The American Veterans Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The American Veterans Podcast, or AVP, is a podcast presented by AMVETS, our nation's most inclusive congressionally-chartered veteran service organization.
Rob Wilkins is a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant and member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN). He works as the Military Evangelist at Sightline Media Group, the leading news organization covering military, defense, public sector, federal technology, C4ISR and cyber defense as well as the Senior Military Editor of Muscle & Fitness. On this episode of the American Veterans Podcast, we discuss National Military Fitness & Wellness Month, the decline in military recruitment numbers, and what we can collectively do to curb our nation's leading cause of health complications and death: obesity.đź”— health.gov
**Rob Wilkins is a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant and member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN). He works as the Military Evangelist at Sightline Media Group, the leading news organization covering military, defense, public sector, federal technology, C4ISR and cyber defense as well as the Senior Military Editor of Muscle & Fitness. On this episode of the American Veterans Podcast, we discuss National Military Fitness & Wellness Month, the decline in military recruitment numbers, and what we can collectively due to curb our nation's leading cause of health complications and death: obesity.
đź”— health.gov**
On this episode of the American Veterans Podcast, we discuss VA implementation of the PACT Act, the recently-released VA 2020 Veteran Suicide Report, and Rolling to Remember. We also speak with attorney Robert King, who has been tracking Camp Lejeune water contamination and it's plague on veterans and their families.
King Law's Camp Lejeune efforts: https://www.robertkinglawfirm.com/camp-lejeune-water-contamination-lawsuit/
On this American Veterans Podcast, we speak with Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Founder, Vietnam War Veteran, and Purple Heart and 3x Army Commendation Medal recipient Jan Scruggs on the creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, his time during and post his Vietnam tours, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and his currents efforts with the Gulf War Memorial.
More on the Vietnam Memorial Wall: https://www.vvmf.org/
On this American Veterans Podcast, we speak with Bonnie Carroll, President and Founder of TAPS. TAPS provides compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a military loved one, and since 1994, has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.
TAPS' Ukraine aid efforts: https://www.taps.org/international/ukraine
On this American Veteran Podcast, we have AMVETS National Commander Greg Heun and National Executive Director Joe Chenelly to talk about the Commander's year thus far, Rolling to Remember, and more. We end the show with an interview from Chef Andre Rush, where we talk about his vast list of accomplishments, his book, Call Me Chef, Dammit!, and his newest endeavor: his line of nutritious meals, Chow.
Where to find Chow: chowmeals.com
On this American Veteran Podcast, we speak with AMVETS National Third Vice Commander and Army Veteran Paul Shipley before AMVETS' Legislative Advocacy Week.
Sgt. Maj. Saucedo took over as senior enlisted advisor for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) in September of 2020. At DeCA, he is responsible for advising the DeCA director on all service members’ needs related to the commissary benefit and serving as the agency liaison with the senior enlisted chiefs of the armed services.
On this American Veterans Podcast, Sgt. Maj. discusses with us a 2020 congressionally-mandated commissary benefit all vets should take advantage of(https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Factsheets/expanding-access-fact-sheet.pdf), what typical day for the senior enlisted advisor looks like, and much more (1:50 - 31:03).
We also discuss Rolling to Remember (rollingtoremember.com) and the media embeding request denial by the Pentagon for reports looking to cover growing tension in Ukraine with AMVETS National Exec. Dir. Joe Chenelly
Defense Commissary Agency links:
www.commissaries.com www.facebook.com/YourCommissary www.twitter.com/YourCommissary www.pinterest.com/YourCommissary www.youtube.com/DefenseCommissary www.flickr.com/commissary
Commissary Connection: www.commissaries.com/subscribe.cfm
Welcome to Canna Chat, a way for us to keep the cannabis discussion rolling as an impactful resource when we talk about veterans' healthcare.
In this episode, AMVETS Chief Medical Executive Cherissa Jackson speaks with Vireo Health's Dr. Stephen Dahmer on the positive effects #cannabis can have on cancer patients and the importance of its acceptance into the healthcare industry.
