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This podcast is dedicated to informing, educating, and coordinating the Philadelphia Veteran population. We have specific needs for our area. Helping veterans is a local issue. We are going to dedicate this podcast to making Philly Veterans the best prepared for the civilian transition,.

Walt Hartnett


    • Jan 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Conversation with Dana Gilbertson Tabay- District 25 Aux President- Gold Star Families- Legacy Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 16:11


    During the mid-winter conference, an award was presented to State Commander Nate Smith by Dana and her group Gold Star Families. We hear about her journey through the VFW Auxiliary and this amazing organization. Be careful of that Youtube link. I was a wreck a few minutes in. Very emotional.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WPA-Gold-Star-Game-104584448607155You Tubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmWibfo94Us

    Walt and the King- Mid Winter Day 2 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 29:27


    In this episode, Jess King and Walt Hartnett cover some of the important presentations during the Day 2-morning sessions of the Mid Winter Conference.PA Vet courts … https://www.pacourts.us/.../court-programs/veterans-courtsAction Corp .. https://www.vfw.org/.../grassroot.../vfw-action-corps-weeklywoman's retreat. https://vfwpa.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=88790Scout Program…. https://vfwpa.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=87439

    Conversation with Bill Roland 2022 Candidate for Junior Vice Commander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 14:45


    My interview with a candidate for Junior Vice Commander Bill Roland from VFW 402 Coraopolis, PA. Currently PA VFW Surgeon. Joined the VFW went through the chairs. Served as District 29 commander for 2 years. Bill served 26 years total service Navy and Army. Kosovo Qualification. As District commander created a position for Public Relations. Getting notifications in the newspaper.In favor of merging posts instead of closing posts.Motivation to run- Making things better. Growing the interest. Getting the word out.Programs of interest- Public Relations/ Social Media. Membership. Stronger posts. OTI training.Magic Wand- Communication. We do not communicate well or at all.Still looking for co-hosts reach out to me directly at walt.hartnett4@gmail.com

    Conversation with Barbara Loncar Candidates for 2022 Junior Vice Commander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 22:27


    This is an interview I did with Barbara from VFW Post 6954 Littlestown, PA. We discuss her candidacy for Junior Vice and her vision for the future of the Pennsylvania VFW. Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Veteran1st Female Commander of her post Reason for running. We need to get younger, get more female-friendly, and because she feels she can add to the position.Understands the VA struggle because she dealt with it herselfSalute the Vietnam Veterans and their tremendous contributions Shoutout Ruth Fairchild 1st PA VFW commanderCommand Platform focus- Healthcare, Legislative, MembershipMagic Wand wish- VFW as family-friendly as possible. Get rid of the stigmas.

    Back for 2022- Why should you join the VFW?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 13:24


    The PA VFW podcast is back for 2022. One of my goals is to get this podcast up and going so we can start sharing and building to the future.Go over some winners for the contests that ended on December 31st and ask that question we should all be working on the answer to- "Why should you join the VFW?"Still looking for podcast co-host. Not a big time commitment just need to have about an hour a week. Reach out to me Walt Hartnett 484-362-3957 or email walt.hartnett4@gmail.com or vfwpodcast@gmail.com

    Interview with Nate Smith at Pennsylvania Commanders Testimonial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 31:53


    I got the opportunity to sit down again with the Pennsylvania State Commander Nathanial Smith after the Council Of Administration (COA) meeting at his testimonial weekend. We talk about where PA VFW stands and upcoming events. Interested in becoming a co-host of this podcast please email walt.hartnett4@gmail.com or call/test 484-362-3957

    October Updates- VOD/PP, Contest #1, SOI

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 23:00


    21 days to Voice of Democracy/ Patriots Pen submissions to the post81 days till the end of 2021 Contest #1 100%+1 with 15 new/reinstated membersCommander and Chief October contest ends 10/31 posts in each division with the greatest percentage growth in the month win $1000School of instruction available on Zoom starting in January.

    This Old Post- VFW Post 333 Hattal-Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 31:14


    In this episode, we cover social media. Not necessarily what we put out but what is put out about us as the VFW. We need to monitor social media channels and take opportunities to educate our community and add value. During this interview you will hear from comrades from post 333 Hattal-Taylor in the Roxbourgh section of PhiladelphiaPast Commander Adjutant and Service Officer- Hugh SinnotCommander Mike McFallSenior Vice Commander George BarrQuartermaster Joseph McManus

    Officer Training Instruction OTI 2021- Chaplain Peter Hook and National Junior Vice Duane Sarmiento

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 11:03


    On this episode I bring you into the OTI happening at the Bensalem VFW. We highlight remarks by Peter Hook about being a chaplain and short remarks by surprise special guest National Junior Vice Duane Sarmiento.

    Flying Squadron 2021- Interview with Nate Smith Department of Pennsylvania VFW Commander

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 15:42


    Upon the completion of the 2021 Flying Squadron in Harrisburg PA Walt Hartnett gets the opportunity to sit down with Nate Smith former Master Chief and current Department of Pennsylvania VFW Commander. We discuss the commander's background, the upcoming year, and what just happened at the flying squadron.

    Episode 6. Short conversation with VFW Pennsylvania Commander Ron Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 11:44


    In this episode, we are joined by PA state commander Ron Peters. This interview took place at the Pennsylvania Council of Administration (COA) in Harrisburg, PA April 9-April 10.

    4. PA VFW Podcast with Jess King highlighting our female veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 75:53


    Today the PA VFW Podcast is joined by USMC veteran, Iraq war veteran, VFW PA District 29 Commander, and overall badass veteran Jess King. We talk about the great Philadelphia Pittsburgh sports divide, difficulty recruiting female veterans to the VFW, and innovative ways to use our space to support our mission. Jess works for the Veterans Leadership Program: https://www.veteransleadershipprogram.org/ Volunteers with- Veterans Court Mission Continues- https://www.missioncontinues.org/service-platoons/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwutaCBhDfARIsAJHWnHtp_gLJ5irlj7pH9c7XJEOTkBYJ16HCYN10RLUamzoTz8CvC3ko0NIaAtnSEALw_wcB Team Foster- Ruff Ride https://www.teamfoster.org/ruffride2021faq/ Want to be on the podcast email us at vfwpodcast@gmail.com or message us on all Facebook Instagram at Pennsylvania VFW Podcast. 

    Episode 4- VFW Legislative Conference with guest David Pearl and Jim Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 64:50


    Today we are joined by PA VFW Co-Chairs David Pearl and Jim Brown. We discuss VFW Legislative Conference, Upcoming Legislation, and Action Corps. Sorry for the dog barking he is in training.Sign up for Action Corp- https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/grassroots-efforts/vfw-action-corps-weekly

    Episode 3.1 PA VFW Podcast with Dennis Miller Director Montgomery County Veterans Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 70:16


    In this episode, we are joined by Dennis Miller Director Montgomery County Veterans Affairs. We discuss how VFW can partner with local government offices and how to help veterans in the most need.https://www.montcopa.org/266/Veterans-Affairs

    2. Membership Discussion with John Otte Commander Chalfont VFW Post 3258

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 81:39


    In this episode, we were joined by Chalfont VFW 3258 Commander John Otte National Recruiter, PA Membership Co-Chair 2020, Membership Chairman 2021.We talk about membership, fishermen, how to recruit female veterans, and the African American veteran population. Shout out to Terrance Hayes host of the VFW Podcast and congratulations on his appointment as Press Secretary Veteran Affairs.

    Pennsylvania VFW Podcast- Introduction Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 56:35


    Welcome to the Pennsylvania VFW Podcast. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, our mission, and our goals on what we hope to achieve with bring the PA VFW to podcasting. The motto of the VFW is "No one does more for veterans". This podcast will allow us to share our success stories and how the leaders in and around the VFW are navigating these times to keep the VFW thriving. Any questions find us: vfwpostcast@gmail.comfacebook- https://www.facebook.com/Pennsylvania-VFW-Podcast-100871351924585instagram- pennsylvaniavfwpodcast

    VFW Legislative Conference 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 12:40


    In this episode I talk about the VFW legislative conference that took place March 1-4 2020. The experience and some knowledge gained about the lobbing arm of the VFW 

    VFW Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 1:18


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