Chris is a Marine Corps veteran and a 13 year scout sniper.  Chris shares about his struggles in life after the uniform and the healing process that led to him writing his book "Terror to Triumph."  Chris is a case manager for a Veteran Court in Texas and has his master's degree in Forensic Psychology, where psychology and legal settings intersect. We spoke about PTSD, TBI, and the social pressures of life in and out of the uniform. Chris is an outstanding member of the veteran community and has dedicated his life to helping others. 


https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Triumph-Chris-Whittemore/dp/1662413580
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/terror-to-triumph-chris-whittemore/1140478005 
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Dennis is a retired Naval officer who found himself in a world of trouble when is vessel the, USS Taylor, ran aground. He describes how the event changed his life and took him to some dark spots in his life. Dennis found a way to recover from the event and focused on sharing his story with others who may benefit from his story of overcoming adversity. He has dedicated his life to helping others from the uniform in the transition process and is the author of "Transition on Purpose". Dennis and I speak about his passion for coaching and leadership. We discuss the philosophical underpinnings of his process to help mentor others and how he draws from his experiences, both the good and the bad, to help others. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/djvolpe/
https://dennis-volpe.com/about/ 
#runaground #resiliency #transition #purpose #adversity #overcoming #mentoring #coaching #dennisvolpe #author #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #overcome #navy #army #marines #airforce #military #veteran #veterancommunity #community #effptsd #vetwithamic #veteranpodcast #veterans #militarycommunity #brothers #sisters #uniform

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Ricardo came from the wide open space of south Texas where target shooting and growing up tough were the norms.  He joined the Army and soon found himself competing against Army Rangers for a spot as a sniper.  Ricardo was a member of the infamous 5th brigade who was struck with high casualty rates and a blemish that forever soiled the unit.  5th brigade has gone down in history for the terrible story of the "Kill Team" that caused an international incident that left host nation relationships strained.  Ricardo wrote a book to tell the story of those who served in the 5th honorably.  The servicemembers who fought for each other and did great things for the uniform.  Ricardo talks about how his time in south Texas shaped his life in and out of the uniform.  His book is titled "Born to Fail" and is available on Amazon. 

https://ricardopperez.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/ricardoperezauthor 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKx9mLCmO9oZiF7a6YY5kw/featured 
https://amzn.to/3Nqfjio 

#sniper #5thBrigade #ForgottenBrigade #veteran #vetwithamic #veterans #Borntofail #Born2Fail #roughchildhood #ACES #trauma #survivor #effPTSD #effdepression #honor #therestofthestory #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #nationalguard

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Jai is a naval officer and founder of the Act Now Education organization. The Act Now Education organization has a large presence online with over 20,000 members on their Facebook group. Their website is filled with opportunities for active, reserve, veteran, and dependents for free. Act Now helps those from the military community find new opportunities in life after the uniform by providing training in a plethora of areas. Jai founded the organization as he was staring into the great divide that is transition and realized there were serious needs for occupational opportunities after the uniform. 
https://www.actnoweducation.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ACTNOWEDUCATIONGROUP 
https://www.instagram.com/actnoweducation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-now-education/ 

#ACTNOW #education #veterans #Free #fyp #vetwithamic #transition #support #military #awareness #community #career #lifeafterservice #opportunities #jobs #certificates #certified 

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Travis is a veteran of the Marine Corps and has been a voice in the veteran community in media for years. Travis is the founder of Oscar Mike Radio and is active in the veteran advocacy space. Travis is the President of the board of an organization name Wild Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Program. The program's mission is to transform the lives of participants, their families, and all who work within the program through the healing power of horsemanship. The program was established in 2009, Wild Hearts is a PATH Intl. Member Center & a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization.  

https://www.wildheartstherapeutic.org/
https://www.facebook.com/oscarmikeradio
https://www.instagram.com/oscarmike_radio/
https://twitter.com/oscarmikeradio

