This week Jeff chats with Mason Defrancesco, President of the Concord VFW & Marty Skovlund Jr., a former U.S. Army Ranger turned journalist, author, and filmmaker.

Ginger and Jeff are joined by Ed Harrington  (BG retired) and Jeff Ladieu of Camp Resilience.  Their program combines outdoor adventure, peer-to-peer bonding, and wellness coaching in the beautiful Lakes Region of NH.   Listen in as  Ed and Jeff share retreat details and invite us to their upcoming adventure fundraiser, “Green Beret with a Mission.” You can serve by supporting their events and you can serve by sharing this engaging interview.

Justin Moeling, a US Coast Guard Veteran and a Social Worker with the suicide prevention team at the Manchester VA, shares the S.A.V.E. training approach to help veterans and prevent suicide. S.A.V.E. stands for ‘know the SIGNS, ASK, VALIDATE, ENCOURAGE-EXPEDITE. We also get an update on the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the US Army. Gregory M. d’Arbonne, First Region President of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) discusses the birthday celebration that will be held on June 14th at the Gillette Stadium. 

Philanthropist Phil Taub shares the mission statement and purpose of one of New Hampshire’s premier veteran support agencies (nonprofit). We learn about how individuals and organizations can paintball with Navy Seals, tuna fishing to help veterans, and other activities run by and through Swam.Org

Join 1st Sergeant (ret) Carolina Compton, a 26 year vet of the Army/National guard to discuss her history serving in the military, as she shares stories, and discuss incredible benefits for education, the GI bill, and even how to begin a TSP account and its financial benefits, and hear how she went from recruit, to recruiter, and now realtor advocating for Veteran Home Ownership in NH.

Ginger and Jeff host a mixed lineup today.   They kick off the show with Mr. Mac and a community effort to end veteran homelessness in Manchester. Herrny Och, the CEO of Harbor Care, joined in to highlight efforts here in Manchester.  Our second segment offered information and resources from Christina Fitzpatrick from AARP.  The show finishes with Troy Townsend, the Director of Psychological Health for the NH National Guard.   A unique position within the Wellness Division, Troy’s primary role is to connect with service members and guide them through the many transitions inherent in military service, enlistment through deployments and into retirement.