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HOMEFRONT SITREP

HomeFront Sitrep
HomeFront Sitrep was created to discuss and talk about current issues within the veteran communities. HomeFront sitrep invites veteran service organizations, veteran business owners, and veterans to come on and tell their story.
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Objective Zero: How Tech and Community Are Saving Veteran Lives

The Objective Zero App: Real Support. Real People. Right Now. At Objective Zero, we believe no service member, veteran, or caregiver should ever feel alone in their struggles. That’s why we created the Objective Zero App—a completely free, confidential platform designed to provide instant access to mental health resources, wellness tools, and a compassionate community of peers who truly understand. Whether you're seeking help or offering it, the app is your gateway to connection and care. You ca...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 9 min

Zero Six Reveille: Franco Sapia on Discipline, Duty, and the Relentless Pursuit of Purpose

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Franco Sapia—a distinguished former U.S. Marine veteran and retired federal agent from the Department of Homeland Security—whose life journey embodies discipline, integrity, and unwavering service to country and community. Raised in an environment where structure and accountability were cornerstones, Sapia learned early on that success is earned through dedication, hard work, and resilience. His formative years in the Marine Corps and his later role i...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 12 min

Cutting Out the Middleman: The Case for Direct-from-Farm

From The Farm is more than just a food marketplace—it’s a movement rooted in food sovereignty and the belief that every meal can be a step toward greater independence and resilience. By choosing From The Farm, you’re directly supporting family-owned farms, ranches, and homesteads across the country. Each purchase helps create a secure, parallel food economy—one that values transparency, sustainability, and community over mass production and corporate control. At the heart of From The Farm is a s...

Jul 08, 20251 hr 4 min

We are S.F.H with Ty Southern and Lance Price

SFH isn’t just a brand—it’s a movement. It’s a battle cry. It’s a middle finger to the darkness and a bold declaration that we don’t just survive—we rise. Still Fucking Here is for every person who’s stared down the abyss and refused to give in. It’s for the ones who wake up every day carrying invisible scars but still show up. Still push forward. Still fight like hell. We’re not here to be polished or perfect—we’re here to be real. We’ve been broken. We’ve been knocked down. We’ve had moments w...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 20 min

Transcend 214: A Movement, Not a Motto

Transcend 214, a transformative program developed by the Rod Lemon Foundation, envisions a world where no veteran walks alone. It is built upon a profound belief: that every man and woman who has worn the uniform in service to this nation deserves more than just gratitude—they deserve unwavering support, holistic care, and a genuine sense of belonging. At the heart of Transcend 214 is the commitment to redefine what veteran care looks like. This is a program that goes beyond symbolic gestures an...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 4 min

Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable 06.22.25

The Birth of a Movement: The Origin and Evolution of Tip of The Spear “Tip of The Spear” was born out of necessity—a response to the urgent call for a dedicated platform where veterans could gather, speak candidly, and confront the issues that affect them directly. More than just a podcast, it has become a rallying point for those who have worn the uniform and now seek to serve in a different way—through dialogue, advocacy, and unity. What began just 18 months ago as a humble roundtable conversa...

Jun 29, 202553 min

Mission Brief: The Veteran S.O.S. Podcast Story

Welcome to a show with a mission—to serve those who’ve served. Our podcast is dedicated to providing a vital lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. Each episode is a powerful blend of storytelling and support, designed to empower our military-connected community with the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to thrive. We spotlight veteran support organizations doing meaningful work across the country and bring you direct conversations with the key perso...

Jun 29, 20251 hr 14 min

The Road Home: A Clear Path for Veterans

Clear Path for Veterans has stood as a pillar of unwavering support for those who’ve served since 2011. This mission-driven organization was built on the vision and dedication of U.S. Air Force veteran Dr. Steve Kinne, alongside the compassion and leadership of sisters Melissa Spicer and Melinda Sorrentino. Together, they saw a gap in veteran care—and they stepped in to close it. At Clear Path, we understand that no two veteran stories are the same. Some carry visible scars, others bear silent b...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 17 min

Father’s Day and Bourbon

In this special Father’s Day episode of HomeFront SitRep, hosts Willis and Gunny come together to celebrate fatherhood, service, and heritage with heartfelt reflections and a toast to legacy. They share personal stories about what being a father—and having strong father figures—means in and out of uniform. The conversation blends military grit with emotional depth, honoring the men who’ve led their families and their units with unwavering strength. The episode also features an exciting announcem...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 30 min

Warrior Honor Cruise and J. Mattingly 1845 collaboration

In this onsite live episode Willis and Gunny are on location at J. Mattingly 1845 distillery for the bourbon release of Warrior Honor Cruise's bourbon blend and bottle. We talk with the board members and wife about Warrior Honor Cruise about what they do for Purple Heart Veterans and the families. We also talk with Todd from J Mattingly distillery about working with veteran non profits and what it means for them. The Warriors Honor Cruise is dedicated to honoring and supporting our nation’s Purp...

