The May 28, 2015, episode of
American Heroes Radio features a conversation with retired Marine Corps Major
General John Admire.
Program Date: May 28 2015
Program Time: 1500
hours, PACIFIC
Topic: Conversation
with a Marine Corps General
Listen Live http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lawenforcement/2015/05/28/conversation-with-a-marine-corps-general
About the Guest
Major General John Admire, USMC
(ret.) "is a Vietnam and Gulf War
Marine. His 43-year United States Marine Corps career includes 33 years of
active duty and 5 combat tours as an Infantry Marine, plus 10 years as a
consultant and advisor with the US Joint Forces Command and Military Academy
Headmaster. He commanded units world-wide at every level from an Infantry
Platoon Leader in Vietnam to the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division in
California. He served as the Senior Military Social Aide to the President of
the United States at the White House, as the Marine Corps' Legislative Liaison
to the United States Congress on Capitol Hill, and as a member of General Colin
Powell's Joint Staff in the Pentagon. John is an Oklahoman, born and reared in
Tulsa. He is a Phi Beta Kappa and Honors graduate of the University of Oklahoma
with one Bachelor's and four Master's degrees." Major General John Admire is the author of
Darker than Dark.
According to the book description
of Darker
than Dark, "This is a story of the Vietnam War and four young
Marines. It's about fighting and killing. Compassion and love, however, are
defining parts of the story. The story personalizes what war does to those who
fight it and what they do to survive it. Enduring and caring relationships
forged in combat are as much a part of their survival, maybe more, as their combat
skills. While the book is fiction, the majority is based on actual battles and
personal experiences. Vietnam was a challenging war for those on the
battlefield to fight as well as those on the home front to support. The
conflict was a limited war and the complex nature of such war was confusing and
contentious to many. The combatants' frustrations with the war's limitations
and the miseries they endured are captured in the actions and thoughts of the
Marines. Their story is about living and dying in combat. But it's also about
the love and loyalty they share in a truly unique relationship. It's a story
that testifies to the human spirit and will as well as the belief that love and
friendship conquer all...even the hatreds and animosities of war. The Marines
share with you their hopes and dreams as they struggle with the despairs and
nightmares of Vietnam. They take you into their battles and bunkers. They
acquaint you with combat's horror and humor. The story is the universal
infantryman's story for most all who have fought in war-the challenge of
defying death daily while fighting to survive till tomorrow. This is also,
however, America's story. In the aftermath of Vietnam the consensus was that
the war's true legacy would be the lessons learned from it. Vietnam was
insidious as well as instructive. Today, the war on terror and the dysfunction
of various states and the ideological rivalries in the international community
pose serious threats to the stability and security of our world. Then, as well
as now, the conflicts of our time and the future present us with challenges
similar to Vietnam. We must understand them to protect our freedoms and nation
and peace."
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is police slang
for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and
life. Sometimes funny; sometimes
serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a
sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of
Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from
the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a
Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State
University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E.
Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton
and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty
advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division
courses in law enforcement, public policy, law enforcement technology and
leadership. Raymond is an experienced
author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including
magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law
Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He
has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and
Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law
enforcement.
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Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD
(ret.), MPA
909.599.7530
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