The Veteran Blueprint

March 30, 2025 ~ Jason Alexander joins the show to discuss his challenging childhood, marked by instability and hardship, leading him to seek structure and purpose in the Army. His early life experiences instilled adaptability and resilience, which proved beneficial in his military career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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March 23, 2025 ~ Drew Hernandez discusses his unconventional path into the military, driven by a desire for his mother’s approval. Despite initial regrets, he served in both the reserves and active duty as a military police officer. Hernandez shares candidly about his struggles during basic training. He also talks about his later reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism after his deployment to Iraq during the U.S. invasion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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March 15, 2025 ~ Retired Major General Todd McCaffrey joins the show to discuss VA home loans and why they are underutilized within the veteran community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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March 7, 2025 ~ Rob Sarver joins the show to discuss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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March 2, 2025 ~ Derek Blumke, associated with the Gruntstyle Foundation’s mental health initiative, discusses his military upbringing in Northern Michigan and family history of service. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Feb. 23, 2025 ~ State Rep. Jason Woolford talks about his upbringing in a trailer park and choosing to join the Marine Corps after high school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Feb. 16, 2025 ~ Eric Mitchell, a former Marine Corps member, discusses his military background, highlighting the profound influence of his grandfather, a Colonel, who fought in multiple wars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Feb. 9, 2025 ~ General Doug “Odie” Slocum shares insights from his extensive military career. Influenced by his father’s Air Force service during the Vietnam War, Odie experienced a childhood of frequent relocations and developed an early aspiration to become a pilot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Feb. 2, 2025 ~ Major Brian Lynch of the United States Marine Corps discusses his upbringing in a typical Irish American family in Boston, where practical life lessons rather than military culture shaped him, despite having 25 veterans in his family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jan. 26, 2025 ~ Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Doug Webster shares his life journey, beginning with his upbringing in Southern California and education at UCLA. Inspired by events like the moon landing, he developed an early interest in rocketry and chose to join the Air Force. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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