by Travis Partington | Dec 7, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
Wreaths Across America Radio has been an amazing platform for Oscar Mike Radio. Jeff Pierce, Director of Broadcast and Media Partnerships at Wreaths Across America has built a place for Veterans to tell their stories and be heard. This is how I was connected to USMC...
by Travis Partington | Nov 7, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This week on Oscar Mike Radio, I welcomed back Steven Vincent was on Oscar Mike Radio 410 in August 2024. We dove into the unique challenges veterans encounter when transitioning to civilian careers—a timely discussion as we approach Veterans Day. Steven Vincent, a...
by Travis Partington | Nov 3, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This conversation is special. I am talking with a fellow HAWER and crafter. Major Theresa Drag is a Marine Corps veteran who served in the 1st LAAM (Light Anti-Aircraft Missile) Battalion, Alpha Battery, crewing the HAWK Missile System. We discussed Major Drag’s...
by Travis Partington | Oct 25, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
I had the privilege of sitting down with Garrett Biss, a fellow Marine Corps veteran. Garrett flew C-130s during his 16-year military career, but now, his mission has taken a different direction—helping veterans recover and reconnect with themselves after service....
by Travis Partington | Oct 18, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In a thought-provoking episode, Oscar Mike Radio recently featured Charles Moxley, an attorney and Fordham Law professor specializing in nuclear weapons law. Professor Moxley tackles the complex issue of nuclear deterrence and mutually assured destruction (MAD), often...
by Travis Partington | Oct 13, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This is part one of a four-part series. Part two will be released on November 14th, 2024. Travis talks with Ben Monette, an Army veteran and Green Beret. Ben shares his journey from growing up in Ohio and playing Division I soccer to becoming a Green Beret. They...
by Travis Partington | Sep 12, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This was a first for me. Anna Castle from Kore PR reached out and asked if I was interested in talking with Nashville recording artist Matthew Oakley. Anna told me Matt Oakley was the son of a military veteran with a new single dropping called, “Soldier’s Son”. I...
by Travis Partington | Sep 5, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
I talked with U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Les Carroll, an author, filmmaker, and writer. We discussed Les’s military career, focusing on his time at Dover Air Force Base, where he was involved in the “Dignified Transfer” of fallen service...
by Travis Partington | Aug 29, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This is a different kind of conversation. My guests and I talk about suicide in a very personal way. You will understand that a mother’s pain is only outmatched by a love that can’t be described. However, Susan Cleland has done just that in her book, “Mission...
by Travis Partington | Aug 22, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In episode number 410, I welcomed retired U.S. Navy Captain Steven Vincent. We talked about Steven’s naval career, his transition to civilian life, and the current state of naval affairs. Steven shares his experiences working with the Marine Corps, the importance of...
by Travis Partington | Aug 22, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
David Willis Jr. is a US Marine Corps Veteran and now hosts the Homefront Sitrep Podcast. David’s journey from high school athlete to dedicated Marine has been nothing short of inspiring. Playing football during his high school years, David developed a strong...
by Travis Partington | Aug 8, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
Ryan Pavel is a Marine Corps veteran and advocate for veterans’ education through the Warrior-Scholar Project. Ryan reflected on the Marine Corps’ unique culture, which accepts a higher turnover rate compared to other branches of the military. This churn...
by Travis Partington | Aug 1, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In this episode, I spoke with Nicole Palmer, a speech pathologist from Elevate Health in New Jersey. The discussion highlighted the crucial role of speech pathology, particularly for military families and veterans, who often face unique challenges in accessing care....
by Travis Partington | Jul 27, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
Travis celebrated the eighth anniversary of Oscar Mike Radio with David and Stacey, the co-founders of 22 Mohawks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to veteran suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. David, is a 16-year Army veteran with deployments with the...
by Travis Partington | Jul 27, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
In this episode Doug, a Marine Corps veteran and author, shares his experiences and insights. Doug’s story is a testament to adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning. Doug’s 11-year career in the Marine Corps instilled values like individual...
by Travis Partington | Jul 27, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This episode featured Jeremy Stalnecker, a Marine Corps veteran, author, minister, and CEO of a foundation dedicated to advocating for PTSD awareness and healing. Jeremy’s journey from military service to becoming a guiding light for veterans grappling with PTSD is...
