Oscar Mike Radio

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I broadcast live from the Veterans Expo in Brockton, Massachusetts, bringing you inside one of the region's premier events connecting veterans with the services and support they've earned. Using drone footage and on-site interviews, I captured not only the energy of the Expo but also the incredible organizations working every day to make a difference in...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the opportunityto sit down with Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn at Boston City Hall for an important conversation about serving those who have served our country. As a Navy veteran and disabled veteran himself, Ed shares why he has made it a priority to advocate for veterans whose voices are too often overlooked, including women veterans, veterans of color...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I reconnect with myfirst Marine Corps sister, Tammy Harrington. Tammy and I go way back to our days as Hawk missile operators in one of the last classes before the MOS was phased out, and it was great to sit down and reflect on the experiences that helped shape us both. We talk about the challenges of Hawk School, the friendshipsforged through shared adversity,...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor ofspeaking with fellow Marine veteran Gloria Nesloney, whose story is one of resilience, faith, healing, and purpose. Gloria shared her journey from military service through someof the most difficult challenges a veteran can face, including PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a suicide attempt. She spoke openly...

In Episode 495 of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege ofspeaking with Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring that veterans, service members, and their families have the resources and support they deserve. Anne Marie shared her personal connection to the militarythrough her family and her husband, a Marine Corps veteran, and how that connec...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio , I had the privilege of speaking with Brendan Kelly, an Army veteran whose 22 years of service took him from Air Defense Artillery to recruiting and ultimately to a new mission as an author. Brendan shared his military journey, the lessons he learnedwhile serving, and the challenges he faced after the uniform came off. What makes this conversation especially po...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sat down with YadiCaro, a communications expert with nearly 18 years of experience supporting U.S. military organizations around the world. Yadi shared powerful insights into what truly makes teams successful, from creating psychological safety toestablishing clear roles and building around a shared mission. We talked about her book, Hard Core Soft Skills, an...

Around every Memorial Day, I make my way to Mount VernonCemetery in Abington with a cigar in hand and a heavy sense of gratitude. It’sbecome a personal ritual for me. One rooted in remembrance, reflection, andrespect for the Marines and service members who never made it home or whocarried burdens after service that eventually claimed them. In this special 2026 Memorial Day edition of Oscar MikeRad...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor ofspeaking with Carol Whitmore, the first female and first Iowan Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carol shared her incredible 36-year military journey, from serving as an Army nurse to deploying as an Iraq War veteran, andwhat ultimately led her to the highest leadership role within the VFW. We talked about the VFW’s ongoing f...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Anna Redman, founder of Braav, to talk about a uniquemission that blends technology, storytelling, and military tradition. Anna shares her journey from Harvard and venture capital into the world of physical security entrepreneurship, where she created Braav, an innovative platform that turnsmilitary challenge coins into blockchain based digital...

In this episode of "Oscar Mike Radio," I speakwith Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton, Vice President of Suicide Prevention at TAPS (TragedyAssistance Program for Survivors ) .  Dr. Stumpf-Patton shares her personal story of losing her husband, who served in the Marine Corps, tosuicide and discusses her work supporting military families affected by suicide loss.  The conversation explores the stigm...

In this special episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honorof presenting the second annual Mission and Flight Award to Joel Hunt, better known as “H Train,” founder of Military Broadcast Radio. This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond in ervice to the veteran community, and Joel embodies that mission every day. Joel leads a network of approximately 20 veteran podcasthosts, operat...

In part four of my Oscar Mike Radio series on J.J. Millett,I sit down with Chad Abbott, J.J.’s former platoon mate in the Vermont Army National Guard. Chad shares his firsthand perspective, describing J.J. as a calm, kindhearted veteran who served honorably in Afghanistan and always lookedout for those around him. We talk about the shock and disbelief Chad felt when helearned about the domestic te...

In this special Military Creator Con 2026 edition of OscarMike Radio, I sit down with Jameson Buckley, co-founder of Lead Spot ( https://lead-spot.net/ ) and Outwrite. AI ( https://outwrite.ai/ ). Jameson shares how he helped build a family-driven businessalongside his father, Eric, and brother, Aidan. They have grown it into apowerhouse focused on AI-driven SEO and digital marketing. We talked ab...

In part three of my Oscar Mike Radio series on J.J.Millett, I sit down with his aunt, Emily Wheeler, to share a story that demands attention and action. Emily describes J.J. as a kind, respectful Army National Guard veteran who served in Afghanistan and later battled PTSD after returning home. We talked about the moment everything changed. In February, while experiencing severe side effects from V...

In this special Military Creator Con 2026 episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Robin Johnson, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who made the bold transition from 20 years of military service to the stand-up comedy stage. In our conversation, Robin shares what it was really like to retire in 2020 and take a leap of faith into comedy. We talk about how her time in the military helped shape h...

In this emotional episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Elizabeth Dubois, a homeland security expert and cousin of Army National Guard veteran JJ Millet.  We share a deeply emotional and urgent conversation about JJ’s case, where he now faces domestic terrorism charges after a psychiatric crisis triggered by medication prescribed by the VA. Elizabeth gently guides me through what truly happ...

This episode of Oscar Mike Radio is dedicated to the memoryof Jessie Liu and Justin Gingeleskie. Both faced pancreatic cancer with incredible strength. While they lost their battle, their lives and courage remind us to keep fighting, for ourselves and others. 💜 In this episode, I talk with my colleague Brian Howson, amarathon runner who started his journey during the pandemic and turned it into s...

This episode of Oscar Mike Radio is one of the most personaland emotional conversations I’ve had. I sat down with Courtney Millett to talk about her brother,Joseph “JJ” Millett, not as a headline, not as a court case, but as a human being. A brother. A veteran. Someone who served his country and then came home carrying wounds most people will never see. Courtney opens her heart about JJ’s military...

This one means a lot to me. I had the chance to sit down with James and Marah VanProoyen, the powerhouse couple behind Military Creator Con. This conversationwas something special. If you’re an active-duty service member, veteran, spouse, orcreative who wants to turn your passion into something meaningful, this eventis built for YOU. We talked about:  How Military Creator Con has grown intoa real...

This week on Oscar Mike Radio, I’m joined by my third guestfrom the United Kingdom, Ben Reed. Ben was a British Army veteran who served as a Rotary Wing Technician. Ben shares insights from his 12-year military career working on helicopters, his transition into the civilian workforce, and thechallenges many veterans face when navigating life after service. We also dive into the mission behind Rede...

In this episode of "Oscar Mike Radio," I talk with Marie Henriksen, a former U.S. Army combat medic. Marie shares her journey through military service, trauma, addiction, and recovery, highlighting her nearly nine years of sobriety. She discusses how creativity, through poetry, photography, and podcasting, became central to her healing. Marie emphasizes the importance of community, faith...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, host Travis Partington interviews P.K. Edgewater, a veteran, author, and teacher, about his family’s remarkable military legacy and his novel, Passages. PK discusses the psycho-emotional impact of war, the challenges Vietnam veterans faced, and how his book explores trauma, healing, and human connection. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy, st...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Dr. Andrea-Gayle Bennett, Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veteran Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and retired Brigadier General, in honor of Black History Month. We have an important conversation about the vitalcontributions of Black veterans here in Massachusetts. We reflect on the legacy of trailblazers like Marvin...

Note: This episode draws extensively from the article byElizabeth De Pompei for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Magazine (https://digital.dav.org/publication/?i=858943&p=20&view=issueViewer). Her research significantly informed this podcast, and select excerpts arequoted herein. I wish to express my gratitude to Elizabeth for her valuable contribution. In recognition of the third week of...