First Coast Military Life

By CMG Jacksonville

Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are proudly rooted in military tradition — we’re honored to be America’s premier military community. A weekly radio talk show and podcast dedicated to the stories, c... more

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How many episodes does First Coast Military Life have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

First Coast Military Life episodes:

December 22, 2025 12/28 - Episode 25: "Changing How Veterans & Their Spouses Transition Into The Civilian World"
Guests include Michelle McManamon (CEO Operation New Uniform) and John Bear (CEO Five Star Veterans Center).
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40min
December 19, 2025 12/21 - Episode 24: "Service Doesn't End When The Uniform Comes Off, It Simply Takes A New Form"
Guests include Nick Howland (City Council VP & Fire Watch Executive Director), and Dan Bean (President of USS Orleck Executive Board).
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41min
December 12, 2025 12/14 - Episode 23: Starting, Scaling, and Sustaining Non-Profits
Chris Budihas looks at non-profit organizations started, run by, and/or serving military veterans. Guests include Dana Warsop from the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program, and Dan Bean from K9s For Warriors.
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41min
December 05, 2025 12/7 - Episode 22: "The Few and The Proud" USMC Recruiting in NE Florida
This week's guests: Maj. Matt Weber, and a profile of Task Force Hydra 1 with CWO Rick Van Rickley.
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40min
November 26, 2025 11/30 - Episode 21 - "What and where is Camp Blanding?"
Guest is Col. Todd Hopkins, plus a feature on non-profit mental health & crisis intervention service "Here Tomorrow" with Brannon Hicks.
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40min
November 24, 2025 11/23 - Mental Health and PTSD Support – Destigmatizing treatment and spotlighting local services
Guests include Nick Padlo, of Sophros Recovery, and a spotlight on USO with Aaron Bowman.
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41min
November 14, 2025 11/16 - Episode 19: "Getting a Second Chance w/ Duval County Veterans Court"
Guests include: Col. David Abramowitz (Ret) from Duval County Veterans Court, and a philanthropy spotlight on The Fire Watch with Nick Howland.
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40min
November 07, 2025 11/9 - Episode 18 "From Directing Aircraft to A.I."
Guests include retired Warrant Officer Nathan Robinson of Red Class Solutions; and a profile of non-profit NE Florida Women Veteran's Organization, with President & CEO Dee Quaranta.
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41min
October 31, 2025 11/2 - Episode 17: "Salty Beginnings to Senior Positions"
This week's guests include: Rear Admiral Gene Kindall (R), and a charity spotlight on Operation Lifeline w/ LtCol Erick Saks (Ret).
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40min
October 24, 2025 10/26 - Episode 16: "From Salty Beginnings to K9s"
Guests include: Dan Bean (K9s for Warriors); Manny Vera (Travis Manion Foundation)
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40min

FAQs about First Coast Military Life:

How many episodes does First Coast Military Life have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.