The Veterans Voice
Episodes
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
In this edition of Veterans Voice, an Honor Flight for women warriors; honoring Pat Tillman's memory by helping both the homeless and Veterans in need; a new L.I.N.K. between Veterans and jobs, and a healthcare provider staffing to better serve Veterans!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WOMEN'S FLIGHT
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TO REGISTER FOR L.I.N.K. OR GET MORE HIRING EVENT INFO
ContactMark Smith at 719-309-4724 or marksmith@mtcarmelcenter.org
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The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Seventeen year old James Irwin Charter School honor student, Janelle Rivera, is leading a five-school drive to fill Mt. Carmel's nearly empty food pantry and Hope Closet with food, clothing and toys. The Lets Give Back event is being hosted by Mt. Carmel April 15, and will feature the treat of lunch for those who donate!
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
The Tillman Honor Run is held in honor of the late Pat Tillman, Army Ranger and player for the Arizona State Cardinals. Funds raised and items donated go to support those without homes, Veterans in need and more! In this podcast, V2X's Julie Kavanaugh and Mark Collins - who serves as the Run Captain for Colorado Springs - have the details!
REGISTER TO RUN HERE!
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
You've come a long way in life by the time you reach your 60s and that comes with perks, Medicare being one of the most important but most complicated. Every second Wednesday at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, On Trail Medicare Solutions', Nick Palarino, and the Medicare Mentors team gather to get you through the Medicare maze. It's FREE and you're invited!
RSVP TODAY FOR THE FREE MEDICARE SEMINAR
CALL: 719-301-9525 - OR - 719-772-7000Seminars are hosted by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and presented the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., by Medicare Mentors Powered by Spark and On Trail Medicare Solutions.
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The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
In this edition of the Veterans Voice, 719 Heroes and Operation StepUp finding homes for homeless Veterans; with the P.A.C.T. Act now law, the VA is coming through with new and better benefits for warriors; Colorado College's Bemis School of Art is bringing Veterans together with the arts for healing and a pickleball battle royale fundraiser for Veterans!
Learn More About Operation Step Up
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Attend the Next VA Resource Fair and Town Hall
“These VA Resource Fairs and Town Halls are community-based opportunities for Veterans to get one-on-one support with understanding, accessing and using their benefits and services, then collaborate closely with VA at the local level.”
- VA ECHCS Director Michael Kilmer
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Mt. Carmel Music Expression facilitator, Robert Scoggins, recently spoke with KCME's Keith Simon about the therapeutic properties of music, his own musical healing journey and how this veteran is inviting fellow veterans to join him on the road to wellness. You don't need to know music, how to play an instrument or even own one. Robert takes all comers regardless of ability. Listen now for all the details!
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
An Air Force veteran, real estate agent, business owner and host of The American Dream TV Colorado Springs (ADTV COS), Clint Jordan is an energetic and charismatic success story. He could do a lot of self promotion with his TV program but that wouldn't reflect his true nature. He's chosen instead to dedicate ADTV COS to shining the light on members of the community he says give back more than they take. In the next installment of ADTV, he features Jay Cimino, owner of the Phil Long Auto Group, founder of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, and retired Colonel Bob McLaughlin, Mt. Carmel Executive Director.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
A Marine on a mission, Michael "Sherm" Sherman went from high school to college, the Marines and from there to the insurance industry where he worked unfulfilled for years. Sherm saw an acute need in the military connected community among families for equipment to get their kids into sports. That's when 4KidzSports was born.
LEARN MORE HERE | DONATE HERE
CONTACT SHERM: E: sherm@4kidzsports.orgD: 720.436.4026
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Veterans Voice had a visit from Kyle Blakely who is doing the military connected community a great service by gathering a lot of valuable information about the mayoral candidates and presenting it in a conversational tone in their own words.
Listen to All the Interviews Here
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
You don't need to be an "Arnold" or a "Tiger" to play disc golf. You do need to want to have a lot of fun for $25 bucks and to help Veterans! The big disc golf tournament and fundraiser is Sunday, February 26! All the details are in the podcast and on the flier!
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
In this podcast, Jim and Jane Bloise, NAMI Homefront Class facilitators, discuss the class and how military-connected families benefit. Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program taught by trained family members of service members and veterans with mental health concerns. It is built on the foundation of NAMI's flagship Family-to-Family class, but customized to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country.
- Excerpted from NAMIColoradoSprings.org
The Homefront Class is FREE and begins February 1, 6:00 - 8:30 P.M.
REGISTER HERE
Call for more information: 719-473-8477
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
In this Special to the Veterans Voice, a little cutting loose to honor lifetimes of service. Honor Flight of Southern Colorado presents Boots, Bubbles and Bourbon, a night to celebrate women Veterans and help fund their upcoming flight to commemorate the critical roles they played during times of war. Honor Flight's Cindy Long and Barbara Harris share a few touching stories and invite you to help keep them going!
