Elizabeth Dole Foundation – 2025 Fellow – Joseph Kavanagh
It was an honor to travel to Washington, D.C., for the 10th Annual Convening hosted by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The event brought together an incredible community of caregivers, advocates, and supporters, all united by a shared mission to uplift military and...
Heather Shreve – The Long Blue Shadow
It really is a small world. I joined the Marine Corps from Shreveport, Louisiana — a city founded by Captain Henry Miller Shreve. So, imagine my surprise when Heather Shreve, a descendant of the Shreve family tree, reached out to me about her powerful new book, The...
Oscar Mike Radio – 449 – Lechon Kirb – Market Theory
I had the pleasure of meeting Lechon Kirb at Military Creator Con 2025, where James Van Prooyen and Marah Lago invited him to speak on panels about business development and strategy. A former Marine Corps EOD Tech and Marine Security Forces veteran, Lechon’s...
Oscar Mike Radio – 448 – Mark Omrod – Royal Marine
In this episode, United States Marine Corps Veteran Travis Partington interviews Mark Ormrod, a Royal Marine veteran from the UK. I like the way that looks and sounds. I have interviewed other U.S. Marines and have nothing but respect and admiration for our older...
Oscar Mike Radio – 446- Ben Keeney – True Health
There was a time when “Made in the U.S.A.” was the standard. During World War II, many private companies played a key role in supporting the war effort. That history made my recent conversation with Ben Keeney especially meaningful, as we discussed the importance of...
Oscar Mike Radio – 441 – Margo Lapointe – 22 Zero
I take great pride in sharing stories of individuals who, despite not having served in the military, find a sense of purpose in advocating for those who have served our country. One such individual is Margo Lapointe, a nonprofit executive and founder of an innovative...
Oscar Mike Radio – 434 – Charles Moxley – Nuclear Deterrence
In this episode of “Oscar Mike Radio,” I talk with returning guest Professor Charles J. Moxley Jr., an attorney and law professor. (https://oscarmikeradio.com/418-charle…) We delved into the legal implications of nuclear weapons, focusing on...
Oscar Mike Radio – 430 – Lauren Burns – The Redeemed
Oscar Mike Radio welcomes Lauren Burns, who shares her compelling life story. Despite not serving in the military, Lauren’s experiences resonate deeply with themes of resilience and redemption. She recounts her parents’ divorce, her father’s...
425 – Tab Bartley – Oath We Took 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...
423 – Carolee Hagstrom – Conversations with a Vet
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...
422 – Ben Monnette – Tree House Recovery
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...416 – Ben Monnette – Move to Purpose
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...
412 – Les Carroll – This Troubled Ground
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...
410 – U.S. Navy Captain Steven Vincent – TIAG
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...
408 – Ryan Pavel – Warrior-Scholar Project
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...
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