Podcasts about veterans breakfast club

Veterans Day Open Conversation ranges far and wide settling on this first opening question: is it right and proper to wish a veteran a "Happy Veterans Day." The consensus among our veterans is that it isn't, though Todd offers a tepid dissent.  In the course of the conversation, we also examine the distinctions made between Veterans and "Combat Veterans," "Vietnam Veterans" and "Vietnam Era Veterans," and the propriety of saying "thank you for your service." Some veterans feel awkward or uncomfortable when people say "Happy Veterans Day" or "Thank you for your service." Younger veterans, in particular, often feel these phrases are too generic. It seems an empty, overused phrase that lacks genuine understanding. Some don't view their service as extraordinary, but rather as a job they signed up for and completed. For them, the phrase “thank you for your service” can feel impersonal, as if it's used to satisfy social etiquette rather than express true appreciation. Some even feel it allows civilians to alleviate guilt about not having served themselves, without truly engaging with the challenges veterans face. For some, the recognition doesn't align with the pride they take in their service or with the fact that they volunteered for it, unlike those who served in past wars when there was a draft. Acknowledging a veteran in a way that opens the door to more meaningful interaction can feel more genuine. Instead of only expressing thanks, some veterans suggest engaging more personally: ask about their specific roles, current lives, or goals. For those who wish to show appreciation, actions like volunteering or educating oneself on veterans' issues are more meaningful ways to honor their sacrifices and uphold the freedoms they served to protect. The Veterans Breakfast Club isn't  just for veterans. It's for everyone who wants to understand the lives of those who served. Whether you're a veteran seeking camaraderie, a civilian wanting to learn, or simply someone who appreciates the value of service, the VBC welcomes you . Join us online – become part of their mission to honor stories, build bridges, and ensure that every day is Veterans Day. We're grateful to UPMC for Life and Tobacco Free Adagio Health for sponsoring this event!

VBC Scuttlebutt Open Conversation poses the question: does the term “combat veteran” demean the service of “rear echelon” soldiers, sailors, and Marines? Author and Vietnam veteran Marc Leepson thinks it does. We discuss this question.  Leepson published an article in Vietnam magazine in 2019, recently reprinted on Vietnam War website cherrieswriter.com, titled “What Did You Do in Vietnam?” Leepson writes: I admire and respect every Vietnam veteran who served in the combat arms. . . . . But using “combat veteran” obliquely demeans the service of all of us clerks, cooks, truck drivers and other rear-echelon types. I realize that most people who use that term don't intend to minimize or mock the wartime service of hundreds of thousands of other veterans, but that's exactly what it does. I was astonished to see British journalist Max Hastings go out of his way in his recent, big history of the war, Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy 1945-1975, to deride the service of anyone who wasn't humping the boonies in Vietnam. How else to interpret this snarky, condescending sentence in which he sums up all rear echeloners' war service: “Maybe two-thirds of the men who came home calling themselves veterans—entitled to wear the medal and talk about their PTSD troubles—had been exposed to no greater risk than a man might incur from ill-judged sex or ‘bad shit' drugs.” I understand that infantrymen could have negative feelings about us rear echeloners, but we were doing the jobs the military asked us to. And in Vietnam, contrary to Hastings' ridiculous generalization, you were in danger no matter where you were. Although there are no official statistics, the best estimate is that 75 to 90 percent of those who served in Vietnam were in support units. That's more than 2 million men and women who came home without the label “combat veteran.” My suggestion to fellow veterans and those who never put on the uniform: Please consider dropping “combat veteran” from your vocabulary and replace it with “war veteran.” Or “Vietnam War veteran.” Or “Iraq War veteran” or “Afghanistan War veteran.” We're curious to know how many in our Veterans Breakfast Club group feel similarly. We'd also like to hear from those who think that distinguishing between comabt and non-combat service is a reasonable and even necessary way of acknowledging the different kinds of Armed Forces service. The VBC has a strong and long track record of serious and civil conversations that divide the veterans and military community, and this conversation will be no different. And, of course, we'll also talk about any other subjects you might like to bring up. So, join our friendly, interactive gathering of veterans, friends of veterans, and history nerds discussing whatever aspects of military service, past or present, or the veterans community that are on your minds. Join us to swap stories, good and bad, at home and overseas, old and new. At the VBC, veterans from every era and branch are drawn together by the warm glow of shared purpose. These stories aren't just for veterans; they're for everyone who wants to understand the lives of those who served. Whether you're a veteran seeking camaraderie, a civilian wanting to learn, or simply someone who appreciates the value of service, the VBC welcomes you with open arms. Join us online – become part of their mission to honor stories, build bridges, and ensure that every day is Veterans Day. #combatveteran   #veterans #usmc  #veteran #militaryhistory #interview #vietnam #vet #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #virtualevents #virtual #zoom #zoomevents #liveevent #webinar #military #army #usarmy #navy #usnavy #marinecorps #marines #airforce #pilot #aviators #coastguard #nonprofit #501c3 #history #militaryveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteraninterview #veteranshistoryproject #veteransoralhistory #veteranowned #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #vietnam #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #koreanwar #coldwar #greatestgeneration #wwii #ww2 #worldwarii #worldwar2 #war #americanhistory #oralhistory #podcast #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #roundtable #breakfast #generation911

Peggy Munro Scholberg is delighted to at last bring her mother's telling of her story from World War II to publication. Peggy and her husband Bill live in Apple Valley, Minnesota, where they raised two sons. Together, they retraced her parents' European travels and delved into World War II history. Following her career as a pharmacy manager,Peggy now revels in retirement. Mirroring her mother's passion, Peggy delights in culinary experimentation, while inheriting her father's fondness for sports.   “Based on a 67-year-old autobiographical manuscript, ‘Girls in a World at War' offers a far-too-rare view of war from a smart, adventurous, and independent-minded woman serving as a WAC dietician in an Army General Hospital in France. There, she learns first-hand the grim realities of war, a world tipped in a precarious balance between military rigidity and lawless savagery. True to its original author's voice and experience, ‘Girls in a World at War' resists contemporary cliches about the Greatest Generation to expose the good and the bad, the nobility and the meanness, of people thrown together with the fate of the globe at stake.” ~Todd DePastino is the author of Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front and Executive Director of Veterans Breakfast Club.  http://kirkhousepublishers.comThe Douglas Coleman Show VE (Video Edition) offers video promotional packages for authors.Please see our website for complete details.  http://douglascolemanshow.com  Please help us to continue to bring you quality content by showing your support for our show.  https://fundrazr.com/e2CLX2?ref=ab_eCTqb8_ab_31eRtAh53pq31eRtAh53pq

Episode 2842 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Navy Captain Michael J. Estocin his Congressional Medal of Honor award. Information featured in this episode comes from a story that appeared on the Veterans Breakfast Club website and was … Continue reading →

We have another fast-moving, free-for-all Open Conversation with the Veterans Breakfast Club. This is National Nurses Week, in honor of Florence Nightengale's birthday on May 12, so we discuss military nursing and ask our nurses about their service. We also ask veterans who were treated--and perhaps lives were saved--by nurses in battle zones around the world.    Nancy Smoyer asks what Vietnam War movies are the best and worthy of screening for a course on the war. We'll discuss the relative merits of Hamburger Hilll, Coming Home, We Were Soldiers, and The Ugly American.  Vietnam Marine veteran Ron Farina wonders what movies and books fed his generation's ideas of war before they headed off to Southeast Asia to liberate the land from Communism. Marilyn Pignataro from PALS Skyhope non-profit will tell us about her remarkable organization, which uses a network of planes and pilots to provide free medical and compassion flights for patients and veterans. Nadia Rupniak's father was a hero. But she never knew his story until after he was gone. She'll talk about Marcin Rupniak's service in World War II, which included the Polish  War Order of Virtuti Militari. The award is Poland's highest military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war. U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran Bob Connor gives us an update to his long work identifying and recovering Vietnamese and American remains from the Vietnam War. He has news about a probably identification and US POW MIA remains, including a witness who saw the burial of a POW who died after a forced march. Bob works with the Vietnamese government and US Department of Defense Prisoner of War Accounting Agency to search for more than 1,200 US service members who are still missing from the Vietnam War. Thank you to our sponsors Tobacco Free Adagio Health and UPMC for Life

