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Bernard (“Berney”) Flowers

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Project 21 Ambassador Berney Flowers: Security and Freedom

Berney Flowers, a Project 21 Ambassador, is an Air Force veteran, former Department of Defense leader, and author of “Black Values Matter.” He served nearly 21 years on active duty, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, and was on Air Staff when the Pentagon was attacked on 9/11. After retiring as a lieutenant colonel, he worked in banking before returning to DoD, serving with USCYBERCOM and later as a senior technical advisor for NORAD and USNORTHCOM. He also assisted in refugee resettlement on the southwest border. Appointed to Maryland’s District 9 Judicial Nominating Commission and later to UNC Pembroke’s advisory board, he now serves on the Howard County Republican Central Committee and hosts the “Loyal Opposition” podcast. A husband, father, grandfather, and mentor, he remains active in his community.

The High Cost of Complacency: God, Country, Family Under Fire
Dec. 1, 2025

The High Cost of Complacency: God, Country, Family Under Fire

The episode explores the American Cultural Crisis through a sweeping conversation with Lt. Col. Bernie Flowers. From gratitude and family collapse to political manipulation, immigration pressures, national security concerns, and energy policy, the discussion exposes a nation at a crossroads and urg…

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Freedom Tested: Faith, Gratitude, and Resolve
Nov. 26, 2025

Freedom Tested: Faith, Gratitude, and Resolve

This episode confronts Iran tyranny American resilience through raw testimony and principled insight. Shirin Nariman exposes life inside Evin Prison and the regime’s campaign of terror. Marie Fisher challenges victimhood politics and calls America back to gratitude grounded in faith. Lt. Col. Berne…

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