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.
DJ Andy K
Monday - The 'Time Tunnel' Show - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday - The 'Time Tunnel' Show - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Andy (aka DJ Andy K) as he is known is based in Ireland and is a British Army Veteran
Andy is married to long suffering wife Debbie and they have six (6) children and three (3) grandchildren so kept really busy!
He has been a DJ for a number of years and had worked for American Veterans Radio when AVR first launched in 2009, but due to sickness had to leave.
Five (5) years since a quadruple heart bypass Andy K is ready to go to work again so hold onto your hats and enjoy the tunes from his "TIME TUNNEL" show
Location: Ireland
Wednesday - The 'Time Tunnel' Show - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Andy (aka DJ Andy K) as he is known is based in Ireland and is a British Army Veteran
Andy is married to long suffering wife Debbie and they have six (6) children and three (3) grandchildren so kept really busy!
He has been a DJ for a number of years and had worked for American Veterans Radio when AVR first launched in 2009, but due to sickness had to leave.
Five (5) years since a quadruple heart bypass Andy K is ready to go to work again so hold onto your hats and enjoy the tunes from his "TIME TUNNEL" show
Location: Ireland
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 – 1988 with the MOS of Combat Engineer. 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
Doc served as a Reserve Police Officer and is currently a Corporate 1st Responder for Fiat Chrysler Automobile Group where he has worked for the past 28 years
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 – 1988 with the MOS of Combat Engineer. 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
Doc served as a Reserve Police Officer and is currently a Corporate 1st Responder for Fiat Chrysler Automobile Group where he has worked for the past 28 years
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
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 bear.
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 bear.
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
Avery Victory Rogue (AVEE)
Sunday - The Jim & Vic's Country Cave Show - 8:00 am Eastern Time
Avery Victory Rogue (AVEE) is American Veterans Radio's Mascot. AVEE is a six (6) year old Saint Bernard whose name was chosen by the listeners of the station in 2013. AVEE travels with Jim and Vicki to various locations in her official capacity.
AVEE joins Jim and Vicki every Sunday in the main studio of WAVR with the live broadcast of the Country Cave Show. If you are a regular listener to the show you will attest that AVEE likes to share her voice with her worldwide furry friends. AVEE has created a dialog for other canines around the globe with their owners sharing how they too raised their voice after listening to her deep chested, commanding dialect
Location: Indiana (or anywhere she wants)
Danny Ray & Jay B.
Sunday - The Wild and Wooley Show with Danny Ray and Jay B. - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time
Rebroadcast Wednesday at 10 am & Friday at 12 Noon
Danny Ray born and raised right here in the Hoosier heartland. A native of central Indiana and avid outdoorsman.
I’ve been an avid outdoorsman for nearly five decades and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking and more are all that’s on my mind. In my opinion Indiana offers some of the best outdoors experiences available.
It’s my mission to bring a little piece of home to the troops until we can bring them home and I think a common ground is the outdoors.
Jay B. is a long-time resident of Central Indiana after being born and raised in Kokomo. He is a graduate of Northwestern High School and joined the Air Force upon graduation. After completing basic training and tech school, he was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana as a security specialist.
He would be the first to admit that most of the late 1990's and early 2000's was spent wondering aimlessly. In 2005, he began his career with the Indiana Department of Correction and is still there today.
In 2015, he was given the opportunity to guest host on a radio show that is geared towards helping Veteran's. He was hooked and has enjoyed being on the radio since. He has had his own show playing classic rock in the past, but is now half of the comedy duo that entertains listeners on the Wild and Wooley Show with Danny Ray and Jay B. When not working, he enjoys camping, sprint car racing, hockey and spending time with his family, girlfriend and kids.
Jay B. recently stated "I am looking forward to the opportunity that WAVR is giving us. We enjoy doing each show and hope that we entertain our troops, veteran's and all that listen! What you hear is what you would get if you're sitting right next to us. It's not an act because we are really just that crazy!"
Location: Indiana
Rebroadcast Wednesday at 10 am & Friday at 12 Noon
Danny Ray born and raised right here in the Hoosier heartland. A native of central Indiana and avid outdoorsman.
I’ve been an avid outdoorsman for nearly five decades and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking and more are all that’s on my mind. In my opinion Indiana offers some of the best outdoors experiences available.
It’s my mission to bring a little piece of home to the troops until we can bring them home and I think a common ground is the outdoors.
Jay B. is a long-time resident of Central Indiana after being born and raised in Kokomo. He is a graduate of Northwestern High School and joined the Air Force upon graduation. After completing basic training and tech school, he was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana as a security specialist.
He would be the first to admit that most of the late 1990's and early 2000's was spent wondering aimlessly. In 2005, he began his career with the Indiana Department of Correction and is still there today.
In 2015, he was given the opportunity to guest host on a radio show that is geared towards helping Veteran's. He was hooked and has enjoyed being on the radio since. He has had his own show playing classic rock in the past, but is now half of the comedy duo that entertains listeners on the Wild and Wooley Show with Danny Ray and Jay B. When not working, he enjoys camping, sprint car racing, hockey and spending time with his family, girlfriend and kids.
Jay B. recently stated "I am looking forward to the opportunity that WAVR is giving us. We enjoy doing each show and hope that we entertain our troops, veteran's and all that listen! What you hear is what you would get if you're sitting right next to us. It's not an act because we are really just that crazy!"
Location: Indiana