VFW Commander in Chief Carol Whitmore on Veteran Advocacy and the Future of the VFW In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor of speaking with Carol Whitmore, the first female and first Iowan Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Carol...
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Oscar Mike Radio, a mission-driven podcast you can listen to anytime, is founded and hosted by U.S. Marine Corps veteran and community advocate Travis Partington and amplifies authentic veteran stories, honors continued service, and strengthens the military community through connection, advocacy, and purpose.
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Oscar Mike Radio – 492 – Carol Whitmore – VFW Commander in Chief
VFW Commander in Chief Carol Whitmore on Veteran Advocacy and the Future of the VFW In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor of speaking with Carol Whitmore, the first female and first Iowan Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Carol...
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Oscar Mike Radio- 460 – Dr. Arielle Jordan
This week, I sat down with Dr. Ariel Jordan, an Army veteran and mental health expert, in honor of National PTSD Awareness Day. Dr. Jordan shares her remarkable journey from serving as an Army culinary specialist to becoming a psychologist, a path...
Oscar Mike Radio – 459 – Operation Vet Rescue
This week, Travis speaks with Mike and Steve from Operation Vet Rescue, a Tennessee nonprofit dedicated to ending veterans’ homelessness. They share their Navy backgrounds, discuss the challenges facing homeless veterans, and explain their hands-on...
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...
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...
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...
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....