AMVETS HEAL Program: amvetshealprogram.org Vireo Health: vireohealth.com/research
Welcome to Canna Chat, a way for us to keep the cannabis discussion rolling as an impactful resource when we talk about veterans' healthcare. This week, AMVETS Chief Medical Executive Cherissa Jackson speaks with Vireo Health's Director of Medical Education Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt on the benefits of cannabis and the importance on it's acceptance into the healthcare industry.
AMVETS HEAL Program: amvetshealprogram.org Vireo Health: vireohealth.com/research
On this American Veterans Podcast, we discuss burn pit legislation currently on the table (00:40 - 8:00), U.S. troops making a full exit from Afghanistan (8:15 - 13:02), and the importance of quickly reimbursing our nearly-depleted National Guard and the long-term effects of this time-strenuous mission (13:04 - 18:30).
On this American Veterans Podcast we discuss Rolling To Remember, from preparations to the route and more.
For more: rollingtoremember.com
On this American Veterans Podcast, we discuss the continuation of the Joined Forces initiative, COVID Community Corps, and host AMVETS National Junior President Abigial Lewis.
On this AVP, we talk with AMVETS Past National Commander JP Brown about Commander Jan Brown's testimony last week, AMVETS' upcoming National Convention and Rolling to Remember, leading a nationally-recognized veteran service organization, & more.
On this episode of the American Veterans Podcast, we dive further into mass COVID-19 vaccination and how it pertains to veterans and caregivers. We also discuss the upcoming full VA Committee and dive into our legislative priorities for the 117th Congress.
On this AVP we discuss the confirmation of former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough to VA Secretary (0:00-8:20), the House VA Committee's first meeting of the 117th Congress (8:20-16:40) and the White House's decision to halt veteran debt collection (20:48-22:55)
On this AVP, we discuss the Senate confirmation hearing VA Secretary nominee Denis McDonough, current and incoming VA leadership, and community care.
On this AVP we react to rioters descending on our nation's Capitol Building, some of the organization's 2020 highlights, and what's in store for 2021.
On this AVP, we discuss a recent meeting between AMVETS and the Biden/Harris VA transition team, developments from VA officials regarding vaccine implementation (6:52), and new details provided by former VA Deputy Secretary James Byrne regarding resurfaced VA sexual assault and mishandling allegations (22:32)
On this AVP we discuss the veterans elected into office or re-claimed their seat.. and the fact that the number of veterans in office is decreasing. We also discuss allegations regarding a 2018 mental health Executive Order and why it concerns us for PREVENTS as well as the missing 2018 Annual VA Suicide Report and why the proposed answer for why it hasn't been released makes no sense.
On this AVP, we talk about a presidential candidate veteran-focused forum conducted by 12 veteran organizations and hosted by Military Times. We also discuss allegations made against VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and speak with AMVETS Department of Pennsylvania Commander Paul Shipley about a veteran mental healthcare roundtable he attended hosted by Second Lady Karen Pence.
On this AVP we discuss the first 2020 Presidential Debate and what it means to the veteran community, as well as an upcoming veteran town hall between VSOs and the candidates. We also talk about a recent VA GAO report regarding wait times under the Mission Act and speak with Bunmi Moses, AMVETS' recently-promoted Programs Director.
Dr. Antonio Webb is an Author, Motivational Speaker, and fellowship trained Spine Surgeon located in San Antonio, Texas.
After spending eight years in the US Air Force as a medic/LVN including a deployment north of Baghdad, Iraq in 2005, Dr Webb began his eleven-year journey of becoming an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. After separating from the military in 2007, it would take Dr. Webb three years of applying to medical school before he received an acceptance. Each year, rejection letter after rejection letter came in, causing him to resort back to the drawing board each year. Dr. Webb went on to complete medical school at Georgetown University followed by a rigorous 5-year Orthopedic Surgery residency at UT San Antonio where he completed more than 2,000 surgeries. He then completed a combined Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas. Dr. Webb’s medical training also afforded him the opportunity to operate and do surgery in Liberia, West Africa, Bangkok, Thailand, and Port Au Prince Haiti on two separate occasions.
One of his most rewarding activities, however, is serving as a mentor for underprivileged middle and high school students interested in a career in medicine. He volunteers to help because he says it is important for students to know “If I can do it, they can also.” Webb says his proudest moment would be when he encounters a student in later years who says, “I am in medical school because of you.”
For more information about Dr. Webb or to purchase his book Overcoming the Odds, please visit www.youtube.com/antoniowebbmd or www.antoniowebbmd.com
Jeremy R. Williams is a retired United States Marine and decorated combat veteran of three tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jeremy’s twenty-year career includes military and public service, private sector professions, and a successful small business. While at Student Veterans of America, Jeremy built statewide networks that support veterans transitioning into higher education. During his time as the Director of Houston Veterans Behavioral Healthcare Initiative, Jeremy built collaborative relationships to finance the prevention of veteran suicides and the reduction of veteran homelessness. In 2007, while working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, Jeremy was named a National Military Scholar by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. In 2017, Jeremy graduated as a Merit Scholar with a Master’s in Public Service and Administration from the George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Currently, Jeremy is the Government & Veterans Service Organization Liaison at Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc., where their goal is to provide Veterans suffering from chronic pain with the option of a drug-free, non-opioid pain management treatment across the Veterans Health Administration.
Master Sergeant Cedric King entered the United States Army in 1995. During his 20 year career, Master Sergeant King proved himself to be an exemplary soldier graduating from several distinguishing schools in the Army, including but not limited to: the United States Army Jumpmaster Course, United States Army Pathfinder course, Air Assault course, and The United States Army Ranger Course. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.
On July 25, 2012 during his second tour in Afghanistan, Cedric was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. The explosion caused internal injuries, permanent damage to his right arm and hand and the amputation of both of his legs. Cedric now refers to that moment as his finest hour.
While recovering from his injuries Cedric found time to complete his bachelors degree and begin to cultivate his speaking voice. Since becoming an amputee, Cedric has shared his story of perseverance and endurance with audiences such as the US Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point, professional sports teams of the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Fortune 500 companies from Home Depot to Facebook.
In February of 2019 his story was published into print when he released his book called, “The Making Point”. In his book he shares mindsets, philosophies, and stories that include how 21 months after losing both of his legs, Cedric completed the 2014 Boston Marathon. He has been featured on Networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO and the NFL Network. He has gone on to compete in a number of physically taxing events including a 70.3 mile half Ironman Triathlon, He is a two New York City Marathon Finisher, a five time Boston Marathon finisher, numerous half marathons, and a three time 48.6 mile Disney Marathon series finisher.
Cedric has been married to his lovely wife, Khieda King, since October of 2000 and the couple have two beautiful daughters, Amari and Khayma King.
On this AVP we discuss recent CDC findings with AMVETS' National Executive Director Joe Chenelly. We also talk about the USPS/VA medications situation unfolding with AMVETS' Chief Advocacy Officer Sherman Gillums Jr, and the wrapping of 'Who's at the Table?' season one and the upcoming second season with the host and AMVETS' Chief Medical Executive Cherissa Jackson.
Jillian Bullock is the CEO/President of Jillian Bullock Enterprises, LLC, an entertainment and film production company based in Pennsylvania. While Jillian attended college, she worked as a reporter for “The Wall Street Journal” newspaper. After graduation with a degree in Communications from La Salle University, Jillian got her start in filmmaking as an intern on Spike Lee’s movie “Malcolm X.” From there, she has worked on her own, and other people’s movies as an actor, writer, producer, director, and fight choreographer. Jillian got that last title due to her extensive background in boxing and martial arts.
Jillian took off from filmmaking for a number of years in order to focus on writing her memoir, “HERE I STAND,” which was published in 2012. The story tells of Jillian’s upbringing with her African-American mother and her white stepfather, who was a member of the Philadelphia Italian Mafia. Jillian’s life story is in development as a feature film.
