Veterans Voice News

MACV-SOG Veteran John Bartlett - Lessons Learned the Hard Way (part 1)

We are proud to have our friend John Bartlett back on the Veterans Voice Podcast! John shares with us 23 lessons he's learned the hard way through a life of overcoming adversity. We're calling it "lessons learned the hard way: by MACV-SOG veterans". We will also get an update on John's Purple Heart sign trail that he is now looking to grow nation wide. 
Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone. 

Stryder Sartor: Inspiration from a Military child

This week on the Veterans Voice Podcast, Stryder Sartor honors his father, SGM Ryan Sartor, by sharing the legacy and inspirational attributes he passed down to him in 2019. We’ll hear Stryder talk with Colin Lightfoot who looked up to SGM Sartor as a mentor during his younger years as a Green Beret. Stryder also tells us how he is acting as a mentor for younger gold start children at A Soldiers Child, a summer camp-based foundation who supports children who lost a parent in the military. A common theme you’ll hear throughout the episode is that Stryder Sartor, who is now 20 years old, is a truly inspiration young man.
Our mission hear on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you’re not alone. As you hear through the stories of guests each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reason we all need to be there for one another within the Veteran community, a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

Wings & Wheels with Honor Flight and Mt. Carmel’s 2nd Annual Car Show

In this episode of the Veterans Voice, guest host Justin Verhulst speaks with the Colorado Springs vice president of Honor Flight, a nonprofit that is taking our veterans to exciting new places to celebrate and honor their commitment and service to the military.
Justin also talk cars with Mt. Carmel's own Lynda Cink, who is leading the effort to launch a successful 2nd annual Car Show to raise money for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and bring family friendly fun with an event that has something for everyone (but especially the car fans!).
 
 
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. 

Art Therapy and Healing for Veterans

Marianne Elden Torres Art Therapist, Colorado Springs Fine Arts CenterArt Expressions Facilitator, Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center
 
 
The Veterans Voice News Service, presented by The Veterans Voice Project and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, provides weekly, military and business-themed news, analysis and commentary for The Front in partnership with the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
 
 

PACT Act Claims Clinics on August 7th, 8th, and 9th

PACT Act Claims Clinics on August 7th, 8th, and 9th!  The clinics aim to assist with filing PACT Act Claims, provide toxic exposure screening, and healthcare enrollment for veterans. There will also be opportunities for compensation and pension exams. No reservations or appointments are necessary. Individuals will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Green Berets Shattering the Silence

Talking about suicide, let alone reporting about it, isn’t an easy thing to do. Especially for one group that is referred to as the Quiet Professionals. But acknowledging the mental health epidemic that is taking lives on American soil is the only way to destigmatize the challenges that our troops face post War on Terror. (We) are honored to be able to advocate and tell the story that many keep internal.
 - Cindy Centofanti
In The Front:  Shatter the Silence by Cindy Centofantifor the Veterans Voice News Service
 
 
If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or you are in crisis contact the Veterans Crisis LineDial 988 then Press 1, or, Text 838255
 
 
 
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The Veterans Voice News Service, presented by The Veterans Voice Project and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, provides weekly, military and business-themed news, analysis and commentary for The Front in partnership with the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
 
 
 
 

New Executive Actions Aimed at Creating More Opportunities for Milspouses

New Executive Actions Aimed at Creating More Opportunities for Milspouses
By Cindy Centofanti for the Veterans Voice News Service
In this podcast, Veterans Voice host, Cindy Centofanti, talks with Sue Hoppin, National Military Spouse Network president and founder, about new executive actions created to improve employment opportunities for military spouses. 
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<->  Originally published in The Front  <->
The Front is published in the Colorado Springs Business Journal weekly on Thursdays 
 
A service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, The Veterans Voice Project and the Veterans Voice News Service in partnership with the Colorado Springs Business Journal