Wounded Warrior Project, CEO, Lt General (Ret.) Mike Linnington announces a giant $10M aid program for warriors. Ryan Manion, The Travis Manion Foundation talks about vets helping kids with online lessons. Former Naval Public Affairs Officer LCDR (Ret.) Walt Reed offers perspective on the recent shit show surrounding the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and Special Forces veteran/Journalist Jack Murphy explains how China is lying to the world about the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cynthia L. Gilman and Dr. Daniel F. Perkins from The Henry M Jackson Foundation explain how the Veteran Metrics Initiative works to ensure veteran programs actually help vets. AMVETS and TruGenomix team up to determine if PTSD can be found in a simple blood test. And imagine surviving a battle where you sustained 27 gunshots. We talk with former SEAL Mike Day, about the miracles he documents in his amazing new book "Perfectly Wounded".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke with a nurse at Walter Reed Medical Center who described cross-contamination and exposure to COVID-19 . Carol Chastang, tells business owners where they can get emergency financial assistance, and Marine veteran, Billy Humphrey, shares the story of his encounter with what many believe is Bigfoot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we hear from Connecting Vets podcast host, Rod Rodriguez about COVID-19 and his interview with Army physician Dr, Kamal Kalsi.  We also hear from veteran musician  Kobie Ali, who was refused a test for the virus despite showing symptoms. And we sit down with a true rockstar- Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen.  We talk about his traumatic injury, his passion for vets and how Project Resiliency looks to help veterans overcome their challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capt. Kristen Griest and Lt Colonel Lisa Jaster made history when they became some of the first women to graduate from US Army Ranger School. They shared their experiences, thoughts on leadership and why it's not about being women ... but rather it's about proving they're just as capable in combat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we heard the story behind the voice of Discovery Channel's Matt Baker, and why he went to boot camp twice. Sean McFate, Army veteran, military strategy expert and author talks about  Russia, China, the “Dark Arts” and his book, “The New Rules of War” and AMVETS Director of Advocacy Sherman Gillums Jr. and Executive Director Joe Chenelly explain the programs they’re rolling out to help prevent veteran suicide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to start your own business? We talk with Seda Goff, Director of Veteran Entrepreneurs at the PenFed Foundation about a program that helps veterans access the capital needed to launch their business. Joe Plenzler, Wounded Warrior Project describes how they are pushing Congress to protect our vets.  Kacie Kelly, Deputy Director of the Military Service Initiative at the George W Bush Presidential Center says recent reports about PTSD therapy don't tell the whole story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.