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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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344 – Rugged Warrior Healing Coalition Retreat – Part Four – Inez Moutarde

May 22, 2023

“I have never done anything like this on Oscar Mike Radio.” This thought was going through my mind as I started talking with U.S. Army Veteran Inez Moutarde. Except we weren’t talking, we were breathing, but not just any kind of breathing. We were...

344 – Rugged Warrior Healing Coalition Retreat – Part Three – Stephanie Grant

May 18, 2023

Anthologies, Gina Alderman asked Stephanie to lead a jewelry-making session. Making jewelry has helped Stephanie heal from past trauma. Stephanie served in the Army Reserves. She separated due to MST (Military Sexual Trauma) and after separation...

344 – Rugged Warrior Healing Coalition Retreat – Part Two – Juanita Terry

May 17, 2023

One part of the retreat that Gina Alderman wanted to focus on is the mind and body working together. To do that, Gina connected with Juanita Terry who participated in the “Veterans” Unchained Anthology. The anthology is how Gina and Juanita got...

344 Rugged Warrior Healing Coalition Part 1 – Ki Magee

May 17, 2023

The first thing one notices is the smile. It is genuine, yet inquisitive. The kind of smile that puts you at ease. Unusual for me, but I was a bit uneasy. Dr. Ki Magee was one of Gina Alderman’s long-time military friends. I wanted to be sure...

343 – Curtis Rutledge – Project Shift 6

May 15, 2023

Curtis Rutledge served in the Army for 12 years and was medically retired. He tried different things and then got into welding and metalwork because he loves cars. Out of his love for cars, Curtis started Project Shft 6. Project Shift 6 is located...

342 – Countdown to 7 Years of Oscar Mike Radio

May 5, 2023

April 26th, 2016 is when Travis met Keith Hayes of Sinista 1 Productions and committed to Oscar Mike Radio. I am having as much fun doing Oscar Mike Radio now as when I first started. I have met some amazing people. Go to Spotify and look for Oscar...