On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the many benefits veterans in Connecticut have available to them. Then, Eric talks with Stephanie Mullen of IAVA about the proposed changes to the "Forever" GI Bill. FInally, Eric talks to Shawn Spring, NFL star, Army brat, and now CEO of WIndpact, a company aiming to develop better helmets for professional atheletes as well as service members.

Nick Francona served in the Marine Corps as an officer for 4 years that included deploying to Afghanistan to lead a sniper platoon. His sister is currently serving in the Navy. Following his time in the Corps he moved to the other family business, baseball. But the son of revered Manager Terry Francona's time in baseball may have come to an end recently, as he was fired for asking MLB where the money from military-themed merchandise sales is going. He joins Morning Briefing host Eric Dehm to discuss his USMC career, transition from service and the recent maelstrom he's at the center of.   

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes talk about their favorite, and most hated, military movies. Then, Eric speaks with Nick Francona, a Marine vet who was fired by the New York Mets for asking too many questions. Finally, Eric talks to VFW national commander Keith Harman about his time as commander, and President Trump's upcoming speech to the organization!

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Jake taking the new Army PFT. Spoiler alert: he didn't do so hot. Then, Eric speaks with J.J. Montanaro from USAA about life insurance for vets. FInally, Eric talks to Joe Chennely from AMVETS about their recent HEAL summit!

SOCS Kristin Beck is likely best known as the transgender SEAL vet, but would rather you just think of her as a person. Here the decorated SpecOps sailor speaks with Eric Dehm and Jonathan Kaupanger about her career, the double transition of leaving the navy and beginning to live life as a woman, as well as her thoughts Private Manning, the SEAL community's response to her, and why she believes some notable SEAL vets are praised while others are not.