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June 26th, 2025

Elizabeth Dole Foundation – 2025 Fellow – Heidi Munro

  1. Elizabeth Dole Foundation – 2025 Fellow – Heidi Munro Oscar Mike Radio 20:23

In this moving episode of Oscar Mike Radio, recorded live at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s 10th Annual Convening in Washington, D.C., I sit down with U.S. Army Veteran and caregiver Heