"Family Through Service", the V2VG Podcast

The guys discuss racism with Chuck's eldest son and his buddy from their perspectives as a Hispanic and white males, respectively.

The guys discuss current, and past, insults the public has levied against members of the military. They also discuss the various humanitarian missions and actions the US Military has undertaken that the public may, or may not, know about.

We discuss the military ideology of "Make it happen" and the idea of Mountain Time.

The guys speak to Eric's eldest son about his enlistment into the United States Air Force.

Can you name these songs?Contest is open from 0700-1200 TODAY (12/16/2002)Please be sure to Facebook Message or DM us the answers NO LATER THAN 1200 today to have a chance at winning a $25 Visa Gift Card !(FIRST person to get ALL the answers correct will win the card OR the person with the MOST answers correct...in the event of a tie, we will randomly select the winner.)

What movie is it from?Contest is open from 0700-1200 TODAY (12/12/2002)Please be sure to Facebook Message or DM us the answers NO LATER THAN 1200 today to have a chance at winning a $25 Visa Gift Card !(FIRST person to get ALL the answers correct will win the card OR the person with the MOST answers correct...in the event of a tie, we will randomly select the winner.)

In this episode Chuck and Eric discuss success and failure and what it means when you turn those terms, and those situations, on their heads.

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Chuck and Eric talk about the 12 things the USMC and the Army gave to each of them, respectively, as a spoof on the classic Christmas song.

The guys talk about what the holiday season is like for veterans, but how it must be like for First Responders of all sorts who share, in their own way, the burden of not being with their families during the holidays or throughout the special seasons that many of us have the freedoms to enjoy.

Chuck and Eric veer from their normal lane and talk a bit about food. Why the hell not?

The last "thank you" podcast in our trifecta.

Chuck and Eric take some time to thank the businesses and people who have supported V2VG over the years.

We give thanks to the businesses and people who've helped us along the way.

In this episode, more like a bit of therapy, we discuss what happens when a person has a breakdown and shuts themselves off from their family, friends, and business responsibilities.

In this episode Chuck and I discuss the ENTIRE video of the George Floyd incident with one of his teenage sons, CJ Bradley. In it we set out to objectively breakdown the events, minute by minute, even by the second sometimes, to get a more clear picture of what happened during Mr. Floyd's encounter with the police that day.We highly encourage folks to listen to the sequence of events, and its breakdown to help get a better understanding of the events that transpired. HOWEVER, I am including a link to the entire video, (below) so you can watch it and come to your own conclusions on the matter.The video is 30 minutes long and is direct Body Camera footage, uncut and unspliced to serve a bias in either direction.https://youtu.be/YMEkoIntkE8

In this episode we speak with our newest board member, Bob Gagne and discuss his service, his time with V2VG, and his role as Project Manager of the EQCM Ingalls Memorial Bench Program.

Why do people or charities, do what they do?

In this episode we discuss what occurs, for good or ill, when things happen. We discuss the classic saying. "When one door closes another opens.."

Another interview with a member of the Board. Mr. David Fowler.

Chuck and Eric discuss what some words mean to veterans and first responders and how they may emulate those words differently than a civillian might.

Our conversation continues with members of the Board, in this case our Treasurer.

Chuck and I discuss some of the things to expect when you arrive at your first duty station. We also offer a bit of advice on what to do or what not to do when you get there.

Chuck and I discuss the state of our nation then and now.

Chuck and Eric discuss the amazing generosity of the North Country of New Hampshire and the surrounding communities. We also talk about how anyone can help those around us who may be in need of a bit of a helping hand and more!

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We discuss what it's like to be a parent at a young age and as a veteran in and out of the service.

We discuss what it was like to attend the services for Jeff Ingalls.

In this episode Chuck and Eric talk about Cold Weather injuries.

Guys discuss Heat-Related injuries.

The guys discuss Social Media...its traps and pitfalls, the damage it can cause and the good that can come from it as well.

The guys discuss what an enabler is, why they might engage in that type of activity, and what it does to the person or organization they do it for.

We discuss the importance of setting of routines for veterans and first responders as well as what happens when there is a disruption in the plan and why it happens very often.

Chuck and Eric have a conversation about handicapped parking spots and their use and misuses by the public and even the abuse by those who ARE authorize to use them.

Chuck and Eric discuss the US Flag Code and our Secondary Logo. Does our secondary logo, and other US Flag-inspired logos violate the code?

June, 2020...You know whats going on....so let's talk about it.

The guys talk about ROE, or Rules of Engagement and how they both hinder and help American and Coalition Forces, at least in our experience.

Chuck and Eric discuss the difference(s) between Living and Being Alive, or one could say, between Being Alive and just Existing.... and, as always, more!

In this episode Chuck and I discuss VA Hospitals and veteran healthcare in general.

In this episode we discuss some of the traits that veterans, of all branches, seem to take with them after they leave the service. Maybe you have some of these tendencies? Perhaps you know someone who does.

We discuss cutting the so-called cancers from our lives. Why we did, if we should've, and if there are any lingering effects from doing so.

Chuck and Eric discuss a few words that seemed to have lost their depth of meaning today. Words such as "love" and "hate", as well as "literally, and "ironic".......don't ya think....((sorry I couldn't help it.))

We discuss the United States Navy Captain who was removed from his command of a nuclear Aircraft Carrier due to making it public that his crew was infected with, and spreading on board the vessel, COVID-19.We discuss the Chain of Command and other OpSec (Operational Security) issues about this Captain's decision to go public with the illness on his vessel.

In this episode Chuck and Eric answer some questions from one of Eric's teenage sons about the Coronavirus and it's impact on society and get his take on how it may have affected the public education system, and its students, for better or worse.

In this episode we discuss the issue of Transgender individuals in collegiate sports and in the military.

In this episode Chuck and Eric interview Bill, a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran about his service and especially on his decision to go AWOL after coming home from the Republic of Korea after an assignment there and how he feels the institution of the Army failed him, a suicidal soldier he looked after, and thus all servicemen and servicewomen.

Our opinions on the current situation in our community during the opening salvo of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States.

Chuck and Eric discuss the effects of Sarin Gas exposure with Steve and Annette as well as some TBI and other general neurological issues as well as some general Army Transition discussions.

For this episode Chuck and I discuss the apparent erosion of our First and Second Amendment rights. Come and join our conversation!

Chuck and Eric discuss some speed bumps and hiccups some may run into when running a charity or any other volunteer organization .