Brendan Kelly on Veteran Mental Health, Resilience, and Finding Purpose After Service In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege of speaking with Brendan Kelly, an Army veteran whose 22 years of service took him from Air Defense Artillery to recruiting...
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Oscar Mike Radio – 458 – Chris Brewer – In the Shadows Between the Wars
In this episode, I interview Chris Brewer, a U.S. Army veteran who helped reactivate the 1st Ranger Battalion in the 1970s. Chris shares insights from his 24-year career, including leadership lessons, the evolution of the Rangers, and the ethos of “Rangers Lead The...
457 – Logan Spiewak – Boots to Health Foundation
I had the honor of speaking with Marine Corps veteran Logan Spiewak, founder of the Boots to Health Foundation. As we talked, I could almost feel the presence of Chesty Puller himself, a reminder of the grit, resilience, and determination that Marines carry with them...
Oscar Mike Radio – 456 – Eric Hommel – The Losing Game
In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, host Travis interviews Eric Hummel, a submariner and Air Force veteran, about his military career and his book, The Losing Game: How to Lose War and Fail Veterans. Eric shares candid insights on the failures of U.S. strategy in...
Oscar Mike Radio – 455 – KL Allen – Western Governors University
I had the opportunity to sit down with K.L. Allen of Western Governors University (WGU) for a powerful conversation about education, service, and opportunity. Growing up with parents who instilled the value of education and life skills, K.L. carried those lessons into...
Oscar Mike Radio – 454 – Sara Johnson – Mission 22
This is a different kind of conversation. I talked with Sarah Johnson from Mission 22, a nonprofit dedicated to combating veteran suicide. Sarah shared the organization's origins, programs, and the importance of community support. Our conversation centered around...
Oscar Mike Radio – 453 – Deborah Green – National Guard to 911 Operator
This week on Oscar Mike Radio, I talk with Deborah Green, a female veteran, former military police officer, and law enforcement dispatcher with 28 years of experience. She discusses her service in the California National Guard during the Rodney King riots and her...