Serving veterans near the end of life takes special people. Today, Jeff and Ginger meet with Mark Williams, NHNG Chaplain and Franklin VNA Chaplain, Ryan How, former Concord Police Officer and Director of Fundraising for Franklin VNA. Together they share the important work of supporting Veterans with cultural competency and compassion. Franklin VNA is one of the local organizations to host and support the We Honor Veterans program. A national effort to honor, respect and provide critical support to our senior veterans.

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.