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Letting everyone know that Veterans Central is back on the air. we discussed a few bills that need veteran involvement. Talked about some events coming up that Veterans Assurance Network have planned for this year. 

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Tonight, we talk with Nicole from, Wreaths by Nicole. www.wreasthsbynicole. We discuss her time in service and as a veteran that owns her own business. We also discuss the wreath she designed for Veterans assurance network. www.veteransassurance.org. We talk how this wreath is to help promote Veteran Suicide Awareness and prevention Day in Ohio. If you would like to see a Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day in your state, contact Veterans Assurance Network and we will help you get started. 

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just getting everyone caught up with what's happening in DC

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I discuss the importance of creating an account on va.gov 

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Lisa Carrington Firmin is an Air Force Col. (ret) that earned the Bronze Star. Because of the Military Sexual Trauma, she endured while on active duty led her to write a book titled Stories from the Front Pain, Betrayal, and Resilience on the MST Battlefield. The book tells true accounts of sexual trauma individuals were victims of while on active duty in the military. The book won the silver medal from the Military Writers Society of America in September 2023. Lisa has written a second book titled Latina Warrior that tells her story of being an author and an artist and how this has helped her on her journey. To purchase her books or to schedule a speaking engagement please go to www.lisacarringtonfirmin.com

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Hope and Lingo help homeless veterans in northeast Ohio through SSVF. We will talk about SSVF Supportive Services for Veterans Families. We will learn how they help veterans and where. to get in contact with SSVF please go to www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/hmis/ This podcast is brought to you by Veterans Assurance Network www.veteransassurance.org 

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Today is Veterans Day and we talk with Dr. Damon Friedman. Dr. Friedman is a USAF Lt. Col. (RET) that runs a non-profit called SOF Missions. sofmissions.org. Dr. Friedman has dedicated his life to preventing veteran suicide by providing holistic health to at risk veterans. 

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Today I discuss why I've been off the air for a bit. I also talk about Veterans Assurance Network Christmas Cards for Veterans. This is their annual event to bring some Christmas cheer to veterans that are in the hospital during the holidays. If you would like to donate cards to this, please contact us at [email protected]. I give an update on "Rally Against Suicide", the annual event hosted by Veterans Assurance Network to promote suicide prevention. If you would like to help with next year's rally or host one in your town, please contact us at [email protected]. I also talk about service dogs through the VA here is the link on va.gov please check it out. Service Dog Veterinary Health Benefit - Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services (va.gov)

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Tonight, we talk with David root. He is the VFW liaison for legislation at the state level in Ohio. We will discuss HB 231, HB 254, and SB 154. If you are interested in helping with this year's Christmas Cards for Veterans sponsored by Veterans Assurance Network, please contact us at [email protected] 

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Today I ask everyone to send information on organizations in the hurricane zones to let me know if there are specific organizations there to help veterans. I also discuss how the "Rally Against Suicide" that was held on September 22 downtown Cleveland Ohio. www.veteransassurance.org   [email protected]