Responding Well Under Pressure (0:00:00)

 

9/11 was a horrific day in our country, but it was not the first terrorist attack from Al Qaeda the US has faced. Less than a year prior, on October 12th 2000, the USS Cole was bombed off the coast of Yemen. In this tragic attack, we lost 17 sailors and 37 more were injured, yet through the heroic efforts of the crew & commander they were able to save the ship and minimize further casualties. That commander was Kirk Lippold, and we are honored to be speaking with him today, in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack. Since the event, Kirk has been all across the country teaching people how to respond well under pressure and what good leadership looks like. We are excited to hear about some of his knowledge and expertise today.

 

 

 

Supporting Veterans (0:19:40)

 

Army strong-we’ve all heard the slogan. It’s the slogan of those who have dedicated our lives to supporting us and protecting our freedoms. However, many of our returned soldiers face a less than smooth transition when they return home. Our veteran population is at risk for homelessness, PTSD, and mental illness among other things. The good news is, there are things we can do to help. Here to discuss how we can be strong for the army and meaningfully support our veterans is Director of VA Northern California Health Care System, David Stockwell.

 

 

 

 

Wounded Warrior Project (0:39:53)

 

Our veterans experience things none of us could ever imagine, and we’re so grateful for their sacrifice. But what do they really go through when they come home and what support do they need? Today we’re joined by retired Sergeant Deven Schei who served in Afghanistan but was sent home after being injured by four 80-millimeter rockets. Since then he has gone through an intense recovery process and become an inspirational spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project. He joins us today to discuss his story, helping veterans, and the organization that’s empowering them.

 

 

 

K9s for Warriors (0:52:50)

 

They say a dog is a man’s best friend. And for thousands of military veterans, nothing is truer than that. At least 20 veterans who served after the 9/11 attacks commit suicide daily. To combat veteran suicide and the traumatic impact of PTSD, an organization called K9s for Warriors has been pairing veterans with rescued shelter dogs. These dogs are then trained to be service dogs for their human counterparts. Joining us today is Greg Wells, the Manager of Programs at K9s for Warriors. He joins us to talk about how these service dogs are helping veterans.

 

 

 

 

Trees for Troops (1:28:42)

 

We are quickly approaching the holidays, which means we get to spend more time with our family. However, for deployed military troops, this is not the case. Many will be away from home this season. So, what can we do to show our support and gratitude for those who serve our country and are unable to be with their family during the holidays? Well, you might consider joining with Trees for Troops and sending Christmas trees to our soldiers and their families. Here to tell us about this organization and how we can help is the executive director of Trees for Troops, Rick Dungey.