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'Tis the Season of Giving and this episode of Big Blend Radio explores the myriad of ways to support our parks, the arts, military, kids and families, and more. Enjoy these inspiring conversations that offer practical ideas for giving back.  ON THIS EPISODE: - IVAN LEVIN gives an overview of the preservation and educational programs that the National Park Trust offers. Established in 1983, this non-profit dedicates 86% of its resources to park preservation and its youth, family, and military programs. Visit https://parktrust.org/   - CHRISTY WOOD, world champion horse trainer and author,  talks about her fundraising efforts to support the Independence Fund in purchasing all-terrain track chairs and funding caregiver programs for wounded veterans. Visit: https://independencefund.org/ and keep up with Christy at https://wdnhorse.com/  - VICTORIA CHICK, an artist based in Silver City, New Mexico, talks about raising funds to build the Southwest ​Regional ​Museum ​of ​Art ​and ​Art ​Center, ​which would be the first fine art museum in southwest New Mexico. Learn more at https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/ and visit Victoria's site at https://victoriachick.com/  - CLIFFORD GARSTANG, an author and writer based in Staunton, Virginia talks about some of his local non-profits including the Heifetz International Music Institute - https://heifetzinstitute.org/; the Staunton Music Festival - https://www.stauntonmusicfestival.org/, and the American Shakespeare Center - https://americanshakespearecenter.com/. Learn more about Cliff's writing at https://cliffordgarstang.com/  - LISA EVANS, travel writer and author, talks about the Operational Christmas Child program through Samaritan's Purse, see: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/. She also discusses ways to give back to areas in need, and how to be a "Good Samaritan" during the holiday travel season. Keep up with Lisa at: https://writerlisa.com/ 

Hurricane Helene recently devastated our mountain towns. Our hearts ache for western NC, and as a state, we're uniting to help our neighbors rebuild. We can all contribute, and many already have. But the road to recovery is long, which is why we're bringing you this special edition of Do Good Charlotte.  In this episode, we highlight three organizations making a unique impact in the recovery effort – and showing you how you can pitch in. Featuring Jason Gudzunas, the Executive Director of the Charlotte branch of the American Red Cross; Clark Pennington, COO of The Independence Fund; Michelle Schaefer-Old, the Founder and CEO of the Diaper Bank of NC.

Welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to t the show and please like and subscribe. If you are new to this podcast welcome, long time listener welcome back. Please share with family and friends and thank you all for the continued support. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who serve, and who have served. This country owes you gratitude and respect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved - Keep up the great work and be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don't have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Clark Pennington has dedicated his entire career to his passion for public service in the field of Law Enforcement and Education. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the First Responders Action Group (FRAG), a Veteran and first responder-focused nonprofit whose hallmark program, Veteran's Justice Initiative, trains and works side-by-side with law enforcement agencies to recognize Veterans in crisis while avoiding the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and substance abuse. FRAG is an initiative of The Verardo Group. Clark additionally is the Chief Operating Officer for The Independence Fund. Clark previously served as the Chief of Police for the Matthews, NC Police Department after retiring from the Frederick, MD Police Department as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division and SWAT Team. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Saint Mary's University and a Master of Science Degree in Management, with a focus in Leadership Studies, from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to his employment with the Frederick Police Department, he served with the United States Army in the Military Police Corps for 6 years. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, executive leadership program, Class #239, and PERFs Senior Management Institute for Policing, Class #79. A great man who continues to give back to the brave men and women who serve. Find Clark here: https://www.fragheroes.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-pennington-9b946641/   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

William (Will) Yeske, is an 11-year combat veteran and the author of Damn The Valley, a book detailing time in the Arghandab River Valley during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009–2010. Nick Armendariz is a former Infantryman and Squad Leader with over 7.5 years of service, now serving as the Veterans Programs Director at The Independence Fund. Will Yeske has transitioned his battlefield acumen into a successful career as a serial entrepreneur. As the driving force behind No Limits Marketing Group (NLMG), Will applies a unique blend of modern marketing strategies and a non-lethal targeting framework derived from military principles to elevate small businesses. Alongside his professional achievements, Will is a dedicated parent and a proactive member of the veteran community, contributing to projects like Racing for Heroes, aimed at supporting fellow veterans. Nick Armendariz, also a seasoned combat veteran, served as an Infantryman and Squad Leader, accruing over 7.5 years of specialized military experience. His tenure with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan has equipped him with invaluable skills, from Close Quarters Combat to Counter-IED tactics. Currently, as the Veterans Programs Director at The Independence Fund, Nick's mission is to empower veterans through advocacy and support, ensuring their seamless integration into civilian life. Together, Will and Nick share their stories of transition, the lessons learned from their time in service, and how they've applied these lessons to overcome obstacles and forge new paths. Wolf 21- Check out what they have to offer for the best sleep of your life: https://www.thewolf21.com Use Code: "clearedhot" for 30% off of your 1st order The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

In Episode 20 of the Wealth Unchained podcast,we passionately guide entrepreneurs on three simple ways to map their Six Figure business profits to build a million-pound independence fund.    Emma emphasises the importance of closing the wealth gap and highlights the need for heart-led, purpose-driven businesses to thrive. The significance of charging the true value of your services and wisely investing that wealth. Emma unveils the financial impact of undercharging, demonstrating that even a seemingly small amount can accumulate to a substantial loss over time. Emma illustrates how proper pricing, coupled with strategic investments, can lead to a significant return, empowering entrepreneurs to create a substantial independence fund. The challenge of overspending and the fear of confronting financial numbers. Emma encourages a shift in perspective, viewing spending as an investment in personal and business growth. By optimising spending and redirecting unnecessary expenses, entrepreneurs can fund their pension and potentially amass a million-pound independence fund in a decade.  The risk of keeping large sums of cash in a business. Emma advises on the importance of efficient cash management, including investing in business reliefable investments or fully funding pensions to avoid potential inheritance tax issues. As a reminder, Emma highlights that this information is not financial advice but serves to illustrate the impact of tax-led investing.    Enjoy the show.   Email Emma at hello@myindependentwealth.com Connect with Emma in her free Facebook community Visit the Independent Wealth Website for other wealth resources  Follow Independent Wealth on Instagram Book a discovery call with Emma here  

In 1954, the 83rd U.S. Congress amended the 1938 act that had made Armistice Day a holiday, striking the word “Armistice” in favor of “Veterans.” President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation on June 1, 1954. From then on, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. According to the Department of Justice COPS Office, nearly 25% of American law enforcement officers have a military background.  We thank them for their service. Sadly, the rate of suicide for veterans is roughly 57% higher than the general public for a variety of reasons, from PTSD to substance abuse to other mental health issues. With this in mind, The Independence Fund, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, initiated the Veterans Justice Initiative under the guidance of Clark Pennington, a former police chief. The initiative's goal is to enhance law enforcement's comprehension of the challenges faced by veterans and facilitate their access to the necessary treatment. The first year was such a success that the state of North Carolina officially extended funding through its recently passed state budget. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol, host Jim Dudley speaks with Clark Pennington about the program, the goal of which is to confront deeply rooted mental health and substance abuse issues within the veteran community. About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters Podcast is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com.

From enduring her husband's life-changing, horrific war injuries to becoming a National Advocate for wounded Veterans and their Caregivers, Sarah Verardo's relentless never quit attitude has driven her to the forefront of two separate organizations who see the needs of Veterans and Allies, which have given her the opportunity to steward resources and support where and when they are most crucially needed. Sarah's husband, Sgt. Michael Verardo was catastrophically wounded in Afghanistan in two separate IED attacks that took his left leg, much of his left arm, and left him with polytraumatic conditions that have required over one hundred surgeries and years of speech, visual, physical, and occupational therapies. Nevertheless, Sarah speaks with Marcus about the everyday challenges she and her daughters face in the care of her husband, her involvement as the CEO of The Independence Fund, and being at the forefront of Afghan Ally inclusion within the Veteran community. In August 2021, the collapse of Afghanistan led her and three others to co-found the direct-response rescue and aid organization - Save Our Allies, who evacuated more than 17,000 US citizens, SIV holders, and wartime Allies from the country and assisted in medical and humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.  In this episode you will hear: • [Michael Verardo] was injured the first time.  He was riding as a gunner and hit a roadside IED. He was ejected out. (12:54) • On his very first foot patrol back in - It was 14 days to the day of the first IED, there was an old Russian land mine that had been hooked up to 2 – 15gallon drums of homemade explosives, and it was game over. His left leg was immediately blown off. Most of his left arm was blown off. They actually ended up sewing it to his back on his medical flight. He burned over 30% of his body. He had damage to his airway, his eardrums were blown out. It was significant poly trauma. (13:29) • Marcus: “He got banged up and then you all got married?” (17:02) • Marcus: You know the odds of that happening? That's when you know you're not behind the wheel. (17:46) • That sense of patriotism calling – That's all he wanted to do. (18:02) • It's been horrific. More than my worst nightmare. (18:26) • He actually handed me a Bible before he handed me an engagement ring. (20:18) • He said holiness needs to be more important than happiness. (20:37) • His only prosthetic leg broke, and I duct taped it for 57 days while I waited for someone at the VA to sign a piece of paper. (33:18) • The Navy and the Navy hospital took care of him as if he was one of their own while we waited for VA to kick in. (24:23) • I think there needs to be permanent designations for certain conditions. (26:24) • It seems that some people – not all - at VA would rather fail by following the process, than succeed by deviating from it. (27:21) • Independence Fund started out in the halls of Water Reed, wanting to give independence back to those who sacrificed theirs for us. (34:39) • If someone did not care about Afghanistan at that time, it told me everything I needed to know about them. (41:47) • I think the White House wants us to move on from Afghanistan. They're not only not helping – I think they're actively in the way of groups that want to do good. (52:36) • Reach out to the wounded veterans in your community and help these families. (59:15)

Today on The Brett Winterble Show we get the week started with Clark Pennington  Chief Operating Officer from the Independence Fund to talk about Wounded Heroes Day in North Carolina. Clark and Brett Talk about the work he and the Independence Fund do + explain what Wounded Heroes Day in North Carolina and how it began.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Brett Winterble Show we start the week by reacting to the unexpected firings of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon this morning as well as Biden's supposed plan to announce his intention to run for President of The United States once again + Clark Pennington of the Independence Fund helps us celebrate Wounded Heroes Day in North Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the fall of Kabul last year, many of the Afghans who risked their lives helping the U.S. military were left behind during the evacuation. Abdul Wasi Safi was one of them. Fearing he would be killed by the Taliban, he fled and embarked on a dangerous journey across multiple continents. He eventually reached the U.S.-Mexico border, where he hoped to find safety and a new life. Instead, he was arrested for illegal entry and now could be deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Special guest host Dana Perino joins the Rundown and speaks with the CEO of The Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo, about her group's effort to help Abdul Wasi Safi, why going back to Kabul would mean certain death, and how she and other veterans services organizations are advocating for the Biden administration to better help our Afghan allies.   The internet has revolutionized the world of entertainment, and with it the world of advertising and marketing as well. In fact, influencers and their endorsements can be quite lucrative for brands, with a recent survey from Morning Consult finding 45% of Gen Z respondents had purchased a product because an influencer or celebrity promoted it. As online content creators continue to gain power in the digital space, some are wondering, how does one even begin their content creation career? Social media phenomenon and meme creator Tank Sinatra joins the Rundown to discuss how a meme creator makes a living, why influencing has become such an attractive career path, and how viral content has transformed the advertising space.   Plus, commentary from FOX Nation host Tom Shillue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the fall of Kabul last year, many of the Afghans who risked their lives helping the U.S. military were left behind during the evacuation. Abdul Wasi Safi was one of them. Fearing he would be killed by the Taliban, he fled and embarked on a dangerous journey across multiple continents. He eventually reached the U.S.-Mexico border, where he hoped to find safety and a new life. Instead, he was arrested for illegal entry and now could be deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Special guest host Dana Perino joins the Rundown and speaks with the CEO of The Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo, about her group's effort to help Abdul Wasi Safi, why going back to Kabul would mean certain death, and how she and other veterans services organizations are advocating for the Biden administration to better help our Afghan allies.   The internet has revolutionized the world of entertainment, and with it the world of advertising and marketing as well. In fact, influencers and their endorsements can be quite lucrative for brands, with a recent survey from Morning Consult finding 45% of Gen Z respondents had purchased a product because an influencer or celebrity promoted it. As online content creators continue to gain power in the digital space, some are wondering, how does one even begin their content creation career? Social media phenomenon and meme creator Tank Sinatra joins the Rundown to discuss how a meme creator makes a living, why influencing has become such an attractive career path, and how viral content has transformed the advertising space.   Plus, commentary from FOX Nation host Tom Shillue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the fall of Kabul last year, many of the Afghans who risked their lives helping the U.S. military were left behind during the evacuation. Abdul Wasi Safi was one of them. Fearing he would be killed by the Taliban, he fled and embarked on a dangerous journey across multiple continents. He eventually reached the U.S.-Mexico border, where he hoped to find safety and a new life. Instead, he was arrested for illegal entry and now could be deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Special guest host Dana Perino joins the Rundown and speaks with the CEO of The Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo, about her group's effort to help Abdul Wasi Safi, why going back to Kabul would mean certain death, and how she and other veterans services organizations are advocating for the Biden administration to better help our Afghan allies.   The internet has revolutionized the world of entertainment, and with it the world of advertising and marketing as well. In fact, influencers and their endorsements can be quite lucrative for brands, with a recent survey from Morning Consult finding 45% of Gen Z respondents had purchased a product because an influencer or celebrity promoted it. As online content creators continue to gain power in the digital space, some are wondering, how does one even begin their content creation career? Social media phenomenon and meme creator Tank Sinatra joins the Rundown to discuss how a meme creator makes a living, why influencing has become such an attractive career path, and how viral content has transformed the advertising space.   Plus, commentary from FOX Nation host Tom Shillue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Sarah Verardo to the show. She is one of the founders of Save Our Allies (SOA) and the CEO of The Independence Fund. Sarah was part of the team, which included Tim Kennedy, Chad Robichaux, and Nick Palmisciano, that coordinated the rescue of over 12,000 Americans and American allies in just over a week during the fall of Afghanistan in August of 2021. In this interview, we discuss how she has been able to be resilient in the face of her husband's own catastrophic war injuries suffered in Afghanistan, what she was doing when she got the news that Afghanistan was falling, how she immediately became involved with evacuating Americans and American allies, what it was like coordinating stateside when the rest of her team was in the Middle East, how she was able to vet the refugees, where most of the refugees ended up, how everything in her background set her up for that moment, what she thinks about the Americans that have mentally moved on from the fall of Afghanistan, how they were able to pivot to helping in Ukraine, and much more. Let's get into it…  Today's sponsor: KC CATTLE COMPANY Wagyu steaks, wagyu roasts, pasture raised chicken, pasture raised Berkshire pork, wagyu bacon cheeseburger bratwurst, world famous wagyu gourmet hot dogs, and more. www.kccattlecompany.com Use the promo code KYLE to get 15% off your order! Episode notes and links HERE Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THE NEWS Get ready for The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee 9/11 Day of Service THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Barnard, who served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, then moved to the Air Force where he served 28 years, first as a PJ and then Combat Rescue Officer, joins the podcast to talk about military transition, and his work with The Independence Fund, an organization committed to serving the warfighter community by providing innovative programs and services to support the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual independence of service members, combat veterans, their caregivers, families, and those Allies who served in combat alongside our troops. RAPID FIRE The RX9 "Ninja Bomb" Application opens for Spring 2023 Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships GWOT Service Medal becoming more selective Special Guest: Joe Barnard.

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Focusing on Military Life, Memorial Day, and special opportunities to Serve Veterans & Deployed Soldiers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show aired live on May 2, 2022, from Eugene, Oregon, and features guest co-host Mike Guardia, an award-winning military historian and author who has just released his 22nd book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” ON THIS EPISODE - Retired Navy Commander & Veteran Pilot J. Doug Whitney, and his wife Nancy Hunter, discuss Doug's military career and what it's like to be a military family in service. - World champion horse trainer Christy Wood discusses her fundraising campaign with The Independence Fund to purchase another all-terrain wheelchair for a wounded veteran - Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, talk about the Inn Support of Our Troops baking for deployed soldiers project with the nonprofit Soldiers' Angels Featured music: “Wings of Fire” by guitarist Micha Schellhaas, “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor, and “Song for My Dad” by Jimmy Yessian.

