Podcaster Ryan Landry Interviews Veteran Turned Country Songwriter Jenn Ford About Service, PTSD, and Moving Forward
#veteran, #military, #countrymusic, #jennford, #veterantransition. Army NCO turned podcaster Ryan Landry recently interviewed singer/songwriter Jenn Ford on his Everlasting Veteran podcast. Jenn is a touring singer and grew up singing in Texas before joining the Army as an MP. She shares in the interview about trauma that she endured and how it threatened her mental health.
Read full storyAir Force Veteran Doug Berry Creates a Line of Children’s Books Featuring Jasper the Rabbit
Doug Berry was an Air Force System Specialist that dreamed of writing kid’s books. He served in Tucson, AZ, South Korea, Sumter, SC, and Kuwait, Saudi Arabia. After leaving service, he created a series called Jasper the Rabbit. Jasper is centered around a friendly rabbit that teaches children about life lessons, taking care of friends, and overall how to enjoy life.
Read full storyUS Marine Brandi Rector Takes Clients Hog Hunting From a Helicopter
Brandi Rector, CEO, Skyhunter OutfittersPhoto byShift Archives. For US Marine Brandi Rector, hunting has always been a passion. Growing up with a Vietnam era soldier for a father gave her a love of firearms and service to America.
Read full storyArmy Artillery Sergeant Ryan Landry Launches Podcast to Support Veteran Issues
Ryan Landry, a former Army non-commissioned officer recently launched the Everlasting Veteran Podcast to bring attention to hard hitting veteran issues. Ryan is a patrol officer in Norwich that is active in his community and raises his family to have pride in their country. Ryan saw a huge disservice being done to our veterans that leave service and often don't have the resources needed to be productive civilians.
Read full storySon of Vietnam Vet Launches Award Winning Vodka Company to Provide Service Dogs to Veterans
22 Salute™ is no ordinary company. Co-founded in 2021 by Eric Ranks, the son of a Vietnam veteran who served in both the Army and the Air Force, 22 Salute™ Spirits & Coffee is a purpose-driven social enterprise that sells award winning premium vodka and high-quality coffee with one mission – to improve the lives of veterans and first responders by focusing on their needs.
Read full storyThe Veterans Ranch to Host Gala and Dinner to Raise Money for Equine Therapy Facility
#veteran, #horse, #equine, #nonprofit, #fundraiser, #military. JR Smith, VP of The Veteran’s Ranch recently announced their newest event, The Diamonds and Boots Gala. This exciting event will entail a full dining experience with full cash bar and a live DJ for dancing. 2 VIP speakers have been confirmed.
Read full storyWhy Are Military Career Transition Programs So Bad?
#veteran, #careertransition, #military, #army, #airforce, #navy, #usmc. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for veterans is broken. There is no other way to put it. Time and time again, I keep hearing about veterans leaving service and are either grossly underprepared for the job market, or receive training that is sub par for today’s employment needs.
Read full storyCobra Kai Star Sean Kanan Interviewed On The Brett Davis Podcast
Cobra Kai star Sean Kanan was recently interviewed on the Brett Davis Podcast. The 56 year old actor opened up about his life philosophies and the principles he embraced to create success in his own life. He shared several anecdotes about life and how to interpret events.
Read full storyAir Force Veteran Starts Fundraiser To Provide Treatment After Wife's Near Fatal Stroke
#stroke, #medical, #fundraiser, #military, #airforce, #surgery. Matthew Johnson endured a medical tragedy when his beloved wife Maryalice suffered a life changing stroke in 2016 after brain surgery. She had to relearn how to talk, move and basic motor functions as she recovered from this devastating condition.
Read full storyHow a Combat Veteran Built a Woodworking Empire
*Originally published on Linkedin. #military, #woodworking, #veteran, #woodcraft, #cuttingboard. Kurt Ballash is one of the most fascinating men I have ever met. A combat veteran with multiple tours under his belt, Kurt grew up in a rough environment and even got in trouble as a younger guy. He figured the Army would teach him discipline and give him the skills he needed to advance in life and find his calling.
