We break into our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special interview...This week we welcome friend of the show James Hodgman, United States Air Force Technical Sergeant and spokesman for Team RWB Solano. James talks about the upcoming 9/11 Stair Climb in Mill Valley, California, to honor the first responders who responded to the terro…

This week we welcome Jason Herrick, author of the Life Long Learners series. Jason's first book My Jesus Song is a bedtime lullaby that will remind your child of Jesus's love throughout all the stages of their life. My Jesus Song started as a private story Jason created for his boys, but soon blossomed in to a fully illustrated launching point for …

This week we welcome Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology. Humans have been searching for the secret to longevity since the beginning of time. So, it’s no surprise that synthetic HGH treatments made their way onto the market and promised aging adults and athletes alike the fountain of youth. But, in addition to being costly and injectab…

This week we welcome Charles Brown, two-term President of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). From a very young age, Brown knew he wanted to serve his nation and had a calling to work with military aircraft. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1985 and was trained in aviation ordinance. In 1986, Brown sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of a…

This week we welcome Rebecca Briggs, Gold Star wife and founder of the Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation. Technical Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the 106th NYS Air National Guard unit as a Special Missions Aviator. He and his fellow airmen were flying in a HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter when they cras…

This week we welcome C. David Cain to the show. David is the President and CEO of Heroes Home Advantage, the largest hero rebate program in the country for buying or selling real estate. Heroes Home Advantage is a network of Realtors, lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, title companies, and more who wanted to do something to give back to those who…

This week we welcome Don Culp, father and Warrant Officer in the United States Army. On January 16th, 2009, Don welcomed the newest edition of the Culp family, Braelyn Aubrey. When she was born, Braelyn never would make eye contact with her mother or Don. Within the first six months, she was flown by helicopter to a children's hospital. She had abs…

This week we welcome Navy Seal, Dave Berkenfield. Dave discusses signing on to be part of the American Legion's Be The One Campaign. We talk about the American Legion and their history of advocating for veterans. Their newest program is focused on combating veteran suicide. Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide, according t…

This week we welcome TSgt James Hodgman to discuss transitioning from military to civilian life. James is a former Security Forces airman, and current public affairs photographer, for the United States Air Force. Anticipating his separation from the military, James wanted to set himself up for success. To that end, he applied and was accepted into …

This week we welcome Kevin Bloom, founder of the Optimal Warrior. Kevin identifies the Optimal Warrior as individuals dedicated to identifying their inner fears, facing them head on, and taking action to become the best version of themselves. They are men and women of strong will and deep inner purpose. They understand that life is never complete a…

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! This week we welcome Will Highland, founder of Caritas Apparel. Caritas in Latin roughly translates to charity or the virtue of universal love. They believe that with great partnerships, unique products, and a little bit of love they can make the world a better place, one pair of socks at a time. Their first sock design is de…

This week we welcome Brian Wadtke, Founder and President of The Veteran Hunter. Brian's mission is to organize hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreational activities for our nation's veterans. The Veteran Hunter was born out of a love of nature and an understanding of the healing power of the outdoors. Whether you are climbing a tree stand looking f…

This week we welcome Dale Jenkins, Author of DIPLOMATS AND ADMIRALS: From Failed Negotiations and Tragic Misjudgments to Powerful Leaders and Historic Deeds, the Untold Story of the U.S. Navy’s Victories at Coral sea and Midway. Diplomats and Admirals argues that the war in the Pacific was the result of internal divisions in both the United States …

This week we welcome Robyn Grable, founder of Talents Ascend. Talents Ascend is an AI-powered talent sourcing website that matches job-seekers with employers, using skill profiles rather than traditional resumes. Starting with Veterans Ascend, Robyn set out to not only simplify the veteran hiring process, but also to improve the process of matching…

This week we welcome Jim Lorraine, President and CEO of America's Warrior Partnership. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Nurse with nine combat deployments and retired as the Deputy Command Surgeon for the United States Special Operations Command after 22 years of service. After serving as the founding director of the United States Speci…

This week we welcome Ray Murphy, founder of Warriors Healing Network. The Warriors Healing Network was founded to help facilitate psychedelic treatments to combat veterans and police officers who have been diagnosed with PTSD, and require financial assistance to get the help they need to fight for their lives. Ray, and his team, are here to support…

This week we welcome John H. Davis, author of Combat to College. John served multiple combat tours as a Infantry Squad Leader in the 101st Airborne Division. After the military, he earned his bachelor’s in history from St. Joseph’s College and his master’s in education from Harvard. Using that experience, John started coaching student veterans, and…

This week we welcome Ellen Gustafson and Ben Keiser of Vet the Vote. Vet the Vote is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become the next generation of poll workers. According to Vet the Vote, in the past 3 years alone we have lost over 130,000 poll workers. This has created a crisis for state voting organizations,…

This week we welcome Hendrik VanderBellen, Canadian Infantry Officer. Hendrik graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada, and is currently serving as a Platoon Commander in the Canadian Van Doos Mountain Division. We discuss the challenges of entering the military during the onset of the COVID pandemic, and the unique leadership tactics th…

This week we welcome Cole Lyle, Executive Director of Mission Roll Call. Prior to Mission Roll Call, Cole worked as an advisor to senior leadership at the VA and on veteran policy in the United States Senate. As a veteran and advocate, Cole uses his experience in both fields to highlight the voices of 1.4 million members in MRC's network to advocat…

Ladies and Gentleman it's TACO TUESDAY...This week we welcome Navy veteran Bill Hoopes, owner of the first Capital Tacos franchise. After separating from the Navy after 16 years of service, Bill got right to work building his empire. His daughter's passion for softball was the inspiration for his first business, a softball tournament organization. …

We break with our regularly scheduled program to discuss the recent events surrounding the PACT Act. I discuss some of the basic elements of the Act and also what occurred that stopped it from reaching the President's desk. I talk about the good, bad, and ugly of the bill, but most importantly the misinformation that is being used as an excuse for …

This week we welcome Maj. Fred Galvin (Ret.), Marine Officer and author of A Few Bad Men. A Few Bad Men tells the story of Fox Company, a Marine unit ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders—these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home. A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an …

This week we welcome Dr. Judson Brandeis, Urologic Surgeon and author of the 21st Century Man. Judson Brandeis, MD, is a board-certified urologist who currently practices men’s health and sexual medicine in Northern California. Dr. Brandeis attended Brown University, Vanderbilt Medical School, and received a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research…

This week we welcome Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, authors of the International Bestselling Tier One and Sons of Valor Series. Jeff and Brian are at it again with the next installment of the Sons of Valor series, Sons of Valor 2: Violence of Action. When a former teammate of Chunk’s is killed in a shocking ambush, rumors begin to fly that the L…

This week we welcome Jessica Rambo, the founder of The Painted Buffalo Traveling Studio. Painted Buffalo Traveling Studio is A 501(c)(3) nonprofit Veteran Artist founded and operated mobile art studio. In between adventuring around the United Sates in their converted school bus, Jessica and family focus on getting veterans art supplies to tell thei…

This week we welcome Tim and Janet Scherer, Gold Star parents and the founders of Team Chris. In 2007, Cpl Christopher Scherer was struck by a single sniper bullet while serving his country in Iraq. Faced with the immense grief of losing their son, Tim and Janet were faced with a choice...to mourn him or celebrate his life. They chose to celebrate …

This week we welcome Patrick Donohue, Attorney at Law. Patrick specializes in veteran's law, specifically VA claims. We discuss the ins and outs of filing an initial VA claim, and also the process of upgrading a previous decision. Patrick describes the three factors that go into a VA decision; in-service incident, current diagnosis, and the all imp…

This week we welcome Steve Jimenez, founder of Hives for Heroes. Hives for Heroes is a national military veteran non-profit organization focusing on honey bee conservation, and a healthy transition from service. Through the national network of beekeepers, and veterans, they provide connection, purpose, and healthy relationships fostering a lifelong…

This week we welcome Randall Gillespie, founder of Grunt Proof and creator of The Grunt Proof Survival Games. Through years of Army Infantry training and experience, Randall honed his "Grunt" skills. He started Grunt Proof as a way to share his knowledge and love for the outdoors. Grunt Proof is more than just a gear channel. Randall strives to bri…

This week we welcome Ted DeWitt, Vietnam Veteran and owner of Signarama in Covina, CA. Ted remembers the horrors and tribulations of the Vietnam War as though they were yesterday. But rather than relive his days fighting overseas as though they were playing over like a never-ending time loop, he made the decision decades ago to channel what he saw,…

This week we welcome Maria McKinney, Air Force and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. Maria is an OG Bulletproof Badass, who in 2004 was part of a group of Air Force mechanics and vehicle operators that would set a trend for years to come. Not since the Vietnam War had Airmen augmented Army personnel in a war zone. That all changed when the 31st Logi…

This week we welcome Nick Lavery, author of Objective Secure. Nick is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces. In 2013, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed Nationa…

This week we welcome Ryan Harrell, owner of American Tattoo Society. American Tattoo Society started when Nicole Harrell risked it all to buy her first piercing and tattoo shop in Fayetteville, NC. Soon after, Ryan left his job to join her in growing this local business with roots in the military community. Fast forward and now American Tattoo Soci…

