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Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Andy Gasper, CEO and President of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization that has created Freedom Stations, recovery transition centers and housing facilities that provide injured Warriors with the acclimation time, guidance and resources to successfully make the transition from military service to civilian lifeProvide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestAndy Gasper is the President and CEO of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting wounded, ill, and injured service members as they transition from military service to civilian life. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station provides transitional housing, peer support, mentorship, financial and career guidance, wellness services, and community connection through its Freedom Station residences in San Diego, helping medically retiring warriors prepare for long-term success.Under Andy's leadership, the foundation has expanded its mission to include a structured 18-month transitional housing program that offers wraparound support services designed to empower residents to pursue education, careers, and independent living. The program integrates peer-to-peer support, counseling, mentorship, and practical life guidance to foster meaningful community and improved quality of life for veterans navigating the challenges of recovery and civilian transition.A Marine Corps veteran himself, Andy brings both lived experience and professional commitment to his work, emphasizing the importance of community, dignity, and holistic support for America's warriors. Under his stewardship, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station has opened multiple transitional housing facilities and continues to scale its impact to serve more medically retiring service members and their families.Warrior Foundation Freedom Station supports service members and veterans who are seriously ill or injured, affected by post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury, undergoing therapy, or navigating medical retirement and reintegration into civilian life.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeWarrior Foundation WebsiteWarrior Foundation VideoPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), in PsychArmor's course “How to Build a Successful Transition Plan” as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

It's Warrior Project week! Our crew is broadcasting live from the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Give-a-thon! We have throwback trivia as well as hearing from our veterans, their stories, and how the Warrior Project has helped make an impact in their lives after their duty. 

It's Warrior Project week! Our crew is broadcasting live from the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Give-a-thon! We have throwback trivia as well as hearing from our veterans, their stories, and how the Warrior Project has helped make an impact in their lives after their duty. 

Its The Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Fundraiser. Padres chances of landing Sasaki might be better than you think.

Its The Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Fundraiser. The Wrap. Chris Hodge From TakingVegas.com ON The Weekends Best Betting Lines.

Its The Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Fundraiser. Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network Joins The Show.

Hour 4 of Friday's A&G: We hit you back with another helping of COW, Clips of the Week. Trump's rhetoric has finally lost steam with a majority of the party. Our Producer, Young Alex, tortures us with rapid fire fantasy football knowledge, and Sandy Lehmkuhler of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station helps us wrap up our fundraiser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Friday's A&G: Why did Jack want to bring his fiddle to the sidewalk this morning? Trump ramps up the attacks on Ron DeSantis and Glen Youngkin. We speak to Ellyn Caprara with the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, and the work they put in to make sure our heroes sleep in their beds this Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Friday's A&G: Why can't elections be decided on Election Night? The New York Times with a scathing article, critical of Stacey Abrams. Is the Powerball Racist? An update on our fundraising drive for the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Friday's A&G: Why did Jack want to bring his fiddle to the sidewalk this morning? Trump ramps up the attacks on Ron DeSantis and Glen Youngkin. We speak to Ellyn Caprara with the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, and the work they put in to make sure our heroes sleep in their beds this Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Friday's A&G: Why can't elections be decided on Election Night? The New York Times with a scathing article, critical of Stacey Abrams. Is the Powerball Racist? An update on our fundraising drive for the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of Friday's A&G: We hit you back with another helping of COW, Clips of the Week. Trump's rhetoric has finally lost steam with a majority of the party. Our Producer, Young Alex, tortures us with rapid fire fantasy football knowledge, and Sandy Lehmkuhler of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station helps us wrap up our fundraiser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Friday's A&G: Why did Jack want to bring his fiddle to the sidewalk this morning? Trump ramps up the attacks on Ron DeSantis and Glen Youngkin. We speak to Ellyn Caprara with the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, and the work they put in to make sure our heroes sleep in their beds this Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Friday's A&G: Why can't elections be decided on Election Night? The New York Times with a scathing article, critical of Stacey Abrams. Is the Powerball Racist? An update on our fundraising drive for the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of Friday's A&G: We hit you back with another helping of COW, Clips of the Week. Trump's rhetoric has finally lost steam with a majority of the party. Our Producer, Young Alex, tortures us with rapid fire fantasy football knowledge, and Sandy Lehmkuhler of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station helps us wrap up our fundraiser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slater, Lou, and Carl DeMaio are at the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station.

Lou and Mark Larson keep the party going at the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station.

DeMaio talks to injured warriors about how the Warrior Foundation as helped improve their quality of life and how you can help give back to those who served our country.

Hour 1- Give-a-thon for the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station continues, MLB free agency about to kick off, Marty's back from GM meetings in Vegas.

Sandy Lehmkuhler -- Founder and CEO of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station

Povas is a former resident of Freedom Station I and was also named the 2019-2020 San Diego County Veteran of the Year by the Veterans Museum at Balboa Park. During a deployment to Afghanistan, an IED exploded beneath the floor of the house that Povas and his team entered, severely injuring everyone. Although Povas sustained serious injuries, he treated his teammates first to keep them alive. Povas moved into Freedom Station I while recovering, which helped him transition to civilian life. He earned a degree from the University of San Diego and now has a thriving career in finance. He continues to stay involved with the foundation, helping his fellow service members. City National Bank employed Povas after he graduated from the University of San Diego.

