Jim Wood has been a soldier, a rock drummer, a nightclub boss, a gun instructor, and now a city councilman in Waynesboro. He’s opened for Kiss, swapped stories with Pantera, and earned the call sign “Doom” in Iraq.
But the story everybody remembers? The night he accidentally sang “I Touch Myself” over the comms while laying down fire from a .50 cal.
This week on Veteran Story Hour: Voice of Valor, Presented by SALUTE of Virginia, Jim takes us from the hollers of Southwest Virginia to the chaos of Iraq, from CBGB’s in New York to city politics in the Valley. It’s hilarious, raw, and at its core — a story about service, identity, and the bonds that last a lifetime.
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Every veteran has a story worth preserving—stories of courage, sacrifice, humor, and humanity. Veteran Story Hour captures these remarkable personal histories directly from the voices of the men and women who’ve served our nation.
Recorded live each week at SALUTE of Virginia in Waynesboro, this podcast creates a living history, ensuring these powerful memories are preserved and shared for generations to come.
Hosted by John Fairbanks of the Shenandoah Valley Story Network, join us as we honor those who served by listening, reflecting, and remembering.
Because every veteran’s story deserves to be told—and every voice deserves to be heard.
