Carry On

Today, Doug Smith is here to talk with us about suicide prevention, as we continue this informational theme during September, recognized as suicide prevention month.

Doug is a US Navy Veteran. He is the Peer Program Manager, and Crisis Intervention Training Coordinator for the local Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI Sacramento.

Re-visiting this episode for suicide prevention month, we hear from Nation's Finest Clinical Director, James Luper about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, and what we do at Nation’s Finest to help veterans suffering from this disorder.

September is National Service Dog month, so our guest Raymond Allbright talks with us about when he realized a service dog might be helpful to him, what the process was like to get one, and how life is different now with his service dog.

In today’s episode, Captain Mike Durham talks with us about his experience in Afghanistan, sharing his thoughts and emotions considering the news over the past weeks.

In today’s episode of Carry On, we discuss the COVID-19 vaccines and some of the concerns surrounding them with Dr. Lindsay Jones. Today’s episode should not be considered medical advice and is designed to be an informative scientific discussion. You should always seek advice on your own medical care from your primary care provider or other licensed medical professional.

In this week's episode of Carry On our President and CEO, Chris Johnson talks about the impact this week’s events in Afghanistan is having on veterans. He will also discuss how the services we provide at Nation’s Finest can help veterans in this difficult time.

Taking a look back at our very first episode (first aired on April 28th, 2021), we explain how Nation's Finest helps veterans in need, and how that mission has evolved over the years. Burt McChesney, a long-time member of our Board of Directors provides context as we dive into our mission and purpose.

We continue our international Olympic themed coverage this week, with Capt. Mark Ruban of the Canadian Armed Forces joining us to talk about the importance of alliances and international working relationships.

Jake Kemnec, Site Director for Nation's Finest in Menlo Park, CA joins us today to talk about how veterans can see the Olympic games differently, having established relationships with members of other nations' militaries during his career.

This week, retired Army officer and Veterans Affairs employee Steven Miller talks about navigating employment options as a veteran, and finding your fit in a civilian career.