With a rifle in one hand, and a sketch pad in the other, retired Marine veteran Joe Winslow’s combat service in the Battle of Fallujah inspired a return to his love of art. He drew sketches and collected artifacts before returning home to begin working on art reflecting the dedication of Marines, sailors, soldiers and others in action. Winslow discusses his time in the military, drawing inspiration from combat zones, transition issues for servicemembers and more. Other topics include alternative therapies for mental health, the origins of battle cries and the upcoming anniversary of Star Trek.

Special Guest: Joe Winslow.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Separating Fact from Fiction: Exploring Alternative Therapies for Veterans’ Men...
• USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion
• Home - Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division - Research Guides at Library of the Marine Corps
• Joe Winslow Artist
• USMC Combat Artist Program - National Museum of the Marine Corps
• Fallujah Bronzes
• Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo
• Ships named Enterprise: For more than 240 years, They've boldly served America's Navy | Top Stories | militarynews.com
• What’s In a Name? American Vessels Called Enterprise – The Unwritten Record
• If you hypothetically had a large(8ft+) shark on a fishing line would your command let you bring it on deck? : r/navy