Today we sit down with Wayne Soares, a huge veteran advocate, to talk about his journey into supporting the veteran community. A filmmaker, comedian, actor, writer, and connoisseur of fine military cuisine, Wayne is using his unique skill set to highlight veterans and share their stories with the world. Listen in as Wayne talks about his work and the impact he has seen so far through his efforts. Join us for a bunch of laughs throughout this episode.

Wayne Soares is an actor, syndicated columnist, and entertainer. The former ESPN & Fox SportsNet broadcaster also entertains our troops at home & abroad and is a big favorite at American Legion Conventions. He is the current host of the popular veterans cooking show The Mess Hall and the creator & co-producer of the Vietnam Veterans Documentary Silent Dignity.

The Mess Hall – https://www.youtube.com/@themesshall9190

Veteran Spotlight Articles – https://www.capenews.net/

Silent Dignity Documentary – https://www.silentdignity.us/

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