420 – Teresa Drag – HAWK, VFW, & Quilts of Valor
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...
419 – Garret Biss – Recovery in Motion
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....
418 – Charles Moxley – The Law and Nuclear Deterrence
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...
417 – Kristin Leone –Dog Tag Diva Podcast
This conversation features Kristin Leon, an active-duty Navy officer and nurse, and Dog Tag Diva podcast host. Kristin shares her journey into the Navy, her experiences as a medical professional in a military setting, and the challenges of balancing her civilian...416 – Ben Monnette – Move to Purpose
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...
415 – Stinky Starlink
In this episode of “Oscar Radio,” host Travis discusses a recent incident involving the unauthorized use of a Starlink network on the USS Manchester, a U.S. Navy ship. He humorously critiques the situation while explaining the serious cybersecurity...
414 – Michael Sodini – Walk the Talk America
This episode features Michael Sodini, founder of Walk the Talk America, an organization focused on suicide prevention within the firearms community. Michael emphasized the importance of discussing gun safety and mental health. Michael shares his journey from the...
413 – Matt Oakley – Soldier’s Son
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...
412 – Les Carroll – This Troubled Ground
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...
411 – Mission Vigilant – A Mother’s Story
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...
410 – U.S. Navy Captain Steven Vincent – TIAG
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...
409 – David Willis Jr. USMC – HomeFront Sitrep 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...
408 – Ryan Pavel – Warrior-Scholar Project
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...
407 – Nicole Palmer – Elevate Health NJ
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....
406 – 22 Mohawks
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...
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