Homeland Heroes Salute: Recent Episodes
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The Homeland Heroes Foundation is proud to announce the Homeland Heroes Salute, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of veterans, their families, and those whose lives are devoted to helping service members. The podcast is produced by DerryCAM, Sharing the stories that shape our lives. Each story will dive into the good, bad, and sometimes ugly truths these brave men and women have endured. The mission in telling their stories is to heal themselves and others while bringing greater awareness to the triumphs and struggles they have faced and continue to face at home. Learn more about the Homeland Heroes Foundation at www.homelandheroesfoundation.org. Learn More about Derry Community Access Media at www.derrycam.org Listener Discretion is advised
On May 2nd, 1968 Army Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, armed with only a knife, jumped into action to help a 12-man Special Forces patrol who were surrounded by nearly 1,000 men. He would later be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, four Purple Hearts, and the Medal of Honor for his valorious actions in combat.
Today, on the 24th anniversay of his passing, we welcome his daughter, Yvetter Benavidez Garcia, to the podcast to continue her father's legacy by inspiring and educating others about his story.
To learn more visit the Facebook page managed by Yvette, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100038148445985.
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Welcome to the podcast Command Chief Warrant Officer, George Munson. In this episode you'll hear about his 35+ year career in the Army, learning to fly helicoptors, how he met his wife, Ginger, and his love for the service.
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Welcome to the podcast Marine and Army Veteran, James Cline. In this episode you'll hear about his experience serving as a presidential guard for President Bill Clinton, his time in Afghanistan, and everything in between! Today James gives back to the veteran community by working with homeless veterans, hosting a weekly radio show discussing veterans and mental health, and volunteers his time between being a board member with the Homeland Heroes Foundation and other veteran-focused organizations. His radio show, Changing the Stigma, airs every Friday from 11am to 12pm on WSMN 1590 AM or 95.3 and can be streamed online at WSMN.live.
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Join us for a relisten of episode 46 with Henry Och, Veteran and COO at Harbor Care: Veteran's First. Learn more about the issues surrounding homelessness and how it effects the veteran community.
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Join us for a relisten of episode 45. Dave and Phil talk about the importance of giving back to the veteran community.
Visit www.HomelandHeroesFoundation.org, www.SWAM.org, and www.harborcarenh.org/veterans-first to learn more about the organizations that support the Homeland Heroes Salute Podcast.
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We're sharing a quick update about our summer line up with podcast producer, Alyssa, who also jumps on the episode to talk with Phil Taub about his non-profit, Swim With A Mission and their upcoming summer events.
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Welcome to the podcast Army Veteran, Ginger Munson! In this episode we learn about her experience in the Army, being married to another service member, and how she gives back to the veteran community.
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Welcome to the podcast Army Special Forces Green Beret Veteran and Author of 'The Asset Mindset', Daniel Feilding! Listen to his experience in the Special Forces and what influenced him to write The Asset Mindset. Learn more about him and his book by visiting theassetmindset.com.
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Welcome to the podcast Army Reserves Veteran and Boston Red Sox player, Rico Petrocelli! In this episode we hear how Rico was drafted during his baseball career and how he gives back to the veteran community today.
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Welcome to the podcast Marine Veteran, Mikey Galloway! In this episode we learn about his experience as an analyst in South East Asia. Hear why he moved his family across the country and how the Homeland Heroes Foundation helped in their move to NH.
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Welcome to the podcast Coast Guard Veteran, Jim Spotts. Jim talks about his experience in the Coast Guard, moving from sunny CA to the snowy East Coast, and how he gives back to the veteran community since retirement with Operation Sea Daddy.
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Welcome to the podcast Dave Kenney, 40 year Navy veteran, Chairman Emeritus and co-founder of NH State Veterans Advisory Committee. Listen to this episode to hear more about Dave's expansive career and how he continues to give back to serve fellow veterans today.
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Welcome to the podcast, Army Veteran, COL Hunt Kerrigan USA (Ret). Learn about Hunt's Army experience and how he helps veterans today transition from service to civilian life!
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Welcome to the podcast, Marine Veteran Josh McElveen.
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Welcome to the podcast, Army Veteran, Chris Ager.
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Welcome to the podcast, Air Force Veteran Hillary Seeger.
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Welcome to the podcast, Air Force Veteran James Tille!
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Join Homeland Heroes Salute Producer, Alyssa, as she talks with Homeland Heroes Foundation's Executive Director and Co-Founder, Julie Weymouth! They discuss the Homeland Heroes Foundation's new mission statement and the importance of veteran-based organizations for the veteran community while sharing stories of veterans and their families who have been impacted by their help. Alyssa also shares a quick update on the podcast going in to 2022. Don't miss it!
