AFMAO

Three Second Salute

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

A new show from AFMAO focused on equipping caregivers and telling stories about the unique nature of military loss from the point-of-view of those who have experienced it firsthand. Three Second Salute starts with storytellers. By allowing those who have lost teach us about their grief, it can help us reckon with our own losses, and equip us to better care for the bereaved. In addition to storytellers, listeners can expect to be informed by experts in the field of grief and loss care, mortuary professionals, and military leaders that all of us might learn from their wealth of knowledge.

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AFMAO

Episodes

An open conversation about loss, resilience, and the love between a mother and her son 07.04.2026 55:16

In this episode of Three Second Salute, we sit down withGold Star mother Kristen Giordano Blandin, whose son, U.S. Army Pfc. Joseph Marquez, died during a training exercise at Yakima Training Center in Washington State. Kristen shares about Joey’s life and his commitment toservice, the difficult road that followed after his death, as well as his legacy. She reflects on personal grief, navigating...

Episode 2: The Intimacy of Grief: A Funeral Director’s Duty 27.01.2026 50:09

In this episode, Chaplains Steve Lager and Ben Quintanillatalk with Matt and Danielle, two of AFMAO’s funeral directors, about their roles in supporting families through grief. They discuss the challenges and rewards of helping families navigate loss and how their work intersects withthe experiences of those in mourning. Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation about grief and the unique...

Grief, Hope, and the Holidays 15.12.2025 1:11:01

On this episode, Gold Star Spouse Laurie Martin shares the story of losing her husband, Anson to cancer in 2010. Laurie shares her story of navigating grief through the holidays and finding hope in the 15 years since Anson died.

Episode 0: Behind the Mission 15.12.2025 26:20

On Episode Zero, Chaplains Steve Lager and Ben Quintanilla discuss the AFMAO mission and their hearts for equipping caregivers. They also chat about what listeners can look forward to on future episodes of Three Second Salute.