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The death of Fort Hood's Spc. Vanessa Guillen has spurred a new legislative effort at changing the way Servicemembers report sexual assault and harassment. Connecting Vets reporter Libby Howe and I talk about the march in Washington that caught the President's attention! (25:46) Then, what do a doctor, the coronavirus, and a demon have in common? Well, find out at as our very own Phil Briggs takes us into this bizarre but true story! Visit us at connectingvets.com! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
We talked with Hasan Shibly, a lawyer involved with the "The ISIS wife". We ask him why Hoda Muthana, ran away to marry ISIS fighters, have their children .. and why we should allow her to come back. Also, Libby Howe has the story of the Coast Guard officer charged with plotting a domestic attack, and Matt Saintsing shares the story of a Sgt. who faked being in the CIA just to get a girlfriend.
Looking for love? This episode has something for everyone. Libby Howe breaks down some "do's and don'ts" of Tinder. We examine the military connection to America's make-out music master. And our guest Ken Fisher, Chairman of the Fisher House Foundation talks about how the love they provide veterans and their families is getting two incredible new locations.
Veterans Jesse Graham & Ryan Major talk inspiration, motivation, and kick-ass rugby before the Code of Honor Quad Rugby Tournament. Libby Howe reports on the Taliban and Kaylah Jackson tells us how the Navy & Coast Guard tag-teamed for one of the biggest drug busts in history.
After the Army, Michael Rivers went down the dark road of self-destruction. Eventually homeless he said he did more drugs than Keith Richards. After years on skid row, he found new life on a farm. He talked with Kaylah Jackson and Phil Briggs about his rebirth, the Dysfunctional Vets Facebook page he founded and how he helps homeless vets heal. Also, Matt Saintsing explains the recent SCOTUS ruling on Transgender troops and Libby Howe shares an update on the "Shutdown Sh# Show".
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.