On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes are joined by LifeFlip Media founder, and USMC vet Eric Mitchell to discuss the state of the veteran entrepreneurial world, before moving on to take a look at the news items of the day including a Marine recruit's death and the arrest in the case of explosives being mailed to DC area military facilities. Later, Eric is joined by Vietnam veteran John Rose, a retired Army Brigadier general, and Army Master Sergeant Leondre Felder to discuss the inaugural celebration of Vietnem War Veterans Day.

Host Eric Dehm and special guest, LifeFlip media CEO Eric Mitchell speak with Freddy Gessner about the American Legion's concerns over some recently announced upcoming TriCare changes. Then the discussion moves on to some funding changes for the Commissary system, and how some groups of non-retired veterans may be the answer to DECA's concerns about the number of shoppers dropping.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes begin the show by discussing the response to Eric's most recent article on ConnectingVets.com, which focuses on the recently deported Army vet Miguel Perez. Later, Marine Corps vet, actor, model and all-around renaissance man Rudy Reyes joins the show to talk about his time in the Corps, his struggles with alcohol and PTSD and his current mission to help rescue one of the Planet's most valuable resources alongside his fellow vets via Force Blue. 

IAVA Research Director Steph Mullen joins host Eric Dehm to go in depth on several subjects including the recent transgender guidance from the White House as well as IAVA's annual membership survey.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss the news of the day including another screw-up at Naval Hospital Jacksonville where a Navy wife was left with a needle in her spine... for 14 years! Later, Army vet Mick Doto joins Eric to discuss his involvement in the DAV's annual Winter Sports Clinic, and how getting out on the slopes changed his life for the better.  

VFW's Legislative Director Carlos Fuentes discusses the omnibus spending bill with host Eric Dehm. While he says there are some good things in the bill, the VFW sees what could have been done and has to view the omnibus as a "could've been great" type of situation.

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm Producer Jake Hughes and USMC vet Joe Chenelly discuss the firing of California anti-military teacher Gregory Salcedo and the Army testing out laser weapons. Later, Matt Saintsing talks with Eric about what he's found out about the issue of medical marijuana as it relatesd to the VA and tresating PTSD.  

AMVETS Executive Director Joe Chenelly joins host Eric Dehm to talk about a number of topics including Democrats in Congress blocking veteran-specific items within the framework of the omnibus, the work being done to secure a location for a Desert Storm memorial in DC and the AMVETS "HEAL Team" going live!

Host Eric Dehm is joined by jonathan Kaupanger to discuss the veteran news of the day including Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's discovery of the USS Juneau, a ship known for being the final resting place of the 5 Sullivan brothers when it was sunk during the Battle of Guadalcanal. then NY based MMA Heavyweight Gareth Hoernel joins Eric to talk about his work as an ambassador for Mission 22, an organization working to address the scourge of veteran suicide.  

HillVets Founder Justin Brown joins host Eric Dehm to discuss the ongoning issues surrounding the VA including whether Secretary shulkin will be replaced, how much the Cerner EHR system will cost, and much more!