Veteran Resources

Return to Base: Inside the Fight for Veteran Policy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for PTSD with Zachary Federico

Zachary Federico, director of Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force at ALEC, discusses the major shift in veteran mental health policy including Trump's...

MilSpouse In The House: Giving Tuesday Military

Host Christie Nix welcomes the three military spouse founders of Giving Tuesday Military and Inspire Up Foundation: Army veteran spouse Maria Reed, Coast Guard...

Return to Base: Steve Weintraub on VetTix & Post-Service Impact

Marine veteran Steve Weintraub, Chief Strategy Officer at VetTix, discusses his 32-year military career, transition from aviation to ground officer, and how...

Return to Base: Steven Graham on Sheepdog Film & Veteran Stories

Host Cliff VanRickley interviews filmmaker Steven Graham, creator of 'Sheepdog,' a powerful film exploring post-deployment veteran challenges. Graham shares...

Veterans Create Custom Bourbon at Makers Mark Private Selection Program

Army veterans Matt and Scott visit Makers Mark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, to showcase the Veterans Private Select program. This unique initiative allows...

ACCESS Act: Veterans Could Skip VA Wait Times for Faster Mental Health Care

The ACCESS Act could allow veterans to bypass lengthy VA wait times for mental health services. After surviving combat in Afghanistan, one veteran faced a...

Armed Forces Mutual: Life Insurance Built for Military Families

Armed Forces Mutual provides military-specific life insurance coverage that follows service members through every transition. Unlike civilian policies, their...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits & Halloween Candy History

This week's military news roundup covers the ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay, SNAP benefits expiring for over a million veterans, a federal...

K9 Veterans Day: Special Forces Handler & Rico's Combat Bond

Master Sergeant Smith from 5th Special Forces Group shares the remarkable story of his partnership with Rico, a retired Belgian Malinois who served multiple...

On the Radar: Ukraine Tensions, National Guard & Coast Guard Benefits

This week's military news roundup covers President Trump's Ukraine policy stating no U.S. troops will be sent, increased National Guard deployments from six...

Military Family Reintegration After Deployment Homecoming

Military families navigate the complex process of post-deployment reintegration, which goes beyond the initial homecoming celebration. This educational content...

VA Travel Reimbursement: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Money Back

Learn the exact steps to get reimbursed for VA appointment travel. Covers qualification requirements (30% disability rating, service-connected care, income...

Supreme Court Eliminates Six-Year Cap on Veteran Disability Pay

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled to eliminate the six-year cap on retroactive CRSC payments, benefiting over 9,000 disabled veterans from all military...

Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee: Eric Horton

Army veteran Eric Horton shares his perspective on Veterans Day meaning during an authentic Humvee ride through Tennessee. The retired logistician with 26...

Return to Base: Army Veteran & Alumni Engagement Leader Share Transition Strategies

Eric Horton, Tennessee's Executive Director of Veteran Services, and Michelle Olive from the Commit Foundation discuss building personal brand, finding purpose...

Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee: Former Drill Sergeant Jeff Negus

Former Army drill sergeant Jeff Negus shares his 20-year military journey from the 1990s through retirement in 2018. The conversation covers his deployment...