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306 – Lakeydra Houston – MST Survivor and Advocate was a show I did in August 2022. ( https://oscarmikeradio.com/306-lakeydra-houston-mst-survivor-and-advocate/ ). Lakeydra served in the Air Force in Military Police. She is working to bring accountability for Denisha Montgomery Smith’s death. Military Sexual Trauma is something Lakeydra has experienced personally and understands what servicemember...

306 – Lakeydra Houston – MST Survivor and Advocate was a show I did in August 2022. (https://oscarmikeradio.com/306-lakeydra-houston-mst-survivor-and-advocate/). Lakeydra served in the Air Force in Military Police. She is working to bring accountability for Denisha Montgomery Smith’s death. Military Sexual Trauma is something Lakeydra has experienced personally and understands what servicemebers a...

Amy Franck did not serve in the military but has made a career of advocating for victims of sexual assault for civilians and Armed Forces Servicemembers. Amy worked with Lindsey Knapp on the Department of Defense’s Sexual Harassment Assault Prevention and Response Program (S.H.A.R.P). You are going to hear from a civilian’s point of view the challenges of investigating a case like Denisha’s. Also,...

Amy Franck did not serve in the military but has made a career of advocating for victims of sexual assault for civilians and Armed Forces Servicemembers. Amy worked with Lindsey Knapp on the Department of Defense’s Sexual Harassment Assault Prevention and Response Program (S.H.A.R.P). You are going to hear from a civilian’s point of view the challenges of investigating a case like Denisha’s. Also,...

Lindsey Knapp served in the Army and got out to become a sexual trauma victim advocate. She talks with me about her story from transitioning from military service to becoming an attorney to now working on sexual assault cases. Currently, Lindsey is the Executive Director of Combat Sexual Assault, a nonprofit organization that empowers survivors of Military Sexual Trauma by overcoming barriers to o...

Lindsey Knapp served in the Army and got out to become a sexual trauma victim advocate. She talks with me about her story from transitioning from military service to becoming an attorney to now working on sexual assault cases. Currently, Lindsey is the Executive Director of Combat Sexual Assault, a nonprofit organization that empowers survivors of Military Sexual Trauma by overcoming barriers to o...

Army Specialist Denisha Smith lost her life on August 8th, 2022. As the story unfolded, questions were raised about the last month of her life. I will Livestream this Thursday and talk about the story so far and the three women who are leading the charge for accountability from the U.S. Army. Air Force Veteran Lakeydra Houston, U.S. Army Veteran Lindsey Knapp, and Amy Lynn Franck. Lakeydra asked f...

I consider this a follow-up to number 314 which dropped on October 20, 2022 ( https://oscarmikeradio.com/314-jesse-james-dupree.../ ). I was given the opportunity to learn more about the VFW’s UnMet Needs Program. VFW Program Directory Lynn Rolf helped set up the interview with Jesse James Dupree and as we were talking, I came to realize that a lot goes on behind the scenes. Lynn took the time to...

I consider this a follow-up to number 314 which dropped on October 20, 2022 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/314-jesse-james-dupree.../). I was given the opportunity to learn more about the VFW’s UnMet Needs Program. VFW Program Directory Lynn Rolf helped set up the interview with Jesse James Dupree and as we were talking, I came to realize that a lot goes on behind the scenes. Lynn took the time to ta...

During a Cocktails in the War Room Family Zoom Meeting and my good friend David, “Vito” Brito says, “Travis, Jesse James Dupree would be a good guest for your show. He has done a lot for Veterans.” I knew this to be true because when I went to Tennessee for then-State Commander Brian Walker’s Fundraiser, I was told that Jesse was a true supporter of the VFW and Veterans. I reached out and spoke wi...

During a Cocktails in the War Room Family Zoom Meeting and my good friend David, “Vito” Brito says, “Travis, Jesse James Dupree would be a good guest for your show. He has done a lot for Veterans.” I knew this to be true because when I went to Tennessee for then-State Commander Brian Walker’s Fundraiser, I was told that Jesse was a true supporter of the VFW and Veterans. I reached out and spoke wi...

WARNING!!!! This is a show that features the use of GRUNTSPEAK prominently. This is not a show for children or for people who are easily offended. This is an E-9 giving an E-3 the business. You have been warned. Terrence Popp was an Infantry Soldier, Airborne Ranger, and Green Beret in the U.S. Army. He retired at the rank of 1SGT. Transitioning out of the military was not easy for many reasons an...

WARNING!!!! This is a show that features the use of GRUNTSPEAK prominently. This is not a show for children or for people who are easily offended. This is an E-9 giving an E-3 the business. You have been warned. Terrence Popp was an Infantry Soldier, Airborne Ranger, and Green Beret in the U.S. Army. He retired at the rank of 1SGT. Transitioning out of the military was not easy for many reasons an...

The Veterans Kitchen hosted World War II Veterans on September 8th, 2022. This was done with help from the Veterans Brotherhood VM/C, The Fall River War Veterans Council, Andy Biggio, author of “The Rifle”, and City Councilors Linda Pereira, and Laura Washington. I learned a lot about the work The Veterans Kitchen does and the World War II Veterans they serve. Andy Biggio, who wrote “The Rifle” ta...

The Veterans Kitchen hosted World War II Veterans on September 8th, 2022. This was done with help from the Veterans Brotherhood VM/C, The Fall River War Veterans Council, Andy Biggio, author of “The Rifle”, and City Councilors Linda Pereira, and Laura Washington. I learned a lot about the work The Veterans Kitchen does and the World War II Veterans they serve. Andy Biggio, who wrote “The Rifle” ta...

Abington Massachusetts Veterans Service Officer Adam Gunn reached out to me about interviewing two brothers who served during World War Two. Pat, “Skinny”, who is 101 years old, and his brother Walter who is 99 years old grew up and served out of Abington, Massachusetts. Walter served in Military Police in the Army. Skinny was a Supply Depot Manager in the Marine Corps. Skinny is the oldest person...

Abington Massachusetts Veterans Service Officer Adam Gunn reached out to me about interviewing two brothers who served during World War Two. Pat, “Skinny”, who is 101 years old and his brother Walter who is 99 years old grew up and served out of Abington, Massachusetts. Walter served in Military Police in the Army. Skinny was a Supply Depot Manager in the Marine Corps. Skinny is the oldest person...

Note: This conversation contains mature subject matter and language about PTSD and the effects of PTSD. I want to start off with a thank you to Paula Anne of Ablaze Entertainment for introducing me to Chris and Woody. I am proud to support those who are first responders, EMS, and law enforcement personally and as Oscar Mike Radio. Chris and Woody have over four decades of law enforcement experienc...

Note: This conversation contains mature subject matter and language about PTSD and the effects of PTSD. I want to start off with a thank you to Paula Anne of Ablaze Entertainment for introducing me to Chris and Woody. I am proud to support those who are first responders, EMS, and law enforcement personally and as Oscar Mike Radio. Chris and Woody have over four decades of law enforcement experienc...

Like Caster Salemi in #305, Manny Carvalho was introduced to me by Army National Guard Veteran and Veterans Brotherhood Motorcycle Club member David Danforth. I feel like a little kid getting to talk with these World War II Veterans, so I met up with David at the Liberal Club in Fall River and walked to Manny’s place to meet with him. Manny grew up in Fall River, MA, and was drafted for the War Ef...

The attacks of 09/11 changed our country. I  wanted to take some time on September 10th to get my thoughts out before  09/11 tomorrow. We must never forget.

Like Caster Salemi in #305, Manny Carvalho was introduced to me by Army National Guard Veteran and Veterans Brotherhood Motorcycle Club member David Danforth. I feel like a little kid getting to talk with these World War II Veterans, so I met up with David at the Liberal Club in Fall River and walked to Manny’s place to meet with him. Manny grew up in Fall River, MA, and was drafted for the War Ef...

The attacks of 09/11 changed our country. I wanted to take some time on September 10th to get my thoughts out before 09/11 tomorrow. We must never forget.

Sean Carnell is a Marine Corps Veteran. He has borne the cost of serving our country physically and in spirit. Seeing how the cost of service affected his fellow Marines and friends he started looking for a way to make a change so Veterans wouldn’t have to go through what he is still going through daily. How does Sean Whalen fit into all this? Sean Whalen, amongst other things, runs the apparel co...

Sean Carnell is a Marine Corps Veteran. He has borne the cost of serving our country physically and in spirit. Seeing how the cost of service affected his fellow Marines and friends he started looking for a way to make a change so Veterans wouldn’t have to go through what he is still going through daily. How does Sean Whalen fit into all this? Sean Whalen, amongst other things, runs the apparel co...