This week we welcome the President/CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. The GWOT Memorial Foundation was formed in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation by a small group of like-minded veterans, military spouses, and patriots to honor the service and sacrifice of all who served in the Global War on Te…

This is a must listen episode for every military member and veteran! This week we welcome Frank Molinar CFP, author of Financial Dominance: Your Battle Plan for a Richer Life. Frank is a leading authority in Financial Readiness training to those with a military mindset. Through his work with the Dept of Defense, Arizona’s Attorney General, the AZ D…

This week we welcome Benjamin Burt, Fibrenew franchise owner. Ben is a veteran of the United States Army's 3rd Special Forces Group. He is a former Advanced Tactical Medical Provider and Operations NCOIC for the Special Warfare Medical Group (Airborne) at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. After seperating from the military, Ben…

This week we welcome Aurea Franklin, author of Silent Freedom. Aurea retired from the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault (AASLT), and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for four years: two tours with the 101st and two years as a civilian contractor. Silent Freedom is a captivating memoir about Aurea’s time spent with the 101st…

This week we celebrate Christmas, and what better way than to talk about being the best veteran that you can be! We welcome Dr. Mike Simpson, author of Honed: Finding Your Edge As A Man Over 40. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, worki…

This week we welcome Sean and Kilian Duclay, founders of SailAhead. Early in their lives, Sean and Kilian recognized the importance of supporting the veteran community. Shocked by the staggering statistics surrounding veteran suicide, they chose not to be bystanders in the war at home. They turned to their passion for sailing, and SailAhead was bor…

It's Thanksgiving and we all know what that means...TURKEY! We sit down and discuss everything that goes into putting on the perfect holiday gathering. Whether it's what beer to serve or how lumpy the mashed potatoes should be, we've got you covered with this episode of tips, tricks, and recipes. Starting at bulletproofveteran.com, we walk through …

This week we welcome Jessica Quezada, founder of LiboRisk. LiboRisk is the first travel community for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, past and present. Jessica outlines her mission to foster an adventurous community of troops through trusted travel services, while encouraging members to leave a better footprint throughout their journeys. She also…

This week we welcome Thais Harris, Clinical Director at Connected Warriors. Thais is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has joined Connected Warriors in their goal of providing individualized care for all veterans. We discuss the Grand-Opening of their new behavioral health treatment center, in Boca Raton, FL on November 11th. This facility wil…

This week we welcome Patrick Donohue and Ronnie Oldenburg from Project 9 Line and VETS MMA. Patrick and Ronnie have a great opportunity for Long Island veterans, free Jiu Jitsu classes for the entire month of November. They have partnered with local academies and gyms to provide free classes for first timers and experienced grapplers. This coupled …

Save Our Allies needs our help. They are in grave need of donations and support. I am calling on every listener to go to SaveOurAllies.org and click on the link to their Amazon Wishlist. As a group, we can change the lives of so many children caught in the crossfire of this humanitarian crisis. Save Our Allies successfully transported over 12,000 p…

This week we welcome Charles Smith, author of the Life Long Experience Series. Someone once told Charles "nothing hits harder than life" and that is so true! Charles is an Army infantry veteran, author, and certified peer support specialist. He has a vast knowledge of Compounded Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), addiction recovery, and practi…

This week we welcome Alexa Modero, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Backpacks For Life. Backpacks For Life’s mission is to provide a unique and personalized support system for homeless and at-risk veterans who are struggling to reintegrate into civilian life. Through their two main programs, backpack distribution and coaching/mentoring, the…

This week we welcome Joseph Zoleta, founder of the Black 6 Project and Black 6 Coffee Trading Company. Joseph takes us on an amazing adventure that started in the early 80's in the Philippines. At just five years old Joseph immigrated to the United States, and settled in Queens, NY. Under the shadow of the City That Never Sleeps, he assimilated int…

This week we welcome Theresa Petruna and Steve Kelnhofer, the Co-Founders of Elev8 Veterans. Elev8 Veterans officially started in 2019 to bring awareness, education, rehabilitation and re-acclimation of veterans and their families to society using alternative methods. Theresa, an Army veteran and former member of the 82nd Airborne, teamed up with S…

This week we welcome Major Tom Schueman, founder of Patrol Base Abbate. Maj. Schueman shares a story of brotherhood and commitment, personified by the acts of heroic veterans during the drawdown and exit from Afghanistan. Like so many veterans, Maj. Schueman's mission to rescue his interpreter, Zak, was an example of an American servicemember's pro…