Jeff and Ginger spend time with Jessica Dunn, Air Force veteran and Program Manager at Harbor Care. She dives into the principles and services under the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program.  A tough, yet importmant , topic to cover especially in the wake of the holidays and winter in New Hampshire.  In the 2nd half, Ginger and Jeff check in with Liberty House to highlight the food pantry and the special needs of winter.  Hear from those who support veterans with housing and so much more. 

Ginger and Jeff finish out the year interviewing Ethan and Chase McAllister,  local brothers who are both  serving in the…

Today’s show is all about family.  We visit with Mark and Tracy McAllister who have two sons currently serving in the Army – one in the NH National Guard, and one in the midst of his  final year at the Unites States Military Academy, West Point.  In addition to sheparding these two young men, they help to host a West Point parents’ group.  We discuss both the fears and the joys of parenting service members.  On the flip side of this conversation, we are joined by Suzie Rankins, parent of three young adults. Her youngest is considering military service and we talk through the challenges and conflicts parents face when talking through decisions for pursuits after high school.  

Christmas is just around the corner, today we hear from Chaplain Sean McMacken from the NH Army National Guard about what service during the Holidays is like and how to best reach out and support our military and veterans. We also sit down with Nicole Settipane from the Military 2VA Program within the Manchester VA Medical Center. They work to guide recently separated service members on the journey of from active duty to civilian and veteran status.

This week on We’ve Got Your Six Ginger and Jeff host Tim Stanton and Scott Hyder; two veterans who after their service and civilian careers have stepped into the military and veterans service community.  Tim is the current president of Building Dreams for Marines; a local organization which provides renovations for both homes and vehicles to improve mobility for our veterans. Listen in to see how you can get involved.   Scott Hyder shares about Hidden Battle Foundation, an activity and recreation-based program to support veterans and first responders. Scott founded Hidden Battles during his own journey to mental wellness.  Scott is also stepping in as the Veteran Program director for Operation Delta Dog – where they rescue dogs who then help to rescue veterans and first responders.