Founder Tim K. sits down to talk about the evolution of the work and some of his most unique projects. He goes into the history of the work and why Carter Chick (USMC, Army, OIF Veteran), Paul Merriman (USMC, WWII Veteran), and Alfred Haws' (Army, WWII Veteran) projects have a special place in his heart. Tim discusses the meaning of Memorial Day and his memories of each project. Although all of these men have since been laid to rest, their legacies live on as a testament to the power of storytelling. Join us as we address each man's legacy and the special nature of their stories.

The Meaning of Memorial Day

The veterans project podcast is about building a bridge and ensuring our legacies are properly captured. Through the lens of Tim K., you will hear the stories of our veterans, caregivers, and civilians who are currently impacting our warfighter community. The goal of the podcast is to connect our communities and ensure that we never forget the sacrifices of not only our veterans, but those who’ve served in any capacity to assure our liberties are protected.

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Host Tim K. sits down in Oahu, Hawaii with Tulsi Gabbard who is currently serving with 1st Special Forces Command as a Lieutenant Colonel. Gabbard was the first  American Samoan to ever sit in Congress and she is also the first female combat veteran to run for President. On the podcast, Tulsi speaks on the spirit of Aloha and what it means to embody that as a movement. She also discusses discovering her passion through service to her fellow Hawaiians, valuable lessons learned through her multiple deployments to Iraq, and the massive challenge she faced in becoming a political trailblazer.

Episode 52 - Tulsi Gabbard (Army, OIF Veteran)

Host Tim K. sits down in College Station, Texas with Chris Thompson who is a former member of 3rd Special Forces Group. Throughout the podcast, Thompson discusses his reason for joining, his seven deployments to some of the most dangerous places in the world, and his reluctant decision to step away from the space he’d come to love. Chris speaks with a refreshing candor about the things most important in his life and the strength he found in realizing his own weaknesses.

Episode 51 - Chris Thompson (Army Special Operations, OEF Veteran)

Host Tim K. sits down in Bulverde, Texas with Lisa Jaster to discuss her path to becoming only the third female and first female reservist at 37 years old (the average age of a graduate is 23) to earn the coveted Ranger Tab. This was only after going on hiatus from a booming career at Shell Oil Company as an engineer. Jaster also discusses her time at West Point, multiple deployments overseas, an unexpected transition out, and her eventual choice to reenlist. 

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Episode 50 - Lisa Jaster (Army, OIF, OEF Veteran)

We are finding it increasingly vital to share the stories of our WWII Veterans, as we are losing them so quickly. After all, legacy is the essence of this project. The popularity of our Memorial Day social media post on Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams made us realize this even more. "The Greatest Generation" is the term they are known by, and this particular podcast on Alfred Haws' harrowing experience during the Bataan Death March serves as a great reminder of why. You can read the story at the link below or follow along on Instagram and Facebook as we share his story daily. This podcast was narrated by our founder, Tim K.

Episode No. 49 - 1,321 Days in a Death Camp: A Reintroduction to Alfred Haws

Host Tim K. sits down in Washington D.C. with Tiffany Myrick (CST-2), Annie Kleiman (CST-3), and Eve Mayoral (CST-5). All three were integral to the Army’s Cultural Support Team Program. On the podcast, the three discuss their various paths into the military and what led them to become groundbreakers in an otherwise unexplored space overseas. This podcast is a special edition recorded at the AllTru Gather 2022 which was held at the Women’s Military Memorial at Arlington National Cemetary. To learn more about AllTru hit the link. 

This project and podcast are brought to you by KADRI Clothing. To learn more about Annie Kleiman and the causes that are important to her check out www.nooneleft.org and follow her on LinkedIn. You can follow Tiffany Myrick on LinkedIn as well. This is Episode No. 48 and Project No. 58. To read the project hit the link.

The Meaning of Memorial Day

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