America's Heroes Group

America's Heroes Group By creating a strong veterans network, America's Heroes Group honors, respects, and celebrate the sacrifice of our Military Population.

By creating a strong veterans network, America's Heroes Group honors and respects the sacrifice of Veterans and Active Service members. We produce a weekly live Facebook radio broadcast on AM 1690 WVON Chicago and internationally on the I Heart Radio app. With over 50 years of cultural influence, groundbreaking public affairs programming, and social leadership. The America's Heroes Group radio sho

w connects veterans and active US military service members and their communities to critical information about housing, benefits, resources, health, and wealth. Each week Chicago iconic celebrity host, Cliff Kelley, leads a round table discussion with co-hosts Col.Damon T. Arnold MD., and Executive Producer Glenda Smith. They interview business, religious, and political leaders who explain in details how our veterans can get help on topics ranging from PTSD to housing to maximize education benefits to wellness.

11/20/2025

It Takes a Village
Veterans & Community Holiday Food Giveaway
This Sunday, November 23, 2025

We’re honoring our veterans and blessing families this holiday season! Come out and feel the love of community.

Bank of America Financial Center, Parking Lot
1212 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

1pm - 3pm

Because together — we make a difference. 🙌

💡 Family Caregivers: Did You Know You Can Get Paid for the Care You Provide? 💡Many family members selflessly step up to ...
02/21/2025

💡 Family Caregivers: Did You Know You Can Get Paid for the Care You Provide? 💡

Many family members selflessly step up to care for their loved ones, but too often, they do so without financial support. In Episode 786, we dive into essential programs and resources that can help family caregivers receive the compensation they deserve.

🎙️ Tune in to learn:
✅ How to access state and federal caregiver programs
✅ Financial assistance options for family caregivers
✅ Practical steps to start getting paid for caregiving

If you or someone you know is providing care for a loved one, this episode is a must-listen! Let’s spread the word and support those who give so much of themselves. 💙
🔗 Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1392463/episodes/16671358

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rochelle Crump—U.S. Army Veteran and Founder of National Women Veterans Unit...
02/20/2025

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rochelle Crump—U.S. Army Veteran and Founder of National Women Veterans United.

📢 Discussion: The impact of NWVU, its mission in serving women veterans, and celebrating March’s anniversary!

📅 On Facebook Live, here at America’s Heroes Group
⏰ 7:30 PM CST

Yvette Jones Swanson – U.S. Army Veteran & Founder of Vet Mentors LLCJoin us for an insightful discussion with our guest...
02/19/2025

Yvette Jones Swanson – U.S. Army Veteran & Founder of Vet Mentors LLC

Join us for an insightful discussion with our guest panelist:

🔹 Ricardo Wardlow – Branch Manager, Loan Depot

Discussion Topic:
🏡 Housing Homeless Veterans to Homeowners Using VA Loans

Discover how VA loan benefits can transform the lives of veterans by providing pathways to stable housing and homeownership.

Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss this impactful conversation!

Join America’s Heroes Group this evening, at 5 PM CST for powerful and insightful conversations with an incredible lineu...
02/05/2025

Join America’s Heroes Group this evening, at 5 PM CST for powerful and insightful conversations with an incredible lineup of guests!

There's a lot of information and resources out there and we’re bringing it straight to the veteran and military community with expert insights on veterans’ issues, healthcare, and more. Don’t miss out!

📰 Read our latest newsletter: https://conta.cc/4goHyeM

📩 Subscribe for updates: https://conta.cc/4guVsMv

01/16/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Paul R. Lawrence on his appointment as the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the United States of America! 🇺🇸

As a proud U.S. Army veteran, your dedication to serving our nation shines brightly, and we are thrilled to see you take on this pivotal role. Your extensive experience and commitment to enhancing the lives of veterans will undoubtedly lead to meaningful advancements in the support and services they receive.

We at America’s Heroes Group are excited to witness the positive change and inspiration you will bring to this crucial position. Thank you for your continued service to our country and its veterans.

Here’s to your success in this new chapter! 🎉

This Thanksgiving, we pause to honor and give thanks for our veterans and military members who have sacrificed so much t...
11/28/2024

This Thanksgiving, we pause to honor and give thanks for our veterans and military members who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. Your courage, dedication, and service are deeply appreciated. We pray for you and your families, and we are forever grateful. 🦃🇺🇸🙏

Happy Thanksgiving!

🎙️Join us for another incredible show of America’s Heroes Group tomorrow, August 28, from 5 PM to 8 PM CST!Hosted by U.S...
08/27/2024

🎙️Join us for another incredible show of America’s Heroes Group tomorrow, August 28, from 5 PM to 8 PM CST!

Hosted by U.S. Army Veteran and Iraq Combat Medic Col. Dr. Damon Arnold, this show will be packed with inspiring stories and valuable insights that veterans need to know. You won't want to miss it!

We have an amazing lineup of guests:

Joanna "Jojo" Sweatt - U.S Marine Corps veteran and National Organizating Director of Common Defense

Stephanie Kalota - U.S Army Reserve veteran, Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent

Rochelle Crump - U.S Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United

Danitza "Dee" James - U.S Army Iraq Combat Veteran CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots and Subcommittee Chair for LULAC

Jose Vasquez - U.S Army Veteran and Executive Director for Common Defense

David Milanec - President and Founder of Katz Milanec CPA Tax Firm and a military family member

🔴 Tune in LIVE here or on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/

Join us this evening for a special livestream from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, starting at 6:30 PM CS...
08/21/2024

Join us this evening for a special livestream from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, starting at 6:30 PM CST. Watch here or on our Youtube channel.

Here’s the run of show:

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Guest: Yvette Jones Swanson, U.S. Army Veteran, Founder of Vet Mentors, LLC
Discussion: Vet Mentors’ mission, programs, and Veteran housing in Pembroke, Illinois
Panelists: John Anderson, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, and Mark Hodge, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Mayor

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Guest: Treazure Owens, U.S. Army Veteran, CEO of Treazure, L.L.C.
Discussion: Black Veterans Expo

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
Guests: Rob Howard, U.S. Navy Veteran, President/CEO Zodiac Solutions, LLC, and Rod Matthew, U.S. Navy Veteran, Owner of Brevian Energy
Discussion: The importance of clean energy infrastructure and climate change solutions

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Special Event: America’s Heroes Group livestream from the DNC Convention: “Veterans Matter”

🎙️🇺🇸 Exciting News! Join us for another incredible show of America’s Heroes Group this evening, July 31, from 5 PM to 8 ...
07/31/2024

🎙️🇺🇸 Exciting News! Join us for another incredible show of America’s Heroes Group this evening, July 31, from 5 PM to 8 PM CST!

Hosted by U.S. Army Veteran and Iraq Combat Medic Col. Dr. Damon Arnold, this show will be packed with inspiring stories and valuable insights that veterans need to know. You won't want to miss it!

We have an amazing lineup of guests:

✨5:00 PM - Valerie Creedon - OEF/OIF Program Manager, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

✨5:30 PM - Jennifer-Ruth Green - Jennifer-Ruth Green - Lt. Col., Indiana Air National Guard; Founder/CEO, Battle-Proven Leadership

✨6:00 PM - Ernesto Borges - U.S. Army Sergeant, Vietnam Combat Infantry; Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient; Managing Partner, Billbuster Borges and WU, LLC, a Bankruptcy Law Firm and Federal Debt Relief Agency

✨6:30 PM - C Sadeek Colquitt - Founder and Director of Nutrition, Plant Base Afrikan Center Nutrition

✨7:00 PM - Desmond Waters - Pharmacist and Owner, Prime IV Hydration and Wellness Therapy

✨7:30 PM - Stephanie Gattas - U.S. Navy Veteran; Founder, Pink Berets, an organization aiding women with mental illness and military trauma

🔴 Tune in LIVE here or on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/

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