The Veterans Voice

Home Depot, Deloitte and Boots on the Ground

May 14, 2022 - Partnerships with national and international organizations will be impacting the military and veteran community this spring and summer as Home Depot and Deloitte deploy “boots on the ground” volunteers leading key projects throughout the community.

A Veteran’s Journey to Culinary Success

April 23, 2022 - Hear the personal success story of an Air Force veteran whose post-military career in culinary arts is thriving.  And the 719 Battle of the Food Trucks event is coming up Sunday, May 15 and supports Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.

TAP Leaders Easing Transition

April 9, 2022 - For many, transitioning out of active-duty service is life-changing.  Mt. Carmel’s Transition & Employment team partners with the federally-mandated Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the local military bases to continue being a Beacon of Support following full transition.  Hear from a local TAP leader and recently retired service member on the many opportunities locally to set individuals up for success post-military.

USAA Smoothing Your Way

March 26, 2022 - Presenting sponsor of The Veteran Voice USAA joins to share the variety of benefits they offer members throughout all stages of life and Mt. Carmel offers military, veterans and their families an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for fellow service members and veterans through planned giving.

FREE Tax Preparation for Vets

March 12, 2022 - It’s tax season and Mt. Carmel is offering free tax-preparation and submission to active-duty service members, veterans and their families thanks to a partnership with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program!  And TREA Chapter 1 joins the show to welcome all veterans, no matter their era of service, as they continue to grow the nation’s first-chartered chapter of The Enlisted Association.  Their commitment to serve others continues post-military service.

FREE Financial Coaching for Veterans

February 26, 2022 - Mt. Carmel welcomes a new Certified Financial Planner to the team offering free financial coaching to ALL veterans and their families while mortgage partners are guiding military and veteran home buyers with monthly VA Home Buying Workshops.  Finally, if you’re interested in paddle sports, Team River Runner is an active local chapter just for veterans and their families.

Veterans Guide to Jobs in Defense

February 12, 2022 - Employment in the defense contracting industry is a natural transition for many veterans and local defense contractor Jacobs shares their multi-layered approach to supporting veteran organizations, hiring veterans and empowering their veteran-led team.  In celebration of Black History Month, podcast presenting sponsor USAA is giving veterans and their families a-hand-up, not-a hand-out through their multi-year racial equity grant administered through Mt. Carmel VSC.

Got Financial Peace?

January 22, 2022 - Guiding clients to financial security is important to their long-term success and to assist with this initiative, Mt. Carmel is excited to welcome back Dave Ramsey’s 9-week Financial Peace University program specifically for military and veterans beginning February 16.  And Will’s Hope is once again offering an eleven-day immersion retreat in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this summer.  Geared just for veterans, the life-changing retreat encompasses positivity, nature and Native Americans as self-healing mechanisms for growth and self-healing.

Mt. Carmel’s Impactful Year

January 8, 2022 - Executive Director Col. Bob McLaughlin, U.S. Army, Retired recaps Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center’s impactful year as they look forward to growth in the new year.  And Behavioral Health Partner Veteran’s PATH shares opportunities to support veterans’ mental health as they transition from military service.