Josue is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal who lived at Freedom Station I. He was a fire team leader with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines out of Camp Pendleton. On October 21, 2010, Josue was on a morning foot patrol. On the way back to the base, his engineer stepped on an IED, hitting him and Josue. Josue lost his left leg above the knee and his left eye. During his recovery and while awaiting his medical discharge, Josue and his wife Debbie moved into Freedom Station I. Being combat-wounded and among other service members, he felt comfortable, knowing he was surrounded by other transitioning warriors who shared things in common. Josue was also a founding member of the Wolfpack wheelchair basketball team, a program he started while recovering at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Today, he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons and is pursuing his passion of handcycling.

Chris is retired Petty Officer Third Class, U.S. Navy. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station providing him with hiking gear and modified boots that could accommodate his IDEO leg brace, allowing him to stay active and even return to active duty. He has since medically retired from the Navy and has been very active with the foundation helping other Warriors. He is a member of the WFFS Cycling Team and has participated in numerous cycling competitions. He also leads the foundation's surfing program for ill and injured warriors. Chris has a successful career in cybersecurity and entrepreneur. He is developing a surfing app with his business partner and plans to launch next year. Chris is married with a daughter and owns his own home.

Hour 3 of Wednesday's A&G: Midterm coverage. Sean Penn with a vain gift to Ukraine. We speak to two men who have benefited from the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. Major Russia news, and more news of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of Wednesday's A&G: Midterm coverage. Sean Penn with a vain gift to Ukraine. We speak to two men who have benefited from the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. Major Russia news, and more news of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of Wednesday's A&G: Midterm coverage. Sean Penn with a vain gift to Ukraine. We speak to two men who have benefited from the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. Major Russia news, and more news of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Monday's A&G: Sandy Lehmkuhler joins the show to discuss Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, as we kick off our Radiothon this week. Elon's power over Twitter in under scrutiny. 60 Minutes with analysis of the anger machine that is social media. Jack got a flat tire, and left it on the side of the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Monday's A&G: Sandy Lehmkuhler joins the show to discuss Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, as we kick off our Radiothon this week. Elon's power over Twitter is under scrutiny. 60 Minutes with analysis of the anger machine that is social media. Jack got a flat tire, and left it on the side of the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Monday's A&G: Sandy Lehmkuhler joins the show to discuss Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, as we kick off our Radiothon this week. Elon's power over Twitter is under scrutiny. 60 Minutes with analysis of the anger machine that is social media. Jack got a flat tire, and left it on the side of the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Sandy Lehmkuhler and Junior with an update on the latest from Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. They share an exciting story for one of their warriors.

Phil Kendro, Vice President of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Association, and Jennifer Givens, Member Program Manager, discuss the Memorial's "Freedom is not free" program with local schools; honor ceremonies at the Memorial; partnerships with Warrior Foundation Freedom Station and San Diego Gulls. To learn more about the Memorial, you can find their website atwww.soledadmemorial.com

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Give-A-Thon Recap Show. For more information go to warriorfoundation.org

Mike broadcasts live from Warrior Foundation Freedom Station as we raise money to support their efforts to support our warriors and send them home for the holidays.

Mike broadcasts live from Warrior Foundation Freedom Station as we raise money to support their efforts to support our warriors and send them home for the holidays.

Mike broadcasts live from Warrior Foundation Freedom Station as we raise money to support their efforts to support our warriors and send them home for the holidays.

Happy Friday! You made it. Today's A&G features discussion on China, as Tom Cotton calls for a complete boycott on their upcoming games. You get your weekly serving of C.O.W. We have a new goal in our Warrior Foundation Freedom Station.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of A&G features a very serious matter, which could have jeopardized the Rittenhouse Trial. School's out for bad behavior? Your generous donations to Warrior Foundation Freedom Station (donate at ArmstrongandGetty.com), and a C.O.W. of enormous power. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hour 4 of A&G features a very serious matter, which could have jeopardized the Rittenhouse Trial. School's out for bad behavior? Your generous donations to Warrior Foundation Freedom Station (donate at ArmstrongandGetty.com), and a C.O.W. of enormous power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Misusing the term "racial differences" when we really mean "cultural differences". This is National Military Appreciation Month. Mike speaks with the founder of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, Sandy Lehmkuhler, about a very special even happening on Memorial Day.

Why are we still wearing mask especially if we've gotten the shots. Sandy from Warrior Foundation Freedom Station joins the show.

Having surpassed their goal, Jack & Joe resort to the extortion tactics to solicit even more donations for the Warrior Foundation/Freedom Station. Fiddle anyone? Donate now...ArmstrongAndGetty.com

This episode of A&G features top YouTube earners, the topic of "peak social media" and a moment that will go-down in A&G lore as the most excruciating stunt ever concocted on behalf of The Warrior Foundation/Freedom Station.

Joining Armstrong & Getty for this episode of A&G--Sandy Lehmkuhler to talk about the extraordinary efforts made by The Warrior Foundation/Freedom Station to help our injured military men and women! Help us reach our goal during our annual Radiothon. ArmstrongAndGetty.com

U.S. Marine and Purple Heart recipient POVAS MIKNAITIS joins Jack & Joe for this episode of A&G. Povas has experienced the benefits of The Warrior Foundation/Freedom Station first-hand. You can help this great outfit right now during our annual Radiothon. Donate at ArmstrongAndGetty.com

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