Coming Home Well

In this interview, Liz talks with author Raquel Ramsey, the widow of decorated veteran Ed Ramsey, and her coauthor, Tricia Aurand about their book TAKING FLIGHT: THE NADINE RAMSEY STORY, about WWII Women Air Force Service Pilot, Nadine Ramsey. 

In October 1944 Nadine Ramsey was thirty-three and she was flying the cutting-edge P-51 Mustang to New Jersey, its last stop before heading to the war in Europe. The irrepressible young woman from Wichita had long been determined to fly and the gathering storm clouds of World War II provided an unexpected opportunity. Taking Flight is the inspiring story of a girl from Depression-era Kansas who overcame tremendous challenges and defied convention to become an elite pilot—one of the few American women to fly fighter aircraft during World War II.

Taking Flight follows Nadine as she became one of 1,102 women to join the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots and one of only 303 WASPs to take to the skies in military cockpits, transporting aircraft to bases across the nation for use in the theaters of war. This book marks her milestones: the first Kansas woman to earn a commercial pilot license; among the earliest women to fly the US Air Mail; one of only 26 WASPs who flew the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a fighter aircraft—and the first woman to own one; the only woman in the country to instruct male pilots to fly fighter planes after the war. Disbanded in late 1944 to make way for male pilots and barred from piloting for commercial airlines, the WASPs spent the next three decades fighting to win veteran status.

Taking Flight: The Nadine Ramsey Story is a profile in courage of a woman who helped clear the flight path for today’s female combat and commercial aviators.

Visit Nadine Ramsey's webpage to learn more at nadinebramsey.com

Liz Booker is a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and writer for young adults. She hosts the Aviatrix Book Club and the Aviatrix Book Review Website and Podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of the Aviatrix Book Review in collaboration with
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In this episode, Tyler talks with Tim Tetz, Director of Outreach at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund about the healing and reflection this mobile education center provides to the veteran community and their families as well as an educational resource for young minds.

On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 700 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.

Bringing The Wall home to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist once more among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. The traveling exhibit provides thousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of facing The Wall to find the strength and courage to do so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin.

The main components of The Wall That Heals are The Wall replica and the mobile Education Center.

The Wall That Heals exhibit was on the road for more than 13,000 miles and visited 26 communities from coast to coast during its 2021 season. We were escorted by more than 3,000 vehicles into those communities, and we were able to spread The Wall’s healing legacy to nearly 200,000 visitors. Guided tours of the exhibit were provided to more than 12,000 students.

Visit the website to learn more at https://www.vvmf.org/

2023 Tour Schedule for The Wall That Heals https://www.vvmf.org/News/VVMF-Announces-2023-The-Wall-That-Heals-Tour-Schedule/

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In this episode of Straight To The Point, Paul and Tyler dive into the National Cemetery Administration burial process and benefit that is available to veterans. Preparing for the inevitable is always a task many avoid but it is essential to getting your affairs in order for not only yourself but for your loved ones as well. 

The National Cemetery Administration oversees and maintains 130 national cemeteries for veterans. For a veteran to be eligible for burial within one of these cemeteries it is recommended to visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/pre-need-eligibility/ and complete the Pre-Need Eligibility Determination to see if you qualify for a burial in one of the national cemeteries. 

If a veteran is buried within one of these national cemeteries their family members will be able to be comforted that their loved one's final resting place will be maintained in perpetuity. For the ceremonies that accompany a burial those can be arranged by your funeral director through DOD.

To learn more call the National Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117

If you decide to not apply and go with a private cemetery there is a burial benefit however it is well below what it costs for normal burial expenses.

If you have a question you would like Tyler and Paul to address, send us an email at [email protected].

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Pushing past your limitations!

Today episode, Tyler talks with Christopher Wolff, Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) Honoree and USAF veteran, about overcoming your obstacles and pushing past your limitations. Chris was able to do this through the camaraderie and support of OEW and their incredible awesomely inspiring teamwork.

Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded non‐profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation’s wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation. Our programs help participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of our wounded military and public service veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible.

OEW is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and our various programs.

Visit their webpage at https://www.enduringwarrior.org/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EnduringWarriorOrg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationenduringwarrior/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/enduringwarrior

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnduringWarrior/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oew/

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Stopping the Hamster Wheel of Life to heal the mind and body

Tyler talks with Ryan Mielcarek, Seabee OIF Veteran about Veteran Rites and their mission to initiate Veterans into True Identity, Purpose, and Belonging after military service.

Veteran Rites honors everyone’s individual journey, regardless of ability, combat experience, military service, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual, religious, political, or spiritual preference. 

