The Veterans Project Podcast

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Episode 33 - Micah Fink (Navy SEALs, OEF Veteran) Jun 10, 2021

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Tim K. sits down in Montana with the Founder of Heroes and Horses, Micah Fink. Fink worked as a lineman in New York City when the World Trade Center was attacked, sending his life on a path he’d never before imagined. After a lengthy career in the Navy SEALs, Micah experienced the difficulties of transitioning out of the military but found purpose through that tumultuous time in helping others who were experiencing their own loss of purpose. On the podcast, Micah discusses the choice to lean into his own adversity and the beauty of discovering his identity through that process. To learn more about Heroes and Horses, please visit them at www.heroesandhorses.org, on IG: @heroesandhorses, and on Facebook: @HeroesAndHorses.

Episode 32 - Mike Erwin (Army, OIF, OEF Veteran) May 06, 2021

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Host Tim K. joins Mike Erwin, the founder of Team RWB (Red, White, and Blue) and the Positivity Project, at Grace and Glory Farms in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The two discuss Mike’s time at West Point, his position overseas as an intelligence officer in support of Special Operations, and his path of service outside of the military. Mike also gets into the aspects of forming cultural change and what he is doing at a foundational level to help promote core character traits in our youth. This podcast is accompanied by Erwin’s entire story which is available on the blog at www.thevetsproject.com/the-blog/LTC-Mike-Erwin. Check out Mike’s various initiatives at www.teamrwb.org and www.posproject.org. You can also follow along on Instagram: @erwinrwb, @teamrwb, and @posproject.

Episode 31 - Jay Fain Jr. (Army, OIF Veteran) Apr 08, 2021

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Host Tim K. sits down in West Colombia, South Carolina with Army Veteran, Jay Fain Jr. Jay is a veteran of Iraq who was wounded in action when his convoy was hit en-route to Taji, Iraq by an IED/EFP (Improvised Explosive Device). On the podcast, Fain Jr. talks about his road to both physical and mental recovery through the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center. After leaving the Army, Jay has since worked as contractor for the United States Government and finds himself routinely working in support of Black Rifle Coffee Company. Fain also speaks about being included in Portraits of Courage, an award-winning portraiture book by President George W. Bush. To follow along with Jay’s journey check him out on Instagram: @jaylimp.

Episode 30 - Josue Barron (USMC, OEF Veteran) Mar 25, 2021

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Host Tim K. sits down in Temecula, California with Josue Barron, who is a USMC Veteran. On the podcast, Barron discusses the difficulties of going from a background in the streets of East L.A.'s Cudahy to a highly-touted unit in the Marine Corps. Although Barron's path into the Marine Corps seemingly brought him away from a cycle of gang activity, it wasn't until one fateful day in Southern Afghanistan that Josue realized

Episode 28 - Anthony Marquez (USMC, OEF Veteran) Feb 25, 2021

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On this episode of the podcast, Tim K. sits down in Owasso, Oklahoma with former Marine Corps Dog Handler, Anthony Marquez. Anthony served with 1st Battalion 5th Marines and deployed with his IED (Improvised Explosive Device) sniffing Labrador retriever, Allie, to Helmand Province (Afghanistan) in 2011. The two formed a powerful connection through their time in one of the most volatile spots on the planet… only to go their separate ways after the deployment. But, that’s not the end of the story… On the podcast, Tim and Anthony also discuss how they met, when Marquez was delivering his fourth custom battlefield cross to the Farias Family (Gold Star) after their son was killed in Afghanistan. Anthony has now delivered battlefield crosses to families of the fallen across the entire nation, finding a renewed sense of purpose in his time post-Marine Corps. Please visit their Facebook: @xviicarvings and follow Anthony on Instagram: @undedadkustoms.

