by Travis Partington | Nov 3, 2023 | Podcast
This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Vicki Cody, a truly remarkable individual who spent 33 years as an Army wife, providing unwavering support to her husband throughout his military career. Vicki’s journey is not just a testament to her enduring...
by Travis Partington | Oct 29, 2023 | Podcast
Darriel Swatts, a former cameraman in the California National Guard, discovered his own path to tranquility and camaraderie through an unexpected avenue: duck hunting. After serving his country as a cameraman in the National Guard, Darriel Swatts transitioned back to...
by Travis Partington | Oct 24, 2023 | Podcast
Drew Walston and Derek Lane have dedicated their lives to serving the very people who have protected our freedoms: our veterans. As the founders of Mighty Hero Homes, a nonprofit organization that provides homes and a path to homeownership for veterans in need, Drew...
by Travis Partington | Oct 13, 2023 | Podcast
Tony Aubrey came on Oscar Mike Radio in July 2022 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/301-tony-o…) to talk about his U.S. Air Force Career and the organization he helps run, Operation Vet Now. Operation Vet Now focused on outreach to where the Veterans are. They go to...
by Travis Partington | Oct 13, 2023 | Blog
David, Kelly, and Rick from the Veterans Brotherhood Motorcycle Club, asked me to come with them to southern Massachusetts to meet not one, but two World War II Veterans. Bill is 99, going on 100, and George is not too far behind. The interesting thing is that both...
by Travis Partington | Oct 6, 2023 | Podcast
Larry Freeland served as a helicopter pilot with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. It is always an honor to talk with those who have served during the Vietnam War. There is a perspective on life and service that is seldom found in today’s...
by Travis Partington | Sep 29, 2023 | Podcast
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Courtenay Nold recommended that I reach out to Christine Walker who owns her own publishing company. Christine served in the Navy as a Corpsman. After getting out she tried different things but found that writing ultimately was an area that she...
by Travis Partington | Sep 25, 2023 | Podcast
Lee grew up in New Orleans and served as a Communications Officer in the U.S. Army. After getting out, Lee used his experiences to write about 12 Perspectives to Inner Peace. “Look To The Warriors” demonstrates how military experiences and services can be lessons to...
by Travis Partington | Sep 15, 2023 | Podcast
Tony served in the Navy and started his Veterans’ Advocacy in 2013. He rides his motorcycle across the United States to bring comfort to Gold Star Families. When Tony connects with Gold Star Families the time spent lets them know that they are not forgotten. If...
by Travis Partington | Sep 8, 2023 | Podcast
I want to thank John, “JK” Kennedy of the Veterans Brotherhood VMC for connecting me with Michael Garner Sr. In this show I, discuss motorcycle safety with my guest, Michael Gardner Sr. Michael shares his personal story of losing his son in a motorcycle...
by Travis Partington | Sep 1, 2023 | Podcast
It is always good when a guest recommends another person to talk with on Oscar Mike Radio. Michael Madsen came on to talk with me for number 354 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/354-michael-madsen-still-serving/) After the show aired, Michael messaged me and said I ought...
by Travis Partington | Aug 25, 2023 | Podcast
I couldn’t help it. My first thought when I started looking at the website for the book, “We Don’t Want You, Uncle Sam”, was, what would a 2nd Lieutenant know about recruiting? Seriously? Then I started digging into the website and reading about Matthew Weiss’ view on...
by Travis Partington | Aug 20, 2023 | Blog
I talked with U.S. Army Veteran Stephen Russell on Oscar Mike Radio #336 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/336-stephen-russell-tales-of…/). Stephen talked about his love of drawing and how working with Joseph Miles Pittman helped create Tales of Nihilism. When Stephen...
by Travis Partington | Aug 18, 2023 | Podcast
Adam Semonick & Brad Otto are both Marine Corps Veterans and do SIM Racing together as The WolfPack. Adam was on Oscar Mike Radio in March for number 337 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/337-adam-semonick-marine-corps-hawker-and-sim-racer/). He had talked to me about...
by Travis Partington | Aug 13, 2023 | Blog
I was with Abington VSO Adam Gunn at Black Hat Brew Works a couple of months ago when first saw the Till Valhalla Truck. The truck made an immediate impression on me. The truck had names on it and the license plate “PTSD 22”, meant that this was not a...
by Travis Partington | Aug 11, 2023 | Podcast
Carroll Harris served in the Marine Corps and retired as a Lt. Colonel before joining the US Postal Inspection Service. I learned a lot about how The US Postal Inspection Service works to keep Americans safe. Operation Protect Veterans is a way to ensure our...
