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Dr. Greger talks about what sparked his passion for lifestyle medicine, the small changes that can make big differences, and how he hopes to inspire others to live longer, better lives.

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Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard

Special Guest: Dr. Michael Greger.

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• Be the One | The American Legion
• NutritionFacts.org | The Latest Nutrition Related Topics
• Evidence-Based Health and Nutrition Books | NutritionFacts.org
• Start Your Journey to Health
• Oura Ring. Smart Ring for Fitness, Stress, Sleep & Health.
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion
• Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge
• Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard
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Kristen discusses the importance of getting embedded in your community to provide a safety net that will support you in times of tragedy, as well as the knowing your resources and developing the skills to help those who may be in crisis.

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Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash

What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention?

Special Guest: Kristen Christy .

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• See how American Legion members strengthen their communities
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• Kristen Christy — Call at 620-304-HOPE
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• Army ACE Suicide Intervention Program – Suicide Prevention Resource Center
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Courses for Listening - Skillsoft
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• Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app
• Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash - Sports Illustrated
• Honoring the Silent Service – Designed to honor the service and dedication of the U.S. Submarine Force, its families and supporting personnel.
• 2023 Army-Navy Game Uniform: 3rd Infantry Division - YouTube
• What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention?

As a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (2020).

In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members.

Special Guest: Adam Marr.

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• Learn how you can Be The One
• Tales from the Blast Factory - Warrior Angels
• Quiet Explosions | Healing the Brain
• The Mission Within – A Future Free From Veteran Suicide
• Heroic Hearts Project
• Reason for Hope ∞ Hope for Reason

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Special Guest: PT Bratton.

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• American Legion Blood Donor Program | The American Legion
• Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross
• How To Plan A Blood Drive | Red Cross Blood Services
• Home - Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies
• Solvita - From one, to many.
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• Clean Comedy Connection
• Home — ASAP
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say
• 'Influencers in uniform' are boosting recruiting, Pentagon says - Defense One
• Meet Maverick, this year's winner of the American Humane Hero Dog Award

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After losing multiple military friends to suicide and battling her own depression after a training injury, Julia wanted to do more than raise awareness about the veteran suicide - she wanted to provide a solution. Thus was born Veteran Powered Films, a production company focused on empowering and engaging veterans in all facets of the entertainment industry via on-the-job training and mentorship with fellow military veterans.

Julia joins Marine Corps veteran and actor Hiram A. Murray, who will star in Veteran Powered Films next project - an apocalyptic horror film called "Homestead."

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U.S. veterans use art to help female Afghan soldiers who fled their country process their pain

‘Go beyond thanks:’ New survey reveals we should do more than simply thank our veterans for their service

Special Guests: Hiram A. Murray and Julia Ling.

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• Join The American Legion | The American Legion
• Return criminal penalties for those who take advantage of disabled veterans or their families | The American Legion
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• Veteran Powered Films – Healing veterans and military servicemembers through film and media production
• HOMESTEAD Trailer - YouTube
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Veterans banners to come down — maybe for good | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
• U.S. veterans use art to help female Afghan soldiers who fled their country process their pain - CBS News
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 185: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocating for Afghan Allies with Mahnaz Akbari and Rebekah Edmondson
• US and Afghan Women Veterans Connect, Heal, Transform, and Inspire through Art: Project Raha Benefit Auction 2023 | Artsy
• ‘Go beyond thanks:’ New survey reveals we should do more than simply thank our veterans for their service | The American Legion

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She found success as the first Pentagon correspondent for Newsy, an artist, a mentor and advocate for fellow veterans and now, an author with a new book “No Longer Silent” just released on Veterans Day.

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Seen UFOs as a government worker? The Pentagon wants to hear from you

Watch Marines fire rocket from ‘creepy’ robot goat available on Amazon

Special Guest: Terace Garnier.

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• Task Force Movement: more than a job program | The American Legion
• Task Force Movement
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Bestselling Novels and eBooks | No Longer Silent Bookstore
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion
• Soldiers Unpaid: National Guard Hasn't Paid Out Thousands of Enlistment Bonuses | Military.com
• askDFAS - A DFAS Customer Service Tool
• Seen UFOs as a government worker? The Pentagon wants to hear from you
• Watch Marines fire rocket from ‘creepy’ robot goat available on Amazon

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After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment.

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A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa

Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base

Special Guest: Lisa Bass.

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• 2023 Veterans Day discounts | The American Legion
• 2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies | Military.com
• Heroes With Hearing Loss
• Combat Boots Jewelry – Combat Boots Jewelry, LLC
• In Her Boots
• CAMP BROWN BEAR
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer
• Beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned citation for Tarawa fighting
• Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base | Stars and Stripes
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U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ruth Moore is an Integrative Health Practitioner in Functional Medicine in Ellsworth, Maine. She is trauma-response expert who treats stress-based health conditions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. She is also a published author, neuroscientist and clinical aromatherapist who has testified before Congress and played a role in creating health policy that helps her fellow veterans get access to appropriate healthcare from VA.

Dr. Moore shares her own journey from experiencing MST, surviving suicide and homelessness to receiving her doctorate and the work she does now to help veterans in crisis.

Special Guest: Dr. Ruth Moore.

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• Complementary and Holistic Health | Downeast Wellness | United States
• Internity Online
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher
• Building Resiliency: 32 Days To A Better You!: Moore, Dr Ruth: 9798451913086: Amazon.com: Books
• New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service)

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Special Guest: Aaron Hale.

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• NEC-approved resolutions focus on mental health | The American Legion
• Search Results | Digital Archive
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Extra Ordinary Delights - Veteran-made confections delivered to you
• Did Edgar Allan Poe go to West Point? - Task & Purpose
• Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America - Task & Purpose
• Mullet Champ – Official Home of the USA Mullet Championships
• Space Ranger — guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab
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Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.

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Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees

Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence

Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.

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• Join The American Legion
• With Operation Urgent Fury, America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean | Defense Media Network
• Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families
• Military Financial Stress Tools & Resources | Military OneSource
• Find a Service Officer
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• Be the One | The American Legion
• ‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry | Stars and Stripes
• Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees
• Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence