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Unfortunately, our guest had to deal with family.  Family comes first.

So, Eric and Mike shared what they did while Eric was on vacation.  

Mike started with his sons graduation from UC Irvine with his BS in Chemical Engineering with a Specialization in Energy and the Environment.

Eric followed up with sharing his time on the plane to and from Florida, along with their stops while on their cruise to the Bahamas.

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We had the opportunity to meet with Aaron and Adam from Sinners and Winners, a custom bike shop that also does repairs.  Aaron shared his story growing up all over the country and eventually ending up in Oakdale, Ca.  He enlisted in the Air Force and shared some of his journey there.  Adam grew up in Washington and fell in love with riding dirt bikes.  Adam enlisted in the Army and shared his adventures there.  After some time of being friends in a Motorcycle Club, Adam already had a shop and finally was able to get Aaron to join him to create Sinners and Winners.  Not only are they both Vets, but they help Vets by building bikes with/for them.

they are currently on a 6 month extension on their shop and are in need of figuring out a way to stay there, or find a new shop they can afford.  Let's help make this happen!!  


You can visit their website at https://sinnersandwinners.com/.  Anyone that is a Vet giving back to Vets means we need to find a way to help.  You can also find them on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/SinnersandWinnersSpeedShop  and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sinnersandwinnersspeedshop/

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Tonight we did a double header and had Jack Griffith, who is running for California State Senate District 4.  Jack is a returning guest, who was actually one of our first guests.  Prior to us moving to YouTube.  We did a refresher on his military career in the US Army and his accident that caused major head trauma, which left hime learning to do alot of every day functions over again.  Jack shared his story on how he was moved to do more and run for the State Senate.  We were able to talk about his platform and what he wants to work on to help make this state better for the people of California again.  We do not want to put words in his mouth, so this is one you need to watch and listen to.  Get out and vote on Tuesday June 7, 2022.  Your vote counts!!!

Follow him at https://www.facebook.com/jackgriffithforcongress, he is running for State Senate .

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Tonight we met with Garrett Davis a Marine Corp Veteran.  Garrett shared his time growing up in Hughson, Ca and his love for football.  How his family and all the previous veterans before him, drove to join the Marine Corp.   How an illness almost sidelined that dream, and if it wasn't for his mom fighting for him, he might not have become a Marine.  We also had the pleasure of speaking with his mom Stephanie who shared her feelings on his enlistment and many other topics.  Garrett walked us through his being stationed in Hawaii to being deployed to Afghanistan.  Due to time, we needed to finish up and learn about his current job working for a Veteran owned company called Semper Fi Hydroseed & Erosion.  Thank you for your service Marine!

If you are in the Oklahoma area, check them out https://semperfihydroseed.com/

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Join us as we talk to Tony Ippolito, a Husband, Father, Coach, and Mentor.  spoke to Coach about his early life, his siblings and where they all live.  Coached shared how he got in to teaching and coaching in the Modesto area High Schools.  He surprised him with a couple guests such as Coach Mike ford and his three sons Dan, Matt, and Nick.  Both Dan and Nick are active duty Coast Guard and Matt is retired Coast Guard.   Spoke about family and sports, with some more ex wrestlers that wrestled under Coach Ippolitto.  Good Luck in your move Coach, and thank you for joining us.

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Join us as we speak to Rachel Marchbanks U.S. Army (Ret).  Rachel shared about her early life and all the reasons that led to her enlisting in the Army.  We were able to listen to her 20 year journey, as she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree while in the Army.  She shared her passion(that is still strong to this day) with Basketball.Learned about the jobs she had and reasons for retiring.  Getting her Masters Degree and eventually becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist with the VA. Now giving back and learning her own path through Mental Health, which is where she created Project H.O.P.E.  Healing Others by sharing my Personal Experience.  Thank you for your service Rachel!


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We had the opportunity to speak with Retired Army Infantryman and Retired Police Officer Don Solingerin this Episode.  Don and Eric reminisced about their younger days in Modesto, Ca.  Don walked us though his time in the Army, getting married, leaving the Army and ending up in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.  where he became a Police Officer and found a love for Motoring.  Shared his experiences in competitions throughout the country, along with his accident in 2013.  We spoke about his two sons and his move to Texas in the future.  

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In this episode, we speak to some of the great people at American Veterans First.  Spoke with Duke Cooper the CEO and Founder of American Veterans First.  Duke shared what this organization is about and how they help Veterans in and around the county.  Duke also brought in some guests for us to speak to such as 97 year old WWII Navy Veteran Alan Taylor, who shared some amazing stories about Japanese suicide bombers.  We also had the chance to speak with Rudy Molina a Marine and Army Veteran during Vietnam.  You have to listen to hear this story.  Here is a link to his book clearing up the actual events that happened during Vietnam in the movie Born on the Fourth of July.

https://www.amazon.com/13-UNSUNG-HEROES-Untold-Story/dp/1797440705/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JYKJCIKD5K3X&keywords=13+unsung+heroes&qid=1651850795&sprefix=13+unsung+heroes%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1

Last we spoke with Tony Lozzano (sorry, hopefully spelled correctly), another Marine who served between Korea and Vietnam.  Who traveled all throughout the world.


Can visit American Veterans First website at - https://www.americanveteransfirst.net/
or go to their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/veteransfirst16

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We are looking forward to speaking to Zach Greenlee who served our Country in the United States Coast Guard.  Zach shared about his time in the Coast Guard, becoming a paramedic after and his time there in Stockton. Moving on to becoming a PA and moving in to his medical missions in places like Haiti, West Africa, And Chile. Talked through his vision with Distant Mountains Bread and Coffee and what they want to accomplish there.  Watch to here the whole story.

Go visit their website at https://www.distantmountains.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/distantmountainsbreadandcoffee

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/distantmountainsbandc/

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We have another great veteran this week in Melvin Gatewood.  Co-Founder of Operation Continue Service, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Veteran Advocate, and winner of a trip to this years Super Bowl.  This Retired Army National Guardsman has his hands and mind in everything having to do with serving his fellow Veterans.  Watch/ Listen to hear his story.

Operation Continue Service website https://www.operationcontinueservice.com/

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram at Operation Continue Service.

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