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EP:221 Straight to the Point - VA Home Loan for Veterans

Coming Home Well - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Tyler and Paul talk about the Home Loan Guarantee with the VA with no money down and no private mortgage insurance. Get your pad of paper and pen ready so you can get your ducks in a row to purchase your own home. Call 877 827 3702 to learn more. Support the Show. Tune into our CHW Streaming ...

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Zero Hour: A History of 9/11 - April 08, 2024 20:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 91 ratings
2001 - 2011 Osama bin Laden pulls off a disappearing act at the Battle of Tora Bora, and spends the rest of his life as the world's most wanted terrorist, on the run or in hiding.   After nearly a decade's worth of intelligence leads and special forces operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, the ma...

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EP:220 The Lost 74 of the USS Frank E Evans

Coming Home Well - April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In the early morning hours of 3 June 1969, off the coast of Vietnam, the USS Frank E Evans collide with Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21). As a result, we lost 74 sailors. Joining Tyler today is one of the survivor's of the Frank E Evans, Stephen Kraus to talk about that tragic da...

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EP:219 Tom Rempfer - Unyielding and Hoping4Justice

Coming Home Well - March 29, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
We are catching up with a previous guest, ret. Col. Tom Rempfer as we continue the conversation about finding justice for those who have served. Tom uses his organization Hoping4Justice.org to request Vaccine Mandate Record Corrections by the POTUS. To learn more: Thesis award from the Naval ...

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Anti-militarism & international solidarity: Kathy Kelly (SE5 EP4)

Warrior Nation - March 26, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes
Welcome to Season Five of Warrior Nation! This time we're talking to anti-militarist activists from around the world to learn their motivations, strategies and tactics. The last few years have shown us nothing if not that militarism is on the rise globally, making it more important than ever tha...

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EP:218 Straight to the Point - A Guide to Veterans Survivor Benefits and Planning

Coming Home Well - March 22, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Discover the crucial steps to take after the passing of a veteran loved one as Tyler and Paul engage in a conversation offering a compassionate guide through the complexities of veteran benefits. This episode is a beacon for those grappling with loss, shedding light on the cessation of disabilit...

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EP: 217 Chris Ellis ~ Managing Recovery

Coming Home Well - March 15, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This month, John’s guest is Chris Ellis.  Chris holds an MBA from Duke University, spent a career as a business consultant and is a person in long term recovery. Chris grew up with a military father and spent much of his career traveling around the country.  He shares openly his experiences wit...

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International anti-militarism: Ukrainian war resisters (SE5 EP3)

Warrior Nation - March 14, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes
Welcome to Season Five of Warrior Nation! This time we're talking to anti-militarist activists from around the world to learn their motivations, strategies and tactics. The last few years have shown us nothing if not that militarism is on the rise globally, making it more important than ever tha...

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International Anti-Militarism: Ukrainian War Resisters (SE5 EP3)

Warrior Nation - March 14, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes
Welcome to Season Five of Warrior Nation! This time we're talking to anti-militarist activists from around the world to learn their motivations, strategies and tactics. The last few years have shown us nothing if not that militarism is on the rise globally, making it more important than ever tha...

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Introducing: We Can Do Hard Things

9/12 - March 14, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries...

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EP:216 VA Disability Rating Reductions: Strategies and Rights for Veterans

Coming Home Well - March 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Navigating the murky waters of VA rating reductions can feel like an uphill battle, but with the right knowledge and guidance, it's a fight you can win. In today's episode Tyler talks with Bill Libby, Legal Liaison for the Virginia Department of Veteran Services as he walks you through the maze ...

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International Anti-Militarism: Militarism & Patriarchy in Israel (SE5 EP2)

Warrior Nation - February 29, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes
Welcome to Season Five of Warrior Nation! This time we're talking to anti-militarist activists from around the world to learn their motivations, strategies and tactics. The last few years have shown us nothing if not that militarism is on the rise globally, making it more important than ever tha...

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International anti-militarism: militarism & patriarchy in Israel (SE5 EP2)

Warrior Nation - February 29, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes
Welcome to Season Five of Warrior Nation! This time we're talking to anti-militarist activists from around the world to learn their motivations, strategies and tactics. The last few years have shown us nothing if not that militarism is on the rise globally, making it more important than ever tha...

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EP:215 The Invisible Generals: Honoring American's First Black Generals

Coming Home Well - February 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
On Coming Home Well, we shine a light on the incredible journeys of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Their stories, brought to life by Doug Melville, are a testament to pers...

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Musicians (S5 E4)

Canadian Army Podcast - February 21, 2024 18:29 - 25 minutes
Musicians. The military has many of them and for good reason. They are there to help us celebrate the good times and reflect during sombre times. Corporals Hélène Fortier and Michel Cousineau of the Regimental Band of the Governor General’s Foot Guards go into detail about life as a mus...