Episode 27 - Bert Sorin (President | Co-Owner, Sorinex) Feb 12, 2021

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Host Tim K. sits down in Lexington, South Carolina with Bert Sorin, the Co-Owner and President of Sorinex. Sorinex is considered the gold standard strength brand for professional teams, colleges, high schools and some of our most elite military units. On the podcast Bert discusses the company’s mantra “Be Legendary,” his path to being a highly successful athlete, and wearing the mantle of being the industry leader in strength innovation. Although Sorin never served in the military, his equipment is changing the game to provide preparedness and rebuilding to veterans prior to, during and after their deployments to remote, hostile lands. Bert also speaks on mindset and the relationship between reintegrating veterans and retiring athletes. Check out Bert’s company at sorinex.com, on Instagram: @sorinex, @sorinexoutdoors, Facebook: @sorinex.strength. You can also follow Sorin’s personal journey through Instagram: @bertsorin and at his website: bertsorin.com.

Episode 26: Part 2 - James Capers Jr. (Marine Recon, Vietnam Veteran) Dec 10, 2020

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This is part two of a two part series. Host Tim K. sits down in Jacksonville, NC with the legendary Major James Capers Jr. a veteran of Vietnam and nominee for the Congressional Medal of Honor. On the podcast, Major Capers discusses growing up as the son of sharecroppers, his path to the Marine Corps, his time in Vietnam, and persevering against all odds. Capers was the first black Marine Recon officer in our nation's history and is known by many as the father of Marine Corps Special Operations. He was inducted into the Commando Hall of Honor at MacDill AFB in 2012, and is hailed as one of the primary ambassadors of the United States Marine Corps. This podcast is sponsored by the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation. Check them out at reconfoundation.org, Instagram: @marinereconfoundation, and on Facebook: @marinereconfoundation. To donate please visit their donation portal at the website or their PayPal: https://bit.ly/3mDCS9M.

Episode 26: Part 1 - James Capers Jr. (Marine Recon, Vietnam Veteran) Dec 04, 2020

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This is part one of a two part podcast. Host Tim K. sits down in Jacksonville, NC with the legendary Major James Capers Jr. a veteran of Vietnam and nominee for the Congressional Medal of Honor. On the podcast, Major Capers discusses growing up as the son of sharecroppers, his path to the Marine Corps, his time in Vietnam, and persevering against all odds. Capers was the first black Marine Recon officer in our nation's history and is known by many as the father of Marine Corps Special Operations. He was inducted into the Commando Hall of Honor at MacDill AFB in 2012, and is hailed as one of the primary ambassadors of the United States Marine Corps. This podcast is sponsored by the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation. Check them out at reconfoundation.org, Instagram: @marinereconfoundation, and on Facebook: @marinereconfoundation. To donate please visit their donation portal at the website or their PayPal: https://bit.ly/3mDCS9M.

Episode 25 - Vinse Edwards (Army, OIF, OEF Veteran) and Will Struckman (Army, OIF Veteran) Nov 18, 2020

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A combined five combat tours and 20 years of combat experience between the two of them, Vinse Edwards and Will Struckman truly lived the dream of the Army combat infantryman. Our host Tim K., sat down with them in Fayetteville, North Carolina for the podcast where they discussed the volatility of being on the frontlines in some of the harshest parts of Iraq. The three also speak on the value of finding humor in even the darkest of situations in combat. Vinse and Will also talked about their new path as they founded a tech startup after leaving the Army. They’ve committed themselves to creating swim safe, hearing protection in the form of wind resistant earbuds. Although it’s a strenuous undertaking, they’re fully committed to creating the world’s most reliable communications systems. Check out www.capellaaudio.com to stay up to date with all the latest.

Episode 24 - Tu Lam (Army Special Operations, OIF, OEF Veteran) Oct 22, 2020

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Host Tim K. sits down in Colorado Springs, Colorado with Tu Lam who enjoyed a 23 year career in the Army, with 18 of those years in a Special Operations capacity. He went on to start an extremely successful tactical company known as “Ronin Tactics.” On the podcast Tu discusses his journey to positive mental health after decades of serving in some of the hottest spots in the world. Lam also speaks about the mastery of spirituality and his journey to live up to his distinct code of faith. To learn more about Tu Lam, read his legacy project, follow him on Instagram: @ronintactics and check out www.ronintactics.com. Also, check him out on Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as the first ever character to be modeled directly after a veteran of the Global War On Terror.

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