Jim’s father was a Korean War Veteran as a MP. Jim served 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) served 2 tours in Iraq and brother Mike who is a CSM for the Missouri Army National Guard: All U.S. ARMY Veterans.
Jim also served as a Reserve Police Officer and is currently a Corporate 1st Responder for Chrysler Group LLC where he has worked for the last 20 – years
Jim is the author and editor of three Books, “Spiritual Dogma,” “In the Words of a Leader,” and “To Gaze Into the Eyes of Hell” dedicated to Doc’s son.
Jim lives in Peru Indiana and Married to Vicki who is a RN
Jim is currently the Post Commander of AMVETS Post # 77, past 1st District Commander AMVETS (Indiana), the past AMVETS State of Indiana’s Americanism Chairman and a former Ambassador for the U.S. Army’s Freedom Team Salute Program.

Mr. Lederle has kindly offered to broadcast live from American Legion Post 888. Let’s welcome and thank him!