Experience the journey. Visit their website at https://www.veteranrites.org/

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In this interview, Liz talks with author Clare Mulley about two incredibly complex and fascinating women: Hannah Reitsch, who was the first female helicopter pilot in the world and a fanatical Nazi, and Melitta Stauffenberg, who was an aeronautical engineer and test pilot for the Nazi regime, but who was also a resistor. 

Clare has written three historical biographies including THE WOMAN WHO SAVED THE CHILDREN: A BIOGRAPHY OF EGLANTYNE JEBB, FOUNDER OF SAVE THE CHILDREN; THE SPY WHO LOVED: THE SECRETS AND LIVES OF CHRISTINE GRANVILLE who was Britain’s first female special agent in WWII; and the Aviatrix Book Club discussion book for May 2021, THE WOMEN WHO FLEW FOR HITLER: A TRUE STORY OF SOARING AMBITION AND SEARING RIVALRY. She reviews non-fiction for the UK’s Spectator and Telegraph, and has given talks for TedX, the Houses of Parliament, Royal Albert Hall, the Imperial War Museum, the National Army Museum and British Library, as well as many festivals. She has also been featured on BBC television and radio. I highly recommend you check out her book reviews and blog at her website, www.claremulley.com.

Liz Booker is a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and writer for young adults. She hosts the Aviatrix Book Club and the Aviatrix Book Review Website and Podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of the Aviatrix Book Review in collaboration with
Coming Home Well. You can find Liz @LiteraryAviatrix on social media.

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Tish connects with Sgt. Cody Bates, US Army Veteran to talk about his motivation to serve,  three deployments and the importance of brain donation. While deployed, Cody sustained numerous injuries due to IEDs and mortar rounds which resulted in TBIs.  The repercussions of head trauma can lead to multiple symptoms and challenging health issues such as depression, damage to the pituitary gland, neurological disorders and more. These health issues make it even more important to pre-register for brain donation to help others who may be struggling with head trauma symptoms and disorders.

Learn more about pre-registering at the Brain Donor Project
https://braindonorproject.org/

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Honor and Perfection for a Warrior's Journey Home

In today's episode, Tyler is honored to have two very special guests, Monique Hovey, herd manager of the Caisson Platoon of the Third Infantry Regiment also known as the Old Guard and Captain Carlin Keally, platoon leader, to talk about the preparation, time and attention to detail that goes into this honorable tradition. 

As the last fully mounted unit in the DOD, the Caisson Platoon consists of one gray horse team and one black horse team. These teams collectively carry out eight funerals a day with precision and perfection to ensure every warrior's journey home is an honorable one. 

The Caisson Platoon Stables is open to the public for tours Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 1600 or 4:00 PM and they do walking tours. Visit the links below to learn more and how to plan your visit to the stables.

Check out the Caisson Platoon/Old Guard on their social media platforms:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/3d-us-infantry-regiment-the-old-guard/

https://www.facebook.com/usarmyoldguard/

https://www.instagram.com/usarmyoldguard/

https://twitter.com/USArmyOldGuard

https://www.flickr.com/photos/theoldguard/

https://www.youtube.com/user/OldGuardVideo/playlists

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In this episode, Tyler talks with Peter Cline, Army Veteran and Co-Founder and President of Boots to Books and how their organization helps veterans and their families attain competitive education and employment opportunities. The Route to obtain these opportunities is to bring together both Soft skills and hard skills to get hired. Peter talks about career tables consisting of 15+ industry representatives discussing their employment journeys to recruiting round tables consisting of resume building, tips and advice. Additionally benefits are assistance with textbooks, application fees, certification fees, virtual job fairs and more. 

Providing the most comprehensive, innovative assistance to veterans, transitioning military, and their families to attain competitive education and employment opportunities. A collective of veterans, professionals, and companies committed to assisting those who have served.

Visit their website to learn more boots2books.com

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In this interview with Col. Merryl Tengesdal, USAF (ret.) @dragonlady788, the only Black woman to fly the U2 reconnaissance plane and a contestant on the reality television series TOUGH AS NAILS, she talks about growing up in the Bronx, her start in aviation with the Navy, flying H60 helicopters at sea, challenges with supervisors, the difference in Navy and Air Force aviation cultures, the importance of mentoring and how to find mentors, flying the U2 and how to become a U2 pilot, parenting and how it affects career choices, the journey of fostering to adoption, participating in TOUGH AS NAILS, and the transition from military to civilian life.

Shatter the Sky: What going to the stratosphere taught me about self-worth, sacrifice, and discipline

Liz Booker is a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and writer for young adults. She hosts the Aviatrix Book Club and the Aviatrix Book Review Website and Podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of the Aviatrix Book Review in collaboration with
Coming Home Well. You can find Liz @LiteraryAviatrix on social media.

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