If you'd like to learn more, support their mission, or are a veteran in need in MA, NH, VT, or ME please visit HomelandHeroesFoundation.org.
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December is Homelessness Awareness Month. Join us this episode as we speak with Henry Och, Veteran and COO at Harbor Care: Veteran's First, whose mission is to ensure that all people they serve receive integrated, personalized, end-to-end care, services, and supports that enable their paths to successful lives. In this episode we will dive deeper into the issues surrounding homelessness and how it effects the veteran community. To learn more about Harbor Care, visit HarborCareNH.org.
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In today's episode Dave and Phil talk about the importance of giving back to the veteran community and give thanks to those who have served and those who have given the the ultimate sacrifice.
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We are excited to introduce Phil Taub, Co-Founder of Swim With a Mission, and David Tille, Veteran and Director at Harbor Care: Veterans First.
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"We're revisiting our conversation with Navy Veteran and Business Owner, Bob Brown. Bob owns and runs Broco Oil with his wife, Angela. Over the years Broco Oil has been awarded the #1 Veteran Owned Business! They service residential areas in Massachussetts and New Hampshire, and commercial areas in Massachussetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. To learn more and inquire about veteran, fire, police, and municipal discounts, you can reach out to Broco Oil at brocooil.com or on Facebook.
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"We're revisiting our conversation with Jessica Briggs, who shares her experiences getting married young, being a new bride to a soldier deployed, and the triumphs and struggles her marriage has faced in its nearly 20 years. Jessica is a mother, wife, minister, counselor, and author of ""Brave Women, Strong Faith: Inspiring Stories of Military Women and Wives"". Learn more about Jessica on her website JessicaBriggs.ink.
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"We're revisiting our conversation with Air Force Veteran, Thea Gerbick.
This episode discusses abuse, addiction, suicide, and mental health. Discretion is strongly advised.
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"We're revisiting our conversation with Marine Veteran and Author of ""Shade it Black: Death and After in Iraq"". In this episode we discuss Jessica's experiences as a female Marine, her 2004 deployment to Iraq where she served in mortuary affairs, how her experiences effected her when she came home, her mental health journey, and where she is in her life today.
This episode discusses assault, death, mortuary affairs sometimes in graphic detail, addiction, suicide, and mental health. Discretion is strongly advised.
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"Thank you to all our listeners for your continued support over this past year! We have an exciting announcement coming soon, make sure to like and follow us on our socials so you don't miss it!
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"Join Alyssa and Gary, for an interview with Swim with a Mission
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"Join Alyssa and Gary, for part three of our veteran interview with General Don Bolduc
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"Join Alyssa and Gary, for part two of our veteran interview with General Don Bolduc
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"Join Alyssa and Gary, for part one of our veteran interview with General Don Bolduc
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part three of our veteran interview with Jessie Tustin.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part two of our veteran interview with Jessie Tustin.
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May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month! In honor of these men and women and their unique sacrifices, we interviewed Jessica Briggs, spouse to Art Briggs who you might recognize from our second veteran interview and guest host. In this episode, Jessica shares her experience getting married young, being a new bride to a soldier deployed along with the triumphs and struggles her marriage has faced in its nearly 20 years. Jessica is a mother, wife, minister, counselor, and author of "Brave Women, Strong Faith: Inspiring Stories of Military Women and Wives". Learn more about Jessica on her website JessicaBriggs.ink.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part one of our veteran interview with Jessie Tustin.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part three of our veteran interview with William Gaudreau.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part two of our veteran interview with William Gaudreau.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part one of our veteran interview with William Gaudreau.
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Alyssa and Gary continue the conversation with Dan Jarvis and Janell Royster from 22Zero, a non-profit that helps veterans and civilians. "We believe there is a better way to treat PTSD; you can learn about the Tactical Resiliency Process (TRP) and join the movement today to heal our heroes." Learn more at 22Zero.org.
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"In this weeks episode, join Alyssa and Gary where they talk with Veteran and Founder, Dan Jarvis, and Veteran and Mental Health Committee Member Janell Royster from 22Zero, a non-profit that helps veterans and civilians. ""We believe there is a better way to treat PTSD; you can learn about the Tactical Resiliency Process (TRP) and join the movement today to heal our heroes."" Learn more at 22Zero.org.
Follow us on Instagram @Homeland_Heroes_Salute. Special thank you to Damian Sullivan for producing our introduction music!"
"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part three of our veteran interview with Gary Despres.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part two of our veteran interview with Gary Despres.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part one of our veteran interview with Gary Despres.
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"Join Alyssa, and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Homeland Heroes Foundation, Julie Weymouth for a special holiday message. They discuss giving back, the impact of 2020 on Veterans, and what the Homeland Heroes Foundation does to help support veterans during their time of need, as well as during the holiday season. We want to thank all our volunteers and supporters for making giving back to our veterans community possible! A special thanks to DerryCAM, for all their hard work in producing this podcast. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season and a Happy New Year! (Goodbye 2020!)