Jun 16, 20251 hr

Enlisted to Unicorn with JJ Hardy

Jeremiah Hardy — a retired Army veteran, leadership coach, and founder of Victory Leadership Coaching — where we help leaders lead like people, not position titles. I don’t teach theory — I teach what I’ve lived. Combat-tested, boardroom-approved leadership that’s blunt, real, and built for today’s mental health crisis and broken workplace cultures. I help new managers, seasoned pros, and burned-out leaders build confidence, clarity, and a culture worth showing up for. 🛠 Creator of the VOICES L...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 1 min

Navy Veteran to Tax Attorney with Guardian Tax Law

Tax attorney Hubert Johnson is a Navy Veteran and founder of Guardian Tax Law. On this episode of American Warrior Radio, Hubert shares tax tips for Veteran entrepreneurs.Tax While serving in the Navy, he injured his spine, resulting in a medical discharge. He was feeling sorry for himself until he reported to the VA pain clinic at the age of 19. Witnessing the situation that the older Veterans were in, he says at that moment “I was going to be all right.” Hubert despised his federal tax class i...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 6 min

Redefining Resilience,Rebuilding Powerfully with Dr. Arielle Jordan

Meet Dr. Arielle Jordan Redefining Resilience. Rebuilding Powerfully. Dr. Arielle Jordan is a veteran, speaker, and leadership coach on a mission to redefine what it means to be resilient. After an unexpected departure from the military, she confronted the painful realities of racism within its ranks. At the same time, she endured unimaginable personal loss—the passing of both her father and her daughter. These experiences could have broken her. Instead, they became the foundation for transforma...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 11 min

Tip of The Spear, A Veterans Roundtable. 05-28-25

The "Tip of The Spear" was born out of a need for a dedicated space where veterans could come together to discuss the pressing issues within their community, as well as hard-hitting global matters that have the potential to impact the world at large. What started as a modest roundtable 18 months ago has since evolved into a robust platform that brings together a diverse array of voices and perspectives, unified by a shared commitment to the veteran community. The Genesis of The Tip of The Spear ...

May 29, 20251 hr 38 min

From the Army to National Security Advisor with Ricoh Danielson

Ricoh Danielson is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. As a digital forensic expert in cell phone forensics for high-profile criminal and civil cases. Ricoh has a strong passion for Cyber Security Digital forensic and Incident Response that led him to start his firm (Fortitude Tech LLC) in the middle of law school to become Phoenix’s and a nationwide heavy hitting digital forensics powerhouse. Ricoh now owns 1st Responder focusing on helping small to large businesses with inciden...

May 29, 20251 hr 9 min

From Marine to Country music with Chris Turner

Chris Turner is a Marine Corps Veteran turned Nashville Recording Artist. Chris has always used his platform to help raise awareness and be a voice for his fellow veteran community. Highlights ​Charted #16 on iTunes with "American Made" EP Release Forbes Magazine Feature with UFC Legend/Actor Randy Couture Over 70K views of official "If You Drink" music video across all social media platforms Affiliations ​Randy Couture, Trace Adkins, Cody Johnson, Darryl Worley, Aaron Tippin, Darryl Worley, Tra...

May 26, 20251 hr 15 min

No More 9 to 5 with Jason McNamara

Imagine a place where barriers vanish and your personal and entrepreneurial ambitions soar. Welcome to our online sanctuary, a place where dreams are not just dreamt but achieved, goals are met with enthusiasm, and lives are profoundly transformed. Here, success and motivation are more than mere concepts; they're the essence of our thriving community. What drives us? It's our unwavering commitment to enrich your journey with an abundance of resources, expert guidance, and unwavering support. We'...

May 21, 20251 hr 7 min

Anonymously Grateful with Jose Cerda

Anonymously Grateful is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the families of fallen soldiers. We honor Gold Star Families with help from our sponsors and communities. We aim to raise awareness about suicide, which is prevalent in the veteran community. Our mission raises awareness to all aspects of our military community. The Anonymously Grateful mission honors Gold Star families and Gold Star Parents in addition to offering Veterans with resources for those who served and brought w...

May 21, 20251 hr 4 min

Retrieving Freedom with Brandon Butler

Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and children with autism by training and placing Service Dogs at no cost to our clients. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, our Service Dogs receive tailored training to ensure they can best support their clients. Over more than two years, our dogs are trained to the highest standards at our locations in Waverly, Iowa, and Sedalia, Missouri. As an accredited Assistance Dogs International member, we tak...

