Rally Point

Nicki Johnson and Jerry Ensminger show us that we are better together. Nicki is Director of Development at FOB Johnson, a retreat center for veterans that was borne from the example set by her husband, Marine Sargent Trevor Johnson. FOB Johnson has creates a community of healing for veterans in Bozeman, Montana. Retired Master Sargent Jerry Ensminger leads the fight to bring accountability to those responsible for the water contamination at Camp Lejune from 1953-1987. Through his organization; The Few, The Proud, The Forgotten, Jerry creates a community of purpose that assists veterans in attaining benefits and provides overwatch as the VA and Department of Defense shirk responsibility.

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This time on Rally Point we redefine the mission for veterans in support of each other. We talk with two veterans that are active in this mission; Jim Wertman leads the Veteran Christmas Charity Ride and John Aaron who is leading the fight to address homelessness by stopping the VA from illegally leasing lands that are set apart for veteran's homes.

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Bull Service Manager Shannon Schaefer and Owner Duane Haugen share the motivation for their support of the veteran community in Billings Montana. Commanding Officer of the Mark Curtiss Post 6774 of the VFW Chuck Carroll shares stories about his service and the importance for Veterans to find the brotherhood after their service is complete. Also, Bull Mountain Grille's Veteran of the Month Jon McFerran talks about the community built on nuclear submarines and the difficulty of reentering community after we serve.

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Neil Cadwell reminisces on his time is service, spanning the close of the Cold War through the Global War on Terror. From flying OH-58 Kiowas in support of combat operation to counting Grizzlies in the Montana Wilderness, Neil's passion for flying has eased his reintegration into civilian life.

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Dick Fox is a Marine Corps Veteran and author of the book The Domestic Vietnam: America’s War of Confusion and hosts the Domestic Vietnam Radio show. While sharing stories of a tour in Vietnam that began with the onset of the Tet Offensive and the battles of Hue City and Khe Sanh, Dick provides perspectives of reintegration into a society that lacked the present day gratitude.

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Boone Cutler, a Veteran of the US Army, author,Warfighter Rights leader and host of the radio show "Tipping Point with Boone Cutler" re-frames reintegration into society for veterans as infiltration as we retain our warrior identity. 

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David Walker, The President and CEO of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes reminds us that the Warrior Class is made up of veterans and those that serve by fighting for veterans. Providing Emergency Help to Veterans...Click to learn more

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 How our responses shape and pace our healing

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The first meeting at the Rally Point. Our guests are John McClure and Dr. Larry Severa.  Larry is a Physician with Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana and a former Airman in the U.S. Air Force. Larry serves veterans as the Physician for the Big Sky Honor Flight, taking our World War Two Veterans to see their memorial in Washington, D.C. and leads the missions ministry at Billings Vineyard Church.

Dr. Larry Severa, family physician at Billings Clinic, checks on a Honor Flight veteran who had a concern about a medical issue during the Big Sky Honor Flight. Severa is volunteering his time and service to the Honor Flight.LLOYD BLUNK/BillingsGazette Staff

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