In this episode, we sit down with 22 2 None, a Northern Michigan nonprofit focused on supporting veterans and helping them keep fighting the fight within.

Founded in 2016 by two Marine veterans who initially wanted to bring veterans back together and rebuild the camaraderie they knew from service, 22 2 None grew into a mission centered on veteran suicide awareness, connection, and practical support. Today, that mission takes many forms, from outdoor recreation and monthly gatherings to direct assistance for veterans in need.

We also talk about the organization’s home at Belay My Last Barracks, a former elementary school the organization purchased and is transforming into a space for veterans and their families. The property serves as a community gathering place while also being developed to provide transitional housing and new opportunities for veterans navigating difficult periods in their lives.

It’s a conversation about why 22 2 None was founded, what it means to create spaces where veterans can reconnect, and how a community can come together to help veterans through the battles that continue long after their service ends.

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This week on the podcast, WQW CEO Brian Gilman sits down with Montana State University Head Football Coach Brent Vigen to talk about service, leadership, and the connection between the Bobcat football community and the veterans we serve.

This season, Warriors & Quiet Waters is proud to partner with Bobcat Football for its Military Appreciation Game. The partnership is an opportunity to recognize the men and women who have served our country while bringing two communities together around shared values of service, teamwork, and commitment.

Tune in to hear Brian and Coach Vigen discuss the partnership, leadership, and building high-performing teams.  

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This is another episode in our short series spotlighting our partners in the Warrior Support Network, organizations working alongside WQW to serve veterans and military families.

In this episode, we sit down with VetTek Foundation to explore the resources they offer and how veterans and first responders can access them.

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This is another episode in our short series spotlighting our partners in the Warrior Support Network, organizations working alongside WQW to serve veterans and military families.

In this episode, we sit down with The Catch a Lift Fund to explore the resources they offer and how veterans can access them.

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In this episode, we dive into the resources offered by The Headstrong Project and how they are guiding veterans, service members, and their families to "triumph over trauma."

Learn more about the Headstrong Project: https://theheadstrongproject.org/

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In this episode, we sit down with Marjorie Pennington-Healy, Director of Resource Navigation and Critical Financial Assistance at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, to explore the resources they offer and how military and veteran caregivers can access them.

We talk through the Foundation's mission and founding, who they serve, and how caregivers and families connect with EDF for support. Marjorie shares what sets the Foundation apart in this space, what someone can expect when they first reach out for assistance, and some of the most common needs caregivers and families bring to them — along with a story that captures the real impact of their work.

This is part of a short series spotlighting our partners in the Warrior Support Network, organizations working alongside WQW to serve veterans and military families. We'll be releasing a new episode each week.

https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/

https://www.warriorsandquietwaters.org/warrior-support-network

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This is the second in a short series of episodes spotlighting our partners in the Warrior Support Network, organizations working alongside WQW to serve veterans and military families.

In this episode, we sit down with the Cohen Veterans Network to dig into their mission and how they deliver mental health care to veterans, service members, and their families, and how those in need can access their clinics and resources.

https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/

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This episode is the first of our series featuring our partners from the Warrior Support Network. The Warrior Support Network is a trusted coalition of reputable organizations working together to provide warriors with targeted, high-quality support in the areas that matter most. Through these partnerships, warriors can access critical resources in mental health, physical health, suicide prevention, medical care, substance abuse assistance, financial stability, and employment support.

This network reflects our belief that no warrior should have to face life’s challenges alone. We connect warriors with trusted organizations that meet specialized needs, extending care beyond our direct programming and supporting each warrior’s path toward long-term healing, stability, and purpose.

https://www.warriorsandquietwaters.org/warrior-support-network

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Shelli Gordon is a U.S. Air Force veteran, military spouse, caregiver, volunteer, and advocate whose life has been shaped by service.

In this episode, Shelli shares her experience supporting her husband after deployment, the challenges of caregiving, and the importance of finding support for herself along the way. She reflects on the role Warriors & Quiet Waters played in helping her build community, gain perspective, and continue serving others.

Join us for a conversation about resilience, caregiving, and the strength it takes to support those who have served.

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