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VET S.O.S. Podcast

VET S.O.S. Podcast

Di: Shawn Welsh Keith Cassant Eric Brew Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott
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 VET S.O.S. is a military transition focused organization dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and military families navigate transition and thrive in civilian life. Through four targeted shows, we deliver resources, insights, and inspiration: Military Transition Resources Show shares tools and programs for a smoother transition; Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight features veteran business journeys; Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight highlights learning opportunities; and The Scoop offers engaging discussions and fresh perspectives.Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • USAA's $500M Plan to Transform Military Family Support

    USAA's $500M Plan to Transform Military Family Support
    Nov 15 2026
    25 years in the Air Force didn't guarantee an easy transition. Nate Somers nearly left service without a job.VET S.O.S. | Military Transition, Food Security & Family SupportAfter spending more than half his military career working on policy inside the Pentagon, Nate Somers discovered firsthand how challenging the transition to civilian employment can be. Now serving as USAA's Director of Policy and Alliances, he's helping lead efforts to address those same challenges through Honor Through Action, a five-year, $500 million commitment focused on military members, veterans, and spouses.Recorded at MIC 2026 in Tampa, this conversation with host Shawn Welsh goes beyond transition advice to explore USAA's work with major corporate partners, Robert Irvine's efforts to transform military dining facilities, and why collaboration—not competition—may be the key to solving persistent problems facing military families.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Strengthen your military transition strategy by learning why Nate completed TAP twice but credits FourBlock's eight-week program, veteran mentorship, and professional networking with helping him prepare for civilian employment.Understand USAA's $500 million Honor Through Action initiative, including its three pillars: financial security, overall well-being, and meaningful careers—and how partners like Amazon, Visa, BlackRock, KKR, and Oracle are contributing.Explore the Fuel to Serve initiative with Robert Irvine, including changes to Army dining facilities, expanded access for military families, improved nutrition, and plans to address school meals.Identify emerging opportunities for military spouses, including USAA's efforts to leverage corporate partnerships, improve employment access, and simplify the overwhelming landscape of transition resources.Recognize why collaboration matters, as Nate explains how bringing veteran organizations, military spouse organizations, corporate partners, and government agencies together can eliminate duplicated efforts and accelerate solutions.One of the conversation's most powerful moments comes when Nate explains that Fuel to Serve grew out of a simple dinner conversation with Robert Irvine. What began with two people breaking bread became an initiative aimed at improving how military members and families are fed.It's a reminder that meaningful change often starts with listening, building relationships, and being willing to address the problems others have accepted for too long.About Nate SomersNate Somers is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who served 25 years as a Force Support Officer, spending more than half his career working on policy at the Pentagon. After retiring in December 2025, he became Director of Policy and Alliances at USAA, where he works with corporate and government partners to improve military transition, spouse employment, food security, and overall quality of life for military families.If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — open the app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes 30 seconds and puts this show in front of a veteran who needs it right now.Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony StrongConnect with VET S.O.S.Website: https://vetsospodcast.comX (Twitter): https://x.com/vetsospodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetsospodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsospodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vetsospodcastDon't drown in the sea of transition - grab the lifeline.#VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #MilitaryTransition #MilitarySpouseEmployment #MilitaryFoodSecurity #VeteranResources #MilitaryLife #Veterans
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    28 min
  • Veteran Grief and Healing: Why Community Changes Everything

    Veteran Grief and Healing: Why Community Changes Everything
    Nov 13 2026
    You don't have to talk about your grief to begin healing. Sometimes showing up beside others is the first step.What happens when a veteran carries years of loss but doesn't know how to talk about it? For one Army family, the answer began with a jogging stroller, two children, and ten weeks of showing up before a single fallen service member's name was spoken.Recorded live at the 2026 Military Influencer Conference in Tampa, Ryan Taniguchi and Melynda Weaver from Wear Blue: Run to Remember share how active remembrance creates connection for veterans, military spouses, Gold Star families, and entire communities. From navigating military retirement during COVID to a remarkable 250-mile tribute honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11, this conversation reveals why remembrance is about much more than running.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Find a community where you can honor fallen service members without being pressured to share your personal story or explain your grief.Understand how Wear Blue's self-paced community runs welcome everyone, whether you're walking around the block, training for a marathon, or simply volunteering.Recognize the impact of Melynda's husband's ten-week journey from silently participating to finally speaking the names of fallen battle buddies.Explore the One Flag Forward initiative, where three endurance athletes completed 250 miles from New York City to Washington, D.C., and supporting runners exceeded their original distance goals through shared purpose and camaraderie.Discover opportunities to participate in community runs, Tribute Miles, and Gold Star and Survivor programs, including ways to support the mission even if you've never personally lost a service member.About Ryan Taniguchi and Melynda Weaver Ryan Taniguchi retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service and found renewed professional purpose through Wear Blue: Run to Remember. He directs the organization's community run programs, helping connect transitioning service members, veterans, and families through active remembrance.Melynda Weaver is an Army spouse whose involvement with Wear Blue began in 2015 when her husband was struggling with the accumulated grief of losing fellow soldiers and battle buddies. After witnessing how the community supported her family through grief and military retirement, she joined the organization to help extend that same opportunity to others.Resources MentionedWear Blue: Run to Remember — https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/Team Red, White & Blue — https://teamrwb.org/One Flag Forward — A 250-mile remembrance initiative from New York City to Washington, D.C., commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11.Community Run Programs — The guests described 35 communities gathering at least once a month, providing opportunities to walk, run, volunteer, and participate in circles of remembrance.Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vet-s-o-s-podcast/id1673146703Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PXqxzptNSgBuSXpgDpDPMExplore the Full VET S.O.S. Network▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony StrongConnect with VET S.O.S.Website: https://vetsospodcast.comX: https://x.com/vetsospodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetsospodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsospodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vetsospodcastDon't drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline.#VETSOS #WearBlueRunToRemember #ActiveRemembrance #GoldStarFamilies #MilitaryGrief #VeteranCommunity #MilitaryTransition #VeteranPodcast #MilitaryFamilies #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP
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    23 min
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