Focusing on Military Life, Memorial Day, and special opportunities to Serve Veterans & Deployed Soldiers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show aired live on May 2, 2022, from Eugene, Oregon, and features guest co-host Mike Guardia, an award-winning military historian and author who has just released his 22nd book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.”ON THIS EPISODE- Retired Navy Commander & Veteran Pilot J. Doug Whitney, and his wife Nancy Hunter, discuss Doug's military career and what it's like to be a military family in service.- World champion horse trainer Christy Wood discusses her fundraising campaign with The Independence Fund to purchase another all-terrain wheelchair for a wounded veteran- Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, talk about the Inn Support of Our Troops baking for deployed soldiers project with the nonprofit Soldiers' AngelsFeatured music: “Wings of Fire” by guitarist Micha Schellhaas, “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor, and “Song for My Dad” by Jimmy Yessian.

Focusing on Military Life, Memorial Day, and special opportunities to Serve Veterans & Deployed Soldiers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show airs live from Eugene, Oregon, and features guest co-host Mike Guardia, an award-winning military historian and author who has just released his 22nd book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” ON THIS EPISODE - Retired Navy Commander & Veteran Pilot J. Doug Whitney, and his wife Nancy Hunter, discuss Doug's military career and what it's like to be a military family in service. - World champion horse trainer Christy Wood discusses her fundraising campaign with The Independence Fund to purchase another all-terrain wheelchair for a wounded veteran - Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, talk about the Inn Support of Our Troops baking for deployed soldiers project with the nonprofit Soldiers' Angels Featured music: “Wings of Fire” by guitarist Micha Schellhaas, “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor, and “Song for My Dad” by Jimmy Yessian.

Approximately four months have passed since the Afghanistan withdrawal. Since then, Veterans across the country have grappled with figuring out what it means to them. For some Veterans, these last four months could have felt like a painful slog. For others, it could have felt like a chaotic blur that whizzed right on by.We know that every Veteran will process the withdrawal from Afghanistan differently.This episode of Borne the Battle features four intrepid Afghanistan Veterans who discuss how they processed their own emotions as the Afghanistan withdrawal unfolded while reflecting on their service. The four Veterans are: Marine Veteran Stephen Kupryk served two tours in Afghanistan and now wrestles professionally under the name Steve Maclin. Air Force Veteran Amanda Huffman served in Afghanistan as a civil engineer before transitioning out of the military. She now hosts her own podcast addressing real issues women face while in the military, called Women of the Military Podcast. Marine Veteran Daniel Sharp served 11 years in the military and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He now runs his own media company to bring laughter to troops worldwide, and hosts his own podcast named The Smoke Pit. Marine Veteran Zachary Bell served two tours to Afghanistan and now dedicates a substantial part of his life assisting service members, Veterans, first responders and their families with his project, Veteran With A Sign. During and after the withdrawal, Kupryk thought about what he would have done differently. Huffman experienced the withdrawal with a therapist by her side. Sharp thought about the war in Afghanistan within its broader historical context, while Bell coped by using humor.In the end, no Veteran should ever have to feel alone. If this Borne the Battle roundtable resonated with you, please consider parsing through your own experience with fellow Veterans. To learn more about group counseling services, talk to a representative at your local Vet Center.Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:Air Force Veteran Jamie Fox Additional Links:If you are a Veteran in crisis and need Veteran-oriented help, contact: 1-800-273-8255. Check out VA's four-part series on how Afghanistan Veterans can get help through VA with the following links: How Afghanistan Veterans can reconcile their service How Afghanistan Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans How spouses, caregivers can support Veterans with PTSD Resources for PTSD VA and Indian Health Service broaden scope to serve American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans  VA statement on GPO printing and mailing delay VA advances Electronic Health Record Modernization program For Veterans who need assistance due to the Afghanistan withdrawal, consider calling The Independence Fund call center

It's rare that we get the opportunity to talk with someone who's life has taken the full arc of going from a family in need, to leading the very non-profit dedicated to helping those families. In this episode of the Proud American podcast, Marine Corps Veteran and host Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to the CEO of the Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo. After seeing the gaps in care and assistance offered to her husband, a severely wounded soldier, Sarah began as a volunteer for Independence Fund and was eventually selected as its first CEO. Now she works with wounded veterans, caregivers, corporations, communities and Congress to ensure our heroes and their families get the support they need.

Today we are learning all about Sons of the Flag through a conversation with an ambassador for the organization, Joe Yowler.  We also have guest host today, Heather Yowler! Joe shares with us about each of the programs within the non-profit. How they receive their funds and how they are intentional with meeting the needs of our veterans. After listening visit their site https://sonsoftheflag.org https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/ https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfTheFlag/ Genuine Team is hosting a Veterans Day fundraiser to show our appreciation for veterans. We will donate all profits of our fundraiser to charities that support our military.  The two charities that we are supporting are Sons of the Flag and The Independence Fund.  So I must ask you - do you know a veteran? Is it someone in your family? Or perhaps a neighbor? Wouldn't you love to show them your appreciation for their service in a fun and unique way? Since you've said yes then you will need to get one of our Flagging Kits!  With a minimum donation of $25, of course you can donate more if your heart desires, Genuine Team will provide you with a yard sign and 11 flags so you can decorate the yard of the veteran you are thankful for!  Genuine Team will be on site at The Old Armor Brewery in downtown Kannapolis on October 29, 30, 31st and again on November 5th and 6th 2021 so you can come make a donation and pick up your flagging kit!  We will also have an online option if you can not make it to one of those dates. The online kits will be set at a $40 flat donation. If you purchase a kit online we will ship it to your home before Veterans Day.  100% of the profits will be split evenly and donated to each charity. That is approximately 75% of your purchase. Head to https://melissalynnhunt.com/community-service To find the hours that we will be at Old Armor Brewery please follow our social media as times can vary.  @MelissaLynnHunt and @GenuineTeamBrand

