Ginger and Jeff share interviews live from Paintball with a Mission in Barnstead, NH –  the largest paintball fundraising event in the region.   Leadership tenants from Navy Seals,  respect and appreciation for our military from Board members and community partners, and a lot of good old fashion fun in the woods.  Get a full taste of the event and be inspired to bring your own team next year! 

Ginger and Jeff hear from Whitney Cloutier from Eastern Propane, who shares an unbelievable story about their founder and how Eastern came to support veterans and first responders.  Next, they welcome Salvatore DeFanco, Navy Seal and Swim With a Mission (SWAM) board member – he shares military wisdom and gets us pumped up for the summer SWAM events. 

 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.