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EP:214 From Combat to Recovery: A Vietnam Marine's Journey

Coming Home Well - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
As a Marine, you quickly learn that the line between chaos and discipline is razor-thin. That's a truth for my friend and fellow Vietnam War veteran, Samuel Verdeja. Samuel lays bare the road from civilian to combat Marine, revealing the raw transformation under the weight of military service an...

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EP:213 Straight to the Point - Preparing Your Loved Ones

Coming Home Well - February 15, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Dr. Paul Lawrence and Tyler highlight the critical, yet often neglected, practice of veterans discussing their benefits with their loved ones. Paul sheds light on the emotional and financial chaos that can befall a family when a veteran's passing leaves them uninformed and vulnerable, emphasizin...

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International anti-militarism: Demilitarising Education (SE5 EP1)

Warrior Nation - February 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Welcome to Season Five of Warrior Nation! This time we're talking to anti-militarist activists from around the world to learn their motivations, strategies and tactics. The last few years have shown us nothing if not that militarism is on the rise globally, making it more important than ever tha...

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International Anti-Militarism: Demilitarising Education (SE5 EP1)

Warrior Nation - February 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Welcome to Season Five of Warrior Nation! This time we're talking to anti-militarist activists from around the world to learn their motivations, strategies and tactics. The last few years have shown us nothing if not that militarism is on the rise globally, making it more important than ever tha...

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EP:212 The PACT Act: Filing with your VSO

Coming Home Well - February 02, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Samantha Allen from the Department of Veterans Services honors us with her presence to unravel the transformative PACT Act in our latest episode. She brings to light the profound strides in healthcare and benefits for our heroes, a testament to their endurance and our nation's commitment to them...

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Where to find Episodes 2-7 of 9/12

9/12 - February 01, 2024 08:00 - 57 seconds ★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
In the first episode of 9/12, a TV crew was stranded on a boat in the middle of the ocean with no access to TV, radio, or internet. This took place during one of the most catastrophic events in American history. One day later, on September 12, 2001, they learned the horrible truth of wh...

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EP:211 Combat Art with Marine Corps Kris Battles

Coming Home Well - January 26, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Brushstrokes meet battle lines with Kris Battles, Artist in Residence at the National Marine Corps Museum. Kris unveils the valor and vulnerability of the Marine Corps through the kaleidoscope of combat art, sharing tales from his dual role as both creator and curator. The Marine Corps Combat Ar...

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EP:210 Sobriety through SMART Recovery

Coming Home Well - January 19, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
When Alan Swanson speaks about his battle with alcohol addiction, it's not just a story—it's a roadmap for transformation and hope. Alan joins us to recount his journey to sobriety through SMART Recovery. His candid sharing on how he moved from the grip of addiction to a place of empowerment is ...

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International anti-militarism (Season 5 Trailer)

Warrior Nation - January 16, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes
Warrior Nation returns with a series exploring the work of leading anti-militarist organisations from around the world. With wars raging in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond, platforming critical voices has never been more important. So we've sought out people and organisations who resist every day to as...

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International Antimilitarism (Season 5 Trailer)

Warrior Nation - January 16, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes
Warrior Nation returns with a series exploring the work of leading anti-militarist organisations from around the world. With wars raging in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond, platforming critical voices has never been more important. So we've sought out people and organisations who resist every day to as...

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Cat Clay Wren's Rise in Business Aviation

AVIATE with Shaesta - January 11, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Meet Cat Clay Wren, a remarkable leader in the business aviation sector and the Chief Experience Officer at Business Jets in Dallas, Texas. Originating from a small town in southwest New Mexico, Cat's journey from a rural upbringing to a prominent role in aviation is a testament to her resilienc...

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“I am a tea worker and I have the right to speak”

Jamhoor Radio - January 10, 2024 19:34 - 38 minutes
Khairun Akhtar, a rank-and-file tea worker, speaks on the conditions that led to the unprecedented wildcat strike in August 2022 across tea plantations in Bangladesh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP:209 From Service to Success: Former Air Force Major CEO Bob Taylor

Coming Home Well - January 05, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Haunted by the specter of war long after his plane touched down, Bob Taylor, a Desert Storm veteran and former B-52 navigator, bravely opens up about his personal battle with PTSD, a struggle many of our valiant servicemembers confront in silence. As Bob recounts the haunting nightmares and the ...

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Shattering the Sky: Retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal, the First and Only Black Female U-2 Pilot

AVIATE with Shaesta - January 03, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Introduction: Introduction of Col. Merryl Tengesdal (Retired), author of "Shatter the Sky: What Going to the Stratosphere Taught Me about Self-worth, Sacrifice, and Discipline." Brief overview of her unique achievement as the first and only African American woman to fly the U-2 spy plane. Bac...

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EP:208 Whole Health Care is About YOU!

Coming Home Well - December 29, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Discover the revolutionary shift in veteran healthcare with Meghen Erboe from the Richmond VA Medical Center, as she joins Tyler, to shed light on the VA's Whole Health approach. From health behavior specialists to psychologists, dietitians to movement experts, we discuss the collaborative effor...