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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#82 Josh Elledge – Navy Veteran, consumer expert & entrepreneur
February 01, 2018 19:39 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBBack in October, I attended the Military Influencers Conference. While there, I met dozens of awesome and unique Veterans. During a social event, I was introduced to Josh Elledge. Josh is an expert on saving money and getting upgrades. He told me about a technique he uses with hotels that almost always produces a room upgrade. I was fascinated by his insight and his passion for what he knew. When I returned home I followed up with my new contacts and did a little research on them....
#81: Benefits Breakdown – Center for Women Veterans
January 29, 2018 09:30 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBWomen Veterans make up the fastest growing segment of the Veteran population, and VA is committed to providing them with the best health care. This week's Benefits Breakdown features Kayla Williams, the Director of the Center for Women Veterans. Kayla is an Army Veteran herself and was a military spouse when her husband was serving. She sat down with me to discuss the mission of CWV and the care and resources VA provides for our women Veterans. For more information on CWV and h...
#80 George W. Casey, Jr. – 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army
January 24, 2018 09:30 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThe past couple months have been amazing with so many great Veterans agreeing to be featured and doing interviews. Sometimes, when I get a stash of interviews recorded, I forget how good some of them are until I go back to edit them. That's the case with my interview with General George Casey (ret). We recorded the interview at Student Veterans of America's #NatCon2018 during a busy day of interviews with Student Veteran of the Year finalist interviews, and I was pleasantly surpris...
#79 Danielle Corazza - Army Veteran, National Outreach Coordinator, Center for Women Veterans
January 17, 2018 18:29 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBBefore 2017 ended, I sat down with Army Veteran Danielle Corazza for an interview. At the time, Danielle had been selected for a position at our Center for Women Veterans but had not yet started. Danielle has since started her role as National Outreach Coordinator for CWV. You can follow news and announcements out of the CWV on their web page. Danielle Corazza is a lifelong member of the military community (both parents served on active duty in the Marine Corps and Navy), she ente...
#78 Chris Rolph - Air Force Veteran, Student Veteran of the Year
January 13, 2018 09:30 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB"Someone has to be the best." That's what my Gunny told me when my colleague received slightly better marks than I did when I was at MALS-26 on MCAS New River. In a competitive field, someone has to be named the best. I imagine the committee at Student Veterans of America had a difficult time choosing their Student Veteran of the Year. Of the ten finalists, many of them founded their SVA chapter. Some of them helped get a space at their campus designated for Veterans. All of them ...
#77: Randy Dexter – Student Veteran of the Year finalist
January 12, 2018 17:41 - 27 minutes - 38 MBToday, we speak with Randy Dexter. Randy is an Army Veteran and just received his bachelor's from University of Nevada in Las Vegas. He just started his pursuit of his master's degree. Randy shares stories from his service, recovering from his deployment and struggling transition, how the Las Vegas shooting impacted his community, how he got his service dog, and how his Veterans group is making an impact with local government.
#76: Jessica Kirksey & Luke Opyd – Student Veteran of the Year finalists
January 11, 2018 19:07 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBEach year Student Veterans of America choose an exceptional student Veteran as Student Veteran of the Year. This year, they narrowed it down to ten finalists, announcing the winner at the end of their national conference. This week, we are spotlighting 7-8 of this year’s finalists, including the person that was awarded Student Veteran of the Year. Tuesday, we spoke to two exceptional Veterans, Aaron and Kirsten. Yesterday, we featured Gretchen and Jessica. Today, we chat with Jes...
#75: Gretchen Klingler & Jessica Nelson – Student Veteran of the Year finalists
January 10, 2018 15:59 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBEach year Student Veterans of America choose an exceptional student Veteran as Student Veteran of the Year. This year, they narrowed it down to ten finalists, announcing the winner at the end of their national conference. This week, we are spotlighting 7-8 of this year’s finalists, including the person that was awarded Student Veteran of the Year. Yesterday, we spoke to two exceptional Veterans, Aaron and Kirsten. Today, we learn from an Air Force Veteran and a Marine Veteran, Gr...