Jillian wrote and directed the documentary “A Filmmaker’s Personal Journey.” She went on to write, direct and produce the drama “Spirit.” Jillian recently completed “A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives,” a feature film that focuses on veterans, PTSD and military sexual assault. She has won several awards for the movie and the film will be available on Amazon Video on Demand starting in August 2020. Jillian, along with award winning DP, Lamont Fountain, also co-wrote and directed “Fight of Your Life,” a PSA music video to bring more awareness to military sexual assault and PTSD.
In the summer of 2019, Jillian wrote, directed and produced the short film “Touch With Your Eyes.” The film is currently making the film festival rounds. She was recently hired by Orenda Entertainment in LA to direct a film entitled “22,” written by Steven Paul Taylor and Bradley Melson. Production begins early 2021. As the writer and director, Jillian is also in pre-production on the movie “A Cup Full of Crazy,” a psychological thriller. Production will begin in April 2021.
Over the years, Jillian has continued her education by taking Master courses in screenwriting, acting and directing. As a screenwriter, Jillian has sold two scripts in her career so far – “The Champion Inside” and “Scar Across My Heart.” Since 2007, Jillian has been a screenwriting judge for the Set In Philadelphia Screenwriting Contest, which is sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. She also teaches screenwriting classes in Philadelphia and works as a script consultant.
Lakeydra Houston is a US Air Force member who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Chief Executive Officer of KEY Fit, Knowledge, Empowerment and You-nity, which mentors groups on fitness, wellness and suicide awareness to increase life productivity.
She earned her Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Human Resources and currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Leadership from Trident International University. She is a certified resiliency trainer with over 7+ years of experience within domestic violence programs, youth empowerment organizations, sexual assault prevention and mental health.
Her community outreach includes working with high school students to provide educational tools, mentoring, and counseling. She is currently a member of Air Force Sergeants Association, Security Forces Association, Air Force Resiliency Team and Military Fresh Network to name a few. She is looking to make impact within the military community, bridge the gap of knowledge between our civilian counterparts while continuing to serve others.
On this AVP, we talk about two suicide prevention bills supported by AMVETS that were recently marked up in Congress (S. 785 | S. 3235)and discuss the story of a disabled veteran who was robbed while on a bus traveling home and how AMVETS was able to help rectify the situation: https://sanduskyregister.com/news/268541/veteran-robbed-then-stranded/.
We also speak with AMVETS' National Women's Committee Chair Lisa Wilken about legislation and events happening in Indiana.
Denetra Hampton has built an educational empire that includes an Ed-tech Startup, Nursing Education and Study Center, Culture & Science Initiative, For Nurses By Nurses and a Digital Magazine. Denetra's work is focused on the development of future nurse leaders through a template of diversity, cultural competence, and nursing science.
She is a 22-year Navy Veteran, and a former United States Naval Nurse Corps Officer. Her professional background consists of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing, and a Masters in Health Services Administration.
An global strategist, Denetra has committed her work to the development of a forward-thinking, diverse and business-minded nurse leader. Having studied diversity abroad, Denetra attended a mission trip to Chile and Argentina that allowed her to participate in group think tanks with diverse nursing and medical executives as well as speak on panels to nursing students at the Universidad Finis Terrae and Hospital San Jose, in Santiago Chile.
A Producer of Film, Denetra released her debut film, The Black Angels: A Nurse’s Story, in 2019, a hidden gem about African American nurses who risked their lives to care for patients with tuberculosis when there was no cure and white nurses refused. The story gives homage to the life of Black Angel, Marjorie Tucker Reed. Her latest release, Year of the Nurse and Midwife, will premiere online August, 2020.
Denetra has been married for 24 years to retired Chief Warrant Officer, Shawn H
Vanessa “Siren” Mahan is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve with 20+ years of military leadership experience and a combat veteran with over 100 combat missions in the F-15E Strike Eagle supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
As a Distinguished Graduate from AFROTC at Purdue University, she attended Joint Strike Navigator Training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, where a Military Sexual Trauma (MST) nearly destroyed her before her career could even takeoff.
