Puppies and veterans… what’s not to love?!  Ginger connects with Laura Barker from Hero Pups to learn about the path from adopted puppy to service dog and their mission and purpose in supporting veterans.  Scott joins in to visit with Jeff Chidester, host of The Morning Update, veteran and Veterans Count Board member. Together they catch up on the Buckles & Boots event, Jeff’s military lineage, and the importance of respecting Veterans over the 4th of July holiday.  

Summer is a busy time for veteran events! Ginger meets with two different veteran organizations to hear about all the action.  Green Beret with a Mission at Ladd Farm and Warriors @45 North with fishing and four wheeling adventures.   And our friends from the VA join us to highlight the My HealtheVet platform and app.  Take a seat and listen up.  

Join Scott for an engaging episode featuring Chris Schroeder from Irreverent Warriors, Larry “Tiger” Prentice discussing a new event to combat Veteran suicide, and Scott Hyder shares details about the annual Hidden Battles Kayak Adventure.

Ginger sits down the Commander, First Sergeant and lead vocals of New Hampshire’s 39th Army Band. They share stories from their recent performance in El Salvador and also ponder what it is like to be a soldier and a musician. Listen in for their summer schedule and stay until the end for a special musical send off!

In this week’s episode, Ginger sits down with 3 of NH’s local citizens doing great work and sharing important stories to support our military and veterans. Pat Hubbell co founded Candorful to support transitioning military and spouses nail their job interviews out in the civilian sector. Eileen Doyon has a heart for storytelling and shares an important message through Lucky, the small dog with a big mission. In our last segment, Christina Young gives a glimpse inside the inner workings of non profits and also shares tips for attending events.

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.