1 Mile 1 Veteran

On this episode of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast, we interview Army First Lieutenant Allene (Ally) Somera. She is a competitive athlete and volunteer coach for judo and wrestling. Ally is also the first woman from Hawaii to become an Army Ranger. In the interview, Ally talks about her upbringing in Hawaii and the importance of family and community. She also shares her experiences as an active duty service member and her challenges in becoming an Army Ranger. The episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the military or women's experiences in male-dominated fields.

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Mark Zambon is a former Marine Corps EOD staff sergeant, two time Purple Heart recipient, an ambassador for the nonprofit "The Heroes Project," and current law student seeking to become a criminal defense attorney specializing in serving veterans with PTSD and mental health conditions.

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When we experience challenges or obstacles in our lives, some people seem to collapse under the pressure or turn away from adversity, while others stay the course, overcome the roadblocks and keep moving forward. And you don't have to guess to determine which type of person today's guest is. Brian Fleming is an Army veteran that survived a blast from a suicide bomber and now speaks on resilience, leadership, and change management to audiences across the country.

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Ashlee Leppert is a Coast Guard veteran, author, motivational speaker, and life coach. After 14 years of military service and over 100 rescues throughout her career, Ashlee began her journey of finding healthy ways to live with her physical and mental injuries. We talk about her rescue missions in the Coast Guard, the therapeutic process of writing a book, and how her faith got her through the storms of life and gave her purpose after service.

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Steve Nisbet is an Air Force veteran and the Co-Founder and President of Shields and Stripes. After losing several team mates throughout his career as a Special Warfare Pararescueman, Steve decided to not only address his own mental health and PTSD, but help others as well. We talk about his military service, the misconceptions surrounding mental health, and how his organization is providing care for veterans and first responders.

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Prime Hall is a former Special Operations Marine Raider, the CEO of Deep End Fitness, and the founder of Underwater Torpedo League. Prime is an expert in water survival, and uses underwater training to help veterans and other participants overcome obstacles in life. We talk about his time in service, breathing techniques to stay relaxed and focused, and the importance of sharing our experiences with others.

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David Crenshaw is an Army veteran and ambassador for K9s For Warriors. After his time in the military, David continued his career in law enforcement and began noticing signs of PTSD. He turned to K9s for Warriors and was matched with his service dog, Doc. In this episode, we talk about his experience during bootcamp when 9/11 occurred, the relationship he has with his service dog, and how K9s for Warriors helps veterans heal.

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Colonel Nick Nichols is an Air Force veteran and the current President of Folds of Honor. After serving 30 years as an F-16 fighter pilot with seven combat deployments, Nick now works to provide educational scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military and first responders. We talk about what inspired him to join the Air Force, the role education plays in a person's overall health, and how he wins the day with his morning routine.

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JP Lane is an Army veteran, singer, inspirational speaker, and double-amputee. While deployed to Afghanistan as a combat engineer, JP was blown up by an IED, suffering a number of injuries including the loss of both of his legs. After 28 surgeries, JP began his healing process and relied on his faith, family, and friendships to help him through. We talk about why he joined the military, what his recovery process looked like, and how by faith he continues to break down barriers.

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Martha LaGuardia-Kotite is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain, award-winning author, and professional speaker. As one of the first female officers to serve aboard ships with all-male crews, Martha developed bold leadership skills which she now shares with audiences today. We talk about her time in the Coast Guard, where her desire to save lives comes from, and her advice on how to achieve anything you want to in life, regardless of the circumstances.

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