Retired LT. Col. Mike Pierson talks with Kent Jarnig, Chair of the El Paso County Colorado Progressive Veterans about what it's like to be liberal...even being a registered Democrat, in today's military.  Mike is from the Iraq era and Kent is from Vietnam era.  Different experiences?  Yup.  Take a listen.

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Colorado has many different benefits for active duty military and their families.  These go beyond what the federal government offers.  Additionally, our website lists over 100 nonprofits here in Colorado that offer everything from free vacations to free mental health counseling.  Check it out on this podcast.

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Military author Becky Van Vleet talks about her new book: "Unintended Hero" - the story of her father in World War II as a US Navy Seaman.  This is a great read, based on her talks with her father, her uncles, and others who served in World War II.  

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VA Disability: how do you apply, what does the VA accept and what are the benefits?  What counts and what doesn't?  VA math - who made this up anyway?  This podcast goes into detail and answers these questions (well, I have no idea who or why VA math was created, but I do discuss how it works).  Can you collect VA Disability if you are retired military?  If you have something wrong now, years after discharge, can you still apply?  If what you want to apply for isn't in your active duty medical records, can you still apply and win an award?  Is it better to apply for just 1 or 2 things or 15 or 20?  What does secondary mean?  Is your chance of winning better if you get an attorney?  Why do you want to visit our website and view the list of 163 presumptives?  What is VA Speak?  Will your Primary at the VA tell you if you should apply for a disability award?  Is there any compensation above 100% disabled?  Can your spouse or parents be compensated if they care for you?  Can an award be taken away?  Does the VA treat PTSD, depression, and anxiety separately or together for an award?  Do you have any chance of winning a sexual harassment or rape award if there is no record of it?  How does VA Math work?  All of this is explained in this podcast.

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Christmas and Hanukkah shouldn't be about what we give or what we receive.  We believe that it should be about caring.  About those of us who have served and this holiday are alone...perhaps even homeless are worth your thoughts.  We have come up with a number of ideas on how we can help our brothers and sisters.  This is a short podcase - just under 10 minutes.  Please listen.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.

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I was really impressed with the significant improvements, from very short wait times to homelessness outreach.  Check it out.

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Free stuff is always great.  Free vacations, airfare, hunting and fishing licenses, entrance to Colorado and federal parks, free vacations...and on and on.

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Wreaths Across America with Joe Reagan, Director of Military and Veteran Outreach.  Joe talks about the history of Wreaths Across America, and all of the ways that they give back to honor our Veterans and how your group can partner with them to raise money for your local organization.

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I spend most of my time helping Veterans get or increase their VA Disability benefits.  It took me years to learn how to navigate the process, which got me to 100%.  Listen and learn!

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