But reaching her goal of protecting troops and civilians by flying in combat in a post 9/11 world, helped her overcome the MST and other obstacles. She is a champion of diversity and inclusion, on a mission to inspire people and businesses by sharing her story with conviction, humor, and sincerity.
Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Ja’nelle E. Lampkin joined the Marine Corps in January 2003. After graduating boot camp from Perris Island, South Carolina, she reported to her first duty station in Camp Pendleton, CA. In 2005 after having served a few years she gave birth to her daughter Gabrielle Mya and before being assigned to Okinawa, Japan.
Ja’nelle became a single mother early in her daughter’s life and dedicated her motherhood to teaching her daughter the value of understanding cultural differences, showing her what success could look like as a single black woman and creating an overwhelming environment full of love and compassion. Ja’nelle became the ultimate “soccer mom”. From coaching all Gabrielle’s sports, volunteering for position that was an influence on her daughter, being an active member on several community and school boards, Ja’nelle made an impactful breakthrough in her community. In 2010 she was assigned to 12th Marine Corps Recruiting District. Her time as a Recruiter quickly progressed. Winning Rookie Recruiter of the Year and taking over her own Recruiting sub-station in less than 1 1/2 years on tour, Ja’nelle decided to start a developmental mentorship program for school students as a Youth Ambassador.
From building community relationships and teaming with the Fontana City Mayor to promote community student success Ja’nelle became a mogul in the recruiting world in building relationships. Making the hard decision to leave recruiting to dedicate more time to her daughter, excelling in her career did not stop. Ja’nelle became a local Realtor while serving as the Distribution Management Passenger Travel Chief at Camp Pendleton. After having a fast excelling career Ja’nelle abruptly made the decision along with her daughter to submit for early retire. Ja’nelle retired her career at Camp, Pendleton CA where she first started, in great expectation of being a full-time soccer mom seeing her daughter threw high school and college.
The unbreakable bound ended tragically when her daughter committed suicide in March of 2020. Losing her entire world and impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, Ja’nelle has shown unsurmountable resilience in being self-aware and using life experiences, her education background and living just one more day.
On this 'Who's at the Table?', AMVETS Chief Medical Executive Cherissa Jackson hosts Kim Bailey, social worker, mental health advocate, and Army veteran.
Kim served her country for 4 years active duty as a combat medic overseas during the earlier stages of the Afghan and Iraqi wars. During this time, she helped support the mission by stabilizing and triaging the severely wounded who were airvac’d directly from the battle field, earning her two army achievement medals for saving lives.
A social worker and military mental health advocate, Kim has firsthand experience of Military Sexual Trauma, Mild TBI, suicidality, and the pressures of military culture that led her to Homelessness, struggles with PTSD, and even a period of Incarceration after transitioning out of the service. After hitting rock bottom, Kim began her healing journey through education and helping others. She finished her masters in social work, started her PhD, volunteers in the veterans treatment court, and runs a supportive mini blog, a podcast, and support groups for her sister veterans and first responders through Invisible Combat™️ and the Shero Hotline podcast.
AMVETS' Past National Commander John "JP" Brown holding a discussion with AMVETS' National Commander Jan Brown.
On this AVP, AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly and Chief Advocacy Officer Sherman Gillums Jr. give us the rundown on the PREVENTS Act and we touch on Independence Day coming up this weekend.
On this AVP - We wrap up Memorial Day Weekend and Rolling To Remember, talk about state-wide reopenings and their impact on AMVETS, VA's potential PPE shortage if a second wave of COVID-19 hits, and read a letter from AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly.
On this AVP, we bring you the Facebook live-streamed content from Rolling To Remember 2020.
On this AVP, we discuss the recent cancellation of AMVETS 76th annual national convention due to COVID-19 concerns. We also talk about Rolling To Remember and a recent interview AMVETS National Exec. Dir. Joe Chenelly conducted with the Hazard Ground podcast.
https://hazardground.com/episode/ep-167-joe-chenelly-marine-amvets/
On this AVP, we discuss a recent call between Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie and VSOs, miscommunication between FEMA and VA over 5 million medical masks, flyovers for first responders, and Rolling To Remember.
