bill enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He has a passion for serving our military Veterans.
We’ll also talk with Doug Heath for our Monthly NVBDC Spotlight
Doug Heath, president of Bravia Services in Indianapolis, IN, joins host Jim Fausone to talk about the NVBDC certification process.
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