#74: Aaron Slatton & Kirsten Battocchio - Student Veteran of the Year finalists
January 09, 2018 17:45 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBEach year Student Veterans of America choose an exceptional student Veteran as Student Veteran of the Year. This year, they narrowed it down to ten finalists, announcing the winner at the end of their national conference. Student Veterans of America’s Student Veteran of the Year is someone who exemplifies the qualities of a servant leader. Student Veteran of the Year is a current SVA chapter executive with a demonstrated record of significantly improving their chapter, campus, and...
#73: Jared Lyon – Navy Veteran, SVA President
January 08, 2018 13:03 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBIf you've been following our Twitter or Instagram accounts, you've been seeing some stories and images from Student Veterans of America's National Conference. It's a place where thousands of student Veterans and their supporters convene to make the experience of achieving higher education more fulfilling for Veterans. During the conference I had the opportunity to sit down with SVA's President Jared Lyon. Jared was on the show about a year ago where we went through the routine qu...
#72: Leaphy Khim – Marine Veteran, actress/stuntwoman
January 03, 2018 12:38 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBI was first introduced to Leaphy Khim through Got Your 6. She had shared her experiences at their Storytellers event in Los Angeles. Leaphy was born to Cambodian refugee parents and joined the military after Sept 11 as a way to give back to her parents' adopted country. Leaphy Khim is a first generation Cambodian American who was born and raised in south Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As the youngest daughter in a family of 5 (3 brothers and 1 sister), she was constantly trying to pr...
#71: Billy Hurley III - Navy Veteran, professional golfer
December 27, 2017 19:44 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWe've featured a handful of Veterans from professional sports on this podcast including an NFL player, an NCAA coach, and an NWSL goalie. This week we add a golfer to that list. Navy Veteran Billy Hurley is the only military Veteran currently listed on the PGA tour. Hurley is a 2004 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics. He also was named Academic All-American. He was commissioned an Ensign in the United States...
#70: Bonnie Carroll - Air Force Veteran, Founder of TAPS President and Founder
December 20, 2017 09:30 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThe second part of VA's motto calls on us to care for the widows and orphans of those that have "borne the battle." Earlier this year, we had Ashlynne Haycock on during our round-table podcast talking about the Forever GI Bill, and she talked about how a crucial element of the new bill was to benefit survivors. This week, we bring on Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Transition Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Bonnie Carroll founded Tragedy Assistance Progra...
#69: Boyd Renner – Navy Veteran, Everence
December 13, 2017 09:30 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBA couple months ago I attended the Military Influencer Conference. There were a lot of great creators and entrepreneurs there, but one group of people stood out to me. I met a few people representing a product called Everence. Everence is a patented technology that allows you to add DNA from a loved one into any new or existing tattoo. I know tattoos are a common thing in the military and Veteran community, and I had my own curiosity, led me to inviting a member of their team ont...
#68: Benefits Breakdown – Veterans Crisis Line
December 11, 2017 09:30 - 11 minutes - 16 MBI promote the Veterans Crisis Line whenever I can. It is a very important resource to be aware of and I try to remind people however I can. I've used the line to help a friend in need. I encourage everyone to put the number in their phone. 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 So, in this episode of Borne the Battle, I decided to spotlight the Veterans Crisis Line. In the future, I hope to talk to someone that works there to get their perspective as well. For this week, I explain the diffe...
#67: Sterling Cale - Navy Veteran, Pearl Harbor survivor
December 06, 2017 09:30 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBLast year I had the honor to visit Pearl Harbor for the 75th Commemoration of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The ceremony was sobering, as a naval ship lined with sailors passed by the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. The honor and recognition given to those that lost their lives on December 7, 1941 was echoed by each person in attendance at the official ceremony. However, the most powerful moments of my trip were not at any of the events or ceremonies. They were when I joined my colleague ...
