SoCal Military News and Views

 For Those who served and sacrifice their lives for our country should Never Be Forgotten. Unfortunately, they are. Honoring USA Heroes has come up with a solution to keep the Fallen Heroes alive allowing the family to move on with life. Contact Ed Website: https://honoringusaheroes.org/  Phone: 619-227-4571 

Alisa Espinoza is the University Development Counselor, Military Division with Grand Canyon University. The rigorous demands of the military, including long hours, irregular schedules, and frequent relocation, can make earning a degree difficult. GCU is dedicated to the educational goals of military professionals, DOD personnel, and their families. Website: https://www.gcu.edu/c/alisa.espinoza  Phone: 602-513-4320

Kayla Camac with the 2023 Fleet week which is Nov. 3 – Nov. 12 where there will be over a dozen activities from Softball tournaments, Military and Veteran Art Exhibits, Military Band concerts, Ship tours and military displays, and much more. Website: https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/ 

Curtis Winfree, GPD Program Manager, Interfaith-Veteran Services. An update on Veteran Housing, Housing Stability, along with speakers Erendira Hernandez and Gersain Medina presenting on Haven House and Family Shelter. Website: https://www.interfaithservices.org/ 

Guest Speaker Joselyne Grace. Since 1989, Canine Support Teams mission has been to provide specially trained dogs to persons with disabilities to support their person, social, and occupational independence. As an ADI-accredited non-profit, they provide service dogs to Veterans free of cost.  Get Connected Website: https://caninesupportteams.org/ Phone: 951-301-3625 Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Dacian Martinez / Field Representative Laurie Davies, Assembly, Seventy-Fourth District Website: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/davies  District Office Phone: 760-433-7400 

Carole Dupuis, Founder P.A.C.T. for Veterans. The therapeutic benefits of support animals for veterans with PTSD is undeniable and well supported by professional literature. P.A.C.T. for Veterans is offering a 3 month program free of charge to the veterans in hope to create a tight bond between the veterans and their canines. Website: https://veteranpact.org/ NOT ACTIVE Phone: 760-519-9892

Jeaneane Henson, The Daniel Ferguson Memorial Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non profit that seeks to bring camaraderie and strength of mind and body to the veteran community. Their mission is to prevent suicide by promoting mental and physical fitness, thereby creating a new brotherhood for our veterans. Website: https://www.danielsmemorialfoundation.org/  Phone: 760-717-4799

Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Wright, Primary Prevention Integrator speaks about the mental health and other programs that are available for our active duty veterans. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Ed Harrington, Founder of Highly Inspired Transitions for Veterans (HIT4VETS). HIT4VETS has been running regular classes for military personnel preparing to leave the service for over 7 years to help them integrate into the civilian community. Ed runs a monthly networking group in North County San Marcos to Temecula and Oceanside. Contact: Ed Harrington Website: https://www.highlyinspiredtransitions.org/  760-450-6567

Chuck Callahan, Veterans Staffing Consultant Work For Warriors is a not-for-profit that assists Veterans and their families find meaningful employment. They do this through our partnerships with organizations and companies that agree to partner with us to post their open positions. All of our services are free. Contact: Chuck Callahan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-for-warriors/  916-854-4426 619-241-1289 Direct

Kaitlyn Siewert, Executive Director REINS features a program called Reins Of Valor offering a community-based program for active-duty military members, and veterans to come and receive equine-assisted therapy and create comradery to help navigate the transition between the two. Contact: Kaitlyn Siewert Website: https://reinsprogram.org/  760-731-9168

The men and women who serve our Nation deserve our support - Today, Tomorrow, Always. Visit VANC today at VANC.me. This was recorded on April 21st, 2023 at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's 3rd Friday monthly meeting of the “Military Affairs Committee.” Everyone is invited and you do NOT need to be a member of the Chamber to attend. Get Connected Ray Flores SDVC Liaison, Office of Military and Veterans Affairs County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency 858-248-9868 mobile

