Veteran On the Move

We're speaking with Dan Purcell, owner of Virgo Development- an app and development startup.  Dan shares about his childhood in Japan where his parents owned and operated an English Speaking School. He speaks about living in Japan and moving back to the United States and settling in Utah with his family. His Dad was an entrepreneur and this helped lead Dan to discovering his own entrepreneurial spirit.  Dan speaks about how he got started and why he decided to start his first company, why he sold that company and how he ended up starting a second company.

Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S

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Check out Virgo Development -https://www.virgodev.com/

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

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Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

We're speaking with Canadian Army Veteran and former Police SWAT team leader, Todd Lamb.  Todd shares about his career in the Canadian Army and how he got his start in the all-natural and organic industry with his company, “PureLife Organics”. He speaks about why he chose to give up his career to go full time in entrepreneurship. What started as a journey between husband and wife to lose their belly fat and live a healthier life became a movement for thousands of people around the world. 

Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S

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Todd Lamb is a former Army and SWAT Team leader whose deep desire to help his wife combat health issues lead him to uncover the extraordinary power of natural organic remedies. Todd's passion for health evolved into co-founding PureLife Organics and establishing a mission to impact millions of lives while also creating a healthy planet.

Todd made the tough decision to leave his career and guaranteed pension behind to pursue his dream to create as many healthy people as possible. Now, with the support of his small team of passionate individuals, he has helped hundreds of thousands of people improve their health. Purelife Organics is dedicated to providing the most transformative and powerful natural organic remedies to nourish and promote healthy metabolism and bio-response through their proprietary superfood infused teas and natural remedies.

Todd’s passion for empowering individuals to take control of their own health quickly led to a mission to help improve the health of our planet. The Purelife Organics team has a commitment to helping reforestation projects around the world through the revolutionary drone seed planting program.

 

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

 

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,

This week, we’re speaking to a couple that used their love for wine to create their own business! We're speaking with Marine Corps Veteran, Aaron Johnsen and his wife Kellie - who together started Experience Winefulness8. Aaron shares his experiences from enlistment to being commissioned as an officer. While Kellie shares her experiences as a military spouse and how Aaron helped her discover her love for wine, which led them both to entrepreneurship! Aaron and Kellie host events where guests can taste wine, learn the fundamentals of wine tasting and the lifelong benefits of mindfulness.

Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S

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Wine tasting like never before! Learn the fundamentals of wine tasting and the lifelong benefits of mindfulness, all in one glass. As a mother, wife, systemic sex therapist and wine educator, Kellie believes that real care for others, starts with real care for ourselves through wine. Aaron, a retired Marine, loves to show people how good life can be through wine.

Experience Winefulness Website: https://www.experiencewinefulness.com/

 

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

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We're speaking with Marine Corps and Air Force Reserves Veteran, Lawrence Colby. Lawrence shares about the ins and outs of creating and writing aviation thrillers and how his own career experiences contributed to his stories. Lawrence speaks about his career in the Marine Corps and how he transitioned to the Air Force Reserves. He speaks about how the lack of stories based on the Reserves inspired him to create his own. He goes in depth about the creation process, publishing and marketing his books. 

Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S

About Our Guest 

Lawrence A. Colby is the #1 AMAZON bestselling author of The Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller Series. His books are published in over 12 countries and are enjoyed from the US and UK to India and beyond.

His new thriller, THE BUFFALO PILOT arrives on August 25th and is available for pre-order now!

A former Marine Corps attack pilot and Air Force tactical pilot, he has worked and flown all over the globe. Over his 28-years in the military, he worked in locations from Iraq and Afghanistan to the Philippines, Pentagon and beyond. Flying under the callsign "Cheese" in the squadrons, he retired from active duty in 2018 and lives in the Washington, DC area.

He is the author of THE DEVIL DRAGON PILOT, THE BLACK SCORPION PILOT, and his latest military-thriller THE BUFFALO PILOT.

Colby Aviation Thrillers Website: ColbyAviationThrillers.com

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Today’s episode is one that is relatable to both Active Duty and military spouses! We're speaking with Air Force Veteran and military spouse, Ashley Schmitt, who started Publish With Ashley.  Ashley speaks about her exciting Air Force career and her transition to being a military spouse and then entrepreneurship.  She speaks about how she stumbled into publishing and how she’s written and published over two-thousand books! She also speaks about how entrepreneurship has helped her help support her family, no matter where she’s living and how she’s helping others publish their own books!

Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S

About Our Guest 

11 military moves in 20 years with four kids along for the ride. That's Ashley Schmitt's story. It's an all too typical military veteran and military spouse story. Needing a business that was portable and able to run itself when packing up the house became a full-time job for months at a time, Ashley decided to dive into the world of publishing books on Amazon. Since then, she has published 2000+ books and earns a full-time income from the royalties. She has 25+ novels, 15+ non-fiction books, kids activities books, planners, prompt journals, journals, illustrated children's books, coloring books, kid chapter books, and workbooks on various subjects. Her newest passion is to help others create their own publishing empire. 

Publish with Ashley Website - https://publishwithashley.podia.com/

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakY7BZO55bwY5znc28TnZw

Read Mobile Military Spouse: https://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Military-Spouse-Publishing-Entrepreneurs/dp/B08BDMKZF6/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1601087792&refinements=p_27%3AAshley+L.+Schmitt&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Ashley+L.+Schmitt

 

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission. 

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud,

We're speaking with Army Veteran, Leo Acevedo, who started Dyanmic Wallcoverings.  Leo speaks about his unique Army career and his transition to entrepreneurship.  He speaks candidly about the ups and downs he experienced when starting his own business as well as using the SCORE program, which helped set him up for success with Dynamic Wallcoverings. Leo talks about what wallcoverings are and goes in depth about how his business can help customize any space.

Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S

About Our Guest 

Leonardo Acevedo, owner of Dynamic Wallcovering, LLC. has been providing high-quality workmanship in wallcovering industry for 20 years. Leo is a 2nd generation wallcovering installer, disciplined US Army Sergeant, and a family oriented man.

Dyanmic Wallcovering Website - https://www.dynamicwallcovering.com/

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

We're speaking with Army Veteran, Dean Wegner, who created a made-in-the-USA apparel brand "Authentically American".  Dean speaks about how his career in the Army started at Westpoint and included both flight school and ranger school. While Active Duty, Dean went back to school to receive his MBA, which helped him transition from the Army to the Business World. Through his apparel company, Authentically American, Dean hopes to create American jobs and pledges to manufacture his products in America. Dean speaks candidly about his career in the Army, his experiences in the Business World and how he broke into entrepreneurship.

Enter FOUNDER at https://authenticallyamericanbrand.us to receive a 25% discount off of your purchase!

Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S

About Our Guest  

Dean is the Founder & CEO of Authentically American, a company that celebrates patriotism, believes in the American worker, and honors our American heroes by supporting American-made manufacturing. A West Point graduate, he served 7 years as a helicopter pilot and Ranger, and holds an MBA in Finance from Cal State. His business career was spent primarily in business development, marketing, and strategy with Mars Inc. and Procter & Gamble. As a former Division I ice hockey player, he is highly competitive and possesses a tireless work ethic. His primary focus is on growth, team-building, and creating a winning culture. Dean is happily married to his bride of 25 years and they have 4 children, with the youngest being adopted from Ethiopia. Dean is active in his church and has served on the board of several for-profit and non-profit companies and organizations.

Authentically American Website - https://www.authenticallyamericanbrand.us/

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

Fiverr

There’s so much happening right now, finding the right talent can be time-consuming, frustrating, and expensive.  Whenever I need talent for any project, this podcast, our Amazon business or any other remote work, I go straight to Fiverr.

Fiverr’s online marketplace connects businesses with freelancers offering hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, and more.

We're speaking with Army Veteran, Ian Sparks, who along with his brother created Battle Bars - a protein bar created for those who accept nothing less than victory, from the battle field to the gym. Battle Bars are created with handcrafted ingredients, an amazing taste, texture and no artificial sweeteners to help you have the energy to face all of life's challenges. Ian speaks in depth about his career in the Army and his transitions from active duty to the Army Reserves. He speaks about how a tough deployment was the inspiration behind Battle Bars and how this helped spark his start to entrepreneurship.

"Don't get disheartened. [Success] will come if you put the time into it." - Ian Sparks

About Our Guest  

Ian is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Battle Bars. He is an Army Captain, and has completed tours of duty in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, and still serves in the Army Reserves while running the day to day operations of Battle Bars.

Battle Bars Website - https://battlebars.com

Check out On Instagram - https://instagram.com/battle_bars_

 

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

We have a great episode today that is perfect for those who are interested in the trade industry! We're speaking with Air Force Veteran, Chaunte Hall, President of Victory Trades Alliance, a company that helps Veterans find high paying and high demand jobs - no matter where they are!  Chaunte speaks about growing up in a military environment, which led her to entering into her own military career. She speaks about how she had a light bulb moment while at the Pentagon, which led her to entrepreneurship and founding Victory Trades Alliance.

"We want to make you yearn for the sea. Right now more than ever, we feel the military community has what it takes to rise to the top." - Chaunte Hall

About Our Guest  

As a military veteran herself, Chaunte is intimately familiar with the barriers facing today's veteran community when re-entering the civilian workforce. That's why she founded Victory Trades Alliance, an organization geared to help military personnel and former service members in finding stable, rewarding, and lucrative careers in the skilled trades industry. There are few people as invested in the mission to serve America's heroes as Chaunte, and she is here today to prove just that!

Victory Trade Alliance Website - https://www.victorytradesalliance.co

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Today, We're speaking with Air Force Veteran, Andrew Juden, and Army Guard Veteran, Mike Allen, the founders of 5th Meridian Group, a transportation and security group that caters to the cannabis industry in Missouri. After realizing the defined need of security within this industry, Juden and Allen were inspired to create 5th Meridian Group. 5th Meridian Group provides security, technology, transportation, and support services to licensed cannabis facilities.

"As long as you keep your eye on the prize at the end of the day, don't get bogged down with tunnel vision, you'll come through strong" - Andrew Juden

About Our Guest 

Andrew Juden is a 20 year public safety professional and a 13 year Air Force veteran. Andrew spent from 2000-2013 serving in the Missouri and Tennessee Air National Guard. Serving as a C-5 Loadmaster Andrew supported the missions in Iraq and Afghanistan by delivering critical supplys and personnel to their respective AORs. Andrew still currently works as a Captain for the Cape Girardeau Fire Department and with the help of his best friend, fellow veteran, and co worker Mike Allen established the 5th Meridian Group in 2019.

The 5th Meridian Group Website - https://www.5thmeridiangroup.com/

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Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

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