Today we are learning all about The Independence Fund through a conversation with the Communications Manger, Ashley Skinner.  Did you know that have been able to gift over 2500 track chairs through their mobility program?  Did you know that there are 20 veteran suicides per day?  Do you know about what kind of support veterans receive when they come home?  Ashley shares with us in great detail about each of the seven programs within the non-profit. How they receive their funds and how they are intentional with meeting the needs of our veterans. After listening visit their site https://independencefund.org Instagram Facebook Genuine Team is hosting a Veterans Day fundraiser to show our appreciation for veterans. We will donate all profits of our fundraiser to charities that support our military.  The two charities that we are supporting are Sons of the Flag and The Independence Fund.  So I must ask you - do you know a veteran? Is it someone in your family? Or perhaps a neighbor? Wouldn't you love to show them your appreciation for their service in a fun and unique way? Since you've said yes then you will need to get one of our Flagging Kits!  With a minimum donation of $25, of course you can donate more if your heart desires, Genuine Team will provide you with a yard sign and 11 flags so you can decorate the yard of the veteran you are thankful for!  Genuine Team will be on site at The Old Armor Brewery in downtown Kannapolis on October 29, 30, 31st and again on November 5th and 6th 2021 so you can come make a donation and pick up your flagging kit!  We will also have an online option if you can not make it to one of those dates. The online kits will be set at a $40 flat donation. If you purchase a kit online we will ship it to your home before Veterans Day.  100% of the profits will be split evenly and donated to each charity. That is approximately 75% of your purchase. Head to https://melissalynnhunt.com/community-service To find the hours that we will be at Old Armor Brewery please follow our social media as times can vary.  @MelissaLynnHunt and @GenuineTeamBrand

There has been a lot of coverage of what's taking place in Afghanistan. As you know, we like to get beneath the headlines here at Situation Report, one of our hosts, Chad Robichaux, was overseas in the Middle East helping evacuate over 12,000 souls from Afghanistan. Jeremy Stalnecker is joined by Chad and Sarah Verardo from The Independence Fund to discuss the Save Our Allies Coalition and more. Do not miss this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/situation-report/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a lot of coverage of what's taking place in Afghanistan. As you know, we like to get beneath the headlines here at Situation Report, one of our hosts, Chad Robichaux, was overseas in the Middle East helping evacuate over 12,000 souls from Afghanistan. Jeremy Stalnecker is joined by Chad and Sarah Verardo from The Independence Fund to discuss the Save Our Allies Coalition and more. Do not miss this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/situation-report/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a lot of coverage of what's taking place in Afghanistan. Chad Robichaux, was overseas in the Middle East helping evacuate over 12,000 souls from Afghanistan. Jeremy Stalnecker is joined by Chad and Sarah Verardo from The Independence Fund to discuss the Save Our Allies Coalition and more. Do not miss this episode.

Before we start on today's episode of Rebuilding Your Team In Today's Job Market, I would like to ask for your support.Today, veteran support organizations The Independence Fund, No One Left Behind, and Mighty Oaks Foundation announced the formation of Save Our Allies, a new veteran and military support coalition focused on delivering full and timely benefits to U.S. Veterans in need, and in ensuring Afghan and Iraqi personnel and their families who supported U.S. forces are properly protected from violence and persecution by evacuation to safe countries, including the United States.   Each of these organizations have worked tirelessly in various elements of these priorities, from demanding the U.S. government live up to its moral obligations to protect the Afghan and Iraqi personnel, and their families, after they supported the United States Armed Forces operating in their countries to ensuring U.S. Service Members and Veterans receive the government benefits they earned when and where they need them as well as holding the U.S. government accountable where it fails to meet its obligations. Please support this non profit as they risking their lives to save our allies, to save the innocent.Rebuilding Your Team In Today's Job MarketHuman Resources is one of my favorite principles to teach because we get to dive into your greatest asset! Right now with the current job market being in great misalignment and with many practices struggling to build their teams, I wanted to use this week to give some real practical action steps to take that will help you as you are working to find your people!Today I'm going to be discussing the internal side of rebuilding your team in today's job market rather then the external side because that can easily be outsourced if you don't have the capacity.The entirety of the onboarding process is the point in the new team members career that you build a bond between the organization and the employee. Developing the training and development along with the support system early on solidifies the work ethic you've found in quality candidates and creates a positive working and learning environment. Here is the 5 step framework to having a successful onboarding process: Communicate the practices core values and missions Ensure the tools and resources are available for the Office Manager or HR Manager to engage the new team member. Create connections between new hires and colleagues Integrate onboarding with a training program Create a development planI challenge you this week to take the time to listen to this episode to implement a new onboarding process or to review your current onboarding process.As always, we are here to empower your success and your independence! Visit us anytime to learn more about how we can support you!Through our certification,  the Office Manager will step into the role of Director Of Operations to bring unparalleled support, service, and reliability to your partnership.Learn more here! 

Sarah Verardo is a national advocate for wounded Veterans and their Caregivers, and CEO of The Independence Fund (https://independencefund.org/). Her husband Michael was catastrophically wounded in Afghanistan in 2010, in two separate IED attacks that took his left leg, much of his left arm, and left him with polytraumatic conditions that required more than one hundred surgeries and years of speech, visual, physical and occupational therapies.Sarah's compelling story delves into the impact of the war on Afghanistan, getting personal about the impact on her husband, her children, and of course, herself. 

