Chrissy Houlahan joins host Eric Dehm to talk about her eclectic career that saw her go from the Air Force to the board room to the classroom and now, she hopes, to Capitol Hill representing Pennsylvania's 6th District.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Super Producer Jake Hughes talks about the announcement of another Medal of Honor being awarded. Then, our interview with Brian Tally talks about his VA nightmare. Finally, Jake sits down with Justin Brown of HillVets to discuss VA funding and Blue Water Navy.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Super Producer Jake Hughes and CV.com podcast guru Phil Briggs discuss a town raising awareness for veteran suicide by ruck marching... in silkies?! Then, Jake speaks with Gloria Hairston and Gale Bell form the Washington, DC VA medical Center to discuss what they are doing for veterans. Finally, Jake sits downw ith Steph Mullen form IAVA to talk about a recent RAND survey on sexual assault and harassment in the DOD.
Free hunting for veterans, massive 16 point elk, and wild times in Vietnam... just some of the things we talked about with Congressman and Air Force veteran, Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM) who is running for Governor of New Mexico.
Chas Henry of CBS Eye on Veterans spoke with Paul Szoldra, creator of the online satire site Duffel Blog -- and Maximilian Uriarte, whose military comic strip Terminal Lance is followed by thousands of Marines -- about the role humor plays in the lives of veterans and people in the military.
Tom Baker is the Junior Vice-Commander of VFW Post 7383 in Cary, NC. While Cary was spared the worst of Florence's wrath, many communities are devastated, and the less affected VFW posts are doing what they can to help.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Tech for Troops, which is helping vets hurt by the storm to egt back online. Then, Eric speaks with Max Brickel, president of Northwest Woolen, about the Navy getting rid of their iconic P Coats. FInally, Eric talks with Tom Baker, Jr. Vice-commander of VFW post 7383 in North Kerry, North Carolina, about what their post is doing to help flooding victims.
USMC vet and MilitaryByOwner founer/CEO Dave Gran talks to host Eric Dehm about his career, the website, and what vets and military families should be looking for when it's time to move.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Marines running INTO a burning nursing home here in DC. Then, Eric speaks with Kathy Roth-Douquet - co-founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, to talk about what that group does for service memebrs and their families. FInally, Eric sits down with the new National Commander of AMVETS, Rege Riley, to discuss what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure as Commander.
On July 25, 1969, 22-year-old Army Specialist John Fogle, an OH-6A crew chief, was torn open by AK-47 rounds -- after the observation helicopter on which he was manning an M-60 machine gun unexpectedly flew low over a North Vietnamese Army encampment. One round severed his femoral artery. As John used a bungee cord to create his own tourniquet, the helicopter's pilot guided the shot-up bird to a field medical post in Phu Bai, fortunately only about 10 minutes away. At the 22nd Field Hospital, su...
In a conversation with his old Navy buddy Rodney Weedon, VetStory host, Phil Briggs learned what it's like to be inside a house as a Category 4 hurricane rages overheard and about the fighting spirit of Texans.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss a new possible treatment for PTSD: Ecstasy. Then, the American legion talks about upgrading bad paper discharges. Finally, Eric speaks with Chrissy Houlahan, Air Force veteran and COngressional candidate for Pennsylvania!
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes talk about how they wish Disney had a veteran discount. Then, In a special two-part interview, Eric sits down with Brian Tally. Brian went through Hell dealing with the VA Healthcare system, and is now trying to make sure it doesn't happen to another vet ever again.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake hughes discuss the news events of the day. Then, Eric talks to Chrissy Houlahan, Air Force veteran and Congressional candidate for Pennsylvania's 6th District. Finally, Eric sits down with Tom Porter of IAVA to talk about their petition to save the "Forever" GI Bill.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the preparations the militarty is taking for Hurricane Florence. Then, Eric sits down with Greg Nembhard of the American Legion to talk about dischare upgrades. Finally, Eric speaks with Lex McMahon, the COO of Titan FC, Marine Corps veteran, and son of legendary TV personality Ed McMahon!
