The Vantage Point

The Fun of Flying Without the Splat

Inside a fourteen foot wide, sixty foot tall glass tube a unique experience awaits.  There is nothing like the sensation of flying and it's all possible because three veterans joined together to bring iFly to Colorado Springs. 

Support for Guard, Reservists and Employers When Duty Calls

September 17, 2022 - Guard, Reservists and their employers are answering the call of duty more often and for longer periods of time.  Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves’, Mark Lilvejen (LIL-eh-vision), is with Veterans Voice host Mike Lewis to discuss ESGR's work to help make the employer/employee relationship work. 

Octane & Iron Car Show September 17!

Special to the Veterans Voice, September 12, 2022 -  the 2nd Annual Octane & Iron Car Show is coming to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Saturday September 17!  Come for the cars, stay for the food, music and fun from noon to 4:00 P.M.! 

Veteran Suicide Prevention and Patriot Day Patrons Say Thanks

September 10, 2022 – In recognition of Veterans Suicide Prevention Month, Mt. Carmel’s director of behavioral health, Kirsten Belaire, is with host, Mike Lewis, to discuss life-saving new and existing resources available at any time for veterans who might be contemplating suicide.  

Help for Those Struggling with Chemical Additions

Chemical addictions are real and destructive.  If you're struggling, Kirsten Belaire, Mt. Carmel's director of Behavioral Health, is offering a welcoming and compassionate setting to face and overcome this challenge Mondays, 6:00 p.m., at Mt. Carmel Veteran's Service Center. 

Prep Help for Job Seeking Military

Get ready for the next phase in your life.  September 19-23, join Prep Connect 360 for a no-cost, 5-day advanced job seekers workshop for veterans, active duty, guard/reserve and military spouses.  Prep Connect 360 Founder, CEO and lead facilitator, Nanette Brede', and Mt. Carmel's director of transition and employment, Mark Smith, have all the details.

Preventing Veteran Suicide and Calling Veteran Artists

September 3, 2022 - A subject that weighs heavily on many minds, suicide among veterans.  In keeping with September being Veterans Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Mt. Carmel's Rodger Johnson - a survivor himself - and host Mike Lewis talk about programs, grants and partnerships in place to help save struggling veterans.  

Military Arts Connection and a Call for Veteran Artists

August 29, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is hosting our 2nd Annual Veteran Art Exhibition and we're looking for military, veterans and their families to submit their art! 

Big Bikes, Winning Hands and Veteran Suicide Prevention

August 29, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - The 4th Annual Pikes Peak Mission to Zero Poker Run rolls out of the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center parking lot Saturday morning, September 3rd.  This year, funds raised will benefit Mt. Carmel's new Second Chapter program aimed squarely at preventing veteran suicide. 

On KRDO - Join the Patriot Day Give Back!

August 19, 2022 - Mt. Carmel's executive director Bob McLaughlin joins KRDO Newsradio's afternoon news anchor Dan Cochell to share additional information about the September 2nd, 7th Annual Patriot Day Give Back to honor and thank the military connected community!  

Optum Makes it Better and Veterans Take Flight

August 27, 2022 - Optum Colorado's CEO, Tasha Avery, and Drs. Harper and McNulty, receive a well deserved thanks from Mt. Carmel executive director, Bob McLaughlin, for their partnership and talk with host Mike Lewis about the services they offer throughout the Pikes Peak region.  

Pueblo Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Monthly Update

August 22, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - your monthly update from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center in Pueblo featuring operations manager Justin Verhulst and community coordinator Sal Katz.  Changes coming to the Pueblo office, more services being added and new connections to the community being made all to benefit military, veterans and their families!   

The Patriot Day Give Back and Can YOU Hear God’s Voice?

August 20, 2022 - Host Mike Lewis visits with Mt. Carmel's Director of Operations, Paul Price on the September 2nd, 7th Annual Patriot Day Give Back - a huge heart felt thank you to military, veterans and their families.  Then, can you hear the voice of God? One Simple Voice's Bishop Richard Hanifen and founder, Frannie Rose, answer that one big question. 

The Patriot Day Give Back at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center

Special to the Veterans Voice August 18, 2022 - September 2nd, is the 7th Annual Patriot Day Give Back at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center - a huge heart felt thank you to military, veterans and their families!  Veterans Voice host, Mike Lewis gets the details from Mt. Carmel Executive Director, Bob McLaughlin. 