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Featuring Country Music Performer, Jacob Christopher Listen to Jacob Here | Book the Band
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The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
VA homebuyers, the sky isn't falling and the time for optimism is now. Find out why at the February 7, VA Loan/Homebuyers Workshop presented by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, hosted by realtors Carrie Lukins (LUKE-ins) and Preston Smith, and VA Mortgage Specialist, Sterling Campbell. Attendance is free. Registration is requested.
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
This week on Veterans Voice, the best start to the new year could be getting a great job. Get the details on Mt. Carmel's January 25, hiring event. Then, also in January, the Travis Manion Foundation is teaching how to lead with your strengths and family character building.
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
On KRDO's Afternoon News, Dan Cochell talked with Mark and Mary Shuster, Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Facilitators with Mt. Carmel, about their upcoming FPU class, taking place weekly from February 22nd to April 19th.
Register for FPUCall Jonathan Helm at 719-309-4716
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
On KRDO - Sal Katz, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Pueblo's operations manager, was recently interviewed by KRDO Newsradio's Dan Cochell about the upcoming Salute to Heroes event in Pueblo!
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
KCME's Keith Simon talks with A Toast to Veterans co-emcees, Bob McLaughlin and Linda Weise, about kicking off the new year with a Monte Carlo-themed charity fundraiser complete with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, ballroom dancing, a silent auction, and an evening full of casino-style entertainment!
January 7, 2023 | City Auditorium
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6:00PM Cocktails, Danding, Hors D'oeuvers and Silent Auction
6:30PM - Welcome & Toast: Linda Weiss, Ret. Col. Robert McLaughlin
6:30PM - Tables Open; Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, & Texas Hold'em
8:30PM - SILENT AUCTION CLOSE
9:00PM - Event Close
Cocktail Attire Encouraged!
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
The Travis Manion Foundation is teaching how to lead with your strengths and family character building.
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Carrie Lukins and Preston Smith of 719 Heroes are working hard to house veterans. Mt. Carmel's Pueblo operations manager, Sal Katz, is positioning his team to grow and expand their range of services and getting ready for a Salute to Heroes. New Mt. Carmel partner, Oak Street Health's, Rob Parish, explains the advantages to veterans of managed care style health care. Be James Bond for a night and a cause, and much more in this week's edition of Veterans Voice!
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Mt. Carmel executive director, Bob McLaughlin, recently spoke with KRDO's Afternoon News anchor, Dan Cochell, to talk about A Toast to Veterans, an evening of fun, glamour and James Bond style glitz!
A TOAST TO VETERANS "Monte Carlo Night"
January 7, 2023 | City Auditorium
BUY TICKETS | BID ON AUCTION ITEMS
6:00PM Cocktails, Danding, Hors D'oeuvers & Silent Auction
6:30PM - Welcome & Toast: Linda Weiss, Ret Col Robert McLaughlin
6:30PM - Tables Open; Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, & Texas Hold'em
8:30PM - SILENT AUCTION CLOSE
9:00PM - Event Close
Cocktail Attire Encouraged!
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
In this edition of Veterans Voice, Mt. Carmel Executive Director, Bob McLaughlin, is looking back on 2022 and ahead to how Mt. Carmel will serve the military connected community in bigger, better and more ways in 2023. Then Nanette Brede' and how PrepConnect 360 is changing, and Chris Dahl and Daunte Davis on how Nursing and Therapy Service of Colorado is keeping veterans and their families healthy.
In Colorado Springs
Request Services: (719) 772-7000 | Open: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday
530 Communication Cir. | COS, CO 80905
In PuebloRequest Services: (719) 309-4719 | Open: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-FridayWalk-In services at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital | Medical Arts Building1925 E. Orman Ave., Suite 156 Pueblo, CO 81004
Also in this podcast, Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado are Healing Heroes by providing home healthcare to veterans with physical disabilities. NTSOC's Daunte Davis and Chris Dahl explain how their veteran therapy programs can help with chronic pain and a variety of other common health concerns by maintaining or improving health and well-being.
- Excerpted in part from the NTSOC website.
Request Healing Heroes Services Here
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
A TOAST TO VETERANS "Monte Carlo Night"
January 7, 2023 | City Auditorium
BUY TICKETS | BID ON AUCTION ITEMS
6:00PM Cocktails, Dancing, Hors D'oeuvers & Silent Auction
6:30PM - Welcome & Toast: Linda Weiss, Ret Col Robert McLaughlin
6:30PM - Tables Open; Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, & Texas Hold'em
8:30PM - SILENT AUCTION CLOSE
9:00PM - Event Close
Cocktail Attire Encouraged!
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Wreaths Across America Day is December 17. A day Wreaths Across America's Joe Reagan will tell you is for remembering, showing gratitude and turning out to help lay wreaths on the graves of the many who gave their all. In this podcast, Joe shares the Wreaths story, tells a couple of his own and has an ask of you. As you'll learn, your sponsorship of wreaths will have a profound impact.
Sponsor Wreaths HereEnter: "Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center (CO0243P) | 170567"if you'd like a portion of your sponsorship dollars to support our mission.
Veterans Voice on Wreaths Across America Radio
Thursdays 10:00 A.M. Eastern; Saturdays 8:00 A.M. Eastern; Sundays 6:00 P.M. Eastern
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The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.