You probably know Alejandro Villanueva as #78 and the Pittsburgh Steelers' ferocious Offensive Tackle. But he's also a West Point graduate, Army Ranger, and three-time Afghan war veteran ... in other words, a total bad-ass! In this interview with Reporter, Matt Saintsing, he talks about more than just kneeling. He shares some personal thoughts on war, NFL culture and some of his best memories of life in the Army.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss where they were 17 years ago today. Then, we replay our interview with Flags of Valor and the 9/11 Promise Run. Finally, Eric speaks with Justin Brown of HillVets to talk about the latest news on Capitol Hill!
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the CV.com poll about the coolest military vehicles. No tanks?! Blasphemy! Then, Jake sits down with Melissa Bryant and Patrice Sullivan from IAVA to talk about their suicide prevention services. Finally, Eric talks with Dasvid Blackledge of Melwood Veteran Services, a group that helps vets find employment and happiness!
On this jam-packed edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Ohio not waitingt for the VA and issuing veteran ID cards. Then, Eirc gets an exclusive interview with MMA legend Randy "The Natural" Couture to talk about his Army career and Merging Vets with Players. Then, the VFW talks about what vets need to know about the new GI Bill. Finally, Eric speaks with old friends of the show Flags of Valor and the 9/11 Memorial Run, which starts this Sunday!
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the continuing saga of the VA's veteran ID cards. Then, Eric speaks with Dan Caldwell of COncerned Veterans for America to dicsuss the VA's many job vancancies. Finally, Eric is joined by Joe Chennely of AMVETS to talk about the Nike Colin Kaepernick ads.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the latest news of the day. Then, Eric speaks with Lynn Lowder of the Veteran Business Project who helps vets buy businesses. Finally, Eric talks to Dr. Ryan Vega about the recent Innovation Summit the VA held.
On this truncated edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Colin Kaepernick's contract with Nike and the continuing controversy of kneeling for the National Anthem. Then, Eric speaks with Jill Pavel of Heart Songs for Veterans, a group of artists that donate a portion of their royalties to veteran charities!
This Labor Day we will remember a veteran who has changed more lives than any of us can imagine. Former Army Linguist Janiece Marquez has gone from Afghnistan to South America to Africa and along the way become a business owner, and a global force whose work changes the world.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the news with a very special guest: Eric's 5-year-old son, Decker! Then, Eric speaks with two memebrs of the Walk of America team, to talk about how the walk is going. Finally, Jake sits down with Tony Lowe of the VFW to discuss GI Bill Tranferability and how the VFW helps transitioning service members.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Super Producer Jake Hughes discusses how you can get free money from the VA besides the usual compensaiton payments. Then, Eric speaks with Lydia Watts, CEO of the Service Women's Action Network talks about their upcoming conference, including a special guest. Finally, Jake sits down with Joe Chennely of AMVETS to talk about how Predisent Trump kind of snubbed John McCain.
Retired Navy Adm. James “Sandy” Winnefeld dropped off his 19-year-old son at college. Three days later he got news no parent ever wants to receive ... his son had been found dead. Now he's dedicated his life to fighting his son's killer, and the enemy that is ravaging America.
Lt. Col. Dan Hampton (USAF Ret.) is a best-selling author whose latest work, Chasing The Demon tells the full story of the race to break the sound barrier. Here he joins Eric Dehm to discuss the book, his career, and transitioning from flying F-16's to writing.
On this edition of hte Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss a disabled vet whose VA checks were stolen, as well as $400K raised for a homeless vet being used to buy a new BMW. Then, Jake talks with Max Rose, a National Guard officer, and congressional candidate for New Yrok's 11th District about why he's running, and why vets are well represented this election cycle.
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin joins host Eric Dehm to discuss two bi-partisan pieces of legislation she's recently introduced on Capitol Hill (American Aviator Act, and to talk about what's being done to assist veterans nationall, as well as in the Badger State.
On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss a sailor who wanted to pay a hitman $10K to kill his wife. We ask where an E-3 in the Navy found that kind of cash! Then, a replay of our interview with Mansoor Shams, the Muslim Marine, about how he is building bridges between the west and Islam. Finally, Eric speaks with Kristina Keenan of the VFW to talk about living outside the US and the VFW's legislative priorities moving forward.