If you would like to learn more or donate to the Homeland Heroes Foundation, please visit www.homelandheroesfoundation.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!"
"Join Alyssa for part three of our veteran interview with Jessica Goodell, author of ""Shade it Black: Death and After in Iraq"".
This episode discusses death, mortuary affairs, addiction, and suicide. Discretion is strongly advised.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part two of our veteran interview with Jessica Goodell, author of ""Shade it Black: Death and After in Iraq"". In this portion of her story we discuss her experience serving in mortuary affairs during her deployment to Iraq in 2004.
This episode discusses assault, death, and mortuary affairs sometimes in graphic detail. Discretion is strongly advised.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part one of our veteran interview with Jessica Goodell.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part three of our veteran interview with Bob Brown. Bob is the owner and founder of Broco Oil in Massachusetts which was awarded the #1 Veteran Owned Business in 2019! They service residential areas in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and commercial areas in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. To learn more and inquire about veteran, fire, police, and municipal discounts, you can reach out to Broco Oil at brocooil.com or on Facebook.
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"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part two of our veteran interview with Bob Brown. Bob is the owner and founder of Broco Oil in Massachusetts which was awared the #1 Veteran Owned Business in 2019! They service residential areas in Massachussetts and New Hampshire, and commercial areas in Massachussetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. To learn more and inquire about veteran, fire, police, and municipal discounts, you can reach out to Broco Oil at brocooil.com or on facebook.
Follow us on instagram @Homeland_Heroes_Salute"
"Join Alyssa and Guest Host, Art Briggs, for part one of our veteran interview with Bob Brown. Bob is the owner and founder of Broco Oil in Massachusetts which was awared the #1 Veteran Owned Business in 2019! They service residential areas in Massachussetts and New Hampshire, and commercial areas in Massachussetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. To learn more and inquire about veteran, fire, police, and municipal discounts, you can reach out to Broco Oil at brocooil.com or on facebook.
Follow us on instagram @Homeland_Heroes_Salute"
"Join Alyssa and guest host, Art Briggs, for part three of our veteran interview with David Voight.
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Join Alyssa and guest host, David Binford, for part two of our veteran interview with David Voight.
Join Alyssa and guest host, David Binford, for part one of our veteran interview with David Voight.
Join Alyssa and guest host, David Binford, for part three of our veteran interview with Thea Gerbick.
Join Alyssa and guest host, David Binford, for part two of our veteran interview with Thea Gerbick.
Join Alyssa and guest host, David Binford, for part one of our veteran interview with Thea Gerbick.
Join Alyssa and guest host, Arthur Briggs, for part three of our veteran interview with Corky Messner.
Join Alyssa and guest host, Arthur Briggs, for part two of our veteran interview with Corky Messner.
Join Alyssa and guest host, Arthur Briggs, for part one of our veteran interview with Corky Messner.
Join Alyssa and guest host, Dave Binford, for part three of our veteran interview with Arthur Briggs. Listen to his story about what it entails to be part of the Chaplain Corp. in the United States Military and his advise to those who are interested in enlisting in the military.
Join Alyssa and guest host, Dave Binford, for part two of our veteran interview with Arthur Briggs. In this episode, Art talks about his expectations joining the military and his experience serving, including how it effected his relationships at home.
Join Alyssa and guest host, Dave Binford, for part one of our veteran interview with Arthur Briggs and learn what drove him to join the Army!
Join us for part three of our veteran interview with David Binford. Listen to his story about coming home, relationships, and finding a passion that helps give back to his community. Learn more about his charity, Azimuth Check Foundation at https://azimuthcheckfoundation.org/
Join us for part two of our veteran interview with David Binford and listen to him speak about his deployments with the Air Force and the Army. To watch the documentaries, "The Hornets Nest" and "No Greater Love", mentioned in this episode, you can find them on Amazon. (This is not a paid promotion.)
Join us for part one of our veteran interview with David Binford and learn what drove him to join the Air Force and the Army!
The Homeland Heroes Foundation is proud to announce the Homeland Heroes Salute, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of veterans, their families, and those whose lives are devoted to helping service members. Each story we bring you will dive into the good, bad, and sometimes ugly truths that these brave men and women endured. In order to bring greater awareness to the triumphs and struggles they've faced and continue to face, they must talk, and we must listen. Just because they are home doesn't mean it's over. The impact of their stories is their most important mission. Learn more about the Homeland Heroes Foundation at www.homelandheroesfoundation.org. Learn more about Derry Community Access Media, please visit https://derrycam.org/.