#66: Benefits Breakdown - Homeless Veterans Outreach and Communications
December 04, 2017 09:30 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBVeteran homelessness is an issue that is very concerning in our community. VA is committed to aiding those that are homeless or at risk for homelessness. That second part is so important to remember. If a Veteran is experiencing family or financial issues that may lead to them being without stable housing, they should approach VA to get connected with the resources they need. We have a "no wrong door" policy. That means no matter how you contact VA about being homeless or at risk fo...
#65: Dr. David Shulkin – Secretary of Veterans Affairs
November 29, 2017 09:30 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBA few weeks ago we released episode 1103 of The American Veteran, a compilation of videos and stories from around our community. Included in that episode was an interview we recently conducted with Secretary Shulkin about improvements around VA, modernizing the processes, and announcements being made. I wanted to make sure you all heard this interview, so I decided to make it this week's feature interview. My colleague, Melissa Heintz, sat down with Secretary Shulkin to discuss wh...
#64: Benefits Breakdown - Office of Tribal Government Relations
November 27, 2017 13:20 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBNative Americans serve our country at a high rate compared to other demographics. Many of us are familiar with the Navajo Code Talkers, who were key to our victory in World War II. As we round off Native American Heritage Month, I wanted to spotlight VA's efforts to deliver benefits to Native Veterans and work with their tribes. The Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR) works to strengthen and build closer relations between the VA, tribal governments and other key federal, ...
#63: Nate Boyer – Army Veteran, Community Leader
November 22, 2017 09:30 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBCovered in Episode 63: Happy Thanksgiving! Interview with Army Veteran Nate Boyer Why Nate joined the Army and became a Green Beret Transitioning out of the military and going to college at University of Texas His involvement with Waterboys, building wells for clean water overseas The Merging Veterans & Players initiative Disaster response with Team Rubicon #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Edgar A. Grabhorn
#62: Alex Rucshner – Navy Veteran, Keys to Progress
November 15, 2017 09:30 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBNavy Veteran Alex Rucshner joins Borne the Battle to tell us about Progressive Insurance's program "Keys to Success" where they help out Veterans in need by gifting them a car. Listen in to learn about this amazing initiative!
#61: Benefits Breakdown - Social media across VA
November 13, 2017 14:40 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThis week's Benefits Breakdown explains how to find your local facility on social media and how following them can help you discover news and developments coming from that medical center.
Have a fun and safe Veterans Day!
November 11, 2017 09:30 - 3 minutes - 4.83 MBTo all of our Veterans out there: Thank you for your service. This is your day. Enjoy it however you see fit.
#60: Craig Grossi – Marine Veteran, Author of "Craig and Fred"
November 10, 2017 14:02 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBHappy Birthday, Marines! Today's episode features Marine Veteran Craig Grossi, who met his best friend, Fred, in Afghanistan and figured out a way to get him back to the United States. This story is a fun and heart felt one and I know you're going to love it. Covered in Episode 60: Veterans Day coverage Interview with Marine Veteran Craig Grossi Why Craig joined the Marine Corps Deploying to Afghanistan and meeting Fred Figuring out a way to get Fred home His book "Cra...
#59: Mika J. Cross – Army Veteran, Veterans' Employment and Training Service
November 09, 2017 09:30 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBMika currently leads the Strategic Communications team at the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS). She brings years of experience in public service and continued service to Veterans. She joins the podcast to discuss her service in the Army, her transition to civilian life, and resources for Veterans to be aware of at the Department of Labor. Covered in Episode 59: Employment resources from the Department of Labor Interview with Army Veteran Mika Cross Why sh...
#58: Phil Klay – Marine Veteran, Author of "Redeployment"
November 08, 2017 09:30 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBToday we bring you a Storytellers alum Phil Klay. Klay’s New York Times-bestselling short story collection won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2014. His book Redeployment also received the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s James Webb award for fiction. He spoke at Storytellers in 2014 and our discussion with him gets into the art of storytelling, and the benefits of expressing yourself through words, whether or not you end up delivering or publishing them. Covered in Epis...
