Military OneSource Podcast

Discover how the Cavazos Connector revolutionizes mobility across an entire installation, seamlessly linking five cities through microtransit. Explore the origins of this innovative transit system, the visionary behind it and its adaptability to meet changing population sizes and demand. Plus, learn how improved transportation access to work, dining and entertainment enhances the quality of life for active-duty families while fostering a sense of community — an essential factor in maintaining the mental well-being of service members.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Raymond Suarez, general manager of the HOP transit service at Fort Cavazos, Texas.

Visit Military OneSource at https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/fort-cavazos to learn about Fort Cavazos.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

School liaisons do much more than help with school transitions. They serve as vital connectors across education systems. From deployments and special education to homeschooling and emotional support, school liaisons help families find solutions and feel seen. One school liaison describes taking a “point guard” approach, pivoting between families, schools, commanders and support agencies to meet student needs. With this hands-on support, students can do more than adjust; they can thrive. Hear how one student overcame relocation struggles and found success with a school liaison’s help.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with School Liaison Program Manager Venetia D. Waters, Ed.D., at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. They discuss how strong community partnerships and proactive communication are key to supporting military-connected children every step of the way.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Join us in this episode as we explore financial strategies and resources tailored for service members and their families. Hear from a fellow Airman about her real-life money challenges and successes, and get expert advice on managing money, building savings and setting achievable financial goals for the future. Learn how to navigate common financial pitfalls and how to navigate them effectively.

We also explore key financial tools like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and how it can help reduce annual percentage rates on loans. Plus, discover the unique financial opportunities that come with deployment, including maximizing contributions to a Thrift Savings Plan and leveraging tax-free income.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with two guests from Travis Air Force Base in California, Tracy Alcorn, a community readiness consultant supervisory team lead at the Military and Family Readiness Center and Senior Airman Tiffany Banks, a force management technician with the 60th Force Support Squadron.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/financial-counseling/ to learn about the financial services available to service members and their family members.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about the Spouses Professional Reach Innovation Inspiration Networking Gateway (SPRIING), a collaborative workspace that provides spouses with essential career support and resources. Hear stories from military spouses who share how this initiative has increased their confidence, grown their network and advanced their careers. And discover how SPRIING is more than just a place to grow professionally — it's also a lifeline for mental health, connection and overcoming isolation.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Integrated Prevention and Response Director Keith Burgess and military spouses Kristen Johnson, Alicia Meiers and Josie Jones at Travis Air Force Base in California. They discuss how the SPRIING space and the team that nurtured its development create a supportive environment where military spouses feel empowered, connected and heard.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ to learn about the resources and support available to military spouses.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Listen to the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Southeast Region Military Youth of the Year and his mentor discuss how installation youth centers have helped him navigate his journey with Asperger’s and how the nature of youth centers creates spaces where military-connected youth and teens can learn how to be themselves and that their voice matters. You’ll also hear about the importance of mentorship, how mentors learn from youth and teens, and how each youth’s unique experience enhances the teen center community.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Josh B., 2024 BGCA Southeast Region Military Youth of the Year, and his advisor, Maria Beaulieu.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/children-youth-teens/military-youth-centers/ to learn about the resources and support available to military-connected youth and teens and their families.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by completing the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Military birthday balls bring people together to celebrate history and community. Listen to a fellow service member and discover the significance of military balls along with helpful tips for spouses attending these special events — from appropriate attire and where to shop to seating arrangements and making meaningful connections. Take advantage of the opportunity to make the night one to remember by knowing what to expect.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Capt. Joy Ngon A Ngon, an XVIII Airborne Corps Public Affairs officer, at Fort Bragg located in North Carolina.

Visit Military OneSource at https://blog-brigade.militaryonesource.mil/2023/11/14/tips-for-your-first-military-ball/ to find out more about military balls.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Good nutrition helps service members thrive physically and mentally. It also keeps families healthy, freeing warfighters to focus on their mission. In this podcast, learn to choose foods for optimal performance.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with registered dietitians, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Rebekah Suggs and U.S. Army Capt. Felecia Dispense. They provide tips for eating well despite busy schedules and tight budgets, how fruits and vegetables improve mood and performance, eating seasonally, growing your own food and much more.

Visit Military OneSource’s Nutrition & Fitness page to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Discover a wealth of free resources for military families through your installation’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program, from outdoor adventures to library resources. Learn how MWR's digital library offers educational databases, audiobooks and even car repair guides, accessible from anywhere. Explore a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, from hiking and biking to water sports and campgrounds, ensuring fun and relaxation for all ages. Find out about the exciting summer reading program, which combines entertainment and reading to keep kids engaged and help prevent the “summer slide,” a period where kids tend to read less. Finally, uncover the unique offerings at each base, including ice-skating rinks, shooting ranges and discounted travel services to top destinations.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Natasha Das-Ford, chief librarian at Throckmorton Library at Fort Bragg, and James Day, chief of outdoor recreation at Fort Bragg’s MWR. They discuss budget-friendly opportunities for fun through MWR for summer and every season.

Visit Military OneSource at the MWR information center to learn about the resources and support available to service members and their families.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The Military Spouse Employment Partnership connects military spouses with employers who want to hire them. Learn why companies join MSEP and how spouses benefit their organizations.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Deborah Bradbard, Ph.D., MPA, the founding director of the Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families, a new MSEP partner. The center partners with the military community on education, employment, entrepreneurship and research. Bradbard discusses the employment challenges she faced as a military spouse, the value to companies of hiring spouses and more.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ to learn about support, education and employment resources available to military spouses.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Discover the unique challenges and rewards of being a military spouse, and learn how building a strong sense of community can make all the difference. Listen as guests share personal stories of how connecting with other military spouses, whether on base or off, can create a powerful support system. Listeners will learn practical ways to reach out, even for introverts, and form lasting friendships in an often unpredictable lifestyle. Hear how social media can be both a helpful tool and a trap, and explore the value of positivity in the face of stress. Finally, hear how building friendships during tough times, like deployments, can lead to some of the most meaningful and lasting connections.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with military spouses Kristen Gilbert, Shannon Lazarchick and Melinda Chapman at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. They discuss their paths to becoming military spouses and share how sometimes the best way to build a community as a spouse is to just “jump in.”

Visit Military OneSource at Support & Services for Military Spouses to learn about the resources and support available to military spouses.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.