This week guest host Carolina Compton talks with Craig Courser about his time in both the Army and National Guard and how he feels he’s been able to contribute to his community.  

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