Garret Biss is a retired Marine Corps Pilot. Post-retirement in 2015, Garret confronted challenges common among veterans: anxiety, depression, and a sense of displacement. Turning to alcohol as a crutch, it wasn't until suicidal ideation took hold that he sought change. Rather than traditional addiction treatments, Garret's path was shaped by mentoring that emphasized self-worth, rediscovering identity, and tapping into inherent strengths. This approach not only alleviated his addictive behavior...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Angelica Kapsis is a co-founder and leader of Votrite, a company aiming to reshape how voting is conducted in the United States. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Angelica has made fighting for people a lifelong goal. She has worked closely with disabled voters, and throughout her career has fought to have their voices heard. Currently serving as the President/Owner of Votrite, she is instrumental in developing strategies to enhance voting software accessibility, particularly focusing on ADA compliance and p...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 41 min
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 ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Born and raised in Texas, Betsy Ross is a U.S. Army veteran, motivated to spread veterans awareness and help connect veterans again. The "Fight" series is her first published book series, with more multi-genre books to come! Other than writing, she is also a medical lab tech, mother of 3, and helps run a Texas Longhorn ranch and ball python farm with her husband.
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Frank Demith is a retired Army veteran who served on active duty for twenty-eight years. He graduated from the United States Military Academy and later worked on the Department of the Army team that developed the Army interpreter/translator program. He is a graduate of the Deliberate Discomfort Challenge and is a member of the Endless 6. In his free time, he enjoys reading history and fiction novels, visiting battlefields, and playing the saxophone. He currently lives in Martinsburg, West Virgin...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Two brothers, both grandsons of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, have established this veteran-owned and operated business to benefit and further the mission of their grandfather Woody and the foundation they Co-Founded with him, as it recognizes and honors Gold Star Families across the country. A portion of the proceeds of every sale go to support the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, a 501c.3, organization. The Woody Williams Foundation is a charitable 501c(3)...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 56 min
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky native's EP title track “I’m America” was released February 9, 2024. After hearing "I'm America," written by Wade Kirby and Phil O'Donnell, who co-produced the track with Doug Johnson, Hasting knew he had to record it. "Every single line of this song is why I decided to enlist in the Army," says Hasting. "The moment I heard it, I fell in love with it and knew I wanted to record it. 'I'm America' celebrates ALL of the things and people that make this country beaut...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 30 min
At Challenge America - a 501(c)3 nonprofit - we have made it our mission to connect service members, veterans and their families to resources and solutions that build community and give purpose to their lives. From the beginning, we set out to challenge the status quo by designing and scaling innovative, evidence-based solutions to the needs of the military community - no matter where they live. By leveraging technology, creative arts and community solidarity, we are challenging America to think...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 50 min
Too many Veterans are suffering from PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and are choosing to end their own lives. We often hear the phrase “22 a day,” referring to the number of Veterans that commit suicide daily. Unfortunately, the number is climbing. We believe that any number is too high so in 2017, we formed The Veterans Ranch. Our Mission Our mission is to assist Veterans and their families through Equine Therapy, a range of treatments that involve activities with horses to promote human ...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Scott DeLuzio is an Army veteran, having served six years with the Army National Guard, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. Scott’s brother, Steven, was also deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. Unfortunately, Steven was killed in action on August 22, 2010. After returning home, Scott struggled with coping with the stresses of combat, the loss of his younger brother, and adjusting back to civilian life. In the years following Scott’s deployment, he noticed other veterans dealing with thei...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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.
Aug 11, 2024•2 hr 37 min
Our Mission WE, THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT, have adopted the Mission of Honoring and Empowering those who have served by being the shock and awe when combating the silent and deadly enemy of our veterans and first responders, the enemy that leaves mortal and invisible wounds. Our Vision Our Vision is to provide a community and network of support, with the necessary tools, insights, and resources to aid in the rehabilitation of veteran and current service members and civil servants to go throug...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 51 min
We welcome USMC Veteran Ryan Doerrfeld, aka Th30ry. Born and raised in Chicago, Ryan now lives in Louisville. He served 5 years active duty in the USMC from 2010-2015 and recently signed to Big Homiez Recordz in November 2023. Married in July 2022, Ryan is a proud father of two daughters, aged 8 and 15. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey from military service to music career, and his dedication to family and art. For most artists, there exists a field to define them whether it’s underground/m...
Aug 06, 2024•2 hr 42 min
About Blue Skies For The Good Guys And Gals Warrior Foundation At the core of BS3G is Team Fastrax™ Professional Skydiving Team, composed of many veterans, the team focuses on adventurous activities as the back drop to facilitate the enriching, healing environment for the warriors. The deep bonding that forms between the warriors and volunteers is priceless. The experiences are non-denominational faith centered. Small activities take place year round via hundreds of skydiving experiences with Te...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 49 min
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.
Aug 06, 2024•2 hr 37 min
At Lone Star Heroes Outdoors, our mission is to serve our nations heroes. We are registered 501c3 organization that serves our Nations Hero's by taking them on free or low-cost Fishing, Hunting, and Outdoor Trips. Our Founder, Jamison Hurley is an Army Veteran who found a passion for showing our nations heroes that we support them. Finding ways to express our appreciation for the service they took an oath to uphold, Jamison started supporting other organizations that supported our Nation’s Heroe...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Dedicated professional offering exceptional skills in leadership, event and project management, and communications. Proven ability to develop and maintain favorable relationships with internal and external audiences. Excellent team-building abilities; able to motivate and work effectively with all types of people from diverse backgrounds while promoting team values. Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously; known for accuracy and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational and...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Vets with Nets is a 501(c)(3) in Monroe, Michigan that host one major event a year where they take a large number of veterans on a weekend retreat to do some walleye fishing and build comradery with the other veterans and the boat captain’s. The annual event is the largest event of its type in North America. This past event was June 7th and 8th and they had over 300 boats. What a tremendous event it was! Veterans and Captains from 24 different states, and 3 different countries attended this even...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Scotti Fraser is a US Marine Corps. combat Veteran, from Texas, that produces a unique blend of American rock. His Americana style combines groove-oriented riffs, lyrics inspired by his time in the military, and a message of standing tall in the face of his personal hardships. With one foot in LA, and the other in Nashville, he tells the story of his tattoos, battle scars, and the wounds of life’s hard fought victories…all through song. Known for his exciting live shows and electrifying stage pr...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Finding roots in ancient Rome Helping families after a breadwinner’s death was a key reason fraternal benefit societies were first formed in the mid-1800s – and why Joseph Cullen Root founded Modern Woodmen of America in 1883. But the concept of life insurance goes all the way back to 100 B.C. The vision behind our name We have no woodworking in our history. No cabinet making. No lumberjacks.Our name was inspired by pioneer woodmen. They cleared forests to build homes and communities and provide...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Visionary, Mentor, Student and Listener for all of things that make life happen. I served 8 years in the Army as an Ordnance Specialist, and Human Resources Manager. Deployed to multiple countries around the world and lived in Germany for three years before retiring from my military obligations. Currently the 177th Fighter Wing - Family Readiness Program Manager; serving hundreds of Air National Guardsman and their families. My objectives are to mentor, guide, and educate a successful resilient-...
Jul 20, 2024•2 hr 8 min
After a 20-year military career with three tours in Iraq and two in Okinawa, Eric Dominijanni began mixing good scotches from his collection that would soon become his “Infinity Bottle.” now called Fior Scotch. He is the founder behind Fior Scotch, the only U.S. veteran-owned Scotch and Black-owned Scotch available in the market. It started when Dominijanni communicated with James Landis, known for successfully launching and growing brands like Hpnotiq. They could help recreate the taste, aroma,...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min
I’m John A. Dailey. I grew up along the Virginia/West Virginia border, and while I had a great childhood, I couldn’t get away fast enough. I joined the Marines at seventeen and never looked back. Early in my career, I was fortunate to be trained as a sniper, from there I moved on to Force Reconnaissance Units where I spent the bulk of my time. I served in every position from point man to platoon sergeant and loved every minute of it. I got to throw myself out of airplanes from 30,000 feet, dive ...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 36 min
As a seasoned professional in Talent Acquisition Program Management and a recognized leader in Employee Engagement and Corporate Diversity Program Development, I specialize in designing and leading nationally acclaimed Military Veteran Talent Programs alongside cultivating robust internal cultures. Notably honored as the 2023 Veteran Champion of the Year in Corporate America by G.I. Jobs, my expertise extends beyond accolades, consistently driving enhancements in corporate functions and deliveri...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 27 min
What began on a remote mountain top out post in Afghanistan in 2008 with three Soldiers: Staff Sergeant John Bates, Specialist Eric Finniginamm and Specialist Eric Bakken. The Fallen Outdoors was officially established in 2009. Year after year, The Fallen Outdoors grew and expanded, in October of 2015 TFO was awarded our 501 (c)3 Status. Today TFO serves tens of thousands of veterans a year across the United States. What started off as a simple idea to help veterans get outdoors has transformed ...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Operation Vets with Nets, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military and retired service personnel and disabled veterans through Cat and Striper fishing. Our goal is to open the outdoors to active duty and retired service members, as well as veterans with various disabilities, including those bound to a wheelchair, to the world of fishing. We provide a means of healing through an all-expense-paid freshwater fishing ...
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 7 min
Hometown Hero Outdoors is a non-profit organization facilitating outdoor adventures for serving military, military veterans, and first responders actively. These adventures include hunting, fishing, backpacking, foraging, camping, snowmobiling, and much more. Our primary goal is to assist these individuals as they begin healing and building healthy relationships within the community by: Encouraging them to get up and get moving. Connecting them with likeminded individuals. Reminding them that th...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Montana Warriors on the Water (MWOTW) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, comprised of local sportsmen and women, and veterans of the United States Military, partnered with local businesses, communities, and organizations, providing outdoor recreational therapy and opportunities to veterans of the United States Military at no cost to them. In addition to honoring our veterans by giving back, it is our goal to provide an environment for our veterans to relax and be able to meet other vetera...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Bryan Roof was born in Lancaster, California on April 6, 1981. After graduating High School in 1999, he decided to join the United States Marine Corps in Feb of 2000. He deployed to Kuwait/Iraq in 2003. Bryan was honorably discharged in 2004. He worked in the Aerospace Industry at Northrop Grumman for almost 15 years before being deemed 100% unemployable by the V.A. Every Day’s a Saturday-USMC Veteran started January, 2023. Bryan Was sitting around and decided he wanted to start a podcast, so he...
Jul 02, 2024•2 hr 31 min
Montana Warriors on the Water (MWOTW) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, comprised of local sportsmen and women, and veterans of the United States Military, partnered with local businesses, communities, and organizations, providing outdoor recreational therapy and opportunities to veterans of the United States Military at no cost to them. In addition to honoring our veterans by giving back, it is our goal to provide an environment for our veterans to relax and be able to meet other vetera...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 53 min