Things kick off interestingly, as Eric is stuck in traffic and doesn't arrive until a couple minutes into the show. After his arrival (and rant about how the driver's license test being more difficult would end traffic) we hear Eric's conversation with MoH recipient Flo Groberg at UMUC, and then the Military Health Service TriCare Acting Program Director Col. (Ret.) Ken Canestrini provides answers to the burning questions relating to the program changes coming on Jan. 1.

From the moment #Me Too swept across the Twittersphere, women have felt empowered to call out abusive men in the workplace- and many of those men have lost their jobs.  But as Toni Rico, Communications Director, Service Women's Action Network explained to Connecting Vets Kaylah Jackson, for women in the military- it's a different story.  

Things kick off interestingly, as Eric is stuck in traffic and doesn't arrive until a couple minutes into the show. After his arrival (and rant about how the driver's license test being more difficult would end traffic) we hear Eric's conversation with MoH recipient Flo Groberg at UMUC, and then the Military Health Service TriCare Acting Program Director Col. (Ret.) Ken Canestrini provides answers to the burning questions relating to the program changes coming on Jan. 1.

The acting Director of Military Health Service TRICARE Program Ken Canestrini clears up some questions retirees and military members have about the changes coming to TRICARE Jan. 1st.

Host Eric Dehm is joined by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Director of National Veterans Services Ryan Gallucci to discuss a recent e-mail from the VA that the VFW says has some incomplete information and seems to be promising things from VSO service officers that may not be promises the VSO's can keep.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss their nerdly pursuits before diving into the latest news including some big changes, some proposed and some already activated, by new Army Secretary Mark Esper. Jake & Eric also discuss a recent report on rising STD rates in the military and the differences between Army & Navy promotions. We can now clarify that promotion to Navy Master Chief does not involve a "kumite" style martial arts tournament, though reports indicate a coffee drinking contest may indeed be a part of the process.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss their nerdly pursuits before diving into the latest news including some big changes, some proposed and some already activated, by new Army Secretary Mark Esper. Jake & Eric also discuss a recent report on rising STD rates in the military and the differences between Army & Navy promotions. We can now clarify that promotion to Navy Master Chief does not involve a "kumite" style martial arts tournament, though reports indicate a coffee drinking contest may indeed be a part of the process.

Host Eric Dehm is joined by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Director of National Veterans Services Ryan Gallucci to discuss a recent e-mail from the VA that the VFW says has some incomplete information and seems to be promising things from VSO service officers that may not be promises the VSO's can keep.

Host Eric Dehm is joined by AMVETS National Commander Joe Chenelly to talk about concerns over recently separated vets getting bad info on the GI Bill, the VA runbning out of money again and the VA's continuing issues with the new Vet ID cards.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm, Producer Jake Hughes and special guest Joe Chenelly discuss the latest news from the veteran and military world, including Doast Guard Academy cadets being charged with racism and the lifting of the recent alcohol ban and curfew for those serving in Japan. Then Eric is joined by Navy vet and COO of Patriot Boot Camp Josh Carter comes on the show to talk about his company's work to help veteran and military spouses in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship.