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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#132: Brent Thompson – Navy Veteran, Head Brewer at Texas Ale Project
January 31, 2019 19:28 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBSince I joined VA in April 2016, we have avoided alcohol themed content in our production. However, with so many Veterans involved in the industry through craft beer, distilling, wineries, and more, I decided it was time to feature a Veteran inside the industry. Brent Thompson is a Navy Veteran and Head Brewer at Texas Ale Project in the City of Dallas. I originally visited his establishment as part of the Military Influencers Conference. When I returned to Dallas a year later, I kn...
#131: Ozzy Ramirez – Army Veteran, Actor
January 23, 2019 15:37 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBBack in October I interviewed Ozzy Ramirez, an Army Veteran that is pursuing an acting career in Hollywood. Ozzy's interview got buried in a swarm of interviews conducted in that time span and I just discovered it again last week. When I went back to listen to it, I remembered how great of an interview it was and how valuable it is for us to hear stories like his. Ozzy joins Borne the Battle to discuss his time in the military, which allowed him to not only help support his family...
#130: Robert Freedman – Army Veteran, Professor
January 16, 2019 18:46 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week we have a unique episode. One of my interns, Zach Wheeler, conducted an interview with one of his professors at Johns Hopkins University. Zach is a sophomore and is studying International Studies. His professor, Robert O. Freedman, is an adjunct professor at Zach's university. Mr. Freedman served during the Vietnam War and joins Borne the Battle to discuss a great leader he had in the military, his philosophy on giving your country two years of service, and his career in a...
#129: Student Veteran of the Year, Air Force Veteran Alexandria Sawin
January 11, 2019 16:19 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBOur week of podcasts focused on student Veterans is coming to a close. On Monday, we spoke with Student Veterans of America president Jared Lyon. Then, Tuesday through Thursday we had a conversation with three groups of Student Veteran of the Year finalists. Today, we feature the 2018 Student Veteran of the Year, Alexandria Sawin. Alex is the president of the UNLV Rebel Veterans Organization at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She speaks with us about her service in the Air For...
#128: Student Veteran of the Year finalists Angela Peacock, Kyle Venable and Carlos Caro
January 10, 2019 18:40 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBToday, we continue our discussions with Student Veterans of America’s Student Veteran of the Year finalists. This episode features Angela Peacock, Kyle Venable, and Carlos Caro. We learn about their chapter’s success in 2018, their philosophy on outreach, and how to include other military personnel on campus.
#127: Student Veteran of the Year finalists Chanel Powell and Tyler Freeman
January 09, 2019 20:30 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBToday, we continue our discussions with Student Veterans of America's Student Veteran of the Year finalists. This episode features Chanel Powell and Tyler Freeman. We learn about their chapter's success in 2018, their philosophy on outreach, and how to include other military personnel on campus. About Chanel: Chanel is a paralegal specialist in the New York Army National Guard for the past 3 years and continues to serve. She deployed with the 1156th Engineer Company to Kuwait an...
#126: Student Veteran of the Year finalists David Cote, Katherine Pratt, and Wesley Wilson
January 08, 2019 18:30 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBEach year, Student Veterans of America selects a "Student Veteran of the Year." They receive hundreds of submissions for consideration and narrow the field down to ten finalists. Year after year, these ten finalists prove to be exceptional individuals. I had the opportunity to sit down with the finalists this year and talk to them about the success they've had with their respective chapters and on their campuses. Today's group of student Veterans include David Cote, Katherina Pratt,...
#125: Jared Lyon - President of SVA's interview from #NatCon2019
January 07, 2019 16:26 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBI just returned from the 2019 Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference (NatCon). It was my fourth conference in five years. I've been to two as a student Veteran, and two on behalf of VA. Each year this gathering proves to be more powerful than the last. SVA saw a 30% attendance boost since last year's conference, hosting more than 2,300 student Veterans and stakeholders. The three-day event featured keynotes from Secretary Robert Wilkie, Medal of Honor recipient Ryan P...
#124: Nick Armstrong – Army Veteran, Senior Director of Research and Policy at IVMF
December 19, 2018 15:43 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBThe Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University is a key contributor in the support of Veteran entrepreneurs and research on transitioning Veterans. In the past, we have spoken with IVMF's Director, Mike Haynie, and their Manager for Managing Director for Programs and Services, Jim McDonough. This week, we talk with Nicholas Armstrong, IVMF's Senior Director for Research and Policy. Nick began his career as an Army field artillery officer upon grad...
#123: William Daniels – Army Veteran, Actor
December 05, 2018 09:30 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBEvery once in a while I'm pleasantly surprised to discover that someone famous is a Veteran. A couple months ago, a story came out about William Daniels when he fended off an intruder in his house. When I saw his age, I wondered if he served in World War II. Sure enough, I learned that he spent a couple years in Italy shortly after the bomb dropped in Hiroshima. So, naturally, I wanted to speak to him about his service and invited him to join me on Borne the Battle. Many of you pr...
#122: Sarah Verardo – Caregiver, CEO of Independence Fund
November 28, 2018 18:28 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBTo round of National Caregivers Month, we feature Sarah Verardo. Sarah is the CEO of Independence Fund and a caregiver for her husband, an Army Veteran. Sarah also authored the children's book, Hero at Home. Founded in 2007, The Independence Fund is committed to empowering our nation’s catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. We are dedicated to improving the lives of both our Veterans ...
#121 Veterans Legacy Program: Terence Patrick Halligan
November 23, 2018 21:22 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBToday's podcast features a Veteran spotlighted by NCA's Veterans Legacy Program. Kenneth Holliday, who joined us on episode 106, joins us today for the unofficial debut of Veterans Legacy Program podcast. Today, he tells us about Terrence Halligan. Terence Patrick Halligan was born in Northern Ireland on April 3, 1922. He is an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. During a combat mission over Italy, his plane was shot down and Halligan was never found. Visit cem.va.gov/lega...
#120: Liz Rotenberry – Caregiver, Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellows Programs Coordinator
November 21, 2018 19:40 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBEveryone needs a break from time to time. Borne the Battle - and, more importantly, its host - decided to take a short break from production. It's been a month since our last episode was published, but I was still recording interviews in that span of time. A couple of the interviews I did were with caregivers. With November being National Caregivers Month, and with this week being Thanksgiving, I decided to bring the podcast back to full form with two episodes featuring caregivers. ...
#119: Elliott McKenzie – Marine Veteran, R&B artist
October 10, 2018 19:33 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBAfter a short break, Borne the Battle is back. This week we bring on Marine Veteran Elliott McKenzie. After returning home from a deployment to Ramadi, Iraq, Elliott started showing signs of having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). By 2008, his symptoms were spiraling out of control. He had severe anger, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and hyper awareness. It was severely affecting his life and the lives of those around him. By 2009, his PTSD was so bad tha...
#118: 'Back to School' round table featuring Jared Lyon, EJ Delpero, and Kirsten Battocchio
September 19, 2018 15:45 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBSeptember means back to school, even for Veterans. Being a student Veteran on campus is a unique experience. Student Veterans are typically older than traditional students, they have more life experience, and they can even have families at home. One resource available for student Veterans on campus is student Veterans group, often an official club with officials and board members. These groups can be great places for Veterans to gain friends, have a community, and get connected with...
#117: James McDonough – Army Veteran, IVMF's Managing Director for Programs and Services
August 29, 2018 08:30 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBAbout 30 episodes ago, we spoke with Michael Haynie, the Founder & Executive Director for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University. The IVMF is higher education’s first interdisciplinary academic institute, singularly focused on advancing the lives of the nation’s military veterans and their families. This episode, we hear from Mike's colleague, James McDonough, managing director of programs and services for IVMF. James tells us about his service in t...
#116: Petey Ace – Marine Veteran, Hip Hop Artist
August 22, 2018 18:52 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBMusic is a great way to communicate one's feelings and cope with experiences. Veterans have been using music in these same ways as a way to come to terms with some feelings they have and to tell their audience their story. Petey Ace is a Marine Corps Veteran and a hip hop artists based out of Los Angeles. He joins Borne the Battle to talk about a recent song he did to express those feelings, and how he has joined a group of Veterans that are using basic camaraderie to reconnect wi...
#115: JJ Pinter - Army Veteran, Executive Director of Team RWB
August 01, 2018 18:18 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBBack in December of 2016, we featured Army Veteran Blayne Smith on the podcast. At the time, he was Executive Director of Team RWB. That was episode 11. He has since moved on to the GORUCK team, and here on episode 115, we are featuring he successor, and good friend, JJ Pinter. JJ is also an Army Veteran who joined shortly before September 11. JJ will share his story of military service and tell us about the wonderful soldiers he served with, but the real value in this interview c...
#114: Bennie Adkins – Army Veteran, Medal of Honor recipient
July 24, 2018 20:44 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBI've been podcasting for more than five years. I look forward to each interview, because I love hearing new perspectives and unique stories of life and service. There are some interviews that truly get me excited, like this week's with Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins. Bennie was in Washington, D.C. for the MLB All Star Game and to do some media for his new book A Tiger Among Us. While he was in town, he swung by VA Central Office for an interview to be featured on Borne the B...
#113: Dan Cnossen – Navy Veteran, Paralympic Gold Medalist
July 18, 2018 18:52 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBI met Dan Cnossen on the red carpet at the Team USA awards back in April. I spoke to him about the opportunity to represent the United States in a different uniform and his experience with adaptive sports. Hour later, he was named 2018 Male Paralympic Athlete of the Games. Dan was nice enough to agree to a podcast interview, and connected with me a few weeks ago to record. We talked about everything from his time in the Navy to accepting that his injury meant leaving the service t...
#112: Adam Storck – Army Veteran, Denali Summit
July 11, 2018 08:30 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBA five-member mountaineering team of U.S. military, Veterans, and a physician from non-profit U.S. Expeditions and Explorations (USX) summited North America’s highest peak, Denali, Alaska, during a scientific research expedition to benefit the study of high altitude cardiology, May 14 to June 5, 2018. USX is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enables the military and Veteran communities to impact STEM fields by conducting adventurous, scientific research across the globe. Du...
#111 Benefits Breakdown – VetChange App
July 02, 2018 08:30 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBDrinking can be a concern for many people. Veterans can fall into behavior of using alcohol to cope with emotional distress following a deployment or transition out of the military. For some, the volume drinking turns from moderate to heavy, and the body starts to show signs of wear. VA created VetChange to help Veterans monitor their drinking and take control. VetChange is a free, confidential online program to help Veterans cut back or stop drinking, and learn to manage PTSD sym...
#110: David Zurfluh – Air Force Veteran, National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America
June 27, 2018 11:24 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBWhen I was visiting my then-girlfriend in Columbus a few years ago, we realized her apartment complex was not outfitted to accommodate a wheelchair. There was handicap parking, but unless you were on the ground floor, that person would not be able to access your apartment. That realization made me notice more instances of this in our communities, and I've become sympathetic to the challenges that brings to persons in wheelchairs. I've also seen the technology that has improved the...
#109: GI Bill 74th Anniversary w/ Barrett Bogue & Lauren Augustine of SVA
June 21, 2018 15:58 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBEducation is one of the most valuable things a person can have. Following World War II, the original GI Bill helped provide Veterans returning from war the opportunity to pursue a college degree. Since its inception, the GI Bill has gone through a few iterations, including the most recent Post 9/11 GI Bill receiving the Forever GI Bill enhancement. The GI Bill celebrates its 74th anniversary this month. To join the celebration of this wonderful benefit's 75th year, I invited a co...
#108: Sally Roberts - Army Veteran, Wrestle Like a Girl
June 13, 2018 08:30 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBOne of my favorite parts of podcasting in the Veteran space is learning about what Veterans are doing in their communities and their industries. This week we hear from Army Veteran Sally Roberts, founder of Wrestle Like a Girl. Sally was a resident at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center for eight years during which time she was a 3-time national champion, 2003 World Cup Champion, 2003 & 2005 World Bronze Medalist and a 2008 Olympic Alternate. She served six years in the A...
#107: Jason & Emily McCarthy – Army Veteran & MilSpouse, GORUCK CEO & Chief of Staff
June 06, 2018 08:30 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBA couple weeks ago, GORUCK hosted an event in Washington D.C. called the Star Course 50-Miler. More than 700 participants wondered around Washington visiting way-points in attempt to walk 50 miles in 20 hours. The idea originates from an executive order handed down by Teddy Roosevelt to his military. Hours before the event, Jason and Emily McCarthy, CEO and Chief of Staff of GORUCK, swung by VA's central office to record a podcast with me. GORUCK is a company that makes rucksacks ...
#106: Kenneth Holliday – Army Veteran, Veterans Legacy Program
May 30, 2018 08:30 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBContinuing the theme of memorializing those that have served our country and passed, we're going to talk more about the Veterans Legacy Program. Last week, Bryce Carpenter laid the ground work last week by explaining the creation and development of the program, as well as the impact it has as an educational tool. This week we talk with Kenneth Holliday, who works with the Veterans Legacy Program at the National Cemetery Administration. He is also a proud Army Veteran, having served ...
#105 Benefits Breakdown – Veterans Legacy Program
May 28, 2018 08:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBI hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day. However you recognize the holiday, I hope you take a moment to remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In theme with Memorial Day, we'll be looking at the Veterans Legacy Program on this week's podcasts. The Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) is National Cemetery's Administration's educational outreach initiative. Their mission is to memorialize our nation's Veterans through sharing their stories of service and ...
#104: Wendy Tenhula – Director of Innovation and Collaboration for the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
May 23, 2018 08:30 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBHopefully, you watched our panel discussion on mental health or listened to the audio on Monday's podcast. Today's episode is an extension of that conversation. Coming out of that YouTube Live event, there were a number of things I wanted to ask that just didn't fit into our program. So, the following day, I met with Dr. Wendy Tenhula to learn more about her role at VA, the progress we've seen in Veterans seeking treatment for mental health issues, and the value Make the Connectio...
#103 Benefits Breakdown - Make the Connection
May 21, 2018 08:30 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBMay is Mental Health Month and one of VA's leading resources for mental health, Make the Connection, kicked off the month with a YouTube Live event. The event was a panel discussion about Veterans and mental health. I was honored to host the event, and was joined by Marine Veteran Moses Maddox and Dr. Wendy Tenhula, VA’s Director of Innovation and Collaboration for the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. I decided to pull the audio from the event and include it on a...
#102: Jennifer MacDonald – Army Veteran, Director of Clinical Innovations and Education, VHA Connected Care
May 16, 2018 15:26 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBTele-health has been a priority at VA and we've made great strides in the care we can offer Veterans. From video conferencing between physician and patient to our mobile app "Annie." I've personally used mobile apps and digital platforms to connect with my therapist. The convenience helps preserve the valuable resource of time and the comfort allows patients to receive the care they need with less stress on their daily lives. VA's efforts in using technology to reach and care for V...
#101: Raymond Kaloplastos – Army Veteran, Mobile Vet Center
May 11, 2018 08:30 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBWe're wrapping up Public Service Recognition Week and I think a nice bookend to the week is to talk with someone that serves Veterans through his public service. Raymond Kaloplastos is known as "Ray from VA" around his community in San Antonio. I spoke with him at the Student Veterans of America National Convention back in January. He was there with a mobile Vet Center to provide any counseling services Veterans may need while attending the event. Ray is an Army Veteran and will t...
#100: Bruce Silverglade - Army Veteran, Owner of Gleason's Gym
May 09, 2018 18:46 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBThis is a big milestone for us. 100 episodes of Borne the Battle. We've spoken to Veterans from all branches (even one Coast Guard Veteran) and learned about so many industries. The stories have been interesting and learning about their current vocations has been inspiring. Episode 100 is going to feature Bruce Silverglade, an Army Veteran that served during the Vietnam War. We'll learn about his service, his transition, how he became owner of Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, and about ...
#99: Benefits Breakdown - Community Engagement, Homeless Programs
May 07, 2018 19:54 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBVA is very active in addressing and attempting to prevent Veteran homelessness. We hold a "no wrong door" policy, which allows Veterans to touch base with any point of contact at VA with confidence they will be guided to our resources and services to assist them. The longer I work here, and the more I speak with fellow employees, the more I realize this matter is important to everyone here, whether or not they're directly involved. In December, I brought on my colleague to discuss...
#98: Nick Karnaze – Marine Veteran; Owner of Stubble & 'Stache
May 02, 2018 20:19 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBAfter a successful round table on women Veterans topics, I was excited to do another one. I decided to curate a round table of Veteran entrepreneurs, but had a couple guests back out and was forced to postpone. Fortunately, one of my invited guests was still available and interested in doing a one-on-one interview. Nick Karnaze is a Marine Veteran having served as an officer with the Marine Raiders. After getting out the military, he started a business in international development. ...
#97: Tim Kolzcak – Army Veteran; The Veterans Project
April 25, 2018 14:30 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBTim Kolzcak asked his dad what the plan was for college. After learning there was no money available for his education, he had to choose between going into debt or joining the military. So, he enlisted in the Army. After his tour, which involved deployments in support of OIF/OEF, he continued his education. With the recommendation and encouragement of a professor, he began a photographic essay titled The Veterans Project. Now, Tim tells the stories of Veterans through these photos. ...
#96: Alphi Quitevis – Marine Veteran; Meditation Practice
April 18, 2018 16:09 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBAlternative healing and mental health awareness is becoming more important and more popular. One thing Veterans are trying out is meditation. Meditation can be defined as a practice where an individual focuses their mind on a particular object, thought or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Like many Veterans, I have tried mediation and enjoy it, but I struggle with regular practice. When I first exited the military, I got involved with a brand called ...
#95: Rob Jones – Marine Veteran; Month of Marathons
April 11, 2018 08:30 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBI've never run a marathon. I'm definitely one of those people that say, "I'd like to run one someday," but the truth is I probably won't. Rob Jones, a Marine Veteran who has two fewer legs than I do, ran 31 marathons in just as many days. His journey started in England, and then he hopped across the pond for a 30 for 30 marathons to days adventure. His journey wrapped up on Veterans Day 2017 as he finished his last marathon at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.. Now, Rob host...
#94: Benefits Breakdown – Smoke Quitline
April 09, 2018 08:30 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBI smoked for nearly ten years. I picked up the habit when I was 18 or 19 years old, and didn't truly quit until my late 20s. Like many smokers, I tried a number of different philosophies to kick the habit. It was easier to quit when I left the military, but it was still a challenge. Even years after I quit, I still get cravings occasionally, especially if I'm around other smokers. Like any personal challenge, a support system is always key to success. I wish I had known about VA's...
#93: Robert Blackman - Marine Veteran; President and CEO, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
April 04, 2018 19:20 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBWashington D.C. is full of amazing museums. The National Mall is lined with preserved history and remembrance. However, one of the best locations in the area for military history, the Marine Corps Museum, is an hour south in Quantico, Virginia. The Marine Corps Museum is beautifully built, meant to resemble the flag staff of the famous Iwo Jima flag raising photo. Inside, guests can learn about about Marine Corps' inception at Tun Tavern and its involvement in America's conflicts si...
#92: Women Veterans round table featuring Lauren Augustine, Joy Ilem, & Sarah Maples
March 30, 2018 18:12 - 43 minutes - 60 MBWe have some bonus content for you. I sat down with three amazing Veterans to help wrap up our focus on Women Veterans this month. Lauren Augustine from Student Veterans of America, Joy Ilem from Disabled American Veterans, and Sarah Maples from Veterans of Foreign Wars joined me to discuss women Veterans they admire, women Veterans issues from the perspective of their respective organizations, and the growth of women Veterans as icons and leaders in the Veteran community. Lauren ...
#91 Sarah Holzhalb – Coast Guard Veteran, Athlete and Team RWB Relationships Manager
March 28, 2018 13:37 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBThis week's podcast marks our fourth and last installment in the series featuring women from the Women Veterans Athlete Initiative put on by the Center for Women Veterans. Today, we feature Sarah Holzalb, a Coast Guard Veteran and Relationships Manager for Team RWB. Sarah Holzhalb entered the US Coast Guard Commissioned Corps as a deck watch officer in 2002, serving for 5 years. While grieving the suicides of two shipmates, she decided to train for her first marathon. The long tra...
#90 Candice Caesar – Army Veteran, Athlete and Team RWB member
March 21, 2018 19:25 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBThis is the third installment of our series spotlighting women from the Women Veteran Athletes Initiative put on by the Center for Women Veterans. Featured on this week's episode is Army Veteran Candice Caesar. Candice Caesar joined the US Army as a personnel actions specialist, excited to serve her country. A vehicle accident left her traumatized, paralyzed, and medically retired. She vowed to run again one day, and throughout her transition and recovery, she leaned on physical t...
#89 Mila Dimal – Navy Veteran, Athlete and Team RWB chapter leader
March 14, 2018 14:45 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBMila Dimal served as an aviation mechanic in the US Navy and Navy Reserves, retiring after 20 years of service. Her passion is being the best mother, friend, and employee possible, and she credits sports and physical activities with helping her meet her goals, and setting a great example for her children.
#88 Bernardine Donato – Navy & Air Force Veteran, Athlete and Team RWB leader
March 07, 2018 13:38 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBBernardine "Bernie" Donato is a Navy and Air Force Veteran that lives life to the fullest and on her own terms. She is a cancer survivor and lives with two autoimmune disorders; one which affects her joints and the other her muscles. Yet, she's an athlete, a leader for the Team RWB Durham chapter, and an artist. Bernie is the first interview in a set of four to help us celebrate Women's History Month and the Center for Women Veterans' Women Veteran Athletes Initiative. “The Women...
#87 Randy Reeves – Navy & Air Force Veteran, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs
February 28, 2018 18:47 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBMany of us have a passion for serving Veterans. For some, it's a true calling. That's what I saw in this week's guest, Randy Reeves, when we were conducting our interview. Randy C. Reeves was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the 6th Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs and was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 8, 2017. National Cemetery Administration has received exceptional marks in the past, and Under Secretary Reeves is committed to building ...
#86 Steven Weintraub – Marine Veteran, Chief Strategy Officer for Vet Tix
February 21, 2018 15:57 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIt's interesting how long one can be aware of something before finally checking it out. I heard about Vet Tix a few years ago and appreciated the concept, but never looked into them. Finally, after interviewing their Chief Strategy Officer, Steven Weintraub, I decided to enroll and see what it was about. Through their system, I got tickets to a cool event at a local venue, and it only cost me a transaction fee. That's incredible. Vet Tix started ten years ago and was inspired by ...
#85 Michael Haynie – Air Force Veteran; Vice Chancellor at Syracuse University
February 14, 2018 16:56 - 30 minutes - 42 MBThis week's interview is with Michael Haynie. Michael is an Air Force Veteran, Vice Chancellor at Syracuse University, and Director of Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). He is also a professor of entrepreneurship. IVMF is widely respected in the Veteran space and continues to grow each year. IVMF is higher education’s first interdisciplinary academic institute, singularly focused on advancing the lives of the nation’s military veterans and their families. Syrac...
#84 John Preston – Marine Veteran, musician
February 07, 2018 09:30 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBSuicide prevention and Veteran suicide is an important topic for us all. Secretary Shulkin and VA continue to make it a priority. Personally, I've been talking to people about this topic for several years, to include sharing my own suicide attempt. Whenever I get the opportunity to talk to a Veteran about mental and emotional health, I do not take the occasion for granted. I was wandering a social event at the Military Influencers Conference when I met John Preston. John is a Mari...
#83: Benefits Breakdown – VA Welcome Kit
February 05, 2018 14:34 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBVA recently released a Welcome Kit that can guide Veterans to which benefits they may qualify for. What makes this product unique and refreshing is the guidance is based on the Veteran's stage of life. The road map starts with the moment you join the United States military and goes all the way to a Veteran's later years. You can read about the release of the Welcome Kit and download a digital copy. On today's Benefits Breakdown segment, Barbara Morton from the Veterans Experien...