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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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324 – 2022 Year End Close Out

Dec 30, 2022

I know it is a holiday week but didn’t want to pause. 2022 has been a challenging but good year. I am excited as 2022 comes to a close because 2023 means more improvement and more ways to connect people with the amazing things Veterans and our...

323 – Tom Kilgannon – Freedom Alliance

Dec 23, 2022

Tom Kilgannon was on Oscar Mike Radio for Number 273 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/273-thomas-kilgannon-freedom-alliance/) almost a year ago. He came back to update me on programs, services, and scholarships for children of deceased Veterans. As you...

322 – Tina of Ernie’s Mountain Bakery & Café

Dec 16, 2022

Tina McCollough joined the Marine Corps in the early 1970s. It was a different time for women in the Marine Corps, but Tina had a great experience in the Marine Corps. Her transition out of the Marine Corps was challenging because the GI Bill was...

Denisha Montgomery Smith – Discussion with Colonel Wes Martin

Dec 13, 2022

This show is about Denisha Montgomery Smith from a larger viewpoint. I have been struggling with questions about why these kinds of situations are tolerated in the military. Especially when a recruiter will tell someone and their family that the...

321 – Dr. Craig Hansen – University of Applied Research and Development

Dec 9, 2022

I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Hansen in March of 2021 (YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/DBjAYEPeukE). According to Dr. Hansen, The University of Applied Research & Development is a Veterans Affairs-funded institute of higher...

Bonus Show – Dr. Doggett – Whole Body Solutions

Dec 6, 2022

I love bonus anything and so it was with great anticipation that I walked into Whole Body Solutions located in Braintree, MA to learn more about holistic health, wellness, and ways to have the body heal. Dr. Ann Doggett has been practicing holistic...