Ginger and Scott have the honor to sitting down with Joe Byron from Honor Flight New England. Joe shares stories of his humble yet powerful work in bringing WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans to Washington, DC – To honor both them and their service. In our final segment, Scott meets with Anne Marie Dougherty of the Bob Woodruff Foundation to learn how the foundation was started and the national scope of their work in improving support for our military and veterans.

What a round up this week! Dan Bricker, VA Social Worker and Homeless Veterans Outreach shared about his time in the Marines. He broadened our understanding of VA services for ALL who have served – not just combat/down range service men and women. Hear what a veteran and veteran service provider has to say about mental health and wellness. David Grey, from Hometown Hero Outdoors, shares about all the activities and adventures they host here in NH for military and veterans from around the country. In our final segment we “dive in” with OG Swim with a Mission swimmer, Cheryl Alden. Get ready for summer and the annual SWAM swim event on Newfound Lake!

Ginger and Scott sit down with Marty Skovlund Jr.: Writer, Photographer and Filmmaker. HIs new book, Send Me: The Incredible True Story of a Mother At War is out this week. Send Me tells the story of Shannon Kent – an amazing woman, mother, intelligence officer and patriot. We also dive into the life of a soldier turned conflict reporter and his connection with Joe Kent, Shannon’s husband. Grab a seat and stay tuned – you don’t want to miss this.

Join Phil and Scott this week as they dive into the inspiring work of the Carroll County Veterans Coalition with special guest Jennifer Thomas. Plus, get revved up for Ride With A Mission with Manchester Harley-Davidson, and catch a recap of the highlights from the 4th Annual New Hampshire VSO Summit.

Ginger and Scott learn from Laura Shannon, VA Whole Health Program Manager, about the VA’s shifting approach to client centered care and how veterans of all eras and abilities can access unique and alternative services now offered locally.   In the 2nd half of the show, they meet with CW2 (ret) Mike Montini from the Army Special Forces.   His military career “at the tip of the spear,” his worldwide travel, and his determined mindset are incredibly inspiring.  Listen and learn from a true American soldier. 

In this week’s episode Ginger Munson will journey from Air Force Jr ROTC to Vietnam helicopters to a Revolutionary Grave site in South Carolina. Get a glimpse inside the Air Force, Red Cross and Army, with three unique individuals and three very different stories of service.

The 4th Annual NH  VSO (Veterans Service Organization) Summit is just weeks away. Today Phil Taub, SWAM Founder, and regular co-hosts Ginger Munson and Scott Spradling speak to the history and purpose of the summit and the biggest issues to be tackled this year. In the last segment they dive deep – pun intended – into ALL the events Swim with a Mission is hosting this summer.  From motorcycle rides to tuna fishing, they host something for everyone – Get all the details today!

This week’s episode is a full round up of individuals who are working diligently to support our military and veterans throughout the workplace and beyond. Gold Star Son, Jacob Centeno Healy, is a multimedia storyteller helping nonprofits build compelling outreach; Racheal Roderick leads the Small Business Administration here in NH in educating and empowering veteran business owners; and in the last segment we learn about House Bill 1589 which supports a separate track to provide dignity for veterans facing legal struggles.

Ginger Munson sits down with Dr Paul Belliveau and NP Vicki Pelatas from the TMS Collaborative and Innovative Psychiatry.  Dr Belliveau spent over a decade in the Army supporting frontline warriors. They share their experience and success using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for veterans navigating PTSD symptoms. We also hear from SSG and Outreach Coordinator Mike Bichrest – important details on the expanded PACT Act. 

March is Women’s History month and we met with GnySgt (Ret) Christina Wright about her first in the nation adventures in Washington, DC. And with summer just around the corner, Ginger and Phil sit down with Aaron Capple and Marty Pouliot (Fish with a Mission) and Ethan and Paul Fraitzl (Ride with a Mission); big events to engage with and support our local veterans – brought to you by SWAM. Get all the details in this episode!