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Oscar Mike Radio

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 – 471 – Sean Loosen – PDS Optical

by Travis Partington | Dec 11, 2025

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sean from PDS Optical to explore his journey from West Point graduate to CEO of a company dedicated to serving U.S. veterans. Discover how PDS Optical provides high-quality, affordable prescription eyewear through VA contracts, driven by their core values — Pride, Dignity, and Service. Sean shares how his military background shaped his leadership and innovation in the optical industry while continuing the mission to support veterans and veteran organizations nationwide.

Learn more about their incredible work at pdsoptical.com.

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391 – Phil Cook – A Flag of Remembrance

Apr 11, 2024

I would like to welcome returning guest Phil Cook to Oscar Mike Radio. I met Phil during an Irreverent Warrior’s hike in Nashville, TN. Phil's unwavering dedication shines through in his efforts to honor fallen soldiers and veterans. Notably, he...

390 – Jeff Nelligan – Four Lessons from My Three Sons

Apr 4, 2024

Jeff Nelligan, a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran, applied military discipline principles to parenting, emphasizing punctuality, follow-through, and modesty in his children. He believes in preparing his sons for real-world challenges, encouraging them to...

389 – John Michael Ferrari – Dustoff

Apr 4, 2024

This week features John Michael Ferrari, an Army veteran turned celebrated musician. John's journey from a San Francisco youth to a national recording artist embodies resilience and passion. Starting with a right-handed guitar despite being...

388 – Stephen Russell – Troublemakers

Mar 21, 2024

This week features returning guest, Stephen Russell, creator of the "Tales of Nihilism" comic series. Stephen’s artistic path highlights the immense potential within our community. "Tales of Nihilism" has since amassed over 7,000 page reads,...

387 – Richard Kaufmann – The Vertical Momentum Podcast

Mar 15, 2024

Richard Kaufman's journey from being labeled as the "worst soldier" to achieving "Soldier of the Year" epitomizes resilience. His 23-year military tenure, marked by significant challenges, including a severe injury leading to an 80% vision loss,...

386 – Dr. Maki – Go for Broke

Mar 7, 2024

This week’s show highlighted the legacy of Japanese American World War II service members through a conversation with Dr. Mitchell T. Maki, Executive Director of the Go For Broke National Education Center. This center, founded by veterans 35 years...