Let's Talk Vets will be taking a break for the summer and will return at a new time and new format on Radio Chatskill. 

Stay tuned to WJFF Radio Catskill for more information. 

We'll have news and events of interest to the Hudson Valley veterans community, and some new music and we'll catch up with John Gallina, co-founder and CEO of Purple Heart Homes. A 501 C three corporation that improves the quality of life for our wounded and homeless veterans. 

Join me, SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a special Black History Month broadcast. We’ll review the role Black Americans have played in the US military, some news and events of interest to the Hudson Valley Veteran Community, and a conversation with Alyssa Carion of Dutchess County Vet 2 Vet.

Join us for a special Let’s Talk Vets. Find out what’s new at the VA Then hear our in depth conversation with Matt Healy Orange County ADA & Carl Lo Faro Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator, Hudson Valley VA to finds out how the newly formed Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide is working to reduce the number of our heroes who take their own lives each day.

Join me, SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a special holiday edition of Let’s Talk Vets. Christmas is over but we found some audio presents which were overlooked. Music, Veteran’s News, a Hudson Valley VA update from the director, Dawn Schaal and good wishes are the order of the day. The uniform of the day includes something comfy, a smile and the libation of your choice.

Join me SSgt. Doug Sandberg for our next edition of Let’s Talk
Vets. December 7 th was the 81 st anniversary of the unprovoked
attack on Pearl Harbor. We attended a special ceremony at
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, tonight we’ll bring you
the highlights. We also stopped by the Pike County office of
Veterans Affairs for an update from Director Jessiah Schrader.

This program centered on change.

We chatted with Steve Walsh, the new Director of the Sullivan
County Veteran’s Service Agency in Monticello about their mission
and his vision for the future of this important group.

We met with the new manager of the Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Peer
Counseling Service in Middletown NY, Thomas Bauer about this
essential group and how vets can best help other vets in crisis.

We also spoke with Donna Ramalow, Executive Director of Dispute
Resolution Centers. This group of professional and volunteer
mediators help folks settle their disputes out of court.

Join SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a special Veteran’s Day edition of Let’s Talk Vets.

Hear vets tell their stories, learn about events celebrating Hudson Valley Vets, and some great music to complete our mission. 

Are you familiar with equine-assisted therapy? Well, tune in and learn
how these gentle giants help to heal a wide range of psychological and physical challenges. We’ll also update you on the latest news of interest to our military community.

Jessica Brooks, Owner / Chef of the Cacklin Hen in Youngsville, will share her struggle to secure seed money for her business. 

Amy Amoroso, Director of Veteran’s Outreach for the Small Business Administration, tells us the facts about funding businesses for veterans.

Dawn Schaal with the latest news from the VA