Do you have a soft spot in your heart for all things canine? Then don’t miss this show! We chat with Amanda Baity, Director of Operations for Semper K9. This organization rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to be service dogs at no cost for disabled service members. Founded in 2014, Amanda and her husband, Christopher, have been working to expand their mission to serve disabled veterans. They’ve since been featured on a variety of media outlets, including NPR, HuffPost, and People magazine. Listen to their story about veterans and the dogs that serve them.
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AWTR Show #700: The USO/Maxwell House Video Series
Of those the USO serves, military spouses are one of the most overlooked groups, with an unemployment rate of at least four times higher than the national average, according to the company. Maxwell House and the USO are shining a light on the stories of hard-working military spouses by underscoring the unique needs and challenges they face. Through the generosity of Maxwell House, military spouses will be supported through programs like USO Pathfinder and Coffee Connections. Additionally, they’ve created a video series addressing the military spouse unemployment issue and Lakesha Cole, a Jacksonville business woman and military spouse, was recently featured in the national Maxwell House video. She’s here to talk more about the USO/Maxwell House video series.
AWTR Show #699: Hope For The Warriors
Hope For The Warriors was founded by military families stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in 2006 as they witnessed firsthand the effects war imparts on service members and their families. This organization believes those touched by military service can succeed at home by restoring their sense of self, family, and hope. Nationally, Hope For The Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources. In this episode, Brianne Sampson of HFTW will discuss how the nonprofit specifically targets issues that come with PTSD.
Show #698: Night In Boxes
Tune in to hear from military spouse Melissa Williams, Vice President of Branding for Night In Boxes. These boxes are the ultimate solution to enjoy an experience with a loved one from the comfort of your own home. Night In Boxes started their Night In adventure with “Date Night In,” delivering complete date nights to customers’ doors and have now expanded to Kids Night In.
Show #697: Family magazine
Since 1958, FamilyMedia has been publishing magazines and creating promotional vehicles for the military market, specifically through Family Magazine and Salute Magazine. These two publications carry a total circulation of almost one million and are distributed globally. In addition, FamilyMedia also produces and distributes some of the market’s biggest and most exciting promotions. Guest, Joe Mugnai, Publisher of Family magazine, is here to tell us more.
Show #696: Fisher House Foundation
Guest, Ken Fisher, the chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation is here to talk about their mission. Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital it serves.
Show #695: Military Spouse Career Connection and ZERO TO THREE
On this episode, we have a double feature. First is Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Gary Profit, the senior director of military programs for Walmart, here to talk about the Military Spouse Career Connection program. Just six months after launching in November 2018, Walmart is announcing that the company has already hired nearly 6,000 military spouses. The program gives hiring preference to military spouses who seek employment with Walmart or Sam’s Club.
Show #694: “We Regret to Inform You”
Joanne Steen, author of We Regret to Inform You: A Survival Guide for Gold Star Parents and Those Who Support Them, tackles the subject that terrifies parents of military personnel—the death of their son or daughter in service to their nation. In short, easy-to-read chapters, Gold Star parents find thoughtful explanations and trustworthy advice for coping with military grief. Steen weaves together realistic examples with voices of other Gold Star parents, connecting the readers to the wisdom of those parents who have walked in their shoes.
Show #693: Run the Race & Reaching Fitness Goals
First up is, Chris Dowling, director of Tim Tebow’s Run the Race, a film about two desperate brothers sacrificing for a better tomorrow.
During our second segment, learn how to reach your fitness goals from the comfort of your home with Shannon Klepac. Shannon is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Wellness and Media Contributor at War Horses for Veterans.
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