Eye on Veterans
Each week, Navy veteran and journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. We highlight veterans finding success as business owners and industry leaders. We also examine topics like treating PTSD, TBIs with innovative alternative therapies; hyperbaric oxygen, cannabis, psychedelics, etc. Plus, we hear dramatic stories from combat veteran authors, discover job openings, and meet celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians.
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Ranger to Rancher: Valor Provisions delivers gr...
Army veteran Patrick Montgomery, former Ranger turned cattle rancher, founded Valor Provisions.us with a mission to support American ranchers. He shared his journey into the beef industry, how one great national review resulted in 12K orders (which almost collapsed the company) and his mission to deliver ethically raised steaks, burgers and hot dogs via a unique online membership model.
41 min
2
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Pioneering Psychi...
Psychiatrist and Psychedelic Research Expert, Dr. Will Van Derveer shared how after working with veterans he became discouraged by standard mental health care practices. Now, after years of research, he says it’s “insanity” that psychedelics are not widely available for veterans.
47 min
3
Power Chords! Songwriting with Soldiers helps v...
Air Force veteran Bruce Anderson and his wife Lesley shared how a weekend retreat with Nashville hit songwriter Trent Willmon yielded music more powerful than medicine.
45 min
4
Fuji Fire: USMC veteran and journalist document...
It may have been the Marine Corps’ worst-ever peacetime tragedy. So why have you never heard of the 1979 typhoon, fuel spill and fire at Camp Fuji, Japan? This four-year, two-continent investigation details what happened and why.
42 min
5
Fight for your Rights! Unite 4 Vets + Dropkick ...
Hear about the “Unite 4 Veterans” rally on June 6th in DC, w/ legendary Irish punk band The Dropkick Murphys. And the crucial VA programs, staff being cut without regard for vets.
32 min
6
What makes a hero? Just show up! Army vet, acto...
Army combat vet, actor and inspiring author J.R. Martinez gives a look at Season 2 of “Medal of Honor, Stories of Courage” podcast, and gives some of the best life advice.
48 min
7
Nashville’s Rising Star! Army combat vet Scotty...
Army vet Scotty Hasting is a new star in country music. He shares combat memories from Afghanistan, a song for his fallen brother and the summer anthem “Pro Beer”!
52 min
8
Rangers Lead The Way! Col Larry Perino talks Bl...
Army veteran, Col. Larry Perino was one of the elite Rangers that fought in The Battle of Mogadishu. We hear about their incredible bravery, and how he now helps veteran small business owners grow with Navy Federal Credit Union.
42 min
9
Vet Entrepreneur Success! Navy Rescue Swimmer d...
Navy veteran John Barile always loved the skilled trades. Hear how amidst this challenging economy, he will always be in high demand as an owner of EverLine Coatings and Services, parking lot striping and maintenance.
41 min
10
VA Home Loans: For your First Home, Dream Home ...
Navy Federal Credit Union’s lending expert Christopher Davis explores the incredible benefits that service members, veterans and families receive from VA Home Loans.
20 min
11
Run Forrest, Run! Team RWB is running from CA t...
Hear how 12 veterans, elite distance runners from Team Red, White and Blue aim to set World Record and raise $1M, running from San Diego, CA to Washington DC.
38 min
12
Reinvent Yourself! How AMU courses and degrees ...
Marine Corps vet Misty Cook earned her degree from American Military University and now runs her own highly successful firm. AMU Provost, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson reveals AMU courses and training that lead to the jobs of the future.
36 min
13
What's it like to meet God? Navy vet, author Am...
Navy veteran Amy Mahoney struggled alone, until she experienced a miracle. Hear what it’s like to feel the presence of God, and how you can too.
48 min
14
Into the Gray Zone: Spec Forces vet Brad Taylor...
Elite Special Forces veteran Brad Taylor returns to talk about his latest thriller; Chinese backed attacks in India, modern spy craft and a deeper look at global terrorism today.
51 min
15
Miracles on a Mountainside: Winter Sports Clini...
Vets overcoming traumatic injuries discover how skiing, snowboarding and rock climbing heal the mind, body and soul.
38 min
16
The American Legion fights for vets, and why Si...
USMC vet Sgt. Major Mario Marquez shares how American Legion has veteran’s back. Special Forces vet Jack Murphy explains why Signal scandal is truly a big deal.
45 min
17
American Military University: Pres. Nuno Fernan...
American Military University (APUS) President Nuno Fernandes shares his humble background, and how AMU understands what veterans need to succeed.
29 min
18
AI, Cyber, and Business: AMU’s online degrees f...
Two enlisted vets, now senior executives, share how American Military University puts cutting-edge degree programs within reach for military, veterans and the whole family.
34 min
19
DAV pushes VA for transparency re: layoffs, ben...
How does the VA plan on taking care of vets while slashing budgets and firing staff? VA Sec Collins says it will happen. DAV says they have not been shown how.
39 min
20
Maryland: Crab cakes, Football and Veteran Succ...
Amidst many recent layoffs, Sec. Tony Woods reveals how Maryland Department of Veterans, Military and Families helps with VA benefits, small business and more
44 min
21
Vet gets DOGE’d! Fired via email, VA employee a...
Army veteran Luke Graziani, former public affairs officer for Bronx VA Hospital shares the story behind his recent termination.
20 min
22
Purple Heart Foundation: Emergency financial as...
Army veteran shares how they helped her when she needed it most
27 min
23
VA layoffs go viral on X, and Grunt Style Fdtn ...
A social post sparked outrage after a Suicide Crisis Line Responder was allegedly fired. VA statement claims no crisis staff were affected by layoffs, but GSF reveals even more disturbing trends in VA data.
43 min
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Return or Quit: Millennial Vet on tough choice ...
Jenna Carlton, DoD employee and founder of The Millennial Veterans Facebook group talks about her order to return to the office, for a job that was designed to be remote, and if she will stay or go.
19 min
25
Vintage Valentines: Historic military love lett...
Let’s talk about love! Andrew Carroll, Director of The Center for American Letters, returns with some of the most romantic words ever written, by service members fighting wars around the world.
37 min