Lori Cooper, RN, BSN “Director of Partner of Relations” at Hospice of the North Coast. Come hear about the flagship of their program called the HONOR SALUTE, a simple but powerful ceremony conducted at the home of a terminally ill Veteran. Website: https://hospicenorthcoast.org/ (760) 431-4100

Jim Pruitt, Marketing Consultant Armed Forces Dispatch  Stay up-to-date with everything Military. Website: https://afdispatch.com/ (619) 280-2985

Jeffrey Gering, Senior Vice President of Supporting Services, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Oceanside. Are you at least 55 years old? PACE can help you continue to remain in the comfort of your own home, even when your medical issues make it difficult to live at home without assistance. Also, mental health services. (619) 515-2536

This was recorded on March 6, 2023 right after the 1st Monday meeting. Today we're speaking with Shari Finney, Regional Clinic Director and Akina Goodson, Case Manager and Outreach Coordinator from the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic. Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic (Oceanside) 3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd Suite 120 Oceanside, CA 92056 Phone: 760-418-4611 Website: https://vvsd.net/cohenclinicoceanside/

Their mission is to reduce disparities in behavioral health care delivery by creating a diverse workforce that promotes wellness, recovery, and resiliency while improving the lives of individuals, families and communities impacted by behavioral health challenges. https://turnbhs.org (858) 573-2600

Their mission is to provide homeless veterans with the resources, support, and services they need to reintegrate into society and achieve self-sufficiency successfully. They believe every veteran deserves a chance at a better life; free from homelessness and poverty. It is their commitment to helping them reach their full potential. https://www.ffhv.org/ 619.705.3182

How do you help 40,000 military families in 5 years with one truck and no employees? Listen and find out how they do it! Website: https://cpcsf.org/ Phone: 760-415-9990

Chuck Miller, National Veterans Chamber of Commerce. The National Veterans Chamber's main goal is to promote collaboration and support innovative ideas that will address Military/Veteran challenges faced pre and post-transition. Chuck Miller National Veterans Chamber of Commerce https://www.vccsd.org/ (760) 453-2370

David Zumaya is the Founder of My San Diego North County, and is a Digital Marketing Advocate. David is also known as the “Digital Mayor” of North County. Today he's talking about marketing for non-profits: How to use free social media and Google to deliver your nonprofit message. David Zumaya My San Diego North County https://www.mysdnc.com/ (619) 208-8710

Jenna Biggane, Admission Counselor for San Diego Job Corps. Job Corps was established in 1964 to fight against poverty. Job Corps offers housing, food, basic medical care needs, career training, academic classes, and driver license training all at NO COST for our students. Jenna Biggane Outreach and Admissions Counselor https://sandiego.jobcorps.gov/ (619) 429-2373

The men and women who serve our Nation deserve our support - Today, Tomorrow, Always. Visit VANC today at VANC.me. This was recorded on January 9th, 2023 at the 1st Monday meeting. Ray discusses the mission of the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs providing professional services for military veterans, their dependents, and survivors who are entitled to benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the State of California, and other agencies. Get Connected Ray Flores, SDVC Liaison 858-248-9868 mobile Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Shelter to Soldier, training psychiatric service dogs for combat veterans and survivors of MST at zero cost to our veterans. Get Connected Tommy Moore, Shelter to Soldier760-870-5338 office904-625-5151 mobile Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com.

Alisa Espinoza, University Development Counselor, Military Division with Grand Canyon University-The rigorous demands of the military, including long hours, irregular schedules, and frequent relocation, can make earning a degree difficult. GCU is dedicated to the educational goals of military professionals, DOD personnel, and their families. Get Connected 20 Alisa Espinoza, Grand Canyon University602-513-4320 Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com

The men and women who serve our Nation deserve our support - Today, Tomorrow, Always.Visit VANC today at https://www.vanc.me/  This was recorded on December 5th, 2022 at the 1st Monday meeting. Canine Support Teams is excited to announce they have once again received a federal grant that allows providing service dogs for veterans with disabilities at no charge! Judy HernandezTraining Coordinator, Assistant Canine Support Teams951-301-3625https://caninesupportteams.org/  

