by Travis Partington | Dec 7, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
Wreaths Across America Radio has been an amazing platform for Oscar Mike Radio. Jeff Pierce, Director of Broadcast and Media Partnerships at Wreaths Across America has built a place for Veterans to tell their stories and be heard. This is how I was connected to USMC...
by Travis Partington | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog, Guest, Podcast
I was excited to welcome Carolee Hagstrom, a remarkable mother of two Marine sons and the host of Conversations with the Vet to Oscar Mike Radio. We delved into the unique challenges and joys of parenting children in the military. Carolee shares her deeply personal...
by Travis Partington | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog, Guest, Podcast
In the second installment of our four-part series on Ben Monette, we dive deeper into his journey and mission. If you missed Part 1 (episode #416 – https://oscarmikeradio.com/416-ben-monnette-move-to-purpose/), we explored Ben’s powerful story of overcoming...
by Travis Partington | Nov 7, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
This week on Oscar Mike Radio, I welcomed back Steven Vincent was on Oscar Mike Radio 410 in August 2024. We dove into the unique challenges veterans encounter when transitioning to civilian careers—a timely discussion as we approach Veterans Day. Steven Vincent, a...
by Travis Partington | Oct 13, 2024 | Guest, 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...
by Travis Partington | Oct 13, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
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...
by Travis Partington | Sep 12, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
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...
by Travis Partington | Sep 5, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
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...
by Travis Partington | Aug 29, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
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...
by Travis Partington | Aug 22, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
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...
by Travis Partington | Aug 22, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, 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...
by Travis Partington | Aug 8, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
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...
by Travis Partington | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog
Kelly Young, the Director of Veterans Services for the City of Brockton asked me to speak at the Purple Heart Luncheon on August 7th, 2024. This year the following Veterans and their families were honored. P02 Lawrence R. Cosgrove – U.S. Navy – MIA WWII...
by Travis Partington | Aug 1, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
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....
by Travis Partington | Jun 13, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
The 400th episode of Oscar Mike Radio features two distinguished guests: Bill Moore, USAF Veteran and the founder of Project New Hope, and Mistress Carrie, radio personality, media professional, podcast host, and Veterans Advocate. This episode delves into their...
by Travis Partington | Jun 6, 2024 | Guest, Interviews, Podcast
As we come up to number 400, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jersey Joe, a US Air Force veteran and advocate with Patriots Helping Vets. Our discussion started with Joe recounting his military service, which included critical ground support roles in Operation...
