On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm and producer Jake Hughes discuss the somewhat lukewarm reception of the new movie Thank You For Your Service. Then, Eric speaks with Branden Limprich, head of the Miama chapter of Weed 4 Warriors, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of medical marijuana.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm, producer Jake hughes and VA Reporter Jonathan Kaupanger take an in-depth look at the newly released VA medical center ratings. What do they mean? Where are the trouble spots? How does a one-star facility not improve in a year? How do some 5 star facilities take a substantial plunge?

What is an appropriate sentence for Sgt Bowe Bergdahl? We admit we don't have a good answer.  But we did find some interesting sentences in the comment fields.  So VetStory Podcast Theater presents "Bergdahl Sentences" a musical podcast. A discussion of the Bergdahl trial plus other stories.   

Host Eric Dehm is joined by the Director of Defense Pow/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Kelly McKeague. McKeague retired as a Major General after 34 years in the Air Force. His last two assignments saw him serve as the Director of DPAA's predecessor Joint POW/MIA Accounting, and then as Deputy Director of DPAA itself. Because of that background, Secretary of Defense Mattis recently chose McKeague to take charge at DPAA. 

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm and producer Jake Hughes discuss the upcoming film "Thank You For Your Service" and how veterans & the military are portrayed in films. Then Eric is joined by Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient and Paralympics gold medalist in sled hockey Rico Roman! Rico and the team are preparing to repeat at the 2018 games in Pyeongchang and Rico has teamed up with Milk Life, along with fellow gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi to promote the value of milk.

Host Eric Dehm is joined by AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly just minutes before Joe heads in to speak with VA Secretary Shulkin! They discuss CHOICE/CARE, a memo circulating at the VA about cuts that AMVETS has some serious questions about, and the organization's concern that the Cohen Veterans Network, who currently do their mental health work with veterans Pro Bono, are moving towards trying to have the VA start paying for it.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, it's all about stolen valor! To start, host Eric Dehm and producer Jake Hughes discuss Halloween costumes and fake uniforms. Then, Eric speaks with Don Shipley, a retired US Navy SEAL who has made a name for himself outing fake SEALS.

Host Eric Dehm speaks with the American Legion's Lou Chelly about the CHOICE and CARE acts.

Both guests have glorious beards- but behind the chin curtain lies a wealth of knowledge.  Reporter Matt Saintsing studied in Kenya. Eric Dehm served in Afghanistan. Together they school, podcast host, Phil Briggs.  If you’ve ever questioned why US Special Forces are in Africa, listen to these beardazzled broadcasters break it down. You will learn more from Matt's experience inside Africa, than anything you hear on the daily news. 

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, host Eric Dehm and producer Jake Hughes discuss the Militarytimes poll that shows vets approve of the Trump administration more than the population at large, and Steven Angaro comes on the show to talk about his petition seeking to honor a Marine Corps vet who was KIA in Afghanistan while working for the CIA.