Carlene Hall

Still Serving Iowa Veterans

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Presented by Iowa Verterans Foundation is a podcast dedicated to informing, supporting, and amplifying the voices of Iowa’s veterans, National Guard members, and the families who stand beside them. Hosted by Carlene Hall and Darlene McMartin, the show brings real conversations with military leaders, advocates, and community partners to shed light on what service looks like beyond the uniform. From deployments and homecomings to benefits, mental health, and reintegration into civilian life, this podcast focuses on the issues that matter most after service.

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Carlene Hall

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Confused About Veteran Benefits in Iowa? Watch This First 27.02.2026 11:50

If you are a veteran in Iowa, or you love someone who served, this episode is your starting point. In this episode of Still Serving Iowa Veterans , host Carlene Hall walks through the major state and federal resources available right here in Iowa. From the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs to the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund, Home Base Iowa, ForTheVeteran.com, federal VA hospitals, Vet Centers, and...

Home at Last: Iowa Soldier Reunites with Family After Deployment 20.02.2026 31:42

Specialist Dane Moyer is finally home in Iowa after serving overseas in Erbil, Syria. In this heartfelt episode of Still Serving Iowa Veterans , host Carlene Hall welcomes Dane back alongside his proud mom, Chris, for a powerful homecoming conversation. Dane shares what it was like actively working on vehicles during missions overseas, what he learned from the experience, and how it feels to be ba...

Iowa Veterans Foundation Presents: Women Veterans Issues You Need to Know 13.02.2026 21:40

In this episode of Still Serving Iowa Veterans , Carlene Hall and Darlene McMartin shine a light on the realities, challenges, and leadership of women veterans in Iowa. Women have served in every era of American history, from the Revolutionary War to modern combat operations. Yet many still face unique obstacles when transitioning home, including higher rates of homelessness, divorce, mental healt...

Iowa National Guard Update: What Happens When Soldiers Come Home 09.02.2026 20:46

In this episode of Still Serving Iowa Veterans , hosts Carlene Hall and Darlene McMartin discuss the return of Iowa National Guard soldiers from deployment and what comes next for service members, families, and communities. Featuring an in-depth interview with Lt. Col. George Mosby of the Iowa National Guard and the Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs, this episode covers: • The phased return of 2...