by Travis Partington | Jul 3, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In May, I attended the 10th Annual Elizabeth Dole Foundation Convening. Prior to the event, I talked with Michael Koorman, a 2025 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow, and during the event, I spoke with Joseph Kavanagh and Heidi Munro. I was invited to speak with Steve...
by Travis Partington | Jun 26, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In this moving episode of Oscar Mike Radio, recorded live at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s 10th Annual Convening in Washington, D.C., I sit down with U.S. Army Veteran and caregiver Heidi Munro. Her daughter, Vanessa, an Army officer, sustained a traumatic brain...
by Travis Partington | Jun 26, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
It was an honor to travel to Washington, D.C., for the 10th Annual Convening hosted by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The event brought together an incredible community of caregivers, advocates, and supporters, all united by a shared mission to uplift military and...
by Travis Partington | Jun 12, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
It really is a small world. I joined the Marine Corps from Shreveport, Louisiana — a city founded by Captain Henry Miller Shreve. So, imagine my surprise when Heather Shreve, a descendant of the Shreve family tree, reached out to me about her powerful new book, The...
by Travis Partington | Jun 7, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In the 450th episode of Oscar Mike Radio, we dove into the world of rallycross racing with Kito Brielmaier and Ann Hanson, a Marine Corps veteran from the Northwest Rally Association. Kito and Ann discussed the sport’s grassroots appeal, inclusivity, and...
by Travis Partington | May 24, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
I had the pleasure of meeting Lechon Kirb at Military Creator Con 2025, where James Van Prooyen and Marah Lago invited him to speak on panels about business development and strategy. A former Marine Corps EOD Tech and Marine Security Forces veteran, Lechon’s...
by Travis Partington | May 18, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In this episode, United States Marine Corps Veteran Travis Partington interviews Mark Ormrod, a Royal Marine veteran from the UK. I like the way that looks and sounds. I have interviewed other U.S. Marines and have nothing but respect and admiration for our older...
by Travis Partington | May 1, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
There was a time when “Made in the U.S.A.” was the standard. During World War II, many private companies played a key role in supporting the war effort. That history made my recent conversation with Ben Keeney especially meaningful, as we discussed the importance of...
by Travis Partington | Apr 26, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In this episode, I discussed the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life with guests Robert Sarver, a Navy SEAL veteran, and Alex Gendzier, a lawyer and general counsel. They delve into their collaborative book, “Warrior to Civilian”,...
by Travis Partington | Apr 26, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: when it comes to books about military stories, two stand at the very top—Eye Deep in Hell, which covers World War I, and Chickenhawk, which focuses on the Vietnam War. These two books have stood the test of time, and I use...
by Travis Partington | Apr 26, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This conversation was a true milestone—it marked the first time I had the honor of speaking with a female veteran from the United Kingdom. Philippa Bagley shared her extraordinary journey into the British Army, which began after a life-altering moment: getting hit by...
by Travis Partington | Apr 26, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
I am pleased to welcome back returning guest U.S. Army Ret. Colonel Robert Notch. (Oscar Mike Radio 355- https://oscarmikeradio.com/353-colone…. Bob, as he prefers to be called, has transitioned into his new role as the lead Veteran Advocate for the Office of...
by Travis Partington | Mar 27, 2025 | Blog, Guest, Podcast
I take great pride in sharing stories of individuals who, despite not having served in the military, find a sense of purpose in advocating for those who have served our country. One such individual is Margo Lapointe, a nonprofit executive and founder of an innovative...
by Travis Partington | Mar 27, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
I had the privilege of interviewing Donald Knauss, a Marine Corps Captain who served in the late 1970s. Captain Knauss was an artillery officer with the First Battalion, 12th Marines, stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii. During our discussion, Captain Knauss elaborated on...
by Travis Partington | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog, Guest, Podcast
I always appreciate engaging in conversations with fellow Marines. Our shared experiences create a lasting bond, irrespective of our MOS or the circumstances under which we served. In this episode, I had an insightful discussion with Barrett Bogue, a Marine Corps...
by Travis Partington | Mar 6, 2025 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
I talked with John “Saint” Langford, a Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Project Healing Waters. John flew the F/A 18 Hornet in the Marine Corps, so we discussed his military journey, his transition to civilian life, and his current work with Project Healing...