War Movie is a five-part documentary series that examines not only the history of war in American cinema but how this medium has shaped our country's perspective on conflict, foreign policy, race, masculinity, and national identity. Cinematic depictions of military conflict have been common since the first crank of a shutter. From early films like The Birth of a Nation to recent entries The Hurt Locker and Dunkirk, the atrocities of war have never strayed far from the silver screen. Whether praised by critics or criticized by veterans who were there, war films play an integral part of our cultural understanding. War Movie looks at the history of these films and attempts to understand why we're compelled to experience and re-imagine our own violence on screen. Rather than a simple survey, War Movie examines our complex psychological relationship with the genre. By interviewing cinema studies scholars, creatives that bring these films to life and veteran perspectives, War Movie unpacks the over one-hundred-year history of military conflict on screen. Join Shaun Hall, Documentarian Evan Mulgrave, and WAR MOVIE Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer, and Writer Steve Summers as we discuss his incredible series.   IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28633748/   War Movie on Amazon Prime – https://bit.ly/3P59DNi   Purchase on Blu-ray - https://www.amazon.com/War-Movie-American-Battle-Blu-Ray/dp/B0CNKT9CVC   Thank you to our sponsors:   UPMC for Life: http://upmchealthplan.com/medicare   Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

Dogs for Our Brave's mission is to provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans who have suffered debilitating injury or illness while in service to our country. Their goal is to use rescue dogs at every opportunity, thus saving two lives at once. In order to fully realize their mission without adding financial burden, they also provide a continuum of free support that covers all food, veterinary care, and pharmaceuticals for the life of the dog.   Bryan Pieschel has joined the DFOB Team as the first Director of Veteran Services. Bryan served as an active-duty US Army medic from 2004-2009. During his time in service, Bryan served as both a lead company medic and lead battalion medic attached to a mechanized engineer unit. His unit deployed to Iraq in October 2005 with the purpose of conducting and training Route Clearance missions (IED hunters). The battalion saw significant action in combat which led to multiple KIA's and numerous significantly injured soldiers. Bryan was one of the injured, during a night mission in Sept 2006 his vehicle was struck by an EFP (explosively formed projectile) that threw him into the back of the vehicle rendering him unconscious for several minutes, which resulted in him being awarded a Purple Heart. Upon returning to the states in Nov 2006, Bryan began to experience significant symptoms of PTSD and despite receiving great care, the symptoms would ultimately lead to him being medically retired in 2009. Despite his Retirement from active duty, the mission to serve his brothers and sisters in arms remains.   After being medically retired from the Army, Bryan returned to St. Louis and began working with his other passion in life, coaching kids, and teenagers in the sport of volleyball.   Listen to the Scuttlebutt this week to hear Bryan's story firsthand and how Dogs for Our Brave is serving veterans in need.     Dogs for Our Brave - https://www.dfob.org/about/our-story/   Bryan Pieschel - https://www.dfob.org/team/bryan-pieschel/   Thank you to our sponsors:   UPMC for Life: http://upmchealthplan.com/medicare   Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Victoria Kelly is the author of Homefront, Mrs. Houdini, and When the Men Go Off to War. ​ Victoria graduated Summa Cum Laude from Harvard University. She received her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and her M.Phil. in Creative Writing from Trinity College Dublin, where she was a U.S. Mitchell Scholar.​​ Her fiction and poetry have appeared in Best American Poetry, The Autumn House Anthology of Contemporary American Poetry, Prairie Schooner, Southwest Review and dozens of other journals and anthologies. Her novel Mrs. Houdini was a People Magazine Best New Book, a USA Today New and Noteworthy Book, a Jeopardy Pick and a Publishers Weekly Starred Debut. Her new book HOMEFRONT is inspired by her experiences as the wife of a fighter pilot during three wartime deployments, this collection follows women whose lives have been impacted by war and military service as they struggle with their fragile ideas of home. In “Prayers of an American Wife,” a Navy wife grapples with loneliness when she discovers that her neighbor, also a Navy wife, is having an affair while their husbands are deployed on the same aircraft carrier. Tensions rise in “The Strangers of Dubai” as a soldier on leave tries to buy his wife a souvenir from an Afghan vendor. After attending eight funerals with fellow military wives whose husbands died in the Iraq war, the protagonist in “Finding the Good Light” divorces her Navy husband and tries to start a new life as a movie star. These, along with the eleven other stories in this collection, explore the emotional landscape of the resilient women who remain on the homefront. Kelly's stories offer readers an intimate, eye-opening look into the sacrifices and steadfastness of military family members. https://www.victoria-kelly.com/ Homefront - https://bit.ly/49im7cD Thank you to our sponsors: UPMC for Life: http://upmchealthplan.com/medicare Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

Charles Warner is a veteran and social anthropologist studying at the University of Leuven, Belgium. His research interests primarily revolve around war veterans (a.k.a. the emerging field of “Veterans Studies”), strategic peacebuilding, and post-conflict dialogue/resolution in Southeast Europe. Within this research, he incorporates or centers visual art and poetry/prose-poetry/narrative nonfiction to express ethnographic engagements, research insights, temporality and polyvocal (re)presentation. His PhD project, tentatively titled "The Veterans Eclectic: Engaging voices of past war & visions of future peace in Former Yugoslavia," is guided by two research questions: 1) Do former combatants embrace the identity of "veteran," maintain veteran-oriented organizations, and connect internationally after the battlefields have gone silent? If yes, how? 2) How might mapping and understanding cross-border veteran relationships influence current or new approaches to peace and stability between former battlefield foes? In pursuit of these questions, Charlie conducted two+ years of relational ethnographic fieldwork and participant observation alongside war veterans in Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo. This fieldwork has generated new insights into veteran culture and relations, their social visibility (or lack thereof), transnational relations, performative materiality, and veteran considerations of the future. Speaking more broadly, this research seeks to strengthen collaborations between social anthropology and the political sciences while contributing to Veterans Studies (thus challenging North Atlantic-centric narratives and hegemony within an emerging field) and informing new paradigms of peacebuilding in former Yugoslavia and beyond. The research shared by Charlie Warner with the Scuttlebutt podcast is supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the University of Leuven, Belgium. The Veterans Eclectic - https://theveteranseclectic.wordpress.com/ Ku Leuven - https://soc.kuleuven.be/anthropology/staff/00122596   Thank you to our sponsors:   UPMC for Life: http://upmchealthplan.com/medicare   Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

This week on The Scuttlebutt we talk with the Chair of the Military Chess Committee and Navy veteran, Rob Getty about the upcoming 65th Annual US Armed Forces Chess Championship. Rob talks about his service, how chess launched his military career, beginner tips, and lessons learned. https://www.facebook.com/usafochess/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces_Chess_Championship Thank you to our sponsors: UPMC for Life: http://upmchealthplan.com/medicare Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

Dr. Mitchell T. Maki is the President and CEO of the Go For Broke National Education Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy and lessons of the Nisei (a person born in the US whose parents were immigrants from Japan) World War II veterans. The mission of GO FOR BROKE is to educate and inspire character and equality through the virtue and valor of our World War II American veterans of Japanese ancestry. Dr. Maki is also the lead author of the award-winning book, Achieving the Impossible Dream: How Japanese Americans Obtained Redress, a detailed case study of the 1988 Civil Liberties Act. Nearly fifty years after being incarcerated by their own government, Japanese American concentration camp survivors succeeded in obtaining redress for the personal humiliation, family dislocation, and economic ruin caused by their ordeal. An inspiring story of wrongs made right as well as a practical guide to getting legislation through Congress, Achieving the Impossible Dream documents the redress movement from its earliest roots during World War II, the formal introduction of the idea in the 1970s, the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, the judicial battles during the 1980s, and the lobbying of the legislative and executive branches in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2000, the book received the Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award which is given to books addressing bigotry and human rights in North America. Dr. Maki has held the positions of acting Provost and Vice president of Academic Affairs, Vice Provost of Student Academic Success, dean of the Colleges of Professional Studies and Health and Human Services (CSUDH), acting dean of the College of Health and Human Services at CSU Los Angeles and assistant professor in the Department of Social Welfare at UCLA. As acting Provost, Dr. Maki provided academic and strategic leadership for CSUDH's five academic colleges which served over fifteen thousand students. Go For Broke - https://goforbroke.org/ Achieving the Impossible Dream - https://bit.ly/3H36KIm Thank you to our sponsors: UPMC for Life: http://upmchealthplan.com/medicare Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ T o find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Have you ever received a challenge coin and thought about its history? Who started this tradition? What is the etiquette of keeping them on hand? How are they made? Who designs them?   The Scuttlebutt attempts to answer these questions and more with Vietnam Navy Veteran Donn Nemchick and longtime VBC member Henry Schoepke. We dive into the history and hear stories of the challenge coins Henry and Donn have received over the years. Henry also dives into his vast collection of signatures and stories he's received from WWII veterans. Henry's letter in VBC Magazine - https://bit.ly/421Tw8v   Henry's appearance on 15WMTV - https://bit.ly/48WZKbS   Challenge Coins Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin   44-year veteran creates challenge coins to honor military members - https://youtu.be/Na2-PPT5xXI?si=R0VKPUAtUWGuaqr_   Thrift Store Finds Military Challenge Coins Large Lot Any Good Ones? - https://youtu.be/N-5mKIkZNms?si=-cmxEew4UvS2HNF5   How to Practice Military Challenge Coin Etiquette - https://youtu.be/zc6_9TqmOfA?si=Hgx2JUEdcXzGZZRY   Order your own Challenge Coin from a Veteran-owned Business - Www.medalsofamerica.com   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/     To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Al Smith was an Infantry Platoon Officer during the Vietnam War. He believes that his military service taught him how to work well with people from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, or political beliefs.     Today, he is a member of the Military & Veterans Group within the organization Braver Angels. The MV Group's mission is to bring together veterans whose military service has instilled them with the importance of unity, teamwork, and a country-first mentality in order to promote working together. Braver Angels believes that the military's core values of service-before-self, behavior of acceptance of others, and teamwork can help our nation reduce effective polarization. They are leading the nation's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the political divide. Through community gatherings, real debates, and grassroots leaders working together, they're offering America what it needs to overcome the bitterness of our partisan divide. Citizenship is the common thread that connects all Americans and Braver Angels believes we are a nation bound not by race or religion, but by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality. When Reds, Blues and Others work together, the entire country benefits. Their movement is the guiding force that's helping Americans work together again. To get involved visit their website at www.BraverAngels.org. Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/     To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Joining me on The Scuttlebutt this week to kick off our ninth season is Navy SEAL Veteran Rick Kaiser.   Born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Rick Kaiser joined the U.S. Navy at age 17. He attended Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) training Class 109 in Coronado, CA. Rick was assigned to SEAL Team TWO in Little Creek, VA in 1980. He served at SEAL Team TWO from 1980 until 1985, specializing in winter warfare, combat diving, and sniping until he was selected for duty at SEAL Team SIX in 1985.   In 1993, Rick received the Silver Star Medal for Valor during the Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down). He served at ST-6 from 1985 through October of 2012. During his time at ST-6, Rick acted as sniper, explosives expert, lead training Chief, sniper team leader, and Deputy Operations Officer.   Rick continues to serve his country and fellow SEALs by helping to educate others about this unique special operations force and further the Frogman heritage as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.   Rick talks about his service, what challenged him in BUD/S, the leaders he looked up to, the missions he was assigned, and when the history of the SEALs started to mean something to him. Hint: It's not when you think!   For more information about Rick's book FROGMAN STORIES and to check on the goings-on at the Navy SEAL Museum check out the links below.    Frogman Stories: https://www.amazon.com/Frogman-Stories-Leadership-Lessons-Teams/dp/1636243517   Navy SEAL Museum: https://www.navysealmuseum.org/   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/     To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

Emily Bleeker is the best-selling author of seven novels. Combined, her books have reached over 2 million readers. She is a two-time Whitney Award finalist, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, Amazon charts bestseller and was recently listed as one of the top 100 Kindle authors “of all time.” Emily lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago with her four kids and a growing menagerie of animals. Between writing and being a mom, she attempts to learn guitar, sings along to the radio (loudly), performs with a local improv troupe, and embraces her newfound addiction to running. Her newest historical fiction novel, WHEN WE WERE ENEMIES tells the story of camera-shy Elise Branson. Elise is different from the other women in her maternal line. Her mother is an award-winning actress. Her late grandmother, Vivian Snow, is a beloved Hollywood icon. But when Elise's upcoming wedding coincides with a documentary being made about Vivian, Elise can't escape the camera's gaze. And neither can her grandmother, even in death. It's 1943 when Vivian, a small-town Indiana girl, lends her home front support to the war effort. As a translator in the nearby Italian POW camp, she's invaluable. As a celebrated singer for the USO, she lifts men's spirits and falls in love with a soldier. But behind this all-American love story is a shocking secret—one that is vital to keep buried if Vivian is to achieve the fame and fortune she covets. For Elise and Vivian, what's hidden—and what's exposed—threatens to unravel their lives. The heart-wrenching choices they must make will change them both forever. Emily Bleeker's Website: https://emilybleeker.com/ WHEN WE WERE ENEMIES - https://bit.ly/3tjrAjl WRECKAGE - https://bit.ly/48grojX WHAT'S LEFT UNSAID - https://bit.ly/3t9PbDf WHEN I'M GONE - https://bit.ly/46V3itY THE WAITING ROOM - https://bit.ly/3v14m1T WORKING FIRE - https://bit.ly/489BJ0W WHAT IT SEEMS - https://amzn.to/3NmcLmV The Body Keeps the Score by Sean Pratt - https://bit.ly/4a9BzbP Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Pat D'Amico, is a Corporate Adviser to Fortune 500 Executives and the CEO of About-Face Development, LLC. From the explosive front lines of the battlefield to the high-stakes world of Fortune 500 companies, Pat D'Amico has mastered the art of leadership under fire. His story begins as a mere teenager, enlisting in the U.S. Army and, against all odds, rising through the ranks to Captain. In the harshest conditions imaginable, Pat led global deployments leaving an indelible mark on the Army's legacy. The battlefield morphed into the corporate arena, where Pat stood against the tides of business uncertainty for over 25 years. He claimed leadership positions, even at the VP level, in mammoth corporations and feisty start-ups, leading teams to victory in the global corporate landscape. In a remarkable twist, Pat didn't just lead departments – he pioneered them. Embracing newly created roles, he transformed nascent departments within established organizations into thriving and effective entities. Pat wields his diverse experiences like a two-edged sword, delivering sharp, real-world insights that trigger commercial success for his clients. From the Army to the corporate world and coaching arena, his leadership journey is packed with tales of triumph, transformation, and unwavering pursuit of excellence. About-Face Development - https://aboutfacedevelopment.com/ Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Paul Woodadge is a battlefield guide, historian, and YouTuber. He hosts the popular YouTube channel WW2TV which has nearly 900 videos. With 59,000 subscribers, he is one of YouTubes most popular historians. Growing up in Great Britain with a grandfather who was proud to discuss his time in service, Paul developed a passion for history. Eventually settling in Normandy, Paul spends his time leading groups and producing his YouTube channel. WW2TV brings you the world's best military historians, authors and experts - battlefield explanations, presentations, lectures, discussions and analysis. Paul is intoxicating with his extreme devotion for storytelling and encyclopedic knowledge of the history of D-Day and beyond. WW2TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV WW2TV Website: https://www.ww2tv.com/ Paul's Books: Angels of Mercy - https://bit.ly/3QHQGjC World War II Battlefields - https://bit.ly/3MJ8EkP Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

When Ian Fritz joined the Air Force at eighteen, he did so out of necessity. He hadn't been accepted into college thanks to an indifferent high school career. He'd too often slept through his classes as he worked long hours at a Chinese restaurant to help pay the bills for his trailer-dwelling family in Lake City, Florida. But the Air Force recognized his potential and sent him to the elite Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, to learn Dari and Pashto, the main languages of Afghanistan. By 2011, Fritz was an airborne cryptologic linguist and one of only a tiny number of people in the world trained to do this job on low-flying gunships. He monitored communications on the ground and determined in real time which Afghans are Taliban and which are innocent civilians. This eavesdropping was critical to supporting Special Forces units on the ground, but there is no training to counter the emotional complexity that develops as you listen to people's most intimate conversations. Over the course of two tours, Fritz listened to the Taliban for hundreds of hours, all over the country night and day, in moments of peace and in the middle of battle. What he heard taught him about the people of Afghanistan—Taliban and otherwise—the war, and himself. Fritz's fluency is his greatest asset to the military, yet it becomes the greatest liability to his own commitment to the cause. Both proud of his service and in despair that he is instrumental in destroying the voices that he hears, What the Taliban Told Me is a brilliant, intimate coming-of-age memoir and a reckoning with our twenty years of war in Afghanistan. https://www.ianlfritz.com/ What the Taliban Told Me - https://bit.ly/49pTYR9 What I Learned While Eavesdropping on the Taliban (Atlantic Article) - https://bit.ly/3u2O34p Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Adam F. Jones is a former U.S. Army Captain, Black Hawk helicopter pilot, author of "Weapons of Mass Deception: Detect and Defeat the Four Weapons Destroying Your Peace, Purpose, and Power," host of the Leadership Accelerator Podcast, and founder of Kingdom Operatives. With 10 years of military experience and chosen for diverse roles such as serving as a criminal analyst for Interpol and strategic consultant for the Under Secretary of Defense, Adam is trained to build resilient teams for high-stakes environments. As the commander of Delta Company, he transformed a toxic culture and improved retention among a specialized team of 50+ aviation professionals. Adam is the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Now, as the founder of Kingdom Operatives, Adam shares his leadership principles to help CEOs build powerful and efficient teams who thrive through adversity. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with continued experience building powerful teams that effectively operate in high-stakes environments. Adam resides in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a devoted husband and father of two powerful girls. On The Scuttlebutt we dive into Adam's unique military history. How he overcame adversity and disappointment to become a proficient and talented Black Hawk pilot and what drives him to help those around him succeed. https://www.adamfjones.com/ https://www.adamfjones.com/kingdom-operatives Weapons of Mass Deception - https://amzn.to/3SH7s5l Weapons of Mass Deception Workbook - https://bit.ly/40iRd01 Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Julia Ling is an accomplished actress, dancer, producer, and a Marine Corps veteran. Hiram Murray is an accomplished actor and also a Marine Corps veteran. Together they are unstoppable! Their recent project is Veteran Powered Films a production company whose mission is to empower veterans and servicemembers to create and tell their stories through film. When military servicemen and women leave the service, they can experience a difficult transition back to civilian life. They leave behind a community and brother/sisterhood that supported them through difficult times. Veteran Powered Films aims to provide a sense of purpose and community through films made by veterans for everyone! One thing every veteran can agree on is that Hollywood usually gets it wrong when telling stories about veterans. Hiram and Julia are driven to provide the most authentic portrayal of veterans on film because they both feel responsible for the image of what a veteran is. After their successful short-film TANGO DOWN, they've started work on a full-length feature film Homestead. A new trailer of which is linked below. To support Veteran Powered Films, visit their website https://veteranpoweredfilms.com/ Julia Ling: https://bit.ly/3ZTy8kD Hiram A. Murray: https://bit.ly/3Qc1qba Veteran Powered Films: https://veteranpoweredfilms.com/ Tango Down Trailer: https://bit.ly/46oB1MU   Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Where Matt Louis's previous book MISSION TRANSITION  focused on transitioning servicemen and women by giving them an essential career-change guide for avoiding false starts and making optimal career choices following active duty.   Matt's new book HIRING VETERANS flips to the other side of the same coin and focuses on the organizations and companies hiring said veterans.   Every year, about a quarter of a million veterans leave the military - most of whom are unprepared for the transition. These service members have developed incredible leadership, problem-solving, and practical skills that are underutilized once they reach the civilian world, a detriment to both themselves and society.   HIRING VETERANS makes the clear case for the value of employing members of today's military community. Veterans represent a real-time talent pool of experienced, trained, and dedicated professionals that, when properly harnessed, comprise an instant means of improving a company's competitiveness and productivity. Case studies of organizations both large and small clearly demonstrate how leveraging a veteran talent-based strategy is a business imperative resulting in organizational growth.   Matt is also the President of Purepost, a next-generation staffing solution and public benefits corporation whose goal is to level the playing field in the nation's talent market.   Purepost - https://www.purepost.co/   Matthew Louis - https://matthewjlouis.com/   Hiring Veterans - https://matthewjlouis.com/hiring-veterans/   Mission Transition - https://matthewjlouis.com/mission-transition/   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Matthew Landis served in the Air Force but when he transitioned to civilian life, he lost his direction and purpose. Falling heavily into addiction and finding himself homeless, Matthew flatlined from an overdose. Having been saved by the slimmest of margins, he knew he needed to change his life.   It has not been easy but Matthew clawed his way back to life. His story of redemption is an inspirational one. Seeking holistic healing, Matthew found the Pacific Rim Trail and walked the entire length of the United States North to South not once – but twice.   Now Matthew is a fierce advocate for veterans using the great outdoors to heal trauma and find purpose.   He lives in an apartment now with his loyal service dog and plans walks that will challenge his mind, body, and spirit.   You can view Matthew's photos on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.landis/?ref=shop_looks   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Robin's Home provides a full continuum of care for homeless, unstably housed and low-income female veterans and their children. Robin's Home is located in Butler, PA but serves women veterans in seven counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Erie, Lawrence, and Mercer counties.   Robin's Home is named after a women veteran who served in the Army and was deployed in support of Desert Storm. After discharge, Robin had been receiving treatment for sexual trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when she also required surgery for a medical condition. Unfortunately, due to complications from the surgery, Robin passed away January 27, 2017. In her honor, Robin's Home provides supportive housing to women veterans and their children in need.   No other agency provides supportive housing to homeless women veterans and their children. Sadly, there is a growing need for women veterans who need housing stabilization and supportive services. Women Veterans are the fastest growing segment of the military and homeless population. Women Veterans are also twice as likely to experience homelessness than non women veterans.   Executive Director and Founder Mary Chitwood along with President of the Board of Directors at Robin's Home discuss the history of Robin's Home and how women can seek assistance.   Robin's Home - https://robinshome.us/   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Joining The Scuttlebutt this week is actor and host of American Homecoming Jack Maxwell. Jack has appeared on television in Lost, 24, House, Without a Trace, Beverly Hills 90210, General Hospital, and All My Children. He hosted all four seasons of Travel Channel's Booze Traveler and has now turned his attention to helping spread the word about disabled veterans. It is an unfortunate fact that many of our veterans return from serving our country disabled, to a house that no longer serves them. What was once an easy walk up a couple of steps to the front door now requires a ramp. Hardwood floors are not a luxury but a necessity. Navigating the house now becomes a difficult, time-consuming, often-aggravating chore. In American Homecoming, a veteran and their family, will be sent away for one week on a surprise vacation. Meanwhile, the expert team of carpenters and designers, along with an army of volunteers, mobilizes with military precision to renovate and remodel the house. Each episode concludes with the unsuspecting family returning to a yard filled with an army of volunteers waiting to introduce them to their new home. One that is more welcoming, livable, and easier to navigate, with greater accessibility. As an added bonus, the house is updated with new furniture, appliances, decor, and household goods. You can watch the first episode for free now at https://americanhomecoming.tv/ Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Pat Hubbell started the non-profit Candorful with Army Veteran Peter Sukits when they realized transitioning military personnel needed help with the interview process. Candorful's mission is to connect transitioning military service members and career transitioners with experienced interview coaches for live personal practice job interviews – so they can Nail That Interview. Pat has over 17 years of experience coaching soldiers, veterans and young professionals with career transitions at Cornell, PRTM (now PwC) and Keystone Strategy. She has an SM/MBA from MIT Sloan and a BSME from the University of Rhode Island. Before Candorful, she was VP of Development at Keystone Strategy, Senior Assoc. Director at Cornell, Management Consultant for PRTM and an Engineer. Best of all is this service is 100% free for service members, military spouses, and Guard and Reservists. Join The Scuttlebutt this week for tips and tricks and hear how Candorful can help you! Candorful: https://candorful.org/ Sign up FOR FREE now: https://candorful.org/transitioning-military/ Disciplined Entrepreneurship by Bill Aulet: https://bit.ly/3ODZmaT The 2-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton: https://bit.ly/3Kqyedc Top Gun's Top 10 by Guy Snodgrass: https://bit.ly/3KqzzjY Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