On today's American Veterans Podcast, we discuss the conversation around service member haircut regulations and our concerns regarding non-tax-filing veterans and stimulus checks. We also include a soundbite regarding Rolling To Remember updates, which include the introduction of the Rolling To Remember Challenge.
Sign up for the challenge: https://a.rever.co/challenges/141 Rolling To Remember gear: https://www.oscarmike.org/pages/amvets AMVETS daily COVID Updates: amvets.org/covid-update/
On this AVP, we hear from AMVETS' Chief Advocacy Officer Sherman Gillums Jr. regarding Coronavirus as well as an interview we conducted with Lisa Wilken, SMSGT Ret. and Chair of AMVETS' Womens Committee.
AMVETS Scholarships: https://amvets.org/scholarships/
On this AVP, we discuss VA preparations for preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and treating vets who contract the virus. We also discuss the VSO/VA Committee hearings from last month, as well as review another disappointing Clay Hunt SAV Act report.
AMVETS National Commander's Testimony: bit.ly/STH20CMDRBrown AMVETS' Clay Hunt Report Reaction: bit.ly/CHSAR19VID FULL 2019 Clay Hunt SAV Act Report: bit.ly/CHSAR2019PDF
On this AVP, we talk about a recently-released joint letter from several VSOs to POTUS, asking for quick action on presumptive diseases and disorders possibly brought on by Agent Orange, as well as the delay in electronic healthcare record training. We end with an interview we did with Noah Currier, founder of Oscar Mike, where we discuss the company and their next project: hosting the 2020 wheelchair rugby championships (oscarmike.org).
On this AVP, we discuss several mental health/suicide prevention bills currently making their way through Congress. We also touch on the upcoming 'Storm The Hill' in March as well as wrap the episode with interviews we conducted with Lowe's Mike Mitchell (Senior Director of Trade Skills & Learning Innovation) and Mike Piper (Head of Military Recruitment), where we discuss how Lowe's gives back to our military through AMVETS.
AMVETS Generation T Scholarships: http://bit.ly/AV-GenT Lowe’s AMVETS Technology Scholarships: http://bit.ly/AV-Tech Veteranprenuer Business Grant: http://bit.ly/Veteranprenuer Lowe's Home Improvement: lowes.com
On this AVP, we talk about the recent events unfolding in the Middle East and a factor that commonly is over-looked when we talk about war and conflict: what does life look like for our service members when they return home? We also discuss AMVETS' HEAL program, moves on the VA Committee, and a Rolling To Remember Tour taking place two weeks from now.
On this AVP, we talk with Tim Chambers, the Saluting Marine holding a salute for more than a decade for motorcyclist participating in Rolling Thunder. Tim is now an official spokesperson for AMVETS and will continue saluting participants of Rolling To Remember.
On this AVP- we discuss (and play a soundbite from) AMVETS' Chief Advocacy Officer Sherman Gillums Jr.'s testimony before the House VA Committee regarding HR 3495, the IMPROVE Act, which is supported by AMVETS.
We also talk about the Rolling To Remember logo unveiling that took place Veterans Day.
On this AVP, we discuss the POW/MIA Flag Act, which was signed into law Thursday by POTUS.
On this AVP, we discuss the walk-out committed by several members on the republican side of the House VA Committee during the 10/29/19 hearing, why it happened, and what it means for the history of this historically bipartisan organization. We also talk about legislation that was tabled during the hearing, the IMPROVE Act, as well as Commander Brown's latest Op Ed:(https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/opinion/amvets-national-commander-calls-out-congress?fbclid=IwAR2UIWd0FPFw4C_BqKhqEnfbzn4x52Jj2k-NrhRetl3-gxjU0FUP6bekEog).
On this week's AVP, we discuss the OIG investigation into 3 homicides and 9 suspicious deaths linked to improper insulin injections performed by a VA employee at the Clarksburg VAMC.
On today's AVP, we summarize our press conference held last week, where we announced we will continue the tradition created through 32 years of an annual protest ride held in D.C. through our upcoming Memorial Day weekend Demonstration Ride, Rolling To Remember (R2R for short). We talk about logistics for the ride, events for the weekend, our ride logo contest, as well as wrap the podcast up with some soundbites from the press conference.
On today's AVP, we discuss breaking news: President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at AMVETS' 75th Annual National Convention. More info:http://bit.ly/2Tp5Mwk
On today's AVP, AMVETS' National Executive Director Joe Chenelly discusses news that broke late last week: AMVETS will be hosting a POW/MIA demonstration ride in Memorial Day weekend, 2020, in D.C.
The ride is meant to continue to raise awareness and serve as an observance for the more than 80,000 still missing in action and prisoners of war. Learn more: http://bit.ly/ContinueTheTradition
On today's AVP, we discuss our upcoming National Convention, taking place in Louisville, KY. We delve into what Conventions are for, what business is conducted during them, and potential surprises to come from this year's. https://amvets.org/amvets-national-convention/
On today's AVP, we talk about the stop on Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans' claims being processed until January 2020.
On today's American Veterans Podcast, AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly talks more on the MISSION Act and we speak with AMVETS Chief Advocacy Officer Sherman Gillums regarding his latest Op Ed on the Army's Humvee aging problem.
On today's American Veterans Podcast, AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly talks about the Mission Act, a new era in veteran healthcare, and the war tax proposal from presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.
On today's American Veteran Podcast, we discuss the veterans running for public office tonight, Commander Riley and Madam President Valley's Taiwan trip, AMVETS continued effort to support hurricane victims, Veterans Day, and the latest stolen valor story.
AMVETS' 'Heal American Veterans' town hall: http://bit.ly/HAVtownhall
AMVETS 74th annual national convention: http://amvets.org/amvets-national-convention/
AMVETS HEAL program: http://amvets.org/vet-heal/
On today's AVP, we discuss the VA Mission Act signing, AMVETS Radio, AMVETS' upcoming national convention, and a post in North Carolina that established a scholarship targeting our women veterans. We also cut to an interview we did with Rod Levy, CEO/founder of Code Platoon, a 14 week program training veterans in coding and computer software. We also discuss the story of a soldier who took a personnel carrier off base for a 60 mile joyride while chased by cops, and TOP GUN 2/Maverick.
More info on Code Platoon: https://www.codeplatoon.org/
On today's AV Podcast, we discuss the VA MISSION ACT advancing through the Senate, our successful 'Healing American Veterans Symposium', and highlight Team AMVETS.
We also talk with Jill Stephenson, organizer of the "Freedom Walk to the Wall", and we breakdown our latest stolen valor culprit's story.
JILL'S LINK: http://www.iamjillstephenson.com/freedom-walk-to-the-wall/
On today's episode, we finally get to discuss former VA secretary David Shulkin's departure from the department and the latest aviation accidents that rocked the military community. We also discuss the latest news trending on AMVETS' twitter, the newest advocate for medicinal marijuana, and the marine who mastered Tinder. Enjoy.
On today's AVP, We talk about the recent Op Ed written by AMVETS' Joe Chenelly regarding the state of the VA Secretary position. We discuss the launch of AMVETS mental health program (VET HEAL)and recap our Spring NEC/SilverHelmet Gala that took place last week. We cut to an interview that we did with Lana Mckenzie , AMVETS Chief Medical Executive, and wrap the episode with congratulations to our 2018 Americanism program contest winner, Lucas Hickam, and talk about President Trump's interest in our military in space. Join The Conversation.
On today's AVP, we talk more on the state of the VA and Secretary Shulkin, social media situation created by AF NCO Geraldine Lovely, and highlight an AMVETS post. We also cut to an interview we did with National 2nd Vice Jan Brown, and play "First Female."
On today's AVP, we bring on AMVETS Chief Strategy Officer to talk VA Secretary Shulkin, Military Parades, and AMVETS at the Daytona 500. We also spotlight a few AMVET members and discuss the news Stolen Valor case.