A common theme that pops up in our My Life, My Story stories is perseverance. Anyone who lives a long life will, of course, go through hard times at some point. But for many of the combat Veterans we've interviewed, hard times are thrust upon them at an early age. That was the case for "Hank," whose story we hear in this episode.
This week's episode of Borne the Battle features Marine Corps Veteran and entrepreneur Jake Wood, co-founder of Team Rubicon and a founding member of the Veterans Coalition for Vaccination. After 11 years, he is stepping down as Team Rubicon CEO. Check out this week’s episode of Borne the Battle to learn why.
Army Veteran Dr. Anneke Vandenbroek, a board-certified clinical psychologist, discusses changes in mental health in times of COVID, the importance of mental healthcare and how any Veteran, regardless of discharge status, can receive cost-free mental health care at any Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in the country.
Many Veterans struggle to find well-paying jobs. Navy Veteran RADM (ret.) Daniel Kloeppel is helping Veterans gain a competitive edge in corporate America.
Mikal Vega is a SEAL, an accomplished actor, Kundalini Yoga teacher and founder of the nonprofit, Vital Warrior. He discusses the struggle of military transition, treating his PTSD without the use of pharmaceuticals, discovering alternative therapies, and founding a nonprofit with the goal of sharing what he has learned.
On Feb. 8, 2021, Denis McDonough was confirmed by the Senate to be the United States’ 11th Secretary of Veterans Affairs. On Borne the Battle he discusses the priorities behind his "First 100 Day Plan" for VA.
Standing Ready in an inside look at the histories and untold stories of VA's Innovations, highlighting the significant contributions of the nation's largest health care system through a historical lens.
Army Veteran Diane Carlson Evans, founder of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation, joins Borne the Battle to discuss her decision to become a nurse, time serving in Vietnam as a combat nurse, decision to re-enlist after working in a civilian hospital and her fight for a women’s memorial on the National Mall.
This week’s Borne the Battle episode features Army Veteran Major General Pete Aylward (Ret.). He discusses his military career, mentors, how he became the national director of the Vietnam War Commemoration and how the program adapted events during COVID.
This week's Borne the Battle features Air Force Veteran Graciela Tiscareno-Sato, who discusses her efforts in overcoming the adversity of a stereotypical workforce, breaking barriers and transitioning to become the founder of a niche publishing, marketing and communications firm. She is also the author of bilingual children and entrepreneurship books.
Army Veteran Dawn Halfaker thought her life was over after being wounded in action and losing her arm. On this episode of Borne the Battle, Halfaker talks about overcoming her darkest days and how she became the founder and CEO of her own business.
This week’s Benefits Breakdown episode of Borne the Battle explores the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) service with its Executive Director and Navy Veteran William Streitberger.