#57: Sebastian Junger – Journalist, author of "Tribe"
November 07, 2017 09:30 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBSebastian Junger, award winning journalist and author of "Tribe," is the first non-Veteran who isn't the Secretary, to be on the podcast. I believe he makes a great fit with his experience in conflict zones and his longtime relationship with the military community. Junger is going to share his thoughts on storytelling and the importance of sharing your military experience with your community.
#56: Benefits Breakdown - Explore.VA.gov
November 06, 2017 19:19 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThe newly branded podcast is here! Borne the Battle is the same great content but simply under a different name. This first episode is an introduction to a new program we'll be publishing in this feed called Benefits Breakdown. Each Monday, I will focus on one resource, office, or benefits at VA that Veterans should be aware of and better understand. Today's topic is Explore.VA.gov. Learn how to use the site, the Benefits Navigator, and other elements on the web page. Be sure to s...
#55: Kevin Leverence – Marine Veteran, VA health care user
November 01, 2017 08:30 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBWhen we first launched the podcast, initial response questioned whether or not our audience would hear from Veterans that have had trouble with VA. A few of my guests in the past have alluded to challenges with VA health care, but I wanted to to dig a little deeper and talk with someone that has a wide range of experiences with VA. Kevin Leverence and I have known each other for a few years after he first appeared on my podcast 1, 2, Many: Veteran Suicide. I followed up with him ear...
#54: Melissa Castillo – Navy Veteran, Dallas County Veterans Service Officer
October 25, 2017 08:30 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBA couple weeks ago we published a special episode with the Center for Minority Veterans to feature a panel that was originally scheduled for the Women Veterans Summit. One panel member was missing from that episode, so I brought Melissa Castillo on to interview her as our featured guest. Melissa talks to us about her military service, working for VA, and her experience as a woman minority Veteran. About Melissa Castillo: Ms. Melissa Castillo enlisted in the US Navy. She complet...
#53: Alejandro Villanueva – Army Veteran, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle
October 18, 2017 08:30 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBOne great thing about podcasting is the ability to think, "hey, I want to talk to that person," and then taking action to make it happen. When I learned that Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva is a former Army Ranger, I knew I wanted to talk with him. Al was nice enough to make time for This Week at VA and spoke to us about his experience in the military, transitioning to the NFL, and being a Veteran in a high-exposure arena. About Alejandro: Alejandro attended SHAPE...
#52: VA's Center for Minority Veterans panel discussion
October 13, 2017 08:30 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe 2017 National Women Veterans Summit put on by VA's Center for Women Veterans (CWV) was cut short due to Hurricane Harvey. The CWV has been developing ways to deliver information from the summit and I've collaborated with them to produce a podcast, with support of the Center for Minority Veterans, on minority women Veterans. Barbara Ward, the Director for CMV, lead a panel with Teresita Smith, Juanita Mullen, and Ginger Miller. They discuss About Center for Minority Veterans: ...
#51: Mike Krzyzewski – Army Veteran, Duke Basketball Coach
October 06, 2017 08:30 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBI've published more than 500 podcast episodes in my podcast career. A couple times a year, there's usually an exciting interview, one that feels like a badge of honor. This week's episode of This Week at VA features the epitome of those interviews. Thanks to a colleague and the great folks at Duke, I had the opportunity to interview Mike Krzyzewski, coach of the men's basketball team at Duke University. As many of you know, Coach K has won multiple NCAA championship titles and is co...
#50: Timothy Lawson - Marine Veteran, Podcast Host
September 29, 2017 08:30 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBI knew I wanted to do something unique or cool for episode number 50. I've decided to flip the microphone and let someone else ask me the questions I typically ask my guests. My colleague Melissa Heintz stepped in to host and asked me about my service in the Marine Corps, my transition into civilian life, working with podcasts, and working at VA. About Tim: Timothy has been a member of VA’s Digital Media Engagement team since April 2016. His scope includes blog writing, video pr...
