Borne the Battle
337 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsBorne the Battle recognizes each battle, challenge, and sacrifice our Veterans endure during and after their service, as well as spotlighting important resources, offices, and benefits VA offers our Veterans.
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The Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP)
November 14, 2023 17:49 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn this compelling episode, we welcome Dr. Holt, a board-certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physician, associate professor at the University of Miami, and a key member of the Miami VA Healthcare System. Dr. Holt leads a highly successful lung cancer screening program, showcasing his commitment to veteran care through early detection and advanced treatment methods. Key Highlights: Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP) Overview: Dr. Holt dives into the core mission of LPOP – identifying...
Empowering Veterans with the VA Health and Benefits App
May 27, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBOn this week's episode of Borne the Battle, host Pablo Meza spoke with Rachel Han from VA's mobile app team, who shared how VA is using apps as a digital bridge connecting Veterans to VA's benefits and services.
One Number, Countless Benefits: How 800-MYVA411 Simplifies VA Access
May 16, 2023 17:30 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBOn this episode of Borne the Battle, we dive into the VA's efforts to make it easier for veterans to access the programs, services, and benefits they've earned. We learn about the VA's phone number, 800-MYVA411, and how it's the organization's "voice front door" to connect veterans with the right person or program. We hear a heartwarming story of a veteran who received assistance from a customer service representative and patient advocate to access the voucher program for the homele...
Revolutionary Rehabilitation: The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
May 02, 2023 22:30 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode, we talk with Jason Strickland, director of communications for The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. In this week-long event, veterans from 42 different states and 80 VA medical centers or clinics participate in activities such as skiing, fly fishing, rock climbing, and even sled hockey. Participants have a variety of disabilities, including profound disabilities, vision impairment, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and traumatic brain injuries. Organ...
National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic: Empowering Veterans Through Adaptive Golf Programs
April 17, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIn this episode of the Borne the Battle Podcast, we're connecting Nick Beelner the Director of the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic, an adaptive golf program focused on empowering disabled veterans from coast to coast. We'll discuss the tailored golf lessons, user-friendly equipment, and entertaining activities they offer, as well as the sense of camaraderie and personal growth experienced by participants. Join us as we uncover the power of connection, teamwork, and triumphing...
#280: Benefits Breakdown, Precision Medicine w/ Million Veteran Program
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBThis week’s Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features the Million Veteran Program (MVP), which is a national, voluntary research program to learn about how genes, lifestyle and military exposures affect health and illness and improve health care for Veterans. Sumitra Muralidhar, Ph.D. is the program director under VA's Office of Research and Development. Dr. Sumitra is motivated to help Veterans by overseeing the policy and infrastructure development for the collection and...
#279 Memorial Day w/ MG (ret.) Charles Swannack, Speedway MotorSports’ VP of Armed Forces Affairs
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBRetired Army Major General Charles (Chuck) Swannack, Jr. served in various command and staff positions during his thirty-plus years in the Army. He commanded the 82nd Airborne Division from October 2002 to May 2004, served as a brigade commander during Operation Uphold Democracy, was a battalion commander during Operation Nimrod Dancer and served in many more roles. Despite his impressive military service, Swannack argues that his contributions pale in comparison to the ones made b...
#278 Recovering After Loss w/ MG (ret.) Mark Graham, US Army, Vets4Warriors, Father
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBMajor General (retired) Mark Graham lost his two sons, Jeffrey and Kevin, less than a year apart from one another. Their deaths came unexpectedly and rocked the course of his life forever. For him, happiness will never be the same. And yet, he still finds joy in his life through helping Veterans triumph in their darkest moments. On this week’s episode of Borne the Battle, Graham takes listeners on a riveting journey through his life. He described how personal loss, depression, ment...
BtB Rewind: Nate Boyer, Army Veteran, Green Beret, Seattle Seahawk, Community Organizer
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBThis week we revisit Army Green Beret Veteran and 37 year old NFL rookie Nate Boyer’s interview.
#277 Rising Through Two Transitions with Army Veteran Olivia Nunn, Communications Director, Podcast Host
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBOlivia Nunn knew from a young age that she would join the Army one day; her father had been a combat engineer. She planned to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, but low test scores in math prevented her admission. Nunn’s parents supported her decision to join the military, but they insisted that she receive an education and become an officer, so she enrolled at Radford University in Virginia and joined the school’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. After...