The Leader Transition Institute prepares and walks beside people who are making pivots in their lives, with a special emphasis on service members, veterans, and their spouses who are transitioning from active military service to the civilian sector.   LTI was launched in 2018 after the first session of what has become its flagship program, Changing Focus: Moving From We to Me. The program, designed for service members, veterans, and their spouses who are within 24 months of transitioning from active duty to the civilian sector, fills the gaps left by the DoD-mandated transition programs. Focusing on a holistic approach to establishing goals and renewing passions, Changing Focus helps service members take the next step in their careers.   Since 2018, LTE has crisscrossed the United States bringing the program to North Carolina, Florida, the District of Columbia and California. In 2020, the team moved into the virtual arena because of COVID-19. More than 300 Service members, veterans, and their spouses in over 33 states, in six countries, across three continents have now participated in 34 cohorts of the program.   Joining Shaun to talk about their individual service, the inception of LTI, and the programs on offer are President and CEO Annie Brock and Director Jose Velazquez.   Leader Transition Institute: https://www.leadertransitioninstitute.org/   Information Page: https://www.leadertransitioninstitute.org/changing-focus-registration   Registration Page: https://bit.ly/3O84y6G bit.ly/CF-registration Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Milo Speranzo didn't like coffee before enlisting in the Air Force. But during his time deployed in Columbia and the military's penchant for long hours, Milo developed a taste for a good cup-a-joe. Add to that a passion for entrepreneurialism and a love of his hometown of Pitcairn, PA and you have a recipe for success! Joining Milo to talk about veteran-owned businesses is Navy veteran Donn Nemchick. Donn worked with the Small Business Administration for 16 years. During that time, he worked in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center at the University of Pitt. Needless to say, Donn knows a thing or two about helping small businesses find success. If you are a veteran and you're looking to start a business – you've come to the right podcast! Not only do we get a history lesson on coffee in the military but we also get a crash course in what it takes to run a small business. Milo Speranzo – The Incline - https://bit.ly/3CWXcwH Vault Coffeehouse - https://www.coffeeinthevault.com/ University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center - https://entrepreneur.pitt.edu/centers/small-business-development-center-sbdc/ Schedule a Consultation - https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/signup Or Call – 412-648-1542   Support this podcast: Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Joining Shaun on The Scuttlebutt is Army Veteran, career coach, and entrepreneur Ahmad Burse. Following in the footsteps of his parents Ahmad served in the Military (Army). During his service, he learned many things about himself while becoming a skilled communicator. These skills were crucial as he made his transition to civilian life. Ahmad worked in HR with the Army Corps of Engineers and it was here that he found his new passion for assisting Engineers and veterans with career coaching.   Passionate about empowering veterans transitioning from military service to rewarding civilian careers, Ahmad brings a wealth of expertise in the corporate and federal sectors to his role as a Veterans Corporate & Federal Career Coach. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges veterans face and a commitment to turning these into opportunities, he helps his clients chart their career paths, align their skills with their interests, and achieve their professional goals.   He provides personalized coaching that includes personal branding, resume and interview preparation, job search strategies, and networking assistance. Additionally, he helps his clients navigate the unique aspects of the federal job application process USAJOBS, a service that sets him apart from traditional career coaches.   As a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success, his mission is to equip veterans with the tools and confidence they need to advance in their current roles in the corporate or federal sectors.   Specializing in one-on-one coaching and group workshops, Ahmad provides personalized guidance and robust support systems to navigate the job market, identify opportunities, and achieve career advancement.   Ahmad Burse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/burseconsulting/   Connect with Ahmad – ahmad@burseconsulting.com or 301-659-7899   Veteran Success Story: Ahmad Burse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJgInyNLBTQ   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Tara Fields is a licensed behavioral health provider, Army combat veteran, and passionate advocate for the improvement of mental health care for all service members. Tara is part investigator, author, clinician, politician, and is on a mission to change the damning course our military continues down which is proving deadly. What she shares in Tracer Patient is a sobering account of her own personal journey and captures just how deeply flawed the current system is.   Through Tara's story and other service members and their families' stories, we learn that everyone must balance the demands of the system with the art of caring for oneself. During her service, Tara would learn that she was disregarding the fact that her own mental health was being overwhelmed and overstimulated. She nearly became a casualty herself. She would transition from the role of the mental health provider to the patient in a way she never saw coming. As a trained psychotherapist and seasoned Army Officer, she was motivated more than ever to expose the harsh realities plaguing our military today with respect to failed policies, toxic command climates, and a grossly negligent and failing military mental health system.   Tara speaks hard truths to power and refuses to quit until suicide rates decrease and until we fix an epically broken mental health system. She addresses the problem and provides impactful solutions.   Tracer Patient aims to bring insight, then spark action and to motivate the reader, regardless of what system you may find yourself, to stand up to these things that are happening and to do your part to bring about systemic changes affecting us all.   Tracer Patient - https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/tracer-patient   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

Yinz Are Good celebrates the GOOD STUFF going on in Pittsburgh and the GOOD PEOPLE who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times.​ Episodes include interviews with groups, organizations or individuals in the Pittsburgh, PA area who are helping those in need in our communities.​ Host Tressa Glover also asks listeners to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. Could have been a friend, a colleague, even a stranger...It could be a story that changed the course of their life or simply the course of their day. Sharing our stories is one of the best ways to connect with, learn from, and help each other -- and couldn't we all use that right about now?​ We flip the script this week as Tressa joins The Scuttlebutt to talk about her podcast and her family's military history. Our shared passion for storytelling and creating communities of listening to connect, educate, heal, and inspire shines through for an uplifting episode about what it means to be a good neighbor, friend, and advocate for those around us. Yinz Are Good Website - https://www.yinzaregood.com/   Listen to Yinz Are Good - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yinz-are-good/id1525439114   Yinz Are Good Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yinzaregood/?hl=en   Yinz Are Good Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Yinz-Are-Good-100064210926306/   Pittsburgh Press Article about the Glover Brothers - https://www.newspapers.com/article/112929065/pgh-press-july-18-1945/   Socks with a Mission - https://www.sockswithamission.org/   Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

