USA Cares Podcast

Today US Army veteran and USA Cares President/CEO Trace Chesser stops by the studio to talk 9/11, The PACT Act, Suicide Awareness Month, Why Rangers lead the way and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Today Army veteran and DC Chapter's own Noah Siple stops by the studio to talk about military transition into the corporate world, positive role models in the military, how the military changes you, veteran suicide and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Today USA Cares own Dr. Greg Bishop (CAREER TRANSITION COORDINATOR) stops by the studio to talk about Military Transition, expectations, interviews and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Today The Pete Foundations Molly Jones stops by the studio to talk about adolescent mental health, suicide loss, The Big Stomp music festival and much more. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube The Pete Foundation - www.thepetefoundation.org   The Big Stomp - www.thebigstomp.com  

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Kyle Overmyer stops by the USA Cares studio and talks about going from Sandusky county sheriff to inmate after battling with addiction, mental health, addiction recovery and his continuing journey to make changes in correctional facilities. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

After a long distingushed career in the US Army, retired CSM Tim Metheny stops by the podcast and shares his experiences in Afghanistan, mentorship, mental health and overcoming loss. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Due to a busy July, we are taking a break for a few weeks to focus on some big events and to also focus on making the podcast even better. In the meantime, please provide us with some feedback on what topics you would like to see discussed, and what guests you would like to have on in the future. Thanks for your supportShow Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacare...

This week, Matt and Alexis welcome Marine LtCol (RET) and author, Jonathon P. Myers to the studio. Jonathon served over 20 years working primarily as an intelligence officer in the United States Marine Corps. He wrote the book "American to the Corps" to provide a technical overview of the war in the Middle East. Additionally, Jonathon discusses his thoughts on the USA withdrawal from Afg...

This week, Alexis & Matt sit down with Jane Mosbacher Morris. Jane is the athuor of "Buy the Change You Want to See" and the Founder and CEO of TO THE MARKET, a company that connects businesses and consumers to ethically made products from around the world. Jane and the team discuss using dollars to make a difference - donating to organizations that are truly good stewards of funds a...

On this week's episode of the USA Cares podcast, Matt & Alexis welcome president Trace Chesser back on the show. Trace provides an update on USA Care's progress toward providing assistance to veterans in need in 2022. Some topics discussed:  The extreamly successful "Stars for Hero's" campaign with Hardee's and Carl's Jr. How inflation is affecting veterans H...

This week, Matt & Alexis sit down with retired Army Colonel, author, TEDx speaker, and now social studies teacher, Fred Johnson. Fred is an Airborne and Ranger qualified infantryman who served 29 years in the United States Army.  He first went to war in 1991 during Desert Storm and participated in the liberation of Kuwait.  In 1996, he participated in Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, which...

This week Alexis welcomes USA Care's new staff member, Corine Gay! Corine is a military spouse and the newest Family Resource Specialist. She and Alexis discuss her new role with USA Cares, her passion for veterans, and what she hopes to accomplish. They also dive into the topic of how military families navigate the difficulties of moving duty stations, and what she has learned through those...

Pam Zembiec is the 'bereaved military partner' of the legendary Marine nicknamed the Lion of Fallujah, Maj. Douglas Zembiec. Maj. Zembiec was nicknamed the "Lion of Fallujah as a result of his heroic actions commanding Echo Company during Operation Vigilant Resolve in 2004. As a rifle company commander, he led 168 Marines and Navy Corpsmen in the first conventional ground assault in...

This week's episode features the Executive Director of the USA Cares DC Chapter, Kelley Rockwell. Kelley is an Army veteran and veteran advocate. She is very active in the EY military employee resource group, and advocates to help ease the transition out of the military and into civilian life within the EY community.  Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usa...

This week, Matt and Alexis bring on guest, Karissa Dunham. Karissa works at Sun Control in Minnesota, a commercial window signage company. Sun Control is a USA Cares partner that also goes to great lengths to hire military veterans. Karissa discusses their reasons for hiring veterans, how veterans can bring some unique talents to a workforce, and what other companies can do to support and empower...

This week, Matt & Alexis welcome Emily Kunkel of Craft Culture Concepts to the studio to discuss an exciting upcoming USA Cares chapter event in Kentucky. Craft Culture Concepts & Parlour Pizza has teamed up with the USA Cares KY Chapter to raise funds and support veterans and military families in need. Event Details: Saturday, June 11, 2022 11am-11pm EST 131 W Chestnut Street, Jeffersonvi...

This week, Matt & Alexis welcome Jay France to the studio. Jay is an Air Force veteran with over 31 years of service, whose the privilege of leading at every level, from tactical to strategic, from small groups and teams to an organization of 122,000 professionals. Directly after 2021, Jay hiked the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which runs from the border of Mexico to the border of Can...

Chris Cruise is back in the studio today to chat with Alexis & Matt. Chris is an Army paratrooper veteran, an entrepreneur, and a huge supporter of the USA Cares Mission. Chris owns Cruise Customs, a company that makes beautiful America Flags entirely out of bourbon barrels assembled by combat veterans. Chris provides an update on his business, new products, and how he continues to support vet...

In this episode, Matt welcomes Paula Redding back to the studio along with guest Don Pate. Don is a veteran and graduate of the USA Cares senior leadership program. He will be sharing is military experience and how the program has helped him find gainful employment and a new sense of purpose after his service in the military. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @...

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...

This week Matt & Alexis speak with one of USA Cares' Family Resource Specialists, Becca Kitto. Becca is a military spouse and will be providing insight into what happens when a veteran in need first contacts USA Cares. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube   Sponsors Speakeasy Podcast Network - www.speakeasynetwork.com

This week, Matt & Alexis talk with Joshua White. Joshua is a USMC combat veteran, co-founder and owner of Midwest Elite Services, LLC, and author of "Among the Greatest."  Twenty years ago, Scottsburg, Indiana native Joshua White was in his freshman year of college at Indiana University Southeast when he watched the twin towers collapse live in TV. A few weeks later, he enlisted in t...

This week, Matt & Alexis are joined in studio with Retired Coast Guard Veteran and bourbon Connoisseur, Mike "Big Chief" Hiatt. Mike, was a search and rescue specialist while active in the Coast Guard and share with the crew some great stories of his time in. Mike is also a host of a well-known whiskey podcast called "The Bourbon Road." Over the last few years, he and his t...

In this week's edition of the USA Cares Podcast, Alexis and Matt have a great discussion with army veteran, fitness model, and serial entrepreneur Colin Wayne.   A very patriotic Colin joined the military as a military police officer when he was just 17. While on deployment, Colin sustained very serious injuries from a rocket blast, and ultimately was medically retired from the Army.   Colin...