Ginger and Jeff spend time with Julie Vose, Acting Director of the Manchester VA Medical Center. From providing direct services to spearheading their COVID response, Julie has dedicated herself in service to our military men and women. Together we cover important events coming up for our local VAMC and glimpse the heart of those who serve our nationals military.  Post inauguration, Jeff and Ginger share a few reflections of the connection between service and politics. 

Ginger and Jeff continue to step into the new year with important interviews for the NH military and veteran community.  Today they are joined by Al Aldenberg – Chief Military and Veterans Service Officer for Easterseals New Hampshire. They dive deep into all the details for New Hampshire’s one of a kind Military and Veterans Campus under construction in Franklin, NH.  Kathy Flynn, Easterseals NH Major Gifts Officer, joins the conversation to discuss the importance of sustainability and how community individuals and businesses (the 99%) can help support our military men and women (the 1%) both during and after their time of service.  Find out how you can be a part of this groundbreaking effort!

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.