Dan Hollaway is joined by Bob Carey of The Independence Fund and Operation RESILIENCY, which works to prevent veteran suicides through alternative forms of treatment. Dan and Bob discuss how Operation Resiliency works, the shocking veteran suicide statistics and their recent rise in numbers, how much post-9/11 veterans were exposed to combat as opposed to their pre-9/11 predecessors, the Department of Defense burying their head in the sand with regard to veteran suicide rates, and what causes veterans to turn to suicide.    Go to CardoMax.com and use promo code AMERICAN, and you get Buy One Get One FREE on your first order   Try BlueChew for FREE, visit https://go.bluechew.com/american-party-podcast -- and just pay $5 shipping

For today's episode, I sat down with Myles Hennessey, who was both an enlisted soldier and a commissioned officer in the US army. We talked about both of his tours to Iraq, as well as the mindset it takes to go from being enlisted to being an officer. He's an incredibly humble and interesting guy. This episode supports The Independence Fund. They work with catastrophically wounded veterans and their families in a ton of ways. From political advocacy, to supplying free all-terrain wheelchairs, to supporting the caregivers and family members who support wounded veterans. The Independence Fund is an amazing organization, and if you can swing it, give them a donation. They're doing great work.

It’s rare that we get the opportunity to talk with someone who’s life has taken the full arc of going from a family in need, to leading the very non-profit dedicated to helping those families. In this episode of the Proud American podcast, Marine Corps Veteran and host Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to the CEO of the Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo. After seeing the gaps in care and assistance offered to her husband, a severely wounded soldier, Sarah began as a volunteer for Independence Fund and was eventually selected as its first CEO. Now she works with wounded veterans, caregivers, corporations, communities and Congress to ensure our heroes and their families get the support they need.

In episode 16 we chatted with Greg Heine from ATP about the building of a brand in business aviation. This is a very relevant topic for many in our industry as they try to reinvent or launch altogether new business to support the business aviation industry. Lee, Andy, and Nathan had a great time hearing a first hand account of starting a small family business that has grown to become one of the most recognized brands in the industry and is now part of a much larger company. Many would agree this is truly a story of the American dream. Greg also talked about supporting charities. Specifically, two that Flightdocs and the Heine family support are the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Independence Fund (links for both are below). As always, we encourage you support of ACE in Atlanta, GA, and don't forget that if you download the MRO Insider app that Andy will plant a tree. We genuinely appreciate all the comments and feedback please keep it coming by leaving us a message on the show site www.anchor.fm/jet-blast. Don't forget to check out and follow our new LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jet-blast-podcast/ Independence Fund: https://www.independencefund.org Gary Sinise Foundation: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jet-blast/message

Caregivers: SARAH VERARDO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sarah and Mike Verardo have become a national face for severely wounded combat Veterans and their Caregivers. They've appeared on numerous television programs and news outlets over the past several years to push for Veterans Affairs healthcare reform. Sarah has dedicated her life to both the care and recovery of her husband, and supporting Caregivers and our wounded heroes nationwide. She is a national spokesperson for Caregivers in the country, serving as an Alumni Fellow with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. She also has a significant background in both public relations and fundraising, and is a respected national voice, regularly featured on conservative national programs and talk shows. She continues her service through The Independence Fund as a highly effective advocate for Veterans and Caregivers, working directly with members of the United States and Senate. WWW.INDEPENDENCEFUND.ORG 888-851-7996 Book Link for Hero at Home https://amzn.to/2TXn6dF To Reach Col. Brown: brown.mike734@gmail.com 256-783-9052 To Reach Sean Eugene Flynn: sflynn9179@aol.com 469-588-8642 Crisis in America PTSD Veteran Suicides and media by which it is distributed holds no responsibility for the validity or accuracy of information on this site. Listeners and viewers are advised to seek the input of a professionals whom represent the subject before acting on any information or advice and media by which it is distributed hold no responsibility for the validity or accuracy of information on this site. Listeners and viewers are advised to seek the input of a professionals whom represent the subject before acting on any information or advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/debra-blackwell/support

Military spouse, caregiver, and CEO of The Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo, joins the show to talk about Operation Resiliency, a program that combines military unit reunions with mental health support in order to address suicide.

What Up, Get Up Nation®? My name is Ben Biddick, the Host of the Get Up Nation® Podcast and Co-Author of Get Up: The Art of Perseverance with former Major League Baseball player and CEO of Lurong Living, Adam Greenberg. Recently I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Sam Johnson. Sam is the Chief Programs Director at The Independence Fund, a non-profit organization committed to empowering catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. What I love about those who serve at the Independence Fund is that they’re dedicated to improving the lives of both Veterans and their families. I’m honored Sam took the time to share with me how the Independence Fund helps people transition from adversity to resilience through their Mobility, Caregiver, Adaptive Sports, Advocacy, and Family programs. This organization identifies unmet needs for both veterans and their caregivers and strives to fill that gap so these families, who have offered and sacrificed so much, can thrive. Sam, thank you for joining me on the Get Up Nation Podcast! www.independencefund.org www.getupnationpodcast.com Music: "Awaken" by Ethan Rank, "Beautiful" by Zac Nelson, "Opening Presents" by Borrtex You Tube: https://youtu.be/d4LLpC2JOQc Facebook: @getupnationpodcast itunes: apple.co/2xZPeih Instagram: @getupnationpodcast Twitter: @getupnationpod Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2Hx7A2K iHeart Radio: ihr.fm/2Jr08DU Ivoox: bit.ly/2EPnV34 Spotify: spoti.fi/2wOjBKD Stitcher: bit.ly/2yzoklu Overcast: bit.ly/2L4pg8B Player FM: http://bit.ly/2tNt9nC Castbox: bit.ly/2LndDt0 Spreaker: bit.ly/2l4pmR3 Listen Notes: bit.ly/2Rc3les Podchaser: bit.ly/2Pgoirg Acast: bit.ly/2z1P6AM Buy Get Up at: https://amzn.to/2EKnE0m --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/get-up-nation-podcast/support

Military spouse, caregiver, and CEO of The Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo, joins the show. She shares how The Independence Fund is helping wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families to make the most of their post-military life.