An Honest Conversation about the Military Civilian Divide   I've heard it stated equally from both veterans and non-veterans that it is their own responsibility to help bridge the military/civilian divide. Civilians need to do more to understand what veterans have been through and take a more active role in learning about the wars we are fighting. While veterans need to be more open to sharing their experiences while contributing to their communities. I've learned over the course of The Scuttlebutt that the truth lies somewhere in the middle and have found that we are more alike than different.   Where do we start?   I believe it begins with curiosity, the willingness to ask questions, and listening. Lots of listening.   Sitting down with me this week to ask some hard questions is Post 9/11 Vet and Marine Corps Infantryman Stew Blackwell. Stew is a podcast host, author, and passionately believes that diving deeper will ultimately bring us closer together. With his brutal honesty and fresh perspective, he hosts the Warrior Legacy Podcast.   Our conversation covers Stew's service, his thoughts about the civ/mil divide and ultimately Stew gets to ask me some questions about my civilian perspective of his generation and the War on Terror. It's an honest conversation that not to be missed.   Warrior Legacy Podcast - https://bit.ly/3NgqlsE   Scales on War - https://bit.ly/43oxdd6   Gates of Fire - https://www.amazon.com/Gates-Fire-Novel-Battle-Thermopylae/dp/0553580531   Support this podcast:     Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

OBTT – Off-Base Transition Training offers free workshops for Vets, Guard, Reservists, and Spouses to find employment   The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity earned through service for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their career through workshops to help meet their employment goals.   The ten, two-hour workshops are in-person, virtual and built to fit your schedule. These workshops are offered to you at no cost based on your service. You can mix and match workshops to meet your employment goals and attend workshops at your own pace.   The Workshops cover everything from developing your resume to nurturing interview skills and negotiating a salary. There is something for everyone!   Joining The Scuttlebutt to talk about OBTT are veterans Pam Langley and Marlene Ciesielski. Between them they have 55 years of combined service in the armed forces and have committed themselves to serving veterans by helping them find gainful employment.   Don't wait – register for a workshop today!   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

Former Navy Intelligence Officer, MP Woodward, talks about his Espionage Drama Series The Handler and Dead Drop   MP Woodward is a former Naval Intelligence Officer and now a critically acclaimed author of The Handler Series. His new book DEAD DROP, released last week and continues the story of CIA case officers John and Meredith Dale. A divorced couple forced to work together in the world of espionage.   When nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reached a crisis point, the American Administration is determined to move ahead, but there are several stumbling blocks, not the least of which is the Iranian intelligence operative the CIA has hidden away in one of its safe houses. John and Meredith find themselves caught in the middle between Mossad, the CIA, and an Iranian hit squad!   In a genre known for strong leads, high stakes, political drama, and tense interpersonal relationships – how does MP stand out from the crowd? What real world event sparked The Handler series? And how does he mine his near-decade long service in the Navy for characters, plot, and true-to-life war games?   Find out this and more by joining Shaun (a professed geek of the thriller genre) as we dig into what makes John and Meredith tick and what techniques MP uses to overcome writers block.   MP Woodward - https://www.mpwoodward.com/   THE HANDLER - https://www.amazon.com/Handler-M-P-Woodward/dp/059344163X   DEAD DROP - https://bit.ly/3MxuM0o   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

Military Spouses Use Theater to tell Their Story When servicemen and women join the military, it creates a ripple effect. One that includes everyone in their family and it can be argued that that ripple effect is felt most acutely by their spouse and children.   Joining The Scuttlebutt this week to share their stories are Amy Uptgraft and Lea Johnson.   In July 2015, as Amy learned to cope with her husband's deployments, loneliness at home, and distance from loved ones she established connections with other military spouses who shared similar experiences. This led Amy to write the play I WILL WAIT after interviewing countless spouses about the challenges of life in the military. The play impacted the military and civilian community and began a conversation about military spouses' lives, their individual stories and journeys, and the support that was needed.    In 2017, Amy connected with two other military spouses in Alaska; Lea Johnson and Wendy Caldwell.  Together, they took Amy's inspiration and desire to serve military spouses to the next level.  A year later, in March 2018, Veteran's Spouse Project was formed.   Now, Veteran's Spouse Project is dedicated to sharing the stories of generations of military spouses, uniting the military and civilian communities in friendship and understanding, and creating a beautiful space rooted in the values we hold dear.   Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear about Amy and Lea's passion for storytelling, the sacrifices they've had to make and their personal stories of triumph and strength.      Veterans Spouse Project - https://veteransspouseproject.org/   I WILL WAIT - https://veteransspouseproject.org/i-will-wait/   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview  

Paul chats to Ian and Nobby about the Crewe and Nantwich Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, which meets each week at The Four Eagles, Dunwoody Way, Crewe on Saturday at 10am. For more information, click here.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;Or close the wall up with our English dead.King Henry, Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1Shakespeare did write a ton about love, but he also wrote a TON about war - people going to war, people coming back from war, people in the middle of a war... whew!In today's episode, we examine the oh so masculine art of war.  We're sending you strength, Ukraine!!!(NOTE: Also, Lisa Ann's sound SUCKS on this recording - we're so sorry and we'll fix it!!!)To learn more about Stephan Wolfert and "Cry Havoc:"https://www.decruit.orgTo listen to The Scuttlebutt and learn more about Veterans Breakfast Club and Shaun Hall:https://veteransbreakfastclub.orgTo send us an email - please do, we want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com To support us (by giving us money - per episode if you like!)...On Patreon, go here:  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=trueOr on Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJTo visit our website, go here:https://www.thebardcastyoudick.comTo donate to an awesome charity, go here:https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-reliefLike us? Leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!Episode Sources:Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!!  And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)BUT ALSO, specifically:The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare and War: edited by David Loewenstein and Paul Stevens, Cambridge University Press 2021Many, many other books! And the inter webs :) 

The Veterans Breakfast Club avoids partisan politics, but when is it appropriate to talk about Veteran Advocacy? The Scuttlebutt welcomes Marine Corps veterans, Dwight Boddorf (Township Manager) and Jessica King (VFW Commander of District 29) to talk about the state of Veteran Advocacy at the community, local, state, and national level. We define what veteran advocacy is, why it matters, some of the legislation that is currently being debated, and why there are so few veterans in Congress. "The Scuttlebutt is the perfect platform to talk about these issues in an intelligent, non-partisan way."    Resources: VFW Action Corps Weekly: https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/grassroots-efforts/vfw-action-corps-weekly   Thank you to our sponsors: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org D&D Auto Salvage: https://danddautosalvage.com 

Recently, the Veterans Breakfast Club was joined by author and historian Sir Max Hastings on Greatest Generation Live. We've brought his fascinating conversation with Glenn Flickinger to the Scuttlebutt. Sir Max helps us understand the importance of learning about world history and talks about his process of writing about war. He also discusses what went into writing his most recent book, Operation Pedestal: The Fleet That Battled to Malta, 1942. “What can I tell people that will surprise them?” he says. “Where is the ‘Gee Whiz' factor?” Our “Gee Whiz Factor”? Having a knight on the program! Listen to previous episodes, find show notes and additional reading at https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt/ Thank you to our sponsors: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org D&D Auto Salvage: https://danddautosalvage.com       

Joining the Scuttlebutt for a short and sweet Christmas special are Air Force Veteran Ben Wright to talk about the 70th Anniversary of Operation Christmas Drop and the one and only SANTA CLAUS! What is the correlation between Santa and the Military? Only Chris Kringle knows. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Follow this link if you are interested in donating to Toys for Tots Subscribe to the Veterans Breakfast Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWUeRU670VYK1skn4Azz5A?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to previous episodes, find show notes and additional reading at https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0buguqfl1jpRdSvCdwZZDw?si=jIK0iswcT-m77WTHWr-SNQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-understanding-military-culture/id1530694578 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3RoZXNjdXR0bGVidXR0L2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwjggpTAtfPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA

The Scuttlebutt was created to serve the mission of the Veterans Breakfast Club by creating communities of listening around veterans and their stories to connect, educate, heal, and inspire. Recently, VBC held a 24-hour Zoom marathon to honor veterans on Veterans Day called VET-A-THON! If you were unable to join us on Veterans Day, this week's episode of The Scuttlebutt is a highlight reel of stories from veterans Mike Cherock, Chris Hutchins, Robbie Stock, James Brundage, Mittie Smith, and Scuttlebutt co-host Ryan Ahl. To find out more information about Veterans Breakfast Club - visit us on our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org.