As North County Mission Representative for the San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM), Quinton Hufferd is responsible for engaging with community members, local government leaders, volunteers, and supporters of SDRM throughout North County San Diego. Quinton joined the Rescue Mission in March 2022 to build a movement of support for North County expansion and operations.Quinton is available to coordinate tours of the future SDRM Oceanside Navigation Center (Oceanside's first transitional shelter opening Spring 2023) and any of the mobile shower trailer locations throughout Oceanside. For additional information about the Rescue Mission's North County expansion plans, be sure to check regularly for updates at https://www.sdrescue.org/oceanside/ or contact Quinton directly.Support the San Diego Rescue Mission today and be part of changing the state of homelessness throughout San Diego County. Quinton HufferdDirector of North County Donor Engagement760-593-6314https://www.sdrescue.org/ 

California Work For Warriors assist Veterans, reservist, and their family members in finding meaningful employment. They do this by partnering with Companies throughout California to link candidates and the company together. Chuck CallahanVeterans Staffing Consultant Work for Warriors916-854-4426https://workforwarriors.org/ 

Recorded at the monthly 1st Monday meeting on November 7th, 2022. Bob Bourdette - Regional Manager Advocate Health Advisors. They are a Veteran owned and operated company, they founded their company because they saw too many of our Seniors and fellow Veterans struggling with the complexity of both Medicare and VA benefits. They complement VA benefits with the right Medicare coverage and show Veterans how to synchronize the two. Visit Advocate Health Advisors https://www.advocatehealthllc.com for more information. Get Connected to VANC Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Recorded at the monthly 1st Monday meeting on November 7th, 2022. Joshua "Jay" Baptist - Wave Neuroscience Veteran Coordinator - Do you or anyone you know suffer from brain fog after waking? Do you find yourself reading the same thing multiple times but still cannot seem to comprehend the information? Do you have trouble with memory, headaches, or anxiety? Today Jay talked about brain care treatment and two initiatives that provide this treatment at ZERO cost to Veterans and Active Duty service members. Visit Wave Neuro https://waveneuro.com/  for more information. Get Connected to VANC Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Recorded at the monthly 1st Monday meeting on November 7th, 2022. Jim Reiser, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Bereavement Coordinator of Hospice of the North Coast (HNC). At the Hope Bereavement Center of HNC, their goal is to support the bereaved so they are enriched by the grieving process. Jim shared about their free bereavement and loss resources for veterans and their families, including support groups, individual counseling, and two major annual healing events and more, all that honor loved ones who have passed. Visit Hospice of the North Coast https://hospicenorthcoast.org/ for more information. Get Connected to VANC Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

This is John Biethan, a friend of VANC. In March 2022 I encouraged Chuck Atkinson, the President of VANC, and Lori Boody, Executive Director, to have a conversation and share the stories of their early years working together, back then, and today now. To hear Chuck's story, visit Ep.12, Don't Ever Tell Chuck Atkinson No.  Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden. Contact VANC: info@vanc.me. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Connect with Lori Boody: lori@vanc.me. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about.