#49: Forever GI Bill round table w/ TAPS, Got Your 6 & SVA
September 22, 2017 08:30 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThe wonderful people over at Got Your 6 emailed me one day asking if I wanted to do a round table podcast talking about the Forever GI Bill. I was in right away. The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 AKA the Forever GI Bill works to improve education benefits for Veterans, their dependents, and their survivors. On the panel we have Ashlynne Haycock from TAPS, Lauren Augustine from Got Your 6, and William Hubbard from SVA. The three of them are going to te...
#48: Kevin Quarles - Navy Veteran, Operation Stand Down Tennessee
September 15, 2017 08:30 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBWhile I was in Nashville last month, I visited an organization called Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN). OSDTN assists Veterans and their families so they can be self-sustaining and better connected to the community. I sat down with Kevin Quarles, a Navy Veteran and staff member at OSDTN, to learn about his service, the value that OSDTN brings to its community, and his personal efforts with the organization. Covered in Episode 48: Your benefits in aftermath of Hurricane Ir...
#NeverForget: Five Veterans share impact 9/11 had on military & community
September 11, 2017 19:47 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBOn September 11, 2001, four planes crashed on the east coast. Two planes flew into the World Trade Center. One plane skipped off of the ground before hitting the Pentagon. The last plane crashed in an open field in Pennsylvania. Thousands were killed or hurt. Millions were impacted. One question we often ask each other is "Where were you on September 11? For some of us, that moment was a day in the military. I think its interesting to see how much the world has changed after that...
#47: Charlie Smith - Marine Veteran, Lipscomb University student
September 08, 2017 08:30 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBI was recently down in Nashville and scouted some Veterans to interview. A friend introduced me to Charlie Smith, the president of the Veterans group at Lipscomb University. Charlie and I weren't able to sit down for an interview while I was there, but recently connected for a Skype call where we talk about his journey in the Marine Corps, his aspirations for getting commissioned, being a student Veteran and leading his group on campus. Covered in Episode 47: VA's social media o...
#46: Doc Todd – Navy Veteran, Rapper
September 01, 2017 08:30 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBWhen I first started podcasting in the Veteran space, often spoke with creatives: authors, artists, musicians, etc. I learned there are a lot of Veterans in the hip hop community. It makes sense. Hip hop is about expression and a lot of emcees use the medium to share personal experiences. Doc Todd is not exception. He's been praised by many national outlets for his music that addresses the difficulties of coming back from conflict and transitioning from the military. About Doc Tod...
#45: Rory Cooper – Army Veteran, VA Research Engineer
August 25, 2017 08:30 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBI first met Rory Cooper at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh. He was showcasing a number of products he helped research and develop. I called upon him to join me on the podcast when I saw he was a top 12 finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America People's Choice Award. He's also nominated in the science and environment category. Rory is going to talk to us about his service in the Army, his spinal cord injury, accommodations for people using wheelchairs, and his research...
#44: Mark Rockefeller – Air Force Veteran, Street Shares CEO
August 18, 2017 08:30 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn the Veteran community, there are people you hear of and hear about over and over but never meet or engage with. Mark Rockefeller was on my radar for years. I heard about Street Shares, the company he co-founded, when they first started. I never had the opportunity to interview him for my former programs, so he made the short list when we launched This Week at VA. Just a couple weeks ago, I finally got the opportunity to talk with him. I visited Street Share's cozy space in Reston...
#43: Gary Profit – Army Veteran, Walmart Military Programs
August 11, 2017 08:30 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week's featured interview is with retired Army General Gary Profit. Gary is the Senior Director of Military Programs at Walmart. Walmart is a leading employer for Veterans and their spouses. Gary connected with us to talk about Walmart's initiatives to improve the experience of their Veteran employees, the importance of employing Veterans, his service in the Army, and more. About Gary: After more than 31 years of U.S. Army service, Brigadier General Gary M Profit retired on...
