by Travis Partington | Mar 29, 2020 | Podcast
I talk with an Army Veteran and two of my fellow Reedy’s Archery Veterans Team Marine Team Members about their mission for Tough Ruck 2020. One day before the 2020 Boston Marathon, this team will ruck 26.2 miles to honor Gold Star Families. You can find out more...
by Travis Partington | Mar 28, 2020 | Podcast
In memory of Catherine Walker #186 came from the NY Post article on February 11th, 2020. See link below https://nypost.com/2020/02/11/wife-mu… Catherine Walker’s husband had her killed by his lover in 2014. He wanted the $400,000.00 in insurance money. 6...
by Travis Partington | Feb 25, 2020 | Podcast
Marine Veteran Mike Damon owned his PTSD. He is using what he learned in his journey to create a guide for anyone to use to conquer their inner battles. The guide is written like guides in the military are written. The principles are easy to understand and implement....
by Travis Partington | Jan 24, 2020 | Podcast
Becky Tough has been on #125, # 133 and now 50 podcasts later, # 183. We have talked before about how art can help Veterans. This was special because Becky created some really cool art while we were talking. I really appreciated Becky taking the time to explain how...
by Travis Partington | Jan 20, 2020 | Podcast
Also called Operation Eagle Claw by U.S. Forces, this was Delta Forces first operation that experienced catastrophic failure. Operation Tabas, as it was called by the Persians was an attempt to rescue American hostages taken from the Iran Embassy. I thought it...
by Travis Partington | Jan 20, 2020 | Podcast
I talk about meeting David Roberts and Josh Morin at the Volunteers of America Veterans Leadership Dinner on November 14th. David was being honored for his work in raising awareness and funds to support survivors of the Jarheads Motorcycle Club Fallen 7. Joshua was...
by Travis Partington | Jan 20, 2020 | Podcast
Ashley is a returning guest who was on Oscar Mike Radio for #153 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/2019/…). Ashley’s husband, Brian who served in the Navy, passed away in a dive accident. Instead of letting this defeat her, she has used this experience to live...
by Travis Partington | Jan 20, 2020 | Podcast
Jim Tough has been a guest on Oscar Mike Radio in the past. Jim has a new outreach called, From the Edge to Thriving. This is built on people taking action with the challenges in their lives. Thanks for coming on again Jim, keep up the great work you are doing!...
by Travis Partington | Jan 18, 2020 | Podcast
I interviewed three Marines from my Marine Corps League. 1st Lt. Brian McPhillips Detachment 1115 Metro South. Our Marine Corps League is active in the both the Veteran and Civilian community. It was great getting to talk to the Detachment Officers about their...
by Travis Partington | Dec 24, 2019 | Podcast
I shoot archery and have for about 15 years. I am on Reedy’s Archery Veterans Team (https://reedysarchery.com/). Doing archery with other Veterans has been rewarding and a great way to relax and enjoy nature. Chuck Reinhagen and I met at Reedys. He asked me...
by Travis Partington | Dec 4, 2019 | Podcast
Dean and I getting some Freedom going! Sometimes the whole key to this is to be ready. Andrew Farrer, who was on Oscar Mike Radio 158, (https://oscarmikeradio.com/2019/08/02/158-nashville-silkies-hike-with-andrew-farrer/) introduced me to Dean. A few weeks later, Dean...
by Travis Partington | Nov 23, 2019 | Podcast
I was reading the Boston Herald the other day and came across this article about a VA Nurse who was playing video games on her phone while a soldier died. The article also gave detail on a VA nurse in the same facility who was diverting morphine. Not a good day for...
by Travis Partington | Nov 16, 2019 | Podcast
Veterans Day has become Veterans month. I think that is a good thing. It is my hope that in all our hearts and minds that Veterans Day is a year around thing. We as a country are making good progress so let’s keep it going! I am almost caught up. Got a bit...
by Travis Partington | Sep 25, 2019 | Podcast
Jim Tough has been doing pushups for 600 Days to raise awareness about Veterans Suicide and the harm PTSD does to people. It is more than just pushups though, Jim relays an inspirational message to people who need to hear it. Sometimes these messages are a NCOs...
by Travis Partington | Sep 20, 2019 | Podcast
Veteran getting a hair cut! I went to the 2019 Greater Boston Stand Down put on by the New England Center and Home for Veterans. I met some nurses from the Greater VA Medical Center and they started getting me right. Good stuff. The Nurses Got Me! Sponsor Information...
by Travis Partington | Sep 7, 2019 | Podcast
Don’t get clean, Get REAPERFIED! Talking to Veterans who re-invent themselves never gets old. I met Mark a couple years ago, and he told me about his plan to launch Reaper Detailing and Powerwashing. Fast forward to the present and Mark has literally become a...
