Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss a Colonel getting a DUI and the changes in alcohol culture they saw during their time in service. Then Eric is joined by Justin Jordan, a former Air Force Mortuary NCO and author of the highly-rated book "And Then I Cried."

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the veteran/military news of the day including the Navy plane that went down near Okinawa and a Marine killed following a birthday ball in North Carolina. Later, Eric, Jake and ConnectingVets.com Producer Kaylah Jackson discuss the regional differences in Thanksgiving meals, pronunciations and share their memories of Thanksgiving while serving in the military. 

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the veteran/military news of the day including the Navy plane that went down near Okinawa and a Marine killed following a birthday ball in North Carolina. Later, Eric, Jake and ConnectingVets.com Producer Kaylah Jackson discuss the regional differences in Thanksgiving meals, pronunciations and share their memories of Thanksgiving while serving in the military. 

Phil Briggs talks with Reporter Jonathan Kaupanger about Thanksgiving traditions.  And discovers a game which tells you a lot about American history, former Presidents and who does the damn dishes after dinner.  

While the Navy didn't find it funny, it seemed almost everyone found the drawing in the sky near Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, hilarious.  Well almost everyone.  Podcast Host, Juvenile Humor Expert and Navy Veteran, Phil Briggs attempts to have a meaningful discussion with Social Media Director, Abby Hartley, about significance of the pilot's ode to "male military members". 

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the continuing issues with behavioral problems for service members, particularly Marines, on Okinawa after another incident has sent the military personnel there into a lockdown status. Then Eric is joined by Marine Corps combat vet, and Deputy Executive Director of the Yellow Ribbon Fund about his military career, being injured in Afghanistan, and how he came to join the YRF team.  

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the Washington state sky penis, Thanksgiving plans, and the new DoD sexual assault report. Then Ana Middleton, President and Chief Merchandising Officer of AAFES gives the lowdown on the new vet exchange shopping privilege including how to price match while shopping online, and the black friday deals coming this week. 

One of the nation's biggest computer companies is offering an intensive 18-week computer training program to military people preparing to leave active duty.  Taught by university instructors on military bases, the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy prepares students -- even those with no prior experience in the field -- with basic qualifications in server, cloud, database and business adminstration -- as well as cloud application development and cyber security.  Chas Henry of CBS Eye on Veterans talks with retired Marine Major General Chris Cortez, who oversees the program, and Army veteran Edgar Sanchez, an MSSA graduate.

A tense experience on the battlefield inspired Mark Benoit to pursue a career in agriculture. He's now Head Grower for Bright Farms Greenhouse in Virginia. He recently told Kaylah Jackson and Phil Briggs about a program that is recruiting Vets right now.  Hear the full interview in the latest episode of Deployment to Employment 

Veterans can now call in to an exclusive program to learn how to de-stress and be more present in their lives. Caitlin Kenney spoke with Richard Bonk who is leading Cigna's new "Mindfulness for Vets" program. Also in this podcast, experience a demonstration of a mindfulness session.