Brandon Bettis joined the show today to talk about his military career and the path that has led him to a new career he loves and the stable life for his family. Brandon highlighted the process of becoming an Infantry Officer, deployment to the Korengal Valley (with some stories and more to come), his amazing time at the Old Guard and what it takes to make a successful transition into Veteran Life. 

The big take aways from this conversation are as follows: 

1) Get a Mentor, one that can help guide you through the transition process, be it military or civilian. Find someone that can impart knowledge for the situation and location you are in.

2) Maintain control of your transition, focus on long-term goals and put things in front of yourself that helps you get there.

3) Look out for your biggest fans, your family is the bedrock of the Veteran, don't break it, safeguard the family unit.

4) Use the "Network" and "Community" to reach goals and to also help others.

 

Enjoy the episode and if this episode sparked a topic with you, then drop us a line on the Facebook page or email to: [email protected] and we will get it set up. Everyone be safe and stay blessed.

 

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Don't know what you're going to do for this up coming summer break or vacation? Well, Christopher Tucker, Archivist at the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial, highlights five must see Military Museums in the U.S. and also lays out some of the inner workings of the museum world. Listed below are the areas that were covered. Please enjoy this episode and if you head to a museum, let us know how it went. Blessings.

National WW I Museum- Located in Kansas City Missouri/opened in 1926 with a dedication by Generals “Blackjack” Pershing and Ferdinand Foch. In 2004 it was dedicated by the US Congress as America’s official WW I museum.  32,000 square foot facility.  Hours- Tuesday- Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM. Admissions: Adults $18/ Senior (65+) $14/ Youth (6-18) $10/ Children under 6 ($0) Military (Active or veteran) $14. Website - www.the worldwar.org

National WW II Museum- Located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was formerly known as the D-day museum. Founded in 2000, Congress in 2003 designated it as the official US WW II museum. This, June 6th2019, will be the 75thAnniversary of D-day at the museum. Open daily from 0900-1500, closed Mardi Gras day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets: Adults $28/Seniors (65+) $24. Military (with ID $18) College Student (with ID) $18/ Child (k-12) $18/ Child (under 5) free/ Second Day Pass $7.00 Website: www.national ww2museum.org

National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center- 1715 Legacy Way, Columbus Georgia. Admissions free but suggested $5 for donations per person. Hours Tuesday-Saturday 0900-1700/Sunday 1100-1700. Closed Mondays. Website: nationalinfantrymuseum.org.

USS Alabama (BB-60) Battleship Museum- Dakota Class Battleship moored at 2703 Battleship Parkway in Mobile Alabama. Tickets are $15 for adults ages 12-54/$3 for AAA members/Active Duty Dependents (12+) $13/Active Duty Dependents (6-11) $5/ Active Duty (free)/Children up to 5 years old free. Website: store.ussalabama.com

USS South Dakota (BB-57)Battleship Museum- Opened from 1 May to 30 September 0930-1730. Admission is free. Location Sioux Falls, SD. Land Locked Museum that has a concrete battleship footprint. Website: usssouthdakota.com

 

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Your Monday help getting to the grind. Keep your chins up out there. Weather looks tight and the vibes are smooth. We had Bobby swing by to share his insights and help get us woke up. Enjoy and have a wonderful and inspiring week.

 

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On todays episode of "HOV: Veterans Story" we have C.J. Gates. C.J. talks us through the influence of having a father in Special Forces and the drive to be bold carried into the Army. A parachute accident ended C.J.'s rise through the ranks, but that didn't stop him from being bold, facing demons and moving the bar higher for himself each day. C.J. talks in depth about using BJJ and diving to bring a steady mix of control to his life. His entry into the life of a Veteran was one that was very deliberate, a calculated exit from the military and making Veteran life the best it can be. Come have a listen.

 

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Wednesday Info Dump:

Past episode coverage of Steve Perchak and his 297 downloads, great episode.

We Need Veteran: Graphic Designers, Musicians, Printing, and Web-Hosting.

Future Episode review: CJ Gates, Brandan Bettis, and Derek Knapp

California Trip: Visit with U.S. Vets Organization w/ interviews with some Veterans integrating into civilian life. Also going to be setting up at VFW Post 8547 to interview Veterans there. 

Allen Gumpenberger and "Gump's Victor Alpha Compensation Service"

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This is the first episode of the "Weekly Stand To", provided each Monday morning at 0500 (central). Our goal is to entertain our listeners while they drive into work, bringing them global weather and weird and compelling news from around the world and beyond. We will talk about episodes from the week prior and then take a look ahead at what we have for the week. At some point we conduct a call-in with a Veteran to discuss their work week.

This episode we had Scott Crowder come on and talk about his work as a secret government contractor and the hassle of shaving off ones mustache for Mothers Day. Come enjoy your ride to your slave job with us, now wake up!!

Steve Perchak relives the life of destruction that he lived while trapped in alcohol addiction. Come take a listen as this Veteran talks about finding solid ground, seeing life through unclouded eyes and embracing life as it should be. Great episode, come join us.

 

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Cyle talks about his Marine Corps and Air Force Reserve time and the issues he had with deployments and returning to civilian life as a Reservist. Great episode, share and like please.

 

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Bobby Evans, Army, 101st Infantry "No Slack" Sergeant. Wounded in Kunar Provenance, Afghanistan and now running marathons and operating a self-sustaining farm. Come check out his story.

 

 

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