Read full storyI Started My Business Empire With An Unlikely Source.....Mall Kiosks
#business, #entrepreneurship, #marshallterrin, #7figurebusiness, #success, #veteran, #military, #usmc. I’m Marshall Terrin, a former United States combat Marine. I have helped develop 5 businesses that reached the 7 figure mark confirmed by annual revenues and love teaching new business owners how to maximize efficiency and profits.
Read full storyI'm Teaching my Daughter to be a Bladesmith!
#knives, #blades, #cutlery, #bladesmith, #historychannel. I’m Mike Peterson, a professional bladesmith out of Aurora, Utah. I create custom tactical and kitchen knives with handles made from synthetic handles and other cool wood burls. I have been doing this for years and I'm currently working out of my dad's (Chris Peterson) original shop.
Read full storyThe Dark Side of Veteran Culture
#veteran, #military, #army, #airforce, #marines, #navy. This is going to piss some people off. Good. Some people need a wake up call to their toxic behavior. There exists a subculture of veterans that feel the need to create an "invisible hierarchy" that denigrates anyone that they feel didn't serve at the level that they did. Its an ugly truth but its there.
Read full storyBuilding a Global Brand
When I first started my entrepreneur journey NOT ONE PERSON I spoke to about my vision believed it to be possible yet I believed it and that was enough for me to go ALL IN on myself to create something that only I could see in my mind.
Read full story"The Grammys Look Like The Death of Our World"
Podcaster Marina Teel recently released an episode of her show Unbroken with Marina Teel that spelled out what is on the mind of millions of Americans - when did the Grammys become such a terrible spectacle?
Read full storyMy Mom Died During My Combat Support Deployment. I Then Had a Nervous Breakdown When I Got Home
*Note - This article originally appeared on a Linkedin article. *Note 2 - The purpose of this article is not for sympathy or condolences. Its to honor any veteran that sacrificed years of their life in service of their country, spend time away from family, or dealt with challenges that civilians would never understand. I appreciate you. - Rob.
Read full storyDr. Rob Garcia Named As Director of Strategy For Dallas Veteran's Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Rob Garcia, an award winning business strategist out of San Diego, California, has been named the Director of Visibility Strategy for the Dallas Veteran's Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Garcia is the founder of SHIFT Magazine, an 8 time author and a 21 year Air Force veteran currently assigned to a joint operations combat unit.
Read full storyE-Recycling Is A Great Way to Dispose of Electronics Responsibly
#Ewaste, #recycling, #missouri, #computers, #technology, #laptops. I’m Dylan Pruitt, the co-owner of Capital Gains, LLC. Since we launched the company, we have helped recycle thousands of pounds of electronics, and have created a refurbishment and resell site on Ebay. This helps people nationwide to be able to buy quality electronics at a fraction of the cost.
Read full storyThe Art of Getting Your Business On Television
#media, #tv, #celebrity, #business, #interviews, #pr. I'm Dr. Rob Garcia, a visibility strategist out of San Diego. I have successfully gotten numerous clients on the news and my trainings have helped many business owners greatly increase their chances at coverage. Today I'll share five strategies to help you navigate this process.
Read full storyVeteran Texas Chiropractor Talks About Deploying to Rescue Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell
I'm Dr. Tony Brooks. I'm a chiropractor in Conroe, Texas, just north of Houston. I'm a quiet family man. But in the early 2000s, I lived a different life. As a young man, I had plans of going to college, settling down and starting a family. A few things changed my perspective. 9/11, Blackhawk Down came out and Pat Tillman became an Army Ranger, which completely changed my life. Each event strengthened my inner resolve to serve and seek justice for the travesties committed on American soil. Innocent lives had been taken and I was determined to make sure the guilty were caught and appropriately dealt with.
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