Podcast Episodes

Episode 279 Part 1: United in support of veterans

Season 6 Episode 279

Representatives of USAA, Mutual of Omaha, Sony and MilTrac share how they are supporting veterans through The American Legion. Veterans and servicemembers in transition can receive financial guidance…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Episode 279 Part 2: MandatoryFunDay, GWOT memorial and community service

Season 6 Episode 204

Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more.

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foun…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Episode 278: Communicating the stories of war through art

Season 6 Episode 278

With a rifle in one hand, and a sketch pad in the other, retired Marine veteran Joe Winslow’s combat service in the Battle of Fallujah inspired a return to his love of art. He drew sketches and colle…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 277: From the battlefield to the Grand Ole Opry with Scotty Hasting

"Wayspring Wanderer" launches on Amazon.

THE INTERVIEW
Scotty Hasting is an Army combat veteran turned singer/songwriter who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Hasting, who received the Purple Hear…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 276: Call of duty: A veteran-led peer support network with retired Maj. Gen. Mark Graham

2025 American Legion World Series begins

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graha…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 275: A transgender service member speaks out about being forced out

250 ways to participate in The American Legion USA 250 Challenge

THE INTERVIEW
Col. Bree Fram, a transgender Space Force member, is being forced out of the military and end her 23-year service that b…

Published on 3 months ago

Episode 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima

250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Episode 273: How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima

Season 6 Episode 273

Native Americans in the Revolutionary War.

THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounde…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 272: Living the punk life with former sailor John Joseph - Tango Alpha Lima

Season 6 Episode 272

Remembering Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Stony Point

THE INTERVIEW
Former Cro-Mags and Bad Brains singer John Joseph emerged from an abusive childhood in a foster home to serve in the Nav…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 271: Guiding veterans to healing and mentoring the next generation with Bart Womack – Tango Alpha Lima

Season 6 Episode 271

OTDIH: The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack discusses creating an equine therapy facility for veterans with PTSD; mentori…

Published on 4 months ago