Joining The Scuttlebutt for our season four finale is Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson. After losing her husband, Green Beret, Staff Sgt. Michael Simpson in 2013, Krista committed herself to helping military families fill their "life binders" and prepare for anything. One of her many roles is as a Military Spouse Ambassador for Army Emergency Relief. AER, the official non-profit of the U.S. Army recently teamed up with the National Military Family Association to provide funding for child care for military families through their joint Child Care Fee Relief Program. Krista joins us to tell her story, honor Michael, and talk about the incredible work being done by AER and NMFA. An inspiring story not to be missed.   To read more about Michael's service visit GreenBeretFoundation.org and to read Krista's story visit We Are The Mighty.    Subscribe to the Veterans Breakfast Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWUeRU670VYK1skn4Azz5A?sub_confirmation=1   Listen to previous episodes, find show notes and additional reading at https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0buguqfl1jpRdSvCdwZZDw?si=jIK0iswcT-m77WTHWr-SNQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-understanding-military-culture/id1530694578 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3RoZXNjdXR0bGVidXR0L2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwjggpTAtfPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA

Annapolis teen Trey Burman connects with WWII Veterans in his quest to learn more about the war.Fascinated by WWII and recognizing a lack of education in school on the topic, Trey went searching for resources to learn more. What better way to learn about the war than hearing stories from those who were there? Given a unique opportunity, Trey met veterans who were a part of WWII. What he found after talking to veterans gave him a perspective much greater than he originally imagined.Veterans Breakfast ClubThrough the Veterans Breakfast Club, a national nonprofit dedicated to connecting veterans and providing a space for them to share their stories, Trey and his new friends have been able to meet WWII veterans from around the country. The students ask questions about a time period that feels increasingly important to these teens. Each week, Trey tunes into VBC's virtual events to learn more about history and the veterans who served our country. Now he wants other teens to join him and connect with WWII veterans so that they can see the value in learning from our past for a brighter future.Veteran's Breakfast Club https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Welcome to The Scuttlebutt, a weekly pre-recorded program presented by The Veterans Breakfast Club. “Scuttlebutt” is a military term (specifically Navy) for talk or gossip around the watercooler below decks. And this is what our program is all about: we have informed conversations about the military experience, past and present. We want to bridge the divide between those who serve and those who don't. We look at headlines, we tackle important topics, and we ask questions. This week, we ask the question, "Who Serves?" We take a look at this question both geographically and demographically. Join us on this journey of spreading the Scuttlebutt!

The Veterans Breakfast Club is all about veterans’ stories. Truth About War takes a deep dive into these stories to explore big questions facing our nation and our future: Should we bring back the draft? Were the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan worth the cost? Does the military handle racial divisions better than the civilian world? We’ll talk with some high-profile veterans as well as some lesser known people who’ve served on the frontlines of history. We’ll also call upon experts in various fields in order find what Truth About War we can uncover.

CBI Mules | Al Armandariz     On this episode of Argot: Audio Short Stories from the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative Collection, Pittsburgh WWII veteran Al Armandariz recalls the humane treatment given to army mules used in the China-Burma-India Theater.     Since he was a kid, Al Armendariz had always been fascinated by medicine.  He joined the army after the attacks on Pearl Harbor and entered basic training and medic training.  He remembers his drill sergeant taking role call at 4:30 A.M.  His motto?  “We break you, or you’ll break us.” As a Latino who grew up in Los Angeles, Al experienced discrimination in the army.  He was always chosen to be the one in the kitchen cleaning dishes.  “I didn’t join the army to be washing forks and spoons.”  He remembers how other Latinos he knew felt.  “We were like prisoners,” he says.  “Even when you were in your barracks, you were on call . . . it was very depressing.” Al was shipped overseas in 1944.  After landing in Bombay, he worked as a medic, treating people who had been in accidents, had malaria, or even burn cases.  He cared for locals too, despite being ordered not to.  Al recalls the animals he saw in India, from the army mules to Bengal Tigers.  He also had two pet monkeys, Tojo and Mike.  Al says he was just an ordinary sergeant.  “So I taught Tojo to salute me!”   __________________________________________ This episode was recorded December 15, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. It is based on the oral history interview conducted April 9, 2012 by the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative, in cooperation with the Veterans Breakfast Club.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Naoya Sakamata (“Atmosphere Op2”).  Other Sounds:  Dept. of War: “U.S. Army Drafts Missouri Mules” (1943). ©Argot: Audio Short Stories Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc.  All rights reserved.     SUPPORT LOCAL HISTORY Let’s keep local history alive for future generations!  If you like our podcast, please help us continue this great educational program--for today and tomorrow.  Show your support by making a financial donation, underwriting the podcast, or advertising your business or service on the show.   jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_3943').owlCarousel({ items : 1, smartSpeed : 0, autoplay : false, autoplayHoverPause : false, smartSpeed : 0, fluidSpeed : 0, autoplaySpeed : 0, navSpeed : 0, dotsSpeed : 0, loop : true, nav : false, navText : ['',''], dots : false, responsiveRefreshRate : 200, slideBy : 'page', mergeFit : true, autoHeight : false, mouseDrag : true, touchDrag : true }); jQuery('#slider_3943').css('visibility', 'visible'); sa_resize_slider_3943(); window.addEventListener('resize', sa_resize_slider_3943); function sa_resize_slider_3943() { var min_height = '10'; var win_width = jQuery(window).width(); var slider_width = jQuery('#slider_3943').width(); if (win_width < 480) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 768) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 980) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 1200) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 1500) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } slide_width = Math.round(slide_width); var slide_height = '0'; if (min_height == 'aspect43') { slide_height = (slide_width / 4) * 3; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else if (min_height == 'aspect169') { slide_height = (slide_width / 16) * 9; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else { slide_height = (slide_width / 100) * min_height; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } jQuery('#slider_3943 .owl-item .sa_hover_container').css('min-height', slide_height+'px'); } });

Timothy Jones | There's Hope   On episode 1 of the MST Podcast, sponsored by the Veterans Breakfast Club, host Lauren DelRicci talks with navy veteran Timothy Jones about his MST experience being raped and suffering the fallout among his peers after reporting the crime.  Timothy shares his powerful story of survival from sinking to the depths of despair, rising with hopefulness, and realizing healthfulness within a community of supportive fellow veterans in Pittsburgh.     ABOUT THIS EPISODE Timothy Jones is a navy veteran and survivor of military sexual trauma.  While stationed in Japan, he was raped by a Marine.  Although Tim reported the crime, his peers hazed and harassed him to the point where he was removed from this duty station and eventually discharged from the navy.  His assailant was eventually convicted and sentenced to six months in the Brig. In this episode, Timothy shares a powerful story of survival.  From sinking to the depths of despair and then rising with hopefulness, he now realizes healthfulness within a community of supportive fellow veterans in Pittsburgh.  But every day is a struggle, he admits, but through it all there’s hope for a better day today than yesterday. This episode was recorded May 22, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Host: Lauren DelRicci.  Guest: Timothy Jones.  Podcast Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Nick Grimes.  Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Panda Dog Music (“The Return of Bossa”), Zom V (“LuvStep 2011 Mini Mix”), 9 Smooth Vibe (“Soul Lounge Mix”).  Additional sound (available on Youtube):  Dept. of Defense (“Sexual Assault – Retaliation,” “Get Consent”). MST Podcast cover art: Nickie Renee Artistry.  ©MST Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc. All rights reserved. ©Longest War Podcast/Veterans Breakfast Club. All rights reserved.   ABOUT THE PODCAST Where our stories are told, others can unfold. The MST Podcast features hopeful conversations with survivors of military sexual trauma (MST).  Because there is a direct connection between storytelling, compassion, empathy, and healing, MST also stands for My Story Told.  Through stories we connect, we understand, and we heal.  Specifically, through stories of hope and possibility we can also inspire other veterans and trauma survivors to shift from surviving to thriving.  Our guests lead by example, they speak up about their trauma, and they reveal that what works in their lives just might work for others.  We think it’s our duty to listen and learn. Lauren DelRicci hosts the podcast.  She is a veteran of the US Navy and an MST survivor.         OTHER WAYS TO FIND THE PODCAST jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_4651').owlCarousel({ responsive:{ 0:{ items:1 }, 480:{ items:1 }, 768:{ items:3 }, 980:{ items:4 }, 1200:{ items:4 }, 1500:{ items:4 } }, autoplay : true, autoplayTimeout : 5000, autoplayHoverPause : true, smartSpeed : 200, fluidSpeed : 200, autoplaySpeed : 200, navSpeed : 200, dotsSpeed : 200, loop : true, nav : true, navText : ['',''], dots : true, responsiveRefreshRate : 200, slideBy : 1, mergeFit : true, autoHeight : false, mouseDrag : true, touchDrag : true }); jQuery('#slider_4651').css('visibility', 'visible'); sa_resize_slider_4651(); window.addEventListener('resize', sa_resize_slider_4651); function sa_resize_slider_4651() { var min_height = '50'; var win_width = jQuery(window).width(); var slider_width = jQuery('#slider_4651').width(); if (win_width < 480) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 768) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 980) { var slide_width = slider_width / 3; } else if (win_width < 1200) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else if (win_width < 1500) {

