Host Eric Dehm is joined by the VFW's Associate Director for National Legislative Service, and Marine Corps vet Kayda Kelleher about a recent meeting in D.C. focusing on veterans issues relating to mental health and the opioid crisis, and how the VA is making improvements in those areas. then the discussion moves on to possible replacements for opioids, including marijuana.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the top veteran news items of the day, including the seemingly ever-changing story about the SEALs who may have killed a Green Beret in Mali. Then Rob Jones is live in studio recapping his latest adventure running 31 marathons in 31 days that took him across an ocean and back, and saw him appearing on national television several times. 

How did a tense experience on the battlefield inspire Mark Benoit to become the Head Grower for Bright Farms Greenhouse in Virginia? Kaylah Jackson and Phil Briggs spoke with Mark about his journey from the military to world of hydroponic farming.  And learn how Veterans can find work in "growing" company. 

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm and producer Jake Hughes discuss the top veteran news items of the day, including the Army's announcement they are stepping back from their announced plan to start allowing people with mental health and drug issues to join. then AMVETS Exec. Director Joe Chenelly stops by to talk about underemployment among vets and continuing issues with money at the VA. Later, the American Legion explains why veterans need to be careful about refinancing their VA home loans. 

Economic growth and increased security.  Both can result from having access to electricity.  That's belief underpins the work of U. S. military veterans trying to create "micro-grids" in remote parts of Afghanistan.  They've created a non-profit called Team Afghan Power.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm is joined live in studio by Jason Courneen and Helen Perry. Jason and Helen are caregivers for their spouses who are wounded warriors and talk about their frustration with some of the restrictions on what is, and is not, available to those who care for our wounded warriors. Then the Executive Director of Our Military Kids, a nonprofit that aims to make life easier for the children of deployed servicemembers talks about how the organization gets kids involved in various programs and activities. 

When do Green Berets and SEAL teams work together? Do they get along? What is it like working with one of these elite teams? VetStory Host, Phil Briggs asked Nicholas Karnaze, founder of Stubble and Stache.com, and a Marine Special Operations Combat Veteran, for a view of the Special Forces from the inside.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the latest news items in and around the military/veteran world before Eric speaks to the 8th and final recipient of Mission; Thank You who received a free Harley-Davidson motorcycle AND got to ride it in the NYC Veterans Day parade! Then Deborah Snyder, a retired Army helo pilot who's working to get homeless vets on their feet and under a roof calls in to explain how, and why, she's taken on such an immense challenge. 

In 2010, Craig Grossi, a Marine, found himself the middle of some of the fiercest fighting Afghanistan. There he was doing intelligence work with the most elite fighters in the Corps, The Marine Recon Raiders. However, in the midst of war, he found an unlikely friend, a short cream colored dog he called Fred. Matt Saintsing recently spoke with Craig about this story, which is now available in bookstores nationwide.

Host Eric Dehm is joined by the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander-In-chief Keith Harman. Keith tells his story from serving in Vietnam, to joining his local VFW post in Ohio over a decade later, to being elected to the VFW's highest office. Keith outlines his goals for the VFW during his tenure, talks about the plethora of Veterans Day events in DC and around the nation.