The Veterans Association of North County Resource Center is the inspiration of veteran Chuck Atkinson.  As a Past Commander of the American Legion Post #146, his dream, initially, was to locate a place where his American Legion Post could meet on a regular basis. However, he had long felt that the North County area lacked a cohesive mechanism for providing important services to his fellow veterans and to the servicemen and women in the community, and so he began to collaborate with other veteran associations and the City of Oceanside to find a solution. His efforts resulted in the signing of a lease between the City of Oceanside and the Veterans Association of North County for the property at 1617 Mission Avenue in Oceanside. The site currently features a 13,500 square foot structure that previously housed the Oceanside Police Department. Construction began in 2013 to transform the existing building into a facility that addressed the specific needs of our veterans, retired, active-duty personnel, and their families. Now we need your help to maintain the building and property, our many programs, and the future goals of VANC. There are many ways to provide your support. From sponsorship opportunities to donations of goods and services. We invite you to call us, walk-in for a tour, or visit our website at www.vanc.me to learn more about VANC and our efforts to assist veterans throughout the area. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden. Contact VANC: info@vanc.me. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Connect with Lori Boody: lori@vanc.me. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. found at https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Today VANC's Executive Director, Lori Boody, and John Sanders from the Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation chat about the history of VANC and all the ways it serves active-duty military, veterans, and their families, and how the organization is positively impacting the community through its certification courses, resources, events, and more. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden. Contact VANC: info@vanc.me. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Connect with Lori Boody: lori@vanc.me. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Click here to learn more about VANC. Much can be learned from history, particularly military history. Artifacts carry stories of trials and triumphs that encourage, educate, and embolden those who are willing to learn from them. Through its engaging exhibits and its collection of historical Marine Corps' aircraft, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum offers a unique experience to its visitors who want to learn more about the Marine Corps' aviation history.   On this episode of VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast, Brigadier General Michael J. Aguilar and Victor Franco from the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum share how the museum serves as an encouragement and inspiration to past, present, and future military members, what led them to be a part of the museum, and how the museum is expanding to serve an even wider audience. Get Connected Discover more about VANC here! Donate to VANC's Honor Wall. Contact VANC. Follow VANC on Facebook. Learn more about the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Connect with Brigadier General Aguilar. Reach out to Victor Franco. Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting. 

Learn more about VANC here. Without a doubt, homelessness is prevalent in the San Diego area. One of the populations that is most significantly affected by homelessness is the veteran community. Kelly Luisi, the founder of the Homeless Veterans of San Diego, is working to change that. Kelly Luisi has always been passionate about helping veterans and their families after her brother was killed serving in Iraq. Now, she leads a nonprofit out of VANC, so she can support veterans who are homeless. Through the Homeless Veterans of San Diego, she leads programs to help veterans get back on their feet, navigate the VA system, and be hired for jobs. In this conversation, she and Mike discuss how he and VANC were instrumental in helping her establish her nonprofit, what programs her organization offers, and how they help veterans thrive. Get Connected Discover more about VANC. Donate to VANC's Honor Wall. Contact VANC here. Follow VANC on Facebook.  Reach out to Kelly Luisi. Learn more about how you can help homeless veterans here! Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting. 