Just why was a Marine Corps veteran arrested in Russia? Connecting Vets Reporters Phil Briggs and Libby Howe discuss.  Plus special guests; Sarah Verardo, CEO of the Independence Fund and Dr. Keita Franklin, VA Director of Suicide Prevention, unveil a new program designed to combat veteran suicide.

Just why was a Marine Corps veteran arrested in Russia? Connecting Vets Reporters Phil Briggs and Libby Howe discuss.  Plus special guests; Sarah Verardo, CEO of the Independence Fund and Dr. Keita Franklin, VA Director of Suicide Prevention, unveil a new program designed to combat veteran suicide.

World champion horse trainer Christy Wood along with Faun O'Neel with The Independence Fund, discuss the All-Terrain Wheelchair for a returning veteran fundraising campaign, which includes the new I LOVE MY PARKS Bald Eagle T-shirt. The t-shirt supports Big Blend's Love Your Parks Tour, plus, 25% percent of the proceeds benefits the All-Terrain Wheelchair Campaign; and, 25% of the proceeds also benefits the National Parks Arts Foundation in support of their artist-in-residence and artist workshop programs in parks. It's available in all kinds of styles, colors and sizes! Check it out at www.Bonfire.com/bald-eagleFeatured music is 'Colors of the USA' by www.DoreenTaylorMusic.com

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio. On This Episode: - Brat and the Kids of Warriors - Author Michael Joseph Lyons discusses his adventurous new novel for tweens and teens, that brings life to the culture of our military families, borrowing scenes from his own military family upbringing. - All Terrain Wheel Chair Campaign - World champion horse trainer Christy Wood of Three Rivers, California, discusses her second fundraising campaign with The Independence Fund to purchase an All-Terrain Wheelchair for a returning veteran. Faun O'Neel from The Independence Fund will join her. See our T-shirt campaign for the wheelchair. - Military Historian & Author Success Insider with Mike Guardia, internationally-recognized and award-winning author of numerous non-fiction books, with his latest "Hal Moore a Life in Pictures," and "Crusader: General Donn Starry and the Army of His Times.” Featured music is ‘Colors of the USA’ by Doreen Taylor, ‘Beneath a Solemn Sky’ by The Gunboat Diplomats, and ‘Wings of Fire’ by Micha Schellhaas. 

To round of National Caregivers Month, we feature Sarah Verardo. Sarah is the CEO of Independence Fund and a caregiver for her husband, an Army Veteran. Sarah also authored the children's book, Hero at Home. Founded in 2007, The Independence Fund is committed to empowering our nation’s catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. We are dedicated to improving the lives of both our Veterans and their families. Through our Mobility, Caregiver, Adaptive Sports, Advocacy, and Family programs, The Independence Fund strives to bridge the gap of unmet needs for Veterans and their caregivers. Sarah also recently announced Independence Fund's new program, Operation Resiliency. The program will team with VA to host suicide prevention reunion retreats with the Veterans of high suicide rate military units. Sarah joins this week's podcast to discuss her experience as her husband's caregiver and her efforts at Independence Fund.

North Carolina is home to several military bases, and because of that, plenty of veterans. VA Hospitals in Charlotte and Salisbury help wounded veterans recover from injuries and provide healthcare... but as you probably know, they can't provide everything that's needed. We're honored to have Bobby Carrasquillo on the Brandbuilders podcast. A veteran who lived the horrors of war with the 82nd Airborne. His Humvee hit an IED in Baghdad in 2003.... and now he’s helping other veterans recover and live fuller lives despite their injuries. The Independence Fund helps veterans regain mobility, offers support to their caregivers, organizes adaptive sports programs, and advocates for veterans so they can live better lives.

A friend asked me, while looking at a carcass to cut up on his butchering table, how I would butcher a lamb if I had one here for Mark and me. So today, we will talk about how to process your spring lamb - or goat - for two.  What mother nature is providing Watercress season is here Wild mustard flowers - as usual in time for Easter Dead nettle and chickweed Dandelion greens and flowers Tales from the prepper pantry The tools are organized! The last onions have landed in my kitchen - I kept finding more Avocado quinoa salad. Butternut squash bisque this week Stretching Meals Turkey cycle again this time, but with new recipes - we will share some next week. Operation Independence The trout conundrum as they relate to operation independence. Help please. What is the Independence Fund anyway?   Great resource for cutting up a lamb from the Guardian of all places: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2008/nov/19/foodanddrink   Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song, by Sauce

One of then-candidate Donald Trump’s major talking points on the campaign trail was to take better care of our veterans. Is President Trump’s administration living up to that campaign promise one year into his presidency? Sarah Verardo, executive director of the Independence Fund, a national nonprofit that serves wounded veterans, talks about how Congress could be doing more to help our veterans and active military members. Pastor Johnny Morrison of the Missio Dei Church in Utah discusses how politics have corrupted faith in the American evangelical community.

