America's Heroes Group | February Newsletter

February 3, 2025

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Join the conversation and connect yourself with useful resources! America’s Heroes Group streams live at 5:00 PM CST every Wednesday on Facebook and YouTube.

If you miss Wednesday's show, no problem! All episodes are released as podcasts on Friday afternoons.

The Voice of America’s Heroes Since 2016

America's Heroes Group, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit leveraging radio and digital media to deliver vital information on benefits, resources, and referrals to military service members, veterans, and their families.

We partner with veteran service organizations nationwide, broadcasting on AM 1690 WVON in Chicago and streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. AHG launched its podcast in 2020 expanding its reach and audiences. Our program explores government and private sector issues that directly impact our audiences.

With unmatched reach, high-profile guests, and timely topics, we prioritize what matters most to our loyal listeners, fostering community and positive change since 2016.

Black Deported Veterans and Their Forgotten Legacy

In this powerful episode, the co-founder of Black Deported Veterans of America (BDVA), James L. Smith II. James shared the realities of U.S. immigrant veterans who served honorably but were later deported due to legal and systemic issues. This discussion explores the history, mission, and advocacy efforts of BDVA in raising awareness, offering support, and seeking justice for Black deported veterans who have been unjustly removed from the country they swore to protect.

LISTEN TO OUR NEW PROGRAMMING PARTNER: OPERATION HONOR RURAL SALUTE - A Veteran Couple Working to Connect Rural Veterans Services They Deserve.

In their first segment with AHG, Chris Lang, U.S. Army Reserve Major, and Michelle Lang, military spouse, co-founders of Operation Honor Rural Salute (OHRS) joined us to share their mission to connect rural veterans with critical resources and build thriving communities. The conversation explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing veterans in rural America and how OHRS is driving empowerment and revitalization.

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Changes to the Refugee Admissions Program

By: Stephanie Kalota Founder, Veteran Legislative Voice & AHG Correspondent

On President Trump's inauguration day, he signed an Executive Order called "Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program." This executive order suspends the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), starting January 27, 2025.

Click the link below to listen to Episode 766, where U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and founder of The Political Veteran Podcast, Stephanie Kalota, and discuss the critical issues surrounding the suspension of the Afghan Refugee Program, moral injury, and the unique role veterans play in advocacy and sponsorship efforts for Afghan families.

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President Trump's Executive Orders that Affect the Military and the VA

By: Stephanie Kalota Founder, Veteran Legislative Voice & AHG Correspondent

After President Trump was sworn into office, he signed a series of executive orders. Two of them, Hiring Freeze and Return to In-Person Work, have made deep ripples throughout the federal government.

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