Oscar Mike Radio

I talk with Terri Lynch, an Army Reserve veteran with 33 years of service and host of the Tracer Rounds podcast. We are both part of Military Broadcast Radio. Joel Hunt has created a great place for Veterans to share their story. Terri and I both thank you, H-Train! We discussed veterans' advocacy, military experiences, and the importance of giving veterans a platform through podcasting. Terri sha...

In the first 2025 episode of Oscar Mike Radio , I reconnected with Ben Monette, a U.S. Army Green Beret and advocate for resilience and recovery. Ben introduces "The Forge," a virtual community platform led by U.S. Army Green Beret veteran Nick Lavery. The Forge provides a transformative space where individuals access resources from fitness coaches to mental health professionals, fostering persona...

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 kidnapping of her to Jordan, and the ensuing cultural shock and trauma. Lauren discusses her emotional journey, the rescue mission conducted by U.S. Military...

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 journey into motherhood, from navigating an unexpected pregnancy to adopting her oldest son. She reflects on the profound emotional ex...

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 addiction and finding purpose in his recovery. In this episode, Ben shares his experiences with Tree House Recovery, a program that embraces...

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 Navy veteran with 25 years of service, and Caitlin Yelinek, Executive Director of Talent Management at T.I.G. Stephen and Caitlin brin...

This conversation is special. I am talking with a fellow HAWER and crafter. Major Theresa Drag is a Marine Corps veteran who served in the 1st LAAM (Light Anti-Aircraft Missile) Battalion, Alpha Battery, crewing the HAWK Missile System. We discussed Major Drag's military career, her transition to civilian life, and her active role with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in South Paris, Maine. I wa...

I had the privilege of sitting down with Garrett Biss, a fellow Marine Corps veteran. Garrett flew C-130s during his 16-year military career, but now, his mission has taken a different direction—helping veterans recover and reconnect with themselves after service. When we started talking, it was clear that Garrett’s passion for the Marine Corps runs deep. But, as Garrett and I both know, leaving t...

In a thought-provoking episode, Oscar Mike Radio recently featured Charles Moxley, an attorney and Fordham Law professor specializing in nuclear weapons law. Professor Moxley tackles the complex issue of nuclear deterrence and mutually assured destruction (MAD), often seen as a safeguard against nuclear conflict. However, Moxley challenges this conventional view, arguing that it promotes a dangero...

Oscar Mike Radio #417 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 nursing career with her reservist duties. The conversation covers the importance of health and wellness, the emotional impact of depl...