Episode
Medal of Honor recipient Donald Ballard discusses the event and life
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- Veterans Radio
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- Jun 30, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2135
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Summary
Navy Corps man Don Ballard jumped on and tossed away a gernade in Vietnam saving Marines. He talks about that day, the Medal of Honor ceremony , his transition for service, and his current passion project to engage veterans and service posts in HAM radio as a way to connect and have purpose. Don tells host Jim Fausone about Triumphant Spirit Foundation.