Host Eric Dehm speaks with HillVets Founder justin Brown about what he experienced during his organization's efforts to help out down in Houston, and what he sees as the most important piece of vet-related legislation he sees in the current session of congress.

Marine Corps Veteran, John Preston's song, "Before I am Gone"  is taking off ...  and he's giving 100% of the profits to help prevent Veteran suicide. Reporter Eric Dehm spoke with him about his journey from United States Marine to a rising star on the American music charts. 

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm is joined by a Marine Corps veteran John Preston who is currently working two full time jobs, firefighter and musician. His musical career has taken off as he's been signed to a major label, and he's giving 100% of the profits from his latest single to help prevent suicide among vets. Also, VA Reporter Jonathan Kaupanger has news on some changes to disability ratings that have just gone into effect at the VA. 

Host Eric Dehm speaks with reps from the American Legion who explain how they can help vets make changes, and correct mistakes on post-service documents including the DD-214.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm speaks with the Founder & CEO of Grunt Style Dan Alarik about the company's continuing efforts to help Harvey victims and finds out Grunt Style has, in essence, adopted the small town of Woodsboro, TX. Connecting Vets' VA reporter Jonathan Kaupanger who tells us under a new program, some VA disability percentage appeals can be reduced to 30 days maximum, and Matt Saintsing fills us in on the Navy's press conference addressing problems in the 7th Fleet. 

Host Eric Dehm speaks with Veterans of Foreign Wars Asst. Director of Legislation for Health Issues Kayda Keleher about her serice in the Marine Corps, her deployment to Afghanistan, the unique challenges female vets face when leaving the service and what the VFW is doing to address the scourge of suicide in the vet community.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm speaks with ConnectingVets reporter Jonathan Kaupanger about how the VA is helping homeowners with VA loans affected by Hurricane Harvey and reporter Matt Saintsing gives an update on the Mare Island Naval Cemetery issue. Then Clever Talks CEO Chris Soriano explains how his father and brother serving led him to want to help the vet community.

Host Eric Dehm speaks with AMVETS Executive Director Joe Chenelly on a wide range of topics including vets who scam the VA, AMVETS work to help Harvey victims and prepare for Irma. Also, with September being national suicide awareness and prevention month, Chenelly explains how suicide has affected him personally, and deeply as he has had to deal with the loss of his mother and 8 of his fellow Marines

Before he was a guitar legend and a member of the iconic rock band, The Eagles, Joe Walsh was the son of a Military family.  After decades of making music, he is now trying to make a difference in the life of Veterans, with Vets Aid 2017. Reporter Phil Briggs, spoke with him about his cause, health care for Veterans, and the concert featuring Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban and Gary Clark Jr.  

Host Eric Dehm speaks with ConnectingVets VA reporter Jonathan Kaupanger about what the department is doing in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Then he is joined by retired Navy Chief Jeremy Siegrist who has gone from musical beginner to award-winning lead singer of succesful alt-country band The Typical Johnsons in the 4 years since he retired.