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I Worry That My Boyfriend Is Unintentionally Hurting His Mom – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:04:45 +0000

Here is Today’s Daily Dilemma: I’ve got a good dilemma for ya. My boyfriend has recently gone away to boot camp, and has been gone for almost 2 months. He sends me letters at least every day. I keep in contact with his Mother and always tell her when I get a letter. Although I [...]

Women Will Soon Be Allowed to Serve in Ground Combat

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:32:45 +0000

For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday. Since they were first permitted to join the armed forces, women have been restricted from participating in active ground combat. This policy will be eliminated, clearing the way for [...]

Mechancville Marine Honored With 'Angel Flight'

Kevin Richards — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:06:48 +0000

Today, Dec. 10, 2012, the body of Mechanicville’s Lance Corporal Anthony Denier landed at Albany International Airport. To honor the 26 year-old killed in Afghanistan on Dec. 2, a fellow marine made this special dedication on the ‘On Demand Two Hour Lunch.’ Click the button below to hear the dedication to Anthony Denier.

A Great Way To Help A Local Veteran Get A Job With VetNet [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:23:07 +0000

How is it possible that people who serve this country and put lives on the line are put at the back of the line when looking for jobs? We at the Sean and Richie can’t accept that, folks. Please pass this link around to your favorite underemployed service,an or woman. It’s called VetNet. It [...]

Soldiers in Afghanistan Remake Dolphins Cheerleader 'Call Me Maybe' Video

Emerald Catron — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:56:16 +0000

That’s right — we’re still posting ‘Call Me Maybe‘ videos. Deal with it! This one’s got soldiers serving in Afghanistan, so it’s sort of our civic responsibility to share it with the world. It’s a little meta — they did a shot-for-shot remake of the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders doing their remake of the song. Above [...]

WGNA Honors Vets – Veterans Day 2012

Kevin Richards — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:17:15 +0000

We recently asked WGNA listeners to honor Albany area vets. We’d like to take a moment to say thank you to the following Veterans as we salute Veteran’s Day 2012. You can add your vet in the comment section below. Amy Clausen-Smith My husband, Matt Smith, and I are from Saratoga – we were married [...]

Another Great Military Homecoming Video [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:45:57 +0000

About a month or so ago I posted a video of a soldier surprising his family at a South Carolina Game. These sorts of feel good videos warm my heart as I am a big supporter of our military and know what they have to go through.

Soldier Surprises Family At College Football Game

Scott Blaine — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:21:45 +0000

There is nothing that makes me more proud then our brave men and women in uniform. Making sacrifices every day to keep this country free. Having to spend months and sometimes years away from their families. That's why I felt the need to share this great video from Saturday's college football game between Georgia and South Carolina.

Granville Musician Hosts Adopt A Soldier Benefit

Kevin Richards — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:42:20 +0000

Granville, New York musician Phil Hoyt is hosting a very special concert on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Veterans Park in Granville to benefit the ‘Adopt A Soldier’ campaign. We recently had the chance to visit with this popular Washington County singer/songwriter. How Does The Adopt A Soldier Program work? People donate cash and/or items, [...]

Blake Shelton Named JCP Cares Ambassador

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 13:00:09 +0000

That’s Blake Shelton, JCP Cares Amabassador, to you, fans! Country superstar Blake Shelton played a sold out show in Watertown, N.Y. last night (July 6) and he was able to honor serviceman and women in the process. At that very gig, Miranda Lambert‘s hubby also announced JCPenney’s new JCP Cares philanthropy, of which he will [...]

Kellie Pickler Brings Wounded Marine as Her Date to the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:30:58 +0000

It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment during the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday (June 6). Who was the Marine seated next to Kellie Pickler? He certainly isn’t her husband Kyle — did she bring someone back from her recent USO trip? Pickler tweeted a picture of her escort for the night with little detail. “Me [...]

Today Is Armed Forces Day

John Stanley — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:23:02 +0000

Today is Armed Forces Day. But it’s not a day that seems to get tons of attention. America’s men and women in uniform deserve more. Today is a day to honor and acknowledge Americans in the armed forces. It is a day to thank our troops and their families for their service. The observance of Armed [...]

Let's Give Military Families A Fun Day – At The Clifton Park Elks

Richie Phillips — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:23:48 +0000

We’re getting very close to Memorial Day. Let’s not forget the reason for the holiday, shall we? It’s a lot more than mattress sales. Let’s remember the fighting men and women AND their families. And let’s try to give the families a fun day in the process. A loyal Sean and Richie listener, Justine Crowley-Duncan [...]

Pro Golfer Lexi Thompson Wants A Prom Date – [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:42:02 +0000

I really like this story. I don't know if you have heard about the stories of soldiers asking famous people to go to an event with them but it has kind of become a trend on YouTube. The most famous that I can remember is a soldier who asked Mila Kunis to the Marine Corp Ball in a YouTube Video.

Clifton Park Street Renamed for Fallen Marine and State Trooper

GNA — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:34:50 +0000

A Clifton Park street was renamed over the weekend to honor John J. McKenna IV, a fallen Marine and state trooper who was killed by a sniper in Iraq in 2006. Dozens, including American Legion members holding flags, gathered Sunday in Clifton Park, off Crescent Road for the unveiling of the sign for John J. [...]

A Special Website For Families of Deployed Military

Richie Phillips — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:08:43 +0000

It’s the holiday season, and I can’t think of a time of year that’s tougher on families than the military ones. I’m sure they would love to read stories of folks in the same boat as they are in. Well, there’s a great site that I stumbled upon that needs to be shared: The site [...]

The Saratoga National Cemetery Holds A Special Place In Our Hearts This Memorial Day

Richie Phillips — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:00:03 +0000

Have you ever been there? The Saratoga National Cemetery? No reason to if you don’t have a loved one there, you say? I beg to differ, even though I do have one there! If you’ve never been there, here’s a general idea of where it’s located. There are clear directions from the I87. It’s amazing [...]

A Roll Call For Memorial Day On Sean and Richie Show [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 27 May 2011 06:10:34 +0000

We put out the call on Facebook and thru our blogs for you to write in and dedicate this Memorial Day to a loved one who served their country. The response was astounding, and we thank you. You can still submit names and messages if you wish, BTW:

Sean & Richie To Do Roll Call for Memorial Day – Please Submit Names

Richie Phillips — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:31:55 +0000

The Sean and Richie Show want to commemorate Memorial Day in a very special way and we'd like you to tell us who you are remembering on this most solemn and patriotic occasion.

Old Enough To Serve – Old Enough To Drink?

Richie Phillips — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:10:28 +0000

Yes you are, according to a proposal from a legislator in Alaska by the name of Bob Lynn. He wants members of the military under 21 to be able to drink and smoke in his state. According to Fox News, Mr Lynn basically says: “Any soldier who braves military combat and risks their life for [...]