#276 Navy Veteran Ken Harbaugh, Nonprofit Entrepreneur, Podcast Host
May 02, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBNavy Veteran Ken Harbaugh grew up in a family of military pilots but never really thought about joining the military himself. However, in a moment of clarity while studying abroad during his junior year of college, he changed course. That led to him commissioning in the Navy and becoming a fighter pilot leading combat reconnaissance missions. After serving nine years, Harbaugh left the Navy and later enrolled at Yale University to study law. But the transition to civilian life was ...
#275 Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention
April 25, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis week’s Borne the Battle–a benefits breakdown—features the Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention. The office’s goal is simple: All those who visit a VA facility should be treated with dignity and respect. However, recognizing how harassment or assault can manifest and what you can do to combat it may be less simple. Lelia Jackson, Marine Corp Veteran and director of the Office of Harassment and Assault, joins this week’s episode of Borne the Battle to discuss some diffic...
BtB Rewind: Benefits Breakdown, Burn Pit Registry
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBAre you one of the 3 million Veterans eligible to join VA’s Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR)? If you were exposed to toxic materials during your service and are worried about how it might affect you, joining the AHOBPR allows you to report your exposure and discuss your concerns with a health care professional after a free, voluntary medical exam. The information you provide will contribute to research that may help other Veterans in the future. To learn if you a...
BtB Rewind: William "Mr. Feeny" Daniels, WWII Veteran, Actor, President of Screen Actors Guild
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBBefore he was Mr. Feeny on Boy Meets World or KITT on Knight Rider, William Daniels was a soldier in the U.S. Army. Daniels was drafted into the Army near the end of World War II and later used his GI Bill benefits to attend college and study acting. Tune in to this week’s special rewind episode of Borne the Battle to hear Daniels talk about being the first person in his family to attend college, meeting the pope, and using the skills he learned in the military to be successful afte...
BtB Rewind: Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Duke and USA Basketball, Army Veteran, 13 Final Fours
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 51.2 MBIn honor of Coach K's record breaking 13th and final - Final Four appearance - this week we go back in time and revisit his Borne the Battle interview.
#274 Veteran Treatment Courts w/ Army Veteran Fred Bourjaily, National Commander, Combat Infantry Badge Association
March 28, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBSix. That was the number of black bags Army Veteran Frederick Bourjaily and his comrades carried back to base after completing his first operation control assignment while serving in the Vietnam War. And though the experience happened over half-a-century ago, that memory lingers deeply in Bourjaily’s mind today. Bourjaily shares this story precisely because he wants others to hear it. He wants today’s young service members and military prospects to understand what war is like and t...
#273 Proudly She Served, Navy and Combat Pilot Veteran, Linda Maloney
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBAt age 17, Linda Maloney knew that she wanted more. Her parents were divorced and couldn't afford to send her to college. Looking to take control of her life, she joined the Navy. “I think when you grow up in a difficult situation, obviously you want better for yourself, you know?” Maloney asked. “And I just wanted to impact my own life.” In the Navy, Maloney served as both an air traffic controller and a public affairs officer. She wanted to be a pilot – and had been fascinated b...
#272 Bad Robot Productions, NFTs and Wushu w/ Navy Veteran Andrew Bliss
March 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 242 MBNavy Veteran Andrew Bliss always wanted to work in the video production industry, but his journey wasn't straightforward. Before serving in the military, Bliss was an accomplished professional martial artist with over 10 years of experience coaching and mentoring students. Working as a martial artist eventually led him to the military. In the interview, Bliss talks about serving six years as a Navy broadcast journalist in Combat Camera at the Pentagon and his time directing and pro...
#271 Preserving Little Known History w/ Army Veteran Tim McCoy
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBTim McCoy was born in Fort Jackson, S.C. and grew up in a military environment. He eventually joined the military and gave almost 26 years of service until a health condition forced him out. Despite his abrupt departure, he continues to involve himself with the military community in his capacity as a historian focusing on giving a voice to the lesser known and often forgotten figures in American military history. McCoy lived a unique life compared to most Americans. He was a milita...
#270 Benefits Breakdown: VA Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis week’s Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). They are an internal accountability office that protects and advocates for Veteran-owned businesses. They also work to ensure that Veteran entrepreneurs can compete and be selected for a fair amount of contract opportunities. Air Force Veteran Michelle Gardner-Ince is the director of the Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative (WVOSBI), a directorat...
#269 Airman to 4-Star General w/ Air Force Veteran Larry O. Spencer
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBWith 44 years of service under his belt, Air Force Veteran, four-star general and former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Larry Spencer decided that he earned a well-deserved break and retired on a Friday in 2015. But that very following Monday, he went right back to work, promoting aerospace education in his new role as president of the Air Force Association. Did Spencer regret going straight back into work after retiring and does he recommend it to others? You might be s...
#268 Active Duty Operational Support Orders and Red Carpet Interviews w/ Marine Veteran Elysa Acosta-Millan
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBElysa Acosta-Millan was inspired by her brother to join the armed forces. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in the weeks following 9/11, and Acosta-Millan saw the positive effect that military service had on his personality. That, combined with an increasing desire for change in her personal life, led Acosta-Millan to consider a career in the Corps. Acosta-Millan spent more than seven years on active duty in the Marine Corps and now serves as a reservist working in public affairs. Sh...
Founding Father of the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program, Army Veteran Greg Williams, Human Pattern Recognition Specialist
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBThis week’s Borne the Battle features Army Veteran Greg Williams, who has over 30 years of experience training the skills and techniques used to identify specific human behavior patterns. Over that time, he's instructed every Tier One military force in the United States, as well as various international organizations. After serving six years in the Army, Williams transitioned to civilian life, working as an urban law enforcement professional. He discusses the specific skills and a...
#267 Founding Father of the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program, Army Veteran Greg Williams, Human Pattern Recognition Specialist
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBThis week’s Borne the Battle features Army Veteran Greg Williams, who has over 30 years of experience training the skills and techniques used to identify specific human behavior patterns. Over that time, he's instructed every Tier One military force in the United States, as well as various international organizations. After serving six years in the Army, Williams transitioned to civilian life, working as an urban law enforcement professional. He discusses the specific skills and a...
#266 The Origins of Drone / Unmanned Warfare
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBWith over two decades of experience, Mark Cooter and Alec Bierbauer have been called the “Wright Brothers” of the U.S. drone warfare program. They were the ones – in January 2000 – who were tasked with finding terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. They had nine months to carry out their mission. This week’s episode of Borne the Battle explores the history of drone warfare, which dates back to the 1990s, when drones were used as relatively simple, short-range surveillance tools. Here, ...
#265 Benefits Breakdown: SSVF Program
January 17, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 75.7 MBSSVF is a program administered by VA to rapidly rehouse Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. National director of the SSVF program, John Kuhn, joins this episode of Borne the Battle to speak on the following: How the SSVF operates and what resources eligible Veterans can receive from utilizing it (2:18) An overview of the requirements organizations must meet before becoming a SSVF provider (5:02) How a local nonprofit can become a SSVF partner (6:04) Additional...
#264 Veteran RoundTable: Afghanistan Withdrawal / Evacuation
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBApproximately four months have passed since the Afghanistan withdrawal. Since then, Veterans across the country have grappled with figuring out what it means to them. For some Veterans, these last four months could have felt like a painful slog. For others, it could have felt like a chaotic blur that whizzed right on by. We know that every Veteran will process the withdrawal from Afghanistan differently. This episode of Borne the Battle features four intrepid Afghanistan Veterans ...
BtB Rewind: VA Vet Centers
November 29, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBOriginal Air Date - 9/25/2019 2019 marks the 40th Anniversary of VA's Vet Centers. They started as outreach for Vietnam Veterans who did not utilize the VA as much as WWII Veterans. This week’s interview is Pennsylvania National Guard Veteran Michael Fisher who is the Senior Readjustment Counselor. He leads and has direct oversight of over 300 Vet Centers, 80 Mobile Vet Centers and the Vet Center Call Center. We broke it all down - how vet centers started, their differences bet...
BtB Rewind: Alaska Native American Veterans Land Allotment Program of 2019
November 22, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBOriginal Air Date -7/27/2021 This week's episode of Borne the Battle features one of its largest panels to date, as representatives from VA and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) break down the details of the Alaska Native Veterans Program of 2019. This episode features: Program manager Paul Krabacher (BLM). Acting Chief, Adjudication Services Section, Native Allotment Lead Candy Grimes (BLM). Land Transfer Resolution Specialist and Acting Native Liasion Ralph Eluska (BLM). ...
BtB Rewind: Lakota Warrior and Vietnam Veteran Dr. Robert Primeaux
November 15, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBOriginally Aired - 11/20/2019: Native American Vietnam Veteran Robert Primeaux shared his journey from a Lakota reservation to the Army, to Hollywood. As a young man, Primeaux was eager to get off the reservation and see the world. To leave, he decided to join the Army. He trained in Fort Lewis and Fort Knox before joining the 101st Airborne Division and sent off to Vietnam. In 1972, Primeaux returned to the United States. His younger brother had been killed in a car accident, l...
#263: Marine Corps Birthday Episode, Kelly "Murph" Murphy, CBS Tough as Nails Winner, Model for Ariat International
November 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBWhen Marine Corps Veteran Kelly Murphy began an Instagram account to document his workouts, he never dreamed that it would lead him to becoming the winner of CBS’ "Tough as Nails" competition show. He left the set $200,000 dollars richer and the owner of a brand-new Ford F-150. In this week’s episode of Borne the Battle, Murphy talks about life in the Marines, helping student Veterans find their place in civilian life and winning season one of the CBS competition show Tough as Nail...
#262: Discovering Your Warrior Spirit with Air Force Veteran DJ Vanas
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBIf there is anyone who knows what it means to be a warrior, it is Air Force Veteran D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas. D.J. Vanas travels around the country speaking at conventions packed with audience members, giving motivational presentations that teach people how to find their unique warrior spirit. You might be wondering, what exactly is the warrior spirit? Tribal nations, Fortune 500 companies, the military, and even the White House on two occasions have hired Vanas to answer that questio...
#261: BJJ Evangelist, Meme Generator and Professional Educator, Marine Veteran Tim Davis
October 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 230 MBAt first glance, Tim Davis was not an ideal candidate for the Marine Corps. Although he had wanted to join the Marines since grade school, Davis was unathletic, overweight and had a shoulder problem that would require surgery before he could qualify for service. “I was a big nerd,” Davis laughed. “I was functionally fat in the Marine Corps.” Davis was sworn into the Marines a week before the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Over the course of a 15-year career in the Corps,...
#260: Benefits Breakdown, VA Mobile Apps
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThis week's Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features VA Mobile Mental Health Apps, which provides free tools and information to support and help Veterans manage PTSD-related symptoms and stress, learn mindfulness practices, aim to reduce suicide risk and strengthen parenting skills. The apps were designed to meet the needs of Veterans; they are free, easy to download, and are available via VA App Store, Google Play and Apple App Store. According to the 2021 National Veter...
#259: Counterfeit Pills w/ DEA Agent and Navy Veteran Bill Czopek
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBWhen Bill Czopek decided to transfer to the Naval Academy, he knew that he wanted the structure and support of a military career. Through persistence and dedication, he was accepted. Little did he know, that experience would lead him to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In this week’s episode of Borne the Battle, Special Agent Bill Czopek discusses his time in the Navy, his experience in the DEA, and some things Veterans should be concerned about when it comes to counterfeit pills...
#258: 100 Year Old WWII Army/Air Force Veteran Fannie Griffin McClendon, "Six Triple Eight"
October 04, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBIn 1945, warehouses in Birmingham, England, were brimming with unsent postal mail intended for U.S. soldiers at the frontlines. At the same time, African American organizations pressed the War Department to create more opportunities for African American Women’s Army Corps members to serve. Tackling two issues at once, the War Department started recruiting African American women and formed the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The job was expected to take six months. The "Si...
#257: Army Veteran Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, Entrepreneur, Entertainer, Actor on Mayans MC on FX
September 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 225 MBIf you know of Black Rifle Coffee Company or watch Mayans MC on FX, you may already know this week’s Borne the Battle guest – Army Veteran, entrepreneur, actor and overall entertainer Vincent Vargas. It was a windy road that led him to this point in his life. Too many wild parties got him kicked out of college and ended his childhood dream of playing professional baseball. At 20, as a young father who was no longer playing ball or attending school, Vargas felt like a disappointment...
#256: Primetime Emmy Award Winning Foley Artist and Marine Veteran David Bonilla
September 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 229 MBDavid Bonilla grew up in El Monte, California, where, as a child, he had the opportunity to be involved with a few film projects. Through his mother’s connections, he gained both experience in the film industry and an interest in filming and directing. He initially had no plans to join the military, but when a recruiter offered to buy him lunch, his life found a new direction. Bonilla discusses his deployments overseas to Baghdad and his position as part of the logistics team durin...
BtB Rewind: September 11th with Dr. John Baxter - Air Force Veteran, 9/11 First Responder, SecDef's Flight Surgeon
September 11, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBOn September 11, 2001, Air Force flight surgeon John Baxter showed up to work at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to a full load of patients and completing physicals–just like any other day. Halfway through his morning while getting his next patient, he saw that a civilian airliner had flown into one of the World Trade Center towers. While with the patient, Baxter said he noticed the background noise in the Pentagon changed. It seemed quieter than usual. Then, he heard shouts....
#255: Benefits Breakdown, HUD-VASH Program
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis episode of Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features HUD-VASH, a collaborative program between HUD and VA that provides support to help homeless Veterans and their families – and those at risk of becoming homeless – to find and sustain permanent housing. Veterans Matter is one of the many nonprofits which work alongside and enhance HUD-VASH’s ability to reduce homelessness among Veterans. According to the 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, there were...
#254: Elder Scrolls Online QA Testing w/ Army Veteran Tommy Davis, Zenimax Media
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBOn this episode of Borne the Battle, Army Veteran Tommy Davis shares his story about deploying to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and Afghanistan, then later working in the video game industry. Tommy always enjoyed playing video games, but his journey to working in the video game industry was not straightforward. After taking some courses at a community college, he still felt uncertain about the future and what he wanted to do. He spoke with a recruiter and enlisted in the Army. A...
#253: Sabotaging WW3 with Army Green Beret James Stejskal, Detachment A, Author, CIA Operations Officer
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBArmy Veteran James Stejskal spent nine years in West Berlin during the Cold War, serving in a clandestine and small special forces unit known as Detachment A. His mission bordered on the impossible, tasked with being ready to cross into East Germany and sabotage the Soviet army at a moment’s notice in case the Soviet Union ever decided to launch an invasion. He spent 23 years in service with special forces and 13 years operating under the CIA. Stejskal lived a life brimming with un...
BONUS: On Afghanistan
August 17, 2021 19:44 - 8 minutes - 12.9 MBLinks to programs and resources mentioned in this episode: Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ https://www.va.gov/find-locations/ https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ https://www.maketheconnection.net/ https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ Women Veterans Call Center: 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 6:30PM ET) https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ https://www.va.gov/files/2...
#252: Surviving the Mob and Hue City w/ Marine Veteran John Ligato
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBIn 1954, the United States became actively involved in the Vietnam War. John Ligato followed suit and joined the Marine Corps to serve his country after receiving a draft notice in 1966. Ligato breaks down his experience during the Battle of Hue City from an operational view. He discusses what he calls the three missing days in Marine Corps history due to the nature of the battle, and how he pushed for 13 years to get the medals that his team rightfully deserved. He was awarded thr...
#251: Benefits Breakdown - VA's Community Care Program
August 09, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBVA's Office of Community Care (OCC) aims to place the choice of provider in the hands of eligible Veterans and assist them in finding the best options for their care. On this episode of Borne the Battle, Dr. Elizabeth Brill, chief medical officer at OCC, breaks down the process of determining eligibility, making appointments and receiving care through community care. Types of care available under Community Care include: General care Urgent care Emergency care Foreign medical c...
#250: Billy Mills - Olympic Gold Medalist, Marine Veteran, Lakota Warrior
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBOne day, while in his university dormitory in the late 1950s, Billy Mills opened a window and set a chair against it. He then got up on the chair and mentally prepared himself to jump. As he stood, he thought about his difficult upbringing as an orphan and the racism he faced, even as an NCAA All-American runner. He simply wanted to leave all his troubles behind. Suddenly, Mills felt a jolt of energy moving beneath his skin. That was when he heard “an unspoken word,” a sound that s...
BtB Rewind: Marine Veteran, Hollywood Stuntwoman, Leaphy Khim
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MBThis week we revisit the Episode 72 featuring Marine Veteran and Hollywood Stuntwoman, Leaphy Khim. eaphy was born to Cambodian refugee parents and joined the military after Sept 11 as a way to give back to her parents' adopted country. In 2002, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. From here, she received intense combat and weapons training through the Corps for more than 6 years. Now, she's pursuing a career in Hollywood as an actress and stuntwoman.
BtB Rewind: Marine Veteran and Emmy Award Winning Director of Photography, Cinematographer - Rick Robinson
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBRobinson entered the film industry with little more than his Marine Corp background and a drive to succeed. However, he leveraged his experiences, formed connections and learned the Hollywood lingo to land gigs working on some of the biggest films of his time. His success even allowed him to eventually tour with the likes of Whitney Houston, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. Overall, with perseverance, some help from his 1956 Corvette, and some luck, Robinson went far in the wor...
BtB Rewind: Marine Veteran Haley Carter, soccer player, coach
July 12, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBThis week we revisit the very first interview on Borne the Battle FKA "This Week at VA" - Marine Veteran and Retired professional soccer player, Haley Carter.
#249: Air Force Veteran Denise Jelinski-Hall, 3rd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the National Guard Bureau
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 225 MBDenise Jelinski-Hall felt stuck in her small hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota, so she created a new future for herself by joining the Air Force. Years, later, Jelinski-Hall became the highest-ranking enlisted female in United States military history. On this episode of Borne the Battle, Air National Guard Veteran Denise Jelinski-Halldiscusses her selection as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the changing roles of women in the military, and how “...