Eclipse Magazine - Produced by NABVETS Winter 2014 | Page 24

NABVETS ECLIPSE
WEB-RADIO
Gives a New Voice to Veterans

Tune -In TODAY
www.eclipseradio.us

Veterans Day is a time set aside to remember our veterans, and what
better way to honor the men and women who have served our country
than by launching a new initiative aimed at serving them. The Milwaukee
Headquarters of NABVETS did just that with its first official day of
broadcasting from its web-based radio station, Eclipse Radio, on November
11. The station, which is set up to provide news, information and
entertainment to NABVETS’ members and extended family, is accessible
from anywhere in the world, 24/7, via the website www.eclipseradio.us. To
hear Eclipse Radio, just go to the website and click the play button on the
left to be instantly connected to the broadcast. Another way to connect
is to scroll mid-way down on the webpage and click on the “press here for
radio” button. This will take you to Live365’s website, where you can also
hear our content.
Radio Outreach
Eclipse Radio will broadcast live talk and interview segments, with repeats
during the week. This will be interspersed with entertainment including hit
music from the soul and R&B genre. Commander Kornegay will also offer
inspirational commentary centering on crucial issues. It is our belief that
information is power and by expanding our circle of influence through this
medium, we hope our neighboring community of veterans will learn more
about our organization and better understand how they can take action to
help all veterans attain a positive lifestyle.
The founders of Eclipse Radio crafted a plan to address the needs and
interests of black and minority veterans, while also being inclusive of all
veterans. Topics will include up-to-date VSO and VA information, the latest
advice on healthy living, commander editorials, and the Chaplain’s Corner.
We also hope to inspire some friendly competition between regions during
national fund raising events, membership drives, and the nationwide
“Register to Vote” campaign in 2016.
Our theory is “everyone has a story,” so all veterans, spouses, children and
the community at large will not only hear veterans’ stories that are uplifting
and inspiring, but are encouraged to send in their own compelling stories
for possible broadcast.

(Left-Right) Frank Beamon, Richard Rodgers,
William Sims and K’uu Wamubu

Station Inspiration
Eclipse Radio is the brainchild of Veterans Intervention Project (VIP), a
Milwaukee chapter of NABVETS installed on July 26, 2014. The inspiration
came to this group during a meeting with Willie Davis, Packers Hall of
Famer, veteran, and owner of five radio stations throughout the USA. A
scaled down version of Mr. Davis’s model was presented to VIP’s board,
after which it was agreed that the idea should be presented to NABVETS.
In April 2014, the idea was presented to NABVETS/CVI management as
a low power (non-commercial) radio station. This crucial meeting was
attended by veteran and past Wisconsin State Commander Mr. K’uu
Wamubu; NABVETS Emeritus Board Member Richard Rodgers; co-founder
of NABVETS and current IVOCC Chapter Commander Mr. William Sims; and
by me, Frank Beamon, VIP Chapter Commander and Eclipse Radio General
Manager. The limitations of a low power station were tabled, a name was
adopted, and the concept of our far-reaching Internet radio was underway.
Special Thanks
The station would not exist without all those who believed in and
supported the project. Mr. William Sims strived daily to secure the
station’s position, and forwarded a $2K loan designated to building the
station. K’uu Wamubu’s influence helped to introduce the station to
clergy, business leaders, students, doctors, politicians and volunteers. Mr.
Rodgers, a seasoned show host in his own right, was crucial to the project’s
inception and development. Brigadier General (Ret) Robert Cocroft,
Emeritus Board Member, provided administrative support, direction,
leadership and advice. Other stakeholders include Mike Beal, Calvin Shield,
and the entire VIP 0105 chapter.

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Thanks to one and all as we continue to find new ways to meet our mission.
Semper Paratus!
By: Frank Beamon, ET2 USCG

Frank Beamon demonstrates the equipment used to create the
high quality programming for NABVETS Eclipse Web-Radio.

NABVETS Eclipse Magazine

Winter 2014