Today we welcome Owner/Trainer of Dog Elite Training Tom Smatlak to the studio, where we dive into all thing dogs in this very special episode of the USA Cares Podcast! Show Links Dog Training Elite Lexington  Dog Training Elite Louisville  www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

Today we welcome USAF Lt. Col. Brian Slade to the studio. Lt. Col. Slade has held command positions in the Army and the Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and fourteen combat air medals. He attended Utah State, where he earned a BA and was commissioned as an Army Aviation second lieutenant. He's also earned an MA in aviation instruction. Brian currently serves as a lieutenant colonel for Air Force Combat Search and Rescue. Show Links Purchase Cleared Hot - Amazon  www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

Today our very own Becca Kitto (FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST) & Paula Redding (DIRECTOR OF CAREER TRANSITION) stop by the studio and tell stories about assisted veterans/cases that have impacted them personally.  Show Links www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

Today Licensed Psychologist and Army Veteran Dr. Laura Johnson, Ph.D. Stops by the studio and talks about mental health, transitioning out of the military, substance abuse and its effects, common cases seen, time in the military, and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

Today U.S. Senator Dr. Rand Paul phones into the studio to speak about the state of the U.S. Government and what they're doing to help our veterans. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

Today our national spokesperson Bryan Anders (Veteran, Actor, Stuntman, Author and Advocate) stops by the studio and chats with us. Bryan tells his life changing story from Iraq, tells behind the scenes experiences in his acting career, Throwing out the fist pitch at a cubs game and dropping his hand on a fellow Cubs fan and much more. You dont want to miss this episode.  Show Links www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

Today US Army veteran and USA Cares President/CEO Trace Chesser stops by the studio to talk 9/11, The PACT Act, Suicide Awareness Month, Why Rangers lead the way and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Today Army veteran and DC Chapter's own Noah Siple stops by the studio to talk about military transition into the corporate world, positive role models in the military, how the military changes you, veteran suicide and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Today USA Cares own Dr. Greg Bishop (CAREER TRANSITION COORDINATOR) stops by the studio to talk about Military Transition, expectations, interviews and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Today The Pete Foundations Molly Jones stops by the studio to talk about adolescent mental health, suicide loss, The Big Stomp music festival and much more. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube The Pete Foundation - www.thepetefoundation.org  The Big Stomp - www.thebigstomp.com