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Eye on Veterans

Eye on Veterans

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 Each week, Navy veteran and journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. We highlight veterans finding success as business owners and industry leaders. We also examine topics like treating PTSD, TBIs with innovative alternative therapies; hyperbaric oxygen, cannabis, psychedelics, etc. Plus, we hear dramatic stories from combat veteran authors, discover job openings, and meet celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians.© 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Fight for your Rights! Unite 4 Vets + Dropkick Murphys Rally to end slashing of VA

    Fight for your Rights! Unite 4 Vets + Dropkick Murphys Rally to end slashing of VA
    May 31 2025
    We recently heard about the “Unite 4 Veterans” rally, June 6th in Washington DC, where vets from around the country will make their voices heard in the loudest way possible … with the legendary Irish punk band The Dropkick Murphys. We spoke with Unite4Vets coalition members Army veterans Will Attig and Chris Purdy. Together they sounded the alarm about recent VA cuts without regard to the second order effects on veterans who rely on these programs. In a recent statement, Unite 4 Veterans said, “The Unite 4 Veterans Coalition stands in firm opposition to recent actions and proposals from the White House that amount to political theater at the direct expense of our nation’s veterans … The administration’s proposal to eliminate more than 80,000 positions from the VA and terminate thousands of jobs held by veterans and their families in the federal workforce is a betrayal. Veterans make up more than a third of the federal workforce. Cutting their positions while simultaneously gutting the VA staff that manages transition programs like the G.I. Bill and VA vocational rehabilitation is not about efficiency, it’s neglect! This administration’s priorities could not be clearer: spend over $50 million on a military parade while slashing programs like the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program—a proven resource that kept over 17,000 vulnerable veteran families housed. This is not sound policy; it is political optics at the expense of those who’ve sacrificed the most.” We also discuss the combat connection veterans have to Boston’s legendary punk band The Dropkick Murphys, and how they've always been huge supporters of first responders, veterans and America’s often ignored working class. More on “Unite 4 Veterans” Rally on The National Mall in DC, here: https://www.unite4veterans.org/ Read: Unite 4 Veterans Coalition Statement, “Stop Dishonoring Veterans with Broken Promises and Empty Gestures” here: https://www.unite4veterans.org/press/statement-stop-dishonoring-veterans To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • What makes a hero? Just show up! Army vet, actor J.R. Martinez on season 2 of “Medal of Honor” podcast

    What makes a hero? Just show up! Army vet, actor J.R. Martinez on season 2 of “Medal of Honor” podcast
    May 30 2025
    Looking for something to lift your spirits? This episode is for you! This week we discuss the podcast, “Medal of Honor, Stories of Courage” Season 2, with Host, Army combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, actor and best selling-author J.R. Martinez. Before we dove into the podcast, JR offered a closer look at his amazing life. We heard how he went from surviving an IED explosion and severe burns, to winning “Dancing with The Stars” and a role on the daytime TV drama “All My Children”. With his great sense of humor, JR also shared hilarious moments, like how he’s frequently mistaken for the famous musician Seal. We also examined the inspiring stories behind recipients of the Medal of Honor as told in the podcast. From stories of valor and truth from a WWI veteran to a teacher who saved a student’s life amidst a school shooting attempt, each story from the podcast will definitely lift your spirits. We also examined what makes a hero, and how we can all do it … if we just “show up” for someone else. Check out the inspiring podcast series “Medal of Honor, Stories of Courage” here: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/medal-of-honor-stories-of-courage And check out Army combat veteran, actor, author and Master Motivator J.R. Martinez here: https://jrmartinez.com/ Connect with CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggs phil@connectingvets.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Nashville’s Rising Star! Army combat vet Scotty Hasting shares “Pro Beer”, memories of AFG and the perfect Memorial Day song

    Nashville’s Rising Star! Army combat vet Scotty Hasting shares “Pro Beer”, memories of AFG and the perfect Memorial Day song
    May 23 2025
    This week we offer a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute, with Army combat veteran and rising country music star Scotty Hasting, who will perform at this year’s National Memorial Day concert in Washington DC. (PBS) We begin with his memories of a life changing deployment to Afghanistan. He spoke about the good times … and the bad. We hear about life on a remote combat outpost, how he survived being shot 10 times, and the ultimate sacrifice made by his best friend, Adam Hamilton. Hasting shares how he initially found therapy in archery before COVID struck. Then facing isolation, he picked up a guitar. In just a couple years he went from learning guitar from YouTube videos, to playing stages all over Nashville, and he described his miraculous big break, when he was discovered by record label, Black River Entertainment. Hasting discusses his meteoric rise in the music business, and the song he wrote for his fallen best friend. And we hear the emotional military song he recorded with Lee Brice and the legendary Dolly Parton. We wrap with a listen to his epic, feel-good summer anthem “Pro Beer”. Pop a top and click play! Check out Scotty Hasting’s great country sound here: https://www.scottyhasting.com/ Watch his performance at The National Memorial Day Concert on PBS, Sunday May 25 https://www.pbs.org/show/national-memorial-day-concert/ Connect: Phil Briggs, CBS Eye on Veterans, Host phil@connectingvets.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
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