On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we spotlight the Military Order of the Purple Heart. We will talk to Robert Olivarez Jr, National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Ed Dery, a US Air Force Veteran who served in the early days of satellite technology, also did some work for the space program. We will talk to Larry Leighton Chair for the National Publications Committee Military Order of the Purple Heart and we will round out the show with Kevin Haley Portland Police Officer, Gold Star Brother, and Board Member for Wreaths Across America, Kevin will be welcoming home Vietnam Veterans when the first ever honor flight out of Bangor International Airport lands on Sunday April 27th
When Phil Harriman hosts, every caller is a guest! Phil continues to take calls for the final hour of today’s show, including an interesting call from an independent who is running to unseat Senator Collins. If you missed your chance to chime in, “Inside Maine” airs LIVE EVERY SATURDAY from 10 AM until 1 PM, and we always want to hear from you- just call 879-9426!
Phone calls continue to come in on the second hour of today’s show about SNAP benefits and other political issues that affect Maine and the United States- with today’s host, Phil Harriman.