#HorseTherapy #veterans #horsemanship #vetwithamic #community #purpose #meaninginlife #army #navy #marines #airforce #military #effptsd #lifeaftertheuniform #radio #oscarmike #oscarmikeradio

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Jesse is a navy veteran and a fleet marine force corpsman. Jesse after spending time downrange had trouble adjusting and ended up battling depression while still in the uniform. He was stigmatized by his chain of command for asking for help and decided to leave the uniform. In a chance meeting with the founders of Warrior Surf, Jesse discovered a love for surfing. Jesse was one of the first classes to go through an intensive program designed to take a holistic approach to health and mental wellness. The program provides community and a sense of purpose while teaching mindfulness techniques. Jesse recently got back from a trip to Guatemala where the program takes graduates for a once in a lifetime surfing experience. Warrior Surf is completely free to veterans and families. 
https://www.warriorsurf.org/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorsurf/
https://www.facebook.com/warriorsurffoundation

#surfing #veterans #warriors #mindfulness #meditation #buddhism #peace #tranquility #effptsd #lovelife #flow #army #navy #marines #airforce

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Evan is a former Marine who spoke openly about his time in theater and subsequent battle with mental health issues that lead to an attempted suicide. Evan is member of the Fight Oar Die organization that rows in the Taliskir Whisky Atlantic Row Challenge. Fight Oar Die is an all veteran team that rows the 3000 miles with a focus on mental health and finding meaning in life after the uniform. Even is a great advocate that speaks from experience and sincerity. 

#22aday #FightOarDie #effPTSD #purpose #rowing #TWAC #leading #maine #suicideawearness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #lifeaftertheuniform #veterancommunity #veterans #military #militaryfamily #army #navy #airforce #coastguard #nationalguard #DOD 
https://www.usvetrow.org/ 
https://www.facebook.com/fightoardie
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Aaron is a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. In 2011, Aaron was blinded when an IED exploded while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Shortly after he survived the blast, Aaron contracted a bacterial meningitis that took his hearing. He found himself engulfed in darkness with no way to receive messages from others. Aaron spent months in this condition before receiving cochlear implants.  Aaron then spent time having to regain his balance and relearn the movements we all take for granted. Aaron's love for cooking led to a purpose and business by the name of EOD Fudge.  Through his love of cooking, Aaron began to rekindle the loves of marathons and mountain climbing. Aaron's story is one of triumph over challenges and finding meaning in life after trials. 

#veteran #EOD #blind #deaf #marathon #baking #art #creations #meaning #enduring #IED #Afghanistan #chef #Frankl #mountainclimbing #effPTSD #effTBI #courage #laughter #vetlove #bandofbrothers #military #militaryfamily #lifeafterservice #fyp #fypage

www.eodfudge.com
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Tyler is an Army veteran who worked for the Criminal Investigation Division and was active in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Tyler described his life in and out of the uniform and adjusting to life after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Tyler achieved the highest level in academics and received a PhD in Computer Science. Tyler is a remarkable member of the veteran community and works within advocacy for the entire military community. His podcast "Coming Home Well" is a part of network of podcasters of various disciplines. The Coming Home Well Nonprofit Organization has provided resources and information to veterans and spouses alike. 

https://cominghomewell.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ComingHomeWell
https://twitter.com/cominghomewell
https://www.instagram.com/cominghomewell_bts/ 

#Iraq #Afghanistan #CID #ComingHomeWell #Podcast #podcaster #effPTSD #tbi #effTBI #socialsupport #meaninginlife #meaning #purpose #community #veteran #Army #Navy #Marines #AirForce #NationalGuard #CoastGuard #DeptOfDefense #DOD

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Tre is still active in the uniform and has achieved great heights in the sport of bodybuilding. Tre has received his International federation of bodybuilding pro card and has competed at the highest levels of the Men's physique. Tre has deployed to Iraq and we spoke about the perspectives that accompany service abroad. Tre spoke about the dedication and sacrifice that the sport of bodybuilding requires, as well as the ramifications of distorted body images. We spoke about how the sport is changing for the better and how movies impact us all. 

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