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Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation

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Through the unique intersection of Major League Baseball, the United States Navy and Marine Corps, we recognize and honor those who support our service men and women with the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. By using the Bob Feller story, we educate the youth of today on the lessons of citizenship, service to one’s country, and personal sacrifice in times of great national need. Teaching the legacy of the greatest generation to the next generation will help instill in them the virtue of servic ...
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Join us for an enthralling discussion on how a business owner and Entrepreneur Kris Dehnert has used his platform to bring together fans of baseball. Kris shares about what service means to him, both in giving back to veterans and providing incredible products for baseball fans of every type. A must listen for fellow entreprenuers and baseball fans…
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Embark on a profound exploration of leadership mastery with the newest host of the American Valor Podcast, Enrique Acosta Gonzalez. With an illustrious 26-year career in the Navy and a distinguished role as a leadership development specialist, Enrique brings a wealth of experience to the forefront of the conversation. The podcast episode unfolds as…
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Please take a moment to consider joining us for our annual Walk4Valor and Run4Life in one of the following cities! Southold, NY - September 23rd 2023 https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Southold/WALK4VALOR Riverhead, NY - September 24th 2023: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/WadingRiver/RUN4LIFELONGISLAND Patten, ME - September 30th 2023 https://runsignup.c…
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In this episode of the American Valor Podcast we have the second part of our “Life with the Feller Family” episode where we are again joined by Bob Feller’s sons, Steve and Bruce Feller, as well as Bob Feller’s grandson, Daniel Feller. In part 2 of the podcast, we hear the story of Bob Feller being signed for the first time, getting rid of gophers …
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We are opening our 2022 podcast year with our compelling interview with Bob Feller’s two sons, Steve and Bruce Feller and grandson, Daniel. In this first episode you will hear what it was like for Steve and Bruce to travel with their father and the lessons learned from him, while growing up. From learning to drive, to flying with him in his persona…
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On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are taking a look back at the wonderful year we have had as an organization by highlighting some of our favorite moments over the past year. We have put together a compilation of some of our most memorable interview moments and clips from throughout the year to share with our listeners Support the s…
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After the passing of Anne Feller, Bob's widow, and to look back at the amazing person that she was, we have decided to re-release our interview with her. Anne also shares with us her personal stories of how important it was for Bob to serve his country in WWII and how he felt, that there were more urgent things to do than playing baseball. Support …
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On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are joined by Admiral Jonathan Greenert. Admiral Greenert was born in Butler, PA in 1953. He attended the United States Naval Academy and went on to become a submariner after his first tour of duty. Admiral Greenert talks about how and why he joined the Navy and at what age he decided to do this. He…
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On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are joined by Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp, USN (RET). Mr. Kemp currently serves as the CEO of Kemp Solutions, one of the worlds foremost leadership coaching and mentoring organizations of diverse and dynamic employees. In this fast paced episode, Raymond explores his career in uniform as well as…
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On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by veteran and former U.S. Army Sergeant Richard Schmidt III. Born and raised in Patten, Maine, Richard joined the Maine Army National Guard following graduation from high school, and deployed to Iraq in 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this interview, Richard describes his motiva…
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On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Ken Falke, the founder and chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation and the author of “Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma.” After serving 21 years as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community within the U.S. Navy, Ken founded Bould…
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This week we bring to you another great episode of the American Valor Podcast featuring Retired Rear Admiral Sonny Masso. He brings to us some incredible stories of heroism and valor from a variety of individuals he’s honored during his 32 year career in the Navy and as director of the Naval Historical Foundation. A San Clemente, California native,…
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We have yet another great episode of the American Valor Podcast featuring retired Rear Admiral and Commanding Officer of the USS Louisville Michael Jabaley. During a 34-year career in the Navy aboard submarines, he learned what it meant to make uncommon valor a common virtue. Admiral Jabaley shares a lot of great stories about his relationships wit…
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On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Luke Epplin, the author of Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball. Born and raised in rural Illinois, Luke took a liking to writing in high school. Upon graduation from Washington University in St. Louis, Luke moved to New York City to work in …
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On this episode of the American Valor podcast, we were joined by Jon Hancock, a Marine veteran and documentary filmmaker as well as the co-founder and president of the Bastards’ Road Project. Jon Hancock was born in Honolulu but moved all over the world until he ended up moving to Maryland for good. Early on in his life, Jon Hancock realized that h…
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On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Mr. Grant McCracken, an award-winning cultural anthropologist and author of his new book, The New Honor Code: A Simple Plan For Raising Our Standards and Restoring Our Good Names. Mr. McCracken has been studying American Culture for the last 25 years. In this interview, we talk about …
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Jim Leeke was born and grew up in the Midwest. He studied journalism at Ohio State University after serving in the U.S. Navy. Jim then began his writing career in daily newspapers as a reporter, columnist and sportswriter. He later worked in communications with technology clients across North America and worldwide. An award-winning author of numero…
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Stammen grew up and still resides in North Star, Ohio a village about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Versailles. Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 12th Round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Dayton. In 2012, Stammen took his first trip to Afghanistan to visit military personnel. Stammen's work with the United States Mil…
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Ms. Justine Siegal, the founder of Baseball for all, speaks about creating a role for women and girls in baseball. She shares her experiences with individuals such as Mike Veeck, Joe Maddon, and Billy Beane. “When she was 13, Justine’s coach told her that girls were only supposed to play softball—not baseball. At that moment, she vowed she’d never …
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Mr. Eric Kettani served in the Navy for two years after graduating from the US Naval Academy before embarking on a career as a football player in the NFL and fulfilling his service commitment in the Navy Reserves. Kettani shares stories of serving in the Navy and playing football at the professional level for coaches such as Bill Belichick of the N…
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“Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was twenty-five. Doctors told him he would never play again. Then at age thirty-five—aft…
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Thoughts on writing, philosophy, leadership, heroism, and valor. “LTC (Ret) JC Glick is a leadership consultant who advises at the strategic, operational, team and individual levels. He has a strong background in leadership development, executive personnel assessment and selection, strategy, coaching, counseling, and developing innovative solutions…
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Cleveland Indians Hall of Famer Mr. Kenny Lofton shares stories from his seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball, including stealing bases, Omar Visquel, Frank Thomas, Albert Belle, and Bob Feller. Also hear about Mr. Lofton’s endeavors since retiring from baseball in 2007, including producing movies through FilmPool Inc. and starting and suppor…
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“While serving as an Army platoon leader, [the Life Skills for Soldiers] Founder realized there are far too many soldiers who lack basic life skills causing additional stress and burden on themselves and their families. He began teaching a diverse set of everyday life topics including how to make a budget, how to start investing, and how to meal pl…
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