Timothy Jones | There’s Hope On episode 50 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we feature a special cross-over presentation of the inaugural episode of the MST Podcast, sponsored by the Veterans Breakfast Club.  Host Lauren DelRicci talks with navy veteran Timothy Jones about his MST experience being raped and suffering the fallout among […]

Nick Grimes | Tell Me a Story  (This episode contains explicit language or subject matter)   ABOUT THIS EPISODE On Episode 40 of Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast, we talk with Nick Grimes, army veteran of Afghanistan and director of the Veterans Breakfast Club's Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, about what defines a Post-9/11 era veteran, live storytelling events, the truth in oral history, and how best to thank today's veterans. This episode was recorded April 9, 2017 in Homestead, Pa. Host: Kevin Farkas.  Guest: Nick Grimes. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Bryan Chemini.  Music (available at Soundcloud.com):  David Hyde (“21st Aug 3”), les.wray (“Pretty Surfer Girl Just Rode Off on Her Motorbikel”), hxppy (“Rock1”).  Additional audio (available on YouTube.com):  The Orchard Music (Frankie Lane and Jimmy Boyd – “Tell Me a Story”).  ©Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc.  All rights reserved.       ABOUT THE PODCAST The Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast features conversations with those who tell veterans' stories in creative and interesting ways, such as oral historians, authors, poets, playwrights, and photographers. This podcast is a production of The Social Voice Project, Inc., dedicated to understanding the voices and stories of our lives through the first-hand, authentic accounts of lived experiences we call oral histories. The podcast was formerly produced by the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative, a veteran-run, award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Host Kevin Farkas is a US Navy veteran and independent multimedia producer specializing in creative sound design and audio engineering.  He has produced several audiobooks, radio dramas, live storytelling events, a podcast network, videos, as well as print and digital media publications.     OTHER WAYS TO FIND THE PODCAST jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_3642').owlCarousel({ responsive:{ 0:{ items:1 }, 480:{ items:2 }, 768:{ items:3 }, 980:{ items:4 }, 1200:{ items:4 }, 1500:{ items:4 } }, autoplay : true, autoplayTimeout : 5000, autoplayHoverPause : true, smartSpeed : 200, fluidSpeed : 200, autoplaySpeed : 200, navSpeed : 200, dotsSpeed : 200, loop : true, nav : true, navText : ['',''], dots : true, responsiveRefreshRate : 200, slideBy : 1, mergeFit : true, autoHeight : false, mouseDrag : true, touchDrag : true }); jQuery('#slider_3642').css('visibility', 'visible'); sa_resize_slider_3642(); window.addEventListener('resize', sa_resize_slider_3642); function sa_resize_slider_3642() { var min_height = '50'; var win_width = jQuery(window).width(); var slider_width = jQuery('#slider_3642').width(); if (win_width < 480) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 768) { var slide_width = slider_width / 2; } else if (win_width < 980) { var slide_width = slider_width / 3; } else if (win_width < 1200) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else if (win_width < 1500) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } slide_width = Math.round(slide_width); var slide_height = '0'; if (min_height == 'aspect43') { slide_height = (slide_width / 4) * 3; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else if (min_height == 'aspect169') { slide_height = (slide_width / 16) * 9; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else { slide_height = (slide_width / 100) * min_height; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } jQuery('#slider_3642 .owl-item .sa_hover_container').css('min-height', slide_height+'px'); } });   SUPPORT LOCAL HISTORY Let’s keep local history alive for future generations!

The role post-9/11 vets can play in bridging racial and cultural divides comes to light as Veterans' Breakfast Club's Nick Grimes talks about his journey with The Heinz Endowments' Grant Oliphant in the inaugural episode of We Can Be. Learn about the misconceptions that post-9/11 veterans face, the culture shock they experience when returning home and why saying "thank you for your service" can be discomforting for them. Grimes details his evolution from being a young evangelical conservative from Mobile, Ala., to the open-minded director of The Veterans Breakfast Club's Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project and an advocate for continuing to strive for a "more perfect union."   The Veterans Breakfast Club has gained national attention for its work in creating communities of listening around veterans and their stories to ensure their living history will never be forgotten.  

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live October 22, 2016 at Vintage Senior Center in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino. Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Featured Stories and Voices Chuck Spring (14:25) John Clark  (30:38) George Haught  (48:10) Beverly […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live October 2, 2016 at the Sha-nini George Foundation in Mercer, Pennsylvania.  Host: Nick Grimes.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas & Bryan Chemini/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Sharon George (00:45) John Kolb […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live September 9, 2016 at the Air Force Reserve 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino. Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Featured Stories and Voices Guy Prestia (21:40) Alex Dyga (31:20) Bob Harbula (37:15) Harvey Bowser (47:47) Harry […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live August 17, 2016 at Memorial Park Presbyterian Church in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino. Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Featured Stories and Voices John Mance (15:20) Larry Gamret (17:10) Al Sopka (23:10) Ray Amelio (34:40) Dan […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live July 27, 2016 at Spoonwood Brewing Company in Baldwin, Pennsylvania.  Host: Nick Grimes.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Bryan Chemini/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Chris Sekula (04:00) Nathan Mallory (09:14) Justin […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live on June 28, 2016 at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Featured Stories and Voices Dick Gardner (16:30) Russell Miller (24:05) Dan Gimliano (25:20) Warren Timmons (28:20) David […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live on June 11, 2016 at Spring Valley in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Bryan Chemini. Featured Stories and Voices Michael Beachy (08:31) Ed Jackson (15:31) Beverly Kreger (34:04) Glenn Nielsen (39:15) Bill Pitts (43:01) James […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live on June 1, 2016 at Seven Oaks Country Club in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Elda Lamia (21:00) Anthony Lamia (22:30) Bob Ryan (38:04) Pat […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live June 23, 2016 at the Carrick Literary Club in Carrick,  Pennsylvania.  Host: Nick Grimes.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Chris Sekula (00:53) Jim Yauger (04:13) Mike Vannatta (16:12) Michaela […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live on March 24, 2016 at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas/Bryan Chemini, Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Dan Brownlee (13:43) Andrew Brennan (26:18 […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live on June 8, 2016 at Grazie Restaurant in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Host: Ben Wright.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Joe Turba (20:15) Alex Dyga (24:10) Richard Glassbrenner (30:34) Frank Mayer (38:39) John […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live on May 18, 2016 at Voodoo Brewery in Homestead, Pennsylvania.  Host: Nick Grimes.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Todd DePastino (00:40) George Metz (05:12) Ben Stahl (08:28) […]

On this episode of the Veterans Breakfast Club Podcast, listen to the stories and voices of local veterans recorded live on March 29, 2016 at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Host: Todd DePastino.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative. Featured Stories and Voices Jack Watson (11:55) Nick DiLoreto (18:18) Andrew […]