Learn more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ College professor and CEO of BEST (Brain Education Strategies and Technologies), Michelle Ranae Wild, recently spoke at VANC's Monday Meeting about her special education program at Coastline Community College and her nonprofit. Through her school, she teaches numerous adults in Coastline Community College's Acquired Brain Injury Program, and through her nonprofit, she helps countless individuals who suffer from cognitive challenges. Not only does BEST offer webinars and workshops for individuals who have a brain injury, PTSD, ADHD, or autism, the nonprofit also provides the BEST Suite, which has various apps that are designed to help people regain their functional capabilities. Michelle is also joined today by Kristi Kragthorpe, Co-founder, Curriculum Designer at BEST. Michelle's impact is far-reaching, as her programs have been implemented in schools, rehabilitation facilities, and VA hospitals across the country. In this episode of VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast, Michelle shares exciting news about the expansion of her program at Coastline Community College, how she started BEST, and how the apps on the BEST Suite help others. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden. Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about BEST: https://bestconnections.org. Get the BEST Suite: https://bestconnections.org/best-suite-app/ Find out more about Coastline Community College's Acquired Brain Injury Program: coastline.edu/abi. Follow BEST on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestbrainorg. Connect with BEST on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brain-education-strategies-technology/. Discover more about BEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvzN9rQcYj2k2I3VNWqPog. Check out BEST on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bestbrainorg. Reach out to BEST on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestbrainorg. Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Learn more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Program Welcome Remarks - Frank Pulley, SgtMaj USMC (Ret) Invocation - LCDR Buster L. Williams, U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps, MCB Camp Pendleton Posting The Colors - Color Guard Pledge of Allegiance - Eve Nasby National Anthem - Eve Nasby Keynote Speaker - Daniel Whitney, Commanding Officer, H & S Battalion, MCI-West Benediction - Walter Leverette, VANC Chaplain VANC Member Organizations and Programs, * denotes Congressionally Chartered organization. *American GI Forum, Oceanside Chapter – 3rd Thursday (6 PM) *American Legion Post #760 N. Oceanside – 2nd Monday (6 PM) Buffalo Soldiers – 2nd Saturday (11 AM) Connected Warriors Yoga – Every Tuesday (10 am) Eagle Young Marines - ongoing *Gold Star Wives of America - Monthly Homeless Veterans of San Diego –Monday & Wednesday (9-noon) Hospice of the North Coast Interfaith Community Services Involved Men of Oceanside, 2nd Saturday (9 AM) *Jewish War Veterans- North County 385 -2nd Sunday (10 AM) *Marine Corps League -Camp Pendleton 3rd Thursday (6 PM) Marine Corps Riders MC – on going Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Military In Transition - Firefighter For A Day – Palomar College *Military Order of the Purple Heart, #493 – 3rd Wednesday (1 PM) *Military Order of the World Wars – 4th Saturday (10 AM) Military Solutions, Inc. Save Our Streets (SOS) - Monthly Team Rubicon - Monthly Team Souther – Monthly Top NG Services Vet Art – on going Vets Beyond the Uniform – ongoing Veterans Writing Group of San Diego, 3rd Saturday (11 AM) Women Marines Association, CA7 – 2nd Saturday (11 AM) ANC gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance provided by the following: American Legion Post #760Sanders Tech-Ed FoundationTop NG Color Guard H & S Bn, MCB Camp Pendleton Color Sergeant: Sgt Xiaotang Xu(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Cpl Elisabeth Posey LCpl Isaura Rioslopez  PFC Jony Morales VANC Volunteers & Membership  A very special thank you to: Dorothy's Military Shop and Laundry Music by Emmalyn – VANC Choir If you want to learn more or get involved, click on one of the links below! Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Learn more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Mike Walsh: Today we're picking up the conversation from episode 5 about their experience in Germany and how that mirrors what's going on today, is fascinating. Recently, on VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast, Mike Walsh spoke with two members of American Legion Post 760, Vincent Barna and Matthew Shillingburg. Together, they talk about the history of the American Legion, what it does for the community, and how you can get involved in this incredible organization that helps veterans across the nation. The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans' service organization. With almost 13,000 chapters across the world, it holds true to its motto: “Veterans Strengthening America.” American Legion Post 760 was chartered at VANC to serve the community in Oceanside. Whether it's helping veterans find jobs, raising awareness about PTSD in the community, encouraging patriotism, or supporting the next generation of Americans, the American Legion is there to serve military members and mobilize people to support veterans. If you want to learn more or get involved, click on one of the links below! Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty Learn more about American Legion: https://www.legion.org/ Check out what American Legion Post 760 is doing: https://www.vanc.me/american-legion-post-760 Volunteer with American Legion: https://www.legion.org/volunteers Discover more about Walk for the Fallen: https://walkforthefallen.org/ Reach out to Matthew Shillingburg: matthewshillingburg@yahoo.com Connect with Vincent Barna: vincentbarna@hotmail.com Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Learn more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Recently, on VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast, Mike Walsh spoke with two members of American Legion Post 760, Vincent Barna and Matthew Shillingburg. Together, they talk about the history of the American Legion, what it does for the community, and how you can get involved in this incredible organization that helps veterans across the nation. The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans' service organization. With almost 13,000 chapters across the world, it holds true to its motto: “Veterans Strengthening America.” American Legion Post 760 was chartered at VANC to serve the community in Oceanside. Whether it's helping veterans find jobs, raising awareness about PTSD in the community, encouraging patriotism, or supporting the next generation of Americans, the American Legion is there to serve military members and mobilize people to support veterans. If you want to learn more or get involved, click on one of the links below! Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty Learn more about American Legion: https://www.legion.org/ Check out what American Legion Post 760 is doing: https://www.vanc.me/american-legion-post-760 Volunteer with American Legion: https://www.legion.org/volunteers Discover more about Walk for the Fallen: https://walkforthefallen.org/ Reach out to Matthew Shillingburg: matthewshillingburg@yahoo.com Connect with Vincent Barna: vincentbarna@hotmail.com Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Learn more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ On this episode of VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast, Team Rubicon Southern California State Administrator, Kevin Kothlow, and Lt. Colonel James Coler talk about Team Rubicon's mission, how they got involved in the organization, and the incredible emergency response deployments they have been a part of. By providing disaster relief and emergency services, Team Rubicon mobilizes veterans and civilians to continue their service to this nation. The organization is a conduit to get people off the couch and into action by deploying them to a disaster site, so they can help those in need. From disaster relief to fire mitigation to hurricane response and more, Team Rubicon is truly built to serve all over the globe. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty Learn more about Team Rubicon: https://teamrubiconusa.org/ Volunteer with Team Rubicon: https://teamrubiconusa.org/volunteer/ Reach out to Lt. Colonel James Coler: James.Coler@teamrubiconusa.org Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Recently, military hero, author, and podcast host, John Stryker Meyer joined Mike Walsh on VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast. In this episode, he shares the story of his time in Vietnam and how he is using his platform to encourage fellow Green Berets, share their stories, and inspire listeners across the country. John Stryker Meyer enlisted in the Army, became a Green Beret, and was part of the Secret War in Vietnam. He is a huge supporter of VANC, as well as a good friend of Chuck Atkinson and Mike Walsh. Although he is no longer a resident of Southern California, John continues to support VANC and help fellow veterans. He has not only written three books on the Vietnam War, he is also the host of the podcast, the SOGCast, which aims to amplify the stories of Green Berets who served in the Secret War. He and Mike talk about his story, how he and Chuck became friends, and what he is doing to continue supporting military men and women. Want to check out John's books or listen to his podcast? Click on one of the links below! Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty Learn more about John Styker Meyer: https://sogchronicles.com/authors/ Pick up one of John's books: https://www.amazon.com/John-Stryker-Meyer/e/B002A510S4%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Listen to the SOGCast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sogcast-untold-stories-of-mac-v-sog/id1572904295 Check out his interviews on Jocko Willink's show: https://www.podchaser.com/creators/john-stryker-meyer-107a9GgC3y Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

