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Veterans Chat Ep.002 "The Struggle" Jun 03, 2019

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Todays Veterans Chat covers that things we all seem to lose our minds over...THE STRUGGLE. We break it down in our own strange way, hope it makes sense to ya!! The big thing to draw from this is that, with most things, you have to know what you're dealing with, see it before you do it, detach yourself from the emotional link to the struggle and see it for what it really is. From there get your battle plan down and start laying the groundwork to finish it up. Thank yourself once you're through it, follow that up with thanking those around you. Heck, you've got it figured out, somewhat!

Looking forward to bringing you new content, so stick with us.

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Saga Ep.010 w/ Bill Broadie May 31, 2019

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Bill Broadie, Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) in Vietnam, joins us today to talk about his time in the Marines, Vietnam and his journey through life as he transitioned into Veteran life as an amputee. Bill received two Purple Hearts while in Vietnam, but his battle was just beginning. Listen to Bill give his lessons learned and the way ahead for Veterans, young and old, for the future. Information from the episode is below. Let's get some smart people looking for the Corpsman that saved Bill's life, see all info below.

Veteran Search: Byron Lowe, Corpsman in Vietnam from 1967-1968, Fco, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines.

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Saga Ep.009 w/ Gary Vashus May 29, 2019

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Gary Vashus served joined the Army in 1967 and became a Missile Crew Member. Stationed in Germany during Vietnam, Gary had to fight deferments to get in and filed numerous personnel requests to get to Vietnam. With the Cold War directing forces, Gary was stuck in Germany, but he is not short on stories while he was there and his own unique perspective on his service. Gary, like so many Vietnam era Veterans, is full of energy and to this day commitment to service that extended well beyond the Army.

Keep Gary and all of his Brother and Sisters-in-Arms in your thoughts and prayers. A great, unlimited value to any community. Stay safe and many blessings.

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Memorial Day Tribute - 2019 May 27, 2019

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This episode is a small tribute to those Service members that gave their lives in far away lands and those that carried the banner and are no longer with us. Check out out the Facebook page for the photos from the Commemoration Book that was used for half of the episode. I hope you all enjoy, thank you and many blessings.

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Saga Ep.008 w/ Brandon Bettis May 24, 2019

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Brandon Bettis joined the show today to talk about his military career and the path that has led him to a new career he loves and the stable life for his family. Brandon highlighted the process of becoming an Infantry Officer, deployment to the Korengal Valley (with some stories and more to come), his amazing time at the Old Guard and what it takes to make a successful transition into Veteran Life.

The big take aways from this conversation are as follows:

1) Get a Mentor, one that can help guide you through the transition process, be it military or civilian. Find someone that can impart knowledge for the situation and location you are in.

2) Maintain control of your transition, focus on long-term goals and put things in front of yourself that helps you get there.

3) Look out for your biggest fans, your family is the bedrock of the Veteran, don't break it, safeguard the family unit.

4) Use the "Network" and "Community" to reach goals and to also help others.

Enjoy the episode and if this episode sparked a topic with you, then drop us a line on the Facebook page or email to: HOVPODCAST7@gmail.com and we will get it set up. Everyone be safe and stay blessed.

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Veterans Chat Ep.001 w/ Christopher Tucker May 22, 2019

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Don't know what you're going to do for this up coming summer break or vacation? Well, Christopher Tucker, Archivist at the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial, highlights five must see Military Museums in the U.S. and also lays out some of the inner workings of the museum world. Listed below are the areas that were covered. Please enjoy this episode and if you head to a museum, let us know how it went. Blessings.

National WW I Museum- Located in Kansas City Missouri/opened in 1926 with a dedication by Generals “Blackjack” Pershing and Ferdinand Foch. In 2004 it was dedicated by the US Congress as America’s official WW I museum. 32,000 square foot facility. Hours- Tuesday- Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM. Admissions: Adults $18/ Senior (65+) $14/ Youth (6-18) $10/ Children under 6 ($0) Military (Active or veteran) $14. Website - www.the worldwar.org

National WW II Museum- Located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was formerly known as the D-day museum. Founded in 2000, Congress in 2003 designated it as the official US WW II museum. This, June 6th2019, will be the 75thAnniversary of D-day at the museum. Open daily from 0900-1500, closed Mardi Gras day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets: Adults $28/Seniors (65+) $24. Military (with ID $18) College Student (with ID) $18/ Child (k-12) $18/ Child (under 5) free/ Second Day Pass $7.00 Website: www.national ww2museum.org

National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center- 1715 Legacy Way, Columbus Georgia. Admissions free but suggested $5 for donations per person. Hours Tuesday-Saturday 0900-1700/Sunday 1100-1700. Closed Mondays. Website: nationalinfantrymuseum.org.

USS Alabama (BB-60) Battleship Museum- Dakota Class Battleship moored at 2703 Battleship Parkway in Mobile Alabama. Tickets are $15 for adults ages 12-54/$3 for AAA members/Active Duty Dependents (12+) $13/Active Duty Dependents (6-11) $5/ Active Duty (free)/Children up to 5 years old free. Website: store.ussalabama.com

USS South Dakota (BB-57)Battleship Museum- Opened from 1 May to 30 September 0930-1730. Admission is free. Location Sioux Falls, SD. Land Locked Museum that has a concrete battleship footprint. Website: usssouthdakota.com

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Saga Ep.007 w/ C.J. Gates "Calculated Exit" May 17, 2019

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On todays episode of "HOV: Veterans Story" we have C.J. Gates. C.J. talks us through the influence of having a father in Special Forces and the drive to be bold carried into the Army. A parachute accident ended C.J.'s rise through the ranks, but that didn't stop him from being bold, facing demons and moving the bar higher for himself each day. C.J. talks in depth about using BJJ and diving to bring a steady mix of control to his life. His entry into the life of a Veteran was one that was very deliberate, a calculated exit from the military and making Veteran life the best it can be. Come have a listen.

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Saga Ep.006 w/ Steve Perchak "Leaving the Fog" May 10, 2019

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Steve Perchak relives the life of destruction that he lived while trapped in alcohol addiction. Come take a listen as this Veteran talks about finding solid ground, seeing life through unclouded eyes and embracing life as it should be. Great episode, come join us.

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Saga Ep.005 w/ Cyle Briggs May 03, 2019

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Cyle talks about his Marine Corps and Air Force Reserve time and the issues he had with deployments and returning to civilian life as a Reservist. Great episode, share and like please.

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Saga Ep.004 w/ Bobby Evans Apr 26, 2019

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Bobby Evans, Army, 101st Infantry "No Slack" Sergeant. Wounded in Kunar Provenance, Afghanistan and now running marathons and operating a self-sustaining farm. Come check out his story.

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