USA Cares Podcast

On this day of gratitude and reflection, USA Cares extends warm wishes to you and your loved ones. 🧡🦃 As we gather with family and friends to give thanks, let us also remember the brave men and women who have served our nation, ensuring the freedom we celebrate today. 🌟 We are deeply thankful for the support of our incredible community that allows us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of...

GUEST BIO Rear Adm. Mike Manazir entered the U.S. Naval Academy from Mission Viejo, California, and graduated in 1981. He earned his naval aviation wings in April 1983 and deployed in the F-14A in July 1984. Manazir commanded the Tomcatters of Fighter Squadron 31 from June 1997 to September 1998, USS Sacramento (AOE1) from January 2003 to July 04, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) from March 2007 to August 2009...

Guest Bio Jon Macaskill, MMT, is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and holds a Master’s degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. He also runs a consulting business that brings mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to...

Guest Bio Elizabeth is an advocate for self empowerment, equity, and advancement. She serves as the Executive Director of Stephens College's Mission Promise Kept, where she has demonstrates a strong passion and dedication to making a difference. With a proven track record of organizational success, Elizabeth combines sound business judgment, analytical skills, and a visionary mindset. Herrera...

Guest Bio Quinn Chasan is a Senior Data Scientist at Orbis Operations, coming from nearly ten years at Google working with Government agencies to modernize public sector service delivery. Projects across cities from Houston to New York, States from California to Oklahoma, and Federal governments from the U.S. to Singapore. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitt...

Part 2 of 2 Bullard served in the military for 33 years, with both Air National Guard and active duty Air Force assign-ments. During his career, BGen Bullard participated in Operations Desert Shield, Provide Promise, Restore Hope, Joint Endeavor, Joint Forge, Southern Watch, Bright Star, Coronet Oak, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. He held multiple leadership and staff positions,...

Bullard served in the military for 33 years, with both Air National Guard and active duty Air Force assign-ments. During his career, BGen Bullard participated in Operations Desert Shield, Provide Promise, Restore Hope, Joint Endeavor, Joint Forge, Southern Watch, Bright Star, Coronet Oak, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. He held multiple leadership and staff positions, including D...

Part 2 of 2 On October 3, 1993, Matt was placed in charge of a group of Army Rangers to lead a daytime raid against an eager enemy militia. Matt experienced the horrors of war when he and his fellow soldiers were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu and marked for death by an angry mob. His inspiring story of survival was immortalized in the epic film, Black Hawk Down , which recounts the ha...

Thomas Hebert runs a therapeutic program for veterans which allows them to go out in the field and apply their skills to the world of earth sciences and therapy digs for those that suffer PTSD and other ailments. Their goal is to help them get back to living, use their skills, provide a safe place to relax and enjoy the outdoors and create lasting relationships, and hopefully get some of them to e...

Guest Bio Chris Bode joined CKE in September 2022 as chief operating officer. Prior to this role, Chris served as chief operations officer for Denny’s Inc. where he was directly responsible for company and franchise operations, learning and development, and restaurant growth. He has a robust career having held progressive operations and development leadership positions at Dunkin’ Brands Inc. and a...

Guest Bio Eric Burleson is a US Army veteran and Author. His book (Seperating From Service:The Mental Health Handbook for Transitioning Veterans) describes the challenges veterans face as they transition out of the military and provides an actionable framework to address those challenges. His work focuses on how the brain and mind work for veterans in transition to civilian life. He lives in Austi...

Join us in a conversation with Kentucky Shakespeare's Col. Fred Johnson, Amy Attaway and Veteran Dr. Steven Garrdner. Kentucky Shakespeare serves communities through the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, education programs for schools, public performances, and community outreach programs. Entering its 63rd season, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park is the longest-r...

Guest Bio(s) Colonel Greg Gadson Colonel Greg Gadson is a distinguished United States Army veteran who has left an indelible mark through his remarkable service and resilience. Gadson demonstrated exceptional leadership skills throughout his military career. He served in various combat roles and faced numerous challenges, including sustaining severe injuries in combat that resulted in the loss of...

This week we welcome Campbellsville University Harrodsburg's Mens Soccer Head Coach George Brown to the studio, to talk about the upcoming Patriots & Pioneers Soccer Game on July 8th, 2023 benefiting USA Cares. Show Links Patriots & Pioneers Soccer Game www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

As a dog owner himself, Tony was tired of seeing the long ingredients listed on the back of big brand dog treats and wanted a healthier option for his pups, Harley and Bella. Sadly, those "healthier" options came with hefty price tags and STILL contained too many ingredients. That's when the light bulb turned on and Tony went to work, crafting and creating healthy, all natural dog t...

Mack Belts™ was founded by retired Navy SEAL Mack Alexander who worked as a lead breacher and assaulter, deploying to Africa and Yemen. In July of 2018, while conducting helicopter casting operations off the coast of Africa in support of Operation Spartan Shield, Mack sustained a head injury. Mack finished his final deployment, but after returning home to the United States imaging and test reveale...

About Our Guest Shawn Dawley, president of OT2 Consulting, is an accomplished leader, leadership educator, and keynote speaker dedicated to helping all leaders at all levels unlock their power, passion, and purpose! A former Director and Vice President at a Fortune 100 company and nationwide firm, respectively, Shawn first spent 25 years in the United States Air Force, serving as a combat pilot, c...

This weeks episode we welcome former Navy SEAL Don Shipley to the studio. Don Shipley spent 24 years in the U.S. Navy defending the United States of America. Don has made it his mission to expose the stolen valor on his website. Don tells stories of stolen valor encounters and explains what these thieves are really trying to do. Show Links CLICK HERE FOR EVERYTHING USA CARES www.usacarespodcast.or...

This weeks episode we welcome USAir Force Veteran Jermonte Rushing to the studio. Jermonte talks about his time in the Air Force, His struggle with addiction that led to his incarceration and his path to a masters degree and social work. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

This weeks episode we welcome US Army Veteran, Co-Founder of the Woody Williams Foundation, and Co-Owner of Valor Coins and Pins Brent Casey to the studio. To learn more about Valor Coins and Pins or the Woody Williams Foundation click the links below in the show notes. Show Links Valor Coins and Pins Woody Williams Foundation www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @U...

Today Matt and Annice welcome Marine Reservist Gilbert Stubbs to the studio. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast

Today Annice welcomes USMC veteran and Award-Winning Bestselling Author Scott Huesing to the studio. Scott is a retired USMC Infantry Major with over 24 years of service, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer. His career spanned 10 deployments and he conducted operations in over 60 countries worldwide. During his numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa he planned, l...

Today Matt and Annice welcome back Licensed Psychologist and Army Veteran Dr. Laura Johnson, Ph. D. to talk about the tragic mass shooting that happend in Louisville, KY and how to cope with your feelings. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Tiktok - USA Cares Podcast