The Future of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps with Colonel Daniel Whitley Learn more about VANC here: https://www.vanc.me/ On this episode of VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast, your host Mike Walsh, speaks with Colonel Daniel M. Whitley, who shares insight on the future of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.  Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon recipient Colonel Daniel M. Whitley has served in the Marines since 1997. Originally an artillery officer, he spent time recruiting, serving on a tour in the Pentagon, and training with the Navy at the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific, before he became the Commanding Officer of the Headquarters and Support Battalion at Camp Pendleton. He recently spoke at VANC's Monday meeting, which occurs on the first Monday of every month. He and Mike talk about the future posture that the Marines and Navy are implementing, which emphasizes Lethality, Mobility, Resiliency, Joint Force Enablers, and Talent Management. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/ Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden Contact VANC: info@vanc.me Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com. 

Welcome to VANC's SoCal Military News and Views podcast! Each week, your host, Mike Walsh, speaks with active-duty military members, veterans, and citizens who support our military, so that you can hear their stories as they serve our country and support those who do.  In the pilot episode, Mike speaks with VANC's Executive Director, Lori Boody, and our podcast sponsor, John Sanders from the Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation. Together, they talk about how VANC began, the ways it serves active-duty military, veterans, and their families, and how the organization is positively impacting the community through its certification courses, resources, events, and more. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Donate to VANC's Honor Wall: https://www.vanc.me/honor-garden. Contact VANC: info@vanc.me. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Connect with Lori Boody: lori@vanc.me. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John Sanders: https://www.johnsanders.com/about. Resources Did you like what you heard? This show is produced by Imagine Podcasting dba Heard Not Seen Media, Inc. For more, visit Imagine Podcasting https://www.imaginepodcasting.com.