🎙️ VET S.O.S. Podcast – Season 5 Premiere! 🎙️

Welcome to the highly anticipated first episode of Season 5 of the VET
S.O.S. Podcast! We’re thrilled to kick off the new year with a special
guest who embodies the spirit of service and Innovation—Susan L. Combs,
founder of Pancakes for Roger Inc.

Susan shares the deeply personal and inspiring story of how her father,
the late Major General Roger E. Combs, and his simple request for
pancakes during Hospice care became the catalyst for a global movement.
Through Pancakes for Roger Inc., Susan has channeled her Grief into a
force for good, creating pathways to honor veterans and their families.

Episode Highlights:
– The Pancakes for Roger Story: Learn how a moment of love and care
sparked a nonprofit that has reached all 50 states and 29 countries
across all seven continents.
– A Lifelong Commitment to Service: Raised in a military household,
Susan’s upbringing instilled a service ethos that drives her
philanthropic endeavors today.
– Empowering Veterans: Discover how Pancakes for Roger supports veterans
through creative initiatives, such as:
– Veteran Legal Assistance: Partnering with the University of
Missouri’s School of Law Veterans Clinic to help veterans navigate VA
claims and discharge upgrades.
– Pancake Month: An annual February tradition inviting people
worldwide to share pancake photos, raising awareness and funds for
veteran support programs.
– Future Initiatives: Susan’s plans for programs like “Soldier Shark
Tank” to foster veteran entrepreneurship and tiny home communities for
veteran recovery.

Fun and Heartwarming Details:
– From creative pancake designs to incredible locations (like
Antarctica!), hear how Pancake Month has become a beloved tradition.
– Stories of meaningful connections, including military bases, families,
and organizations coming together to support the cause.

Be Part of the Movement:
February is Pancake Month! Whether you’re enjoying classic buttermilk
pancakes, waffles (aka “pancakes with abs”), or international variations
like crepes and scallion pancakes, your participation makes a
difference. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #PancakesForRoger
and tag the organization to support veterans worldwide.

🔗 Learn more and join the movement: pancakesforroger.org
📸 Don’t forget: Posts must be public to be counted toward donations!

This is an episode packed with inspiration, laughter, and actionable
ways to give back. Tune in to hear Susan’s incredible journey, and join
us in making an impact—one pancake at a time. 🌟

#vetsos #vetsospodcast #PancakesForRoger #VeteranSupport #MilitaryFamilies #ServiceAndSacrifice

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Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.