#42: Brian Stann – Marine Veteran, Hire Heroes USA
August 04, 2017 08:30 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBI remember watching Brian Stann fight in the UFC, thinking it was so cool to see a Marine in the octagon. Now, I think its even cooler to see a decorated Veteran taking a leadership position that allows him to influence the lives of so many other Veterans and spouses. Brian is the CEO of Hire Heroes USA. They do amazing work with Veterans looking for employment and career advancements. They proudly claim more than 50% success rate for all users that register on their website. That's...
#41: Justin Brown – Navy Veteran, HillVets
July 28, 2017 08:30 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBI've known Justin Brown for a couple years now and one thing I've always admired about him is how many people know who he is and know of his efforts. Justin founded HillVets with the intent to bring more Veterans to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Justin believes Veterans can contribute greatly to our government and that they should take advantage of those opportunities. Just swung by our central office and chatted with us about service, transition, HillVets, and more. About Just...
#40: Marc Burgess – Navy Veteran, DAV National Adjutant
July 21, 2017 08:30 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBVA works with many Veteran Service Organization to serve our Veterans. One of those longstanding partnerships has been Disabled American Veterans, an organization that has been around since World War I. DAV helps Veterans navigate the VA system, primarily by assisting with claims. They also provide a network and community for Veterans to thrive in. This week's featured guest is with DAV's National Adjutant, Marc Burgess. About Marc: J. Marc Burgess, a veteran of the Persian Gulf ...
#39: Travis Mills – Army Veteran, Travis Mills Foundation
July 14, 2017 08:30 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIt's always humbling to speak with a combat Veteran and even more inspiring to speak with one like this week's guest, Travis Mills. Travis joins the podcast this week to talk about his service, his injuries, his foundation, being a motivational speaker, and being a "re-calibrated warrior." Covered in Episode 39: Marine Veteran breaks world record to fight stigma Interview with Army Veteran Travis Mills Why he decided to join the Army Three deployments to Afghanistan S...
#38: Darren Sherrard – Army Veteran, VA Careers
July 07, 2017 08:30 - 34 minutes - 48 MBI'm sure everyone enjoyed bathing in the glory of our nation's freedom as we celebrated our Independence Day this week. I hope everyone's holiday was safe and joyful. This week's podcast features Darren Sherrard. Darren is an Army Veteran that served two decades and is now putting his skills to work for VA. He serves as VA's Associate Director for Recruitment Marketing. Darren helps drive the initiative that is VA Careers and helps communicate the value in working for VA to its pote...
#37: Steve Goggins – Army Veteran, Powerlifter & coach
June 30, 2017 08:30 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBOne of my favorite things about podcasting is learning about different parts of life and new concepts. Last week we learned about the positive effects roleplaying games have on Veterans, and this week we will learn about powerlifting. Enter: Steve Goggins. About Steve: Steve served in the US Army from September of 1983, until May of 1990. While in the Army, he served in the 82nd Airborne and was a member of the Armed Forces Powerlifting Team. He has competed in powerlifting for ...
#36: Josh Heath – Army Veteran, Reach-Out Roleplaying Games
June 23, 2017 08:30 - 29 minutes - 40 MBEpisode 36 brings us Joshua Heath. Josh served in the Army from 2006 to 2011 as a 91J Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer. While he was in, he ran a Dungeons and Dragons game for MWR while in Iraq, helping soldiers destress and escape. Now, he uses his company Reach Out Roleplaying Games to help connect people and create communities through gaming. Josh is going to talk to us about the benefits of playing RPGs and the effects he's seen in Veterans. Covered in Episode 36:...
#35: Jeremy Paris – Army Veteran, Veteran Artist Program
June 16, 2017 08:30 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBThis week's podcast features Army Veteran Jeremy Paris. Jeremy served in the '90s in personnel. He is currently with Veteran Artist Program and hosts the Veteran Resource Podcast. He helped coordinate the 2017 Women Veteran Art Exhibit in collaboration with VA's Center for Women Veterans. About Jeremy: Jeremy Paris was born in Buffalo, NY and joined the US Army immediately after graduating from high school. After ten years as a Personnel Administration Sergeant he left the mili...