May 14, 20251 hr 22 min

Champions for Veterans with Ranger Johnson

Champions For Veterans is an organization devoted to coaching and training veterans as they pursue the VA disability rating they deserve from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission is to help 100,000 veterans get the rating they deserve by 2025. Terry "Ranger" Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 10, 1980 and retired from the military in June 2000 with 20 years of service. Terry developed his unique leadership style while serving in some of the most elite units in the Army. He spen...

May 06, 20251 hr 36 min

Navy Seal to veteran advocate with Brent Loyd

Brent Loyd is a retired Navy SEAL Chief. Enlisting as a Corpsman, he was selected for SEAL training and went on to serve on over 7 deployments with Special Operations units around the world. With is qualifications and proven performance he highly sought after during the Global War on Terror. Post retirement he continues to serve in the roll of Doc. This time with an elevated vision to change the tide of the "status quo" of mental health care in the United States and the world. Recognizing the me...

May 06, 20251 hr 31 min

Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable 04/30/25

The "Tip of The Spear" was born out of a need for a dedicated space where veterans could come together to discuss the pressing issues within their community, as well as hard-hitting global matters that have the potential to impact the world at large. What started as a modest roundtable 18 months ago has since evolved into a robust platform that brings together a diverse array of voices and perspectives, unified by a shared commitment to the veteran community. The Genesis of The Tip of The Spear ...

May 03, 20251 hr 49 min

Sparks of Fire with Sha Sparks

Shā Sparks As a CFLC, Shā Sparks is a fearless communicator who helps leaders break through self-doubt, fear, and that negative inner voice and turns it into unstoppable confidence and purpose. She transforms fear into Fearless action that sparks leaders to lead with Intention, Resilience, and Empowerment. As the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Fire International, she hosts multiple podcasts like her signature podcast called The Shā Sparks Show along with being a co-host of the Under...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 18 min

As a lifelong student of human connection, leadership, and communication with Scot Storey

As a lifelong student of human connection, leadership, and communication, I am passionate about shaping the growth and capabilities of leaders and teams worldwide. With a strong foundation in organizational leadership, I bring a unique perspective to leadership development. My 30 plus year journey in leadership development has been shaped by a career of service in the US Army’s Special Operations Forces leading numerous teams from just a few operators to organizations several thousand people str...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 16 min

Inspiring Military Children with Operation Teammate

Our mission Statement Operation Teammate provides memorable sporting experiences to military children through Impactful Athlete Interaction Army | Navy | Marines | Air Force | Space Force | Coast Guard ACTIVE DUTY | GUARD | RESERVIST Veterans of all eras - all statuses OUR VISION Our aim is to determine the most appropriate avenue to meet an array of family goals and bring a memorable sporting experience to these children. By doing this, we are able to build a better community while establishing...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 8 min

Van of Valor Capturing the Untold Stories of service members and families

The Story of War-Hero Newlyweds A retired war hero’s family trade in the keys to their condo and old life in picturesque Manteo, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to the keys to an old FedEx fleet van with just over 300,000 miles on the odometer. After taking action to ensure Roanoke Island, N.C., was named America's first Purple Heart Island in September 2024, Lauren Wright Wallace and her newly wed husband Air Force Senior Master Sgt. (ret) Dr. Kevin Wallace decided to commit the next chap...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 16 min

Veteran Bikers 4 22 a Day!

VB422(Veteran Bikers for 22 a Day) was founded by 4 members of the US Military Vets MC this organization is a 501c-19 who aims to provide resources for veterans and active duty service members who battle mental health issues daily and to also provide resources and financial assistance to families that have been affected by veteran suicide. Our hope is to one day see an end to this epidemic.

Apr 14, 20251 hr 18 min

We the Veterans and Military Families

We the Veterans and Military Families is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization created by veterans and military family members. Our Mission Empower the veteran and military family community to strengthen America Our Vision A more perfect Union Campaign Military 250 Honoring Service, Through Service In advance of America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026, this coming year, 2025 will mark the 250th Anniversary of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The veteran and military family community’s celebration of...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 27 min

Old Glory Studios with Lewis Manalo

Founded by combat veterans and seasoned game developers Lewis Manalo and Matt Patak, Old Glory Studios brings over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry. Our founders have worked on some of the most popular tactical shooters in the world, bringing their real-life experiences into game development. Old Glory's goal is to make combat games that are easy to pick up, but hard to master. Backed by a talented network of developers, writers, and artists, our mission is to deliver games that are...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 13 min

420 Chief – a veteran, advocate, and educator on the healing power of cannabis.

420 Chief – a veteran, advocate, and educator on the healing power of cannabis. After serving 20 years in the Navy, 420 Chief has made it his mission to break stigmas and give veterans a voice in the conversation about plant medicine. Through in-depth, real-life veteran interviews, he shares powerful stories of healing—stories that reveal the truth about how cannabis helps with PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, and the mental health struggles that many veterans face. His goal is to raise awareness, c...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 12 min
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