On KRDO Newsradio - Do You Need to Think About Medicare in August?

August 8, 2022 - Why should I be thinking about Medicare in August?
Check what you're paying for your Medicare coverage. Many people don't realize that their Medicare Supplement premiums have gone up. This is the case because it may come out of their Social Security account automatically. We have had clients who thought they were paying about $150/mo for their Medicare Supplement when they were actually paying almost $400/mo.
If you're Retired Military or a Veteran, call Medicare Mentors now to find out about Medicare plans that are designed to provide you with enhanced coverage and benefits.
If you don't have a local Medicare health insurance broker, call us now! Why? Medicare Annual Enrollment Period begins on Oct 15. Now is the time to discuss with a local broker what your current needs are. This will allow your broker to research and develop a plan to make sure all your needs are addressed.
 
Contact Rich Lewis:
(719) 886-3377
medicarementorsllc.com
medicarementorsllc@gmail.com
 
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.
 
 
 

Of Blue Angels and Landing Craft Infantry

August 13, 2022 - It's Heroes and History Day on this edition of Veterans Voice featuring Blue Angel and Top Gun movie pilot, Scott “Intake” Kartvedt.  Then, author/storyteller Zach Morris on his new book, When the Beaches Trembled: The Incredible True Story of Stephen Ganzberger and the LCIs in World War II.

Veteran Friendly Employers Want You!

August 6, 2022 – Mt. Carmel’s Director of Transition and Employment, Mark Smith, talks about how he and his team will help you get job-ready as you transition out of the service.  Then, recruiter for veteran friendly employer Cox, Inc., Peter Mahmood, is holding the door open for you on the automotive side at Cox.  The opportunities are available locally and across the nation.

On KRDO Newsradio - Mt. Carmel Hosting Financial Peace University

August 3, 2022 - Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Military Edition beginning August 17.  Facilitators, Mark and Mary Shuster, recently joined KRDO Newsradio's Dan Cochell to share the details, the why and the how a healthy financial life will make your whole life better.  At $25 per family, seating is limited for this deeply discounted class.  Call Mt. Carmel's Jonathan Helm at 719-309-4716 to sign 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.
 

1350 Distilling is in the Spirit

August 1, 2022 - In this Special to the Veterans Voice Quick-Listen, Jake and Abbie Weien, two of the four big-hearted owners of 1350 Distilling talk about their passion, path and mission to help those who served all of us.  You can help too while you enjoy some of the very best, locally produced spirits in the region!  Listen now!

Serving Pueblo and the Big Milspouse Hiring Plus

July 30, 2022 - Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is growing in Pueblo and operations manager Justin Verhulst joins Mike Lewis to talk about what his group is bringing to the table to make life better for the military connected community.  Then, special assistant to the Colorado Springs Mayor, Jessie Kimber, and Pikes Peak Work Force Center's Robin Lovewell, answer an important question:  why hire a military spouse?

Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Military Edition

July 29, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Military Edition beginning August 17. Shannon Olin and Jonathan Helm have all the details in this quick listen.  Seating is limited for this deeply discounted class.  $25 per family!  Call Jonathan Helm at 719-309-4716 to sign up!

Things to Know About Work and Money after Service

July 23, 2022 - Transitioning out of the service and scared of what's coming?  For this next phase of your life, employment readiness specialist, Nannette Brede' (bray-DAY) and financial coach Ryan Plunkett join Veterans Voice host Mike Lewis to tell you how you can be prepared to find work and get your financial house in order.

Do You Have Financial Peace in Your Life?

July 16, 2022 - Imagine living a debt-free life, ready for financial emergencies, empowered to help those in need.  That's financial peace and it IS within your grasp.  Mark and Mary Shuster are leading the next Financial Peace University Military Edition at Mt. Carmel starting in August.  Listen now for all the details.

AUSA: The Voice of the Army

July 9, 2022 - An introduction to new Mt. Carmel partner, Association of the United States Army (AUSA) featuring local chapter president Scott Leeling and national vice president/15th Sergeant Major of the Army (RET), Dan Dailey with host Mike Lewis. 
A quarter million strong, 122 chapters, the single voice of the Army, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is on a mission to educate, inform and connect!