Today we will talk about progress we are making here at the Holler Homestead, and along our own pathway toward more independence in Tennessee. I'll give you an Independence Fund update, tell you how the newspaper is doing, share some of the progress we've made on or new farm concepts - and how they have already changed, and tell you some exciting things about the cookbook. Direct Download Eating Seasonally Wild Garlic Watercress Elephant garlic shallots Eggs Jerusalem artichokes Time to harvest the last of the carrots - they are about to become woody Getting Ready for Spring Planting Sweet Potato Slip Update Preparing potatoes for planting early Getting our beds ready with lots of manure and mulch Tree and vine trimming time - wish I had done this in December Horseradish Plant propagation Comfrey Propagation Moving the day lilies Tales from the Prepper Pantry The weekly squash - week 7: Squash A'Gratin Bake fried potatoes Roasted potato salad Pre-grated sweet potatoes for salad toppings Salad Corn and Green Beans soaked in a bit of pickled beet juice with mandolin onions Announcement: we have our first Holler Roast event order! Workshop in Savannah, Tennessee: This will be a half day grafting workshop. Start time will be 9am on Saturday March 18,2017 and will run until approx. 2pm. Cost is $45 and Registration Independence Fund Newspaper This is our make it or break it year. We built in online subscriptions for folks who want to get the paper from our of our distribution area. Building websites for small businesses and giving short start up advising sessions. Holler Homestead Progress Holler Roast Coffee: Local story carrying it, workshop presentation, online sales kicking off this week at both Hollerhomestead.com and livingfreeintennessee.com Egg subscriptions: Woefully behind promotion for this. I've reached out to restaurants and run into a USDA issue that I plan to research and write about. WTF? But either way, we are about to have duck and chicken egg subscriptions. Financial benefit: Covers feed and power for the poultry and keeps us in eggs, and then only about $200 a week profit between all the products. Cookbook Seasonal cookbook might shift to the story of Darby's Restaurant paired with seasonal recipes because I found a goldmine of information in Oregon when my grandmother died. Canning series  Lessons Learned from Toby Hemenway This week: Chapter 5 Next week: Chapter 6 Questions What can I do for my soil this year to help increase its natural ability to hold and/or drain water? What plants might I put in to help me move my property toward more abundance, better shaded soils, and water retention? Do I need earthworks, or is the work done well before I got here? How hard would it be to build grey water systems? How should I build in water collection to help in times of draught? Would large scale water/soil changes increase the stability of springs and river near me? Today was a great day to reflect on progress we are making so far this year and I hope you, too, have time to do this some time soon.  Song: Wolf, by Sauce

Today's Show Is Dedicated To The Military Veterans Wounded In The War On Terror   We are broadcast LIVE from the Cat Island Grill & Pub on the Sanctuary Golf Club, South Carolina, at the 3rd Annual Lt Dan Golf Classic (Scramble), sponsored by the Independence Fund. Today's Guests are the Heroic Wounded Veterans that are the focus of the Independence Fund and the 3rd Annual Lt. Dan Weekend. Remember, for every $1.00 you can donate, 99 CENTS goes directly to help these veterans and their families. To learn more, go to Independence Fund.org or to www.LDW3.com and listen into this show. I DARE you to listen in and walk away without a tear in your eye for these brave men and women!

*** Warning - There are two spots in the beginning of the show with dead air!  I had a problem with SKYPE.  Please continue to listen because the show was FANTASTIC and the disabled veterans deserve to be heard! Healing Heroes Golf Week  Benefit hosted by the Independence Fund to help severely wounded veterans. This broadcast is dedicated to the brave men and women who served our nation when called upon and paid dearly for their sacrifice.  Join us and help the Independence Fund raise money to aid these warriors! ** Today's Broadcast is apolitical. We are broadcasting live from the Sanctuary Golf Club, Cat Island, South Carolina

Southern Sense welcomes Dick Clarke and Robert deTrevelle who are working in conjunction with the Independence Fund to host the Healing Heroes Golf Week. HHGW proceeds will be used to purchase one or more $17,000 ParaMobile, a stand up and play mobility device, for wounded veteran(s). The ParaMobile enables people with a variety of mobility impairments the ability to access their favorite outdoor activity safely. It is FDA Cleared as a Class 2 Medical Device and it's uses are only limited by your imagination. In the USA 603-860-7891 or Teachgolfeasy@aol.com for details. Remaining funds will be used to provide direct support and the tools, therapies, and guidance that those veterans severely injured in the War on Terror are otherwise not receiving. The Independence Fund is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization run by combat veterans. Event organizers or participants are not financially compensated and all proceeds benefit our wounded troops. To learn more, visit www.independencefund.org or www.ldw3.com. Participants should register early to ensure their slot in this patriotic event. Registration packets are available at most area pro shops. To register online, go to http://www.healingheroesgolfweek.com/.

Ten years after 9/11 - we will speak about those who gave their all and honor those who still give to our freedoms.   The show is pre-taped and will include an interview with Actor Gary Sinise, star of CSI/NY and lead of the Lt. Dan Band, that performs for our troops.  Mr. Sinise is the core feature of the Lt. Dan Weekend in Beaufort, SC from Sept 14th to 17th, hosted by the Independence Fund to benefit wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. Check out Mr. Sinise's charitible foundations at: Gary Sinise Foundation ** This is the normal time for our PISS & MOAN show - but in honor of the 9/11 rememberance we felt it was better to suspend the show for this day.  We will be back next week

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