Meet the AVR Staff
Meet the staff of American Veterans Radio.
What is unique is the entire staff, whether on-air personalities or the hard working men and women behind the scenes, they are all volunteers. They dedicate their time and efforts to ensure that our listeners from around the world enjoy the music and fellowship American Veterans Radio provides.
We are AVR, welcome to our worldwide family.
What is unique is the entire staff, whether on-air personalities or the hard working men and women behind the scenes, they are all volunteers. They dedicate their time and efforts to ensure that our listeners from around the world enjoy the music and fellowship American Veterans Radio provides.
We are AVR, welcome to our worldwide family.
Russ, Chris and Shannon
Monday - 12:00 pm Noon Eastern Time
Wednesday - 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Under The Hood
America’s Favorite Car-talk show! On the air since 1990…
Join the Motor Medics Russ, Chris and Shannon for an hour of fun and automotive advice!
They’ll help keep your car running with how-to tips that can save you money on auto repair and keep you up to date with the latest in automotive news and current events.
Russ operates a repair shop performing diagnostic and repair work while Shannon operates an automotive recycling facility dealing with the details of every aspect of the automobile.
Chris is a long time veteran of radio that ads commentary and fun to this great radio program.
Location: The Heartland of America. South Dakota.
Jim
Tuesday - The Totally Classic Tuesday Rock Show - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Thursday - The Mixin' It Up Show - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Sunday - The Jim & Vic's Country Cave Show - 8:00 am Eastern Time
Country Cave Show Rebroadcast Sunday 5:00 pm Sunday & 5:30 pm Wednesday
Jim served in the US Army during the Iran Hostage Crisis, Grenada, and Operation Earnest Will from 1980 – 1987 with the MOS of Combat Engineer.
Jim's served as an Engineer with 1138th Engineer Battalion - Missouri National Guard, with 49th Armor Division as both a Tank Driver, Tank Loader and Supply Specialist (Texas National Guard) as well as with the 95th Training Battalion in Durant Oklahoma. Last but surly not least, served with the great men and women of the Tough Hombres 90th Sustainment /Infantry Division attached to FEMA in Denton Texas as a Communications Specialist with the Army Reserves.
Jim’s son Stephen (Combat Medic) is a decorated War Veteran and served 2 tours in Iraq and his brother Mike who currently retired after 27 years as a CSM for the Missouri Army National Guard and a decorated Afghanistan War Veteran
Jim served as a Reserve Police Officer in Aubrey Texas and was a Corporate 1st Responder for Stellantis Automobile Group where he retired after 30 plus years of service
Jim is the founding Post Commander of AMVETS Post # 77, former 1st District Commander AMVETS (Indiana), the former AMVETS State of Indiana’s Americanism Chairman and an Ambassador for the U.S. Army’s Freedom Team Salute Program.
Nominated for 2018 Nashville Universe Award “On Air Personality Of The Year"
Location: Indiana
Thursday - The Mixin' It Up Show - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Sunday - The Jim & Vic's Country Cave Show - 8:00 am Eastern Time
Country Cave Show Rebroadcast Sunday 5:00 pm Sunday & 5:30 pm Wednesday
Jim served in the US Army during the Iran Hostage Crisis, Grenada, and Operation Earnest Will from 1980 – 1987 with the MOS of Combat Engineer.
Jim's served as an Engineer with 1138th Engineer Battalion - Missouri National Guard, with 49th Armor Division as both a Tank Driver, Tank Loader and Supply Specialist (Texas National Guard) as well as with the 95th Training Battalion in Durant Oklahoma. Last but surly not least, served with the great men and women of the Tough Hombres 90th Sustainment /Infantry Division attached to FEMA in Denton Texas as a Communications Specialist with the Army Reserves.
Jim’s son Stephen (Combat Medic) is a decorated War Veteran and served 2 tours in Iraq and his brother Mike who currently retired after 27 years as a CSM for the Missouri Army National Guard and a decorated Afghanistan War Veteran
Jim served as a Reserve Police Officer in Aubrey Texas and was a Corporate 1st Responder for Stellantis Automobile Group where he retired after 30 plus years of service
Jim is the founding Post Commander of AMVETS Post # 77, former 1st District Commander AMVETS (Indiana), the former AMVETS State of Indiana’s Americanism Chairman and an Ambassador for the U.S. Army’s Freedom Team Salute Program.
Nominated for 2018 Nashville Universe Award “On Air Personality Of The Year"
Location: Indiana
Neil ‘The Saint’ Saint
Wednesday - The RETROPOPIC Show - 2 pm Eastern Time - Rebroadcast Friday 1 pm Eastern Time
Neil “The Saint” Saint is an United Kingdom based On-Air personality who produced and executed great programing for stations in Australia, the United Kingdom and around the world.
The program RETROPOPIC was originally broadcast on 2RRR in Sydney, Australia.
The focus of RETROPOPIC is great 20th century pop of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s across all genres of English speaking music. What is also worth mentioning is that each edition of RETROPOPIC contains an artist interview. In fact “The Saint” promotes RETROPOPIC as being the global home of the great artist interview!
Words from the man himself, “I hope you will enjoy listening to each edition of RETROPOPIC as much as I have enjoyed making each one! I am extremely proud to be part pf the AVR Team. Love, peace and best wishes.”
Location: United Kingdom - New York in 2021
Willie From Dillon
Saturday - Rocky Mountain Music - 12:00 pm Eastern Time
Saturday (Specials) - The Music of John Denver - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Sunday - Sunday Golden Oldies Show - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Willie was born in The Netherlands and moved to the US the same day that Hawaii became a State! He lived in San Diego, CA until joining the US Air Force in 1971 during the Vietnam War. It was also the first year that the draft was reinstated by the lottery system according to date of birth. It wasn't until his third month of service that the lottery was drawn…Willie's birthday was the ninth date selected!
After basic training, he was assigned to the 3415th M&S Group stationed at Lowry AFB in Denver, CO where he spent his full tour of duty. The most difficult assignment was being attached to the Military Police unit’s honor guard detail for military honors and serving as a driver to senior officers for death notifications!
Location: Colorado
Saturday (Specials) - The Music of John Denver - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Sunday - Sunday Golden Oldies Show - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Willie was born in The Netherlands and moved to the US the same day that Hawaii became a State! He lived in San Diego, CA until joining the US Air Force in 1971 during the Vietnam War. It was also the first year that the draft was reinstated by the lottery system according to date of birth. It wasn't until his third month of service that the lottery was drawn…Willie's birthday was the ninth date selected!
After basic training, he was assigned to the 3415th M&S Group stationed at Lowry AFB in Denver, CO where he spent his full tour of duty. The most difficult assignment was being attached to the Military Police unit’s honor guard detail for military honors and serving as a driver to senior officers for death notifications!
Location: Colorado
Vicki Lynn
Sunday - The Jim & Vic's Country Cave Show - 8:00 am Eastern Time
Rebroadcast Sunday 5:00 pm Sunday & 5:30 pm Wednesday
Vicki Lynn has been a first responder since the mid 1990’s in the nursing field. As a health care professional Vicki is acutely aware of the personal sacrifices that working in this particular profession may bare. Vicki recently graduated with hers Master's of Nursing Degree and is currently a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
Lynn is also dedicated to our military and veteran service organizations being elected as the financial secretary for AMVETS Women’s Auxiliary for many years.
Vicki was also a Commissioned Officer in the Indiana Guard Reserves which is a volunteer military organization specifically structured to assist the Indiana Army National Guard - Lynn served as a battalion Medical Officer
Location: Indiana
Rebroadcast Sunday 5:00 pm Sunday & 5:30 pm Wednesday
Vicki Lynn has been a first responder since the mid 1990’s in the nursing field. As a health care professional Vicki is acutely aware of the personal sacrifices that working in this particular profession may bare. Vicki recently graduated with hers Master's of Nursing Degree and is currently a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
Lynn is also dedicated to our military and veteran service organizations being elected as the financial secretary for AMVETS Women’s Auxiliary for many years.
Vicki was also a Commissioned Officer in the Indiana Guard Reserves which is a volunteer military organization specifically structured to assist the Indiana Army National Guard - Lynn served as a battalion Medical Officer
Location: Indiana
Boomer
Sunday - The Jim & Vic's Country Cave Show - 8:00 am Eastern Time
The staff of American Veterans Radio would like to introduce to our worldwide family, a new member, Boomer!
Boomer will be traveling with Jim & Vic as AVR's new mascot to locations around the Midwest in recognition to our veterans, first responders and great supporters.
Help us welcome our new friend to the AVRadio Family.
Location: Indiana
The staff of American Veterans Radio would like to introduce to our worldwide family, a new member, Boomer!
Boomer will be traveling with Jim & Vic as AVR's new mascot to locations around the Midwest in recognition to our veterans, first responders and great supporters.
Help us welcome our new friend to the AVRadio Family.
Location: Indiana
Avery Victory Rogue (AVEE)
Avery Victory Rogue (AVEE) was American Veterans Radio's founding Mascot. AVEE passed away at the age of (8) year old. She was our wonderful Saint Bernard whose name was chosen by the listeners of the station in 2013. AVEE traveled with Jim and Vicki to various locations in her official capacity.
AVEE joined Jim and Vicki every Sunday in the main studio of WAVR with the live broadcast of the Country Cave Show. If you were a regular listener to the show you will attest that AVEE liked to share her voice with her worldwide furry friends. AVEE had created a dialog for other canines around the globe with their owners sharing how they too raised their voice after listening to AVEE's deep chested, commanding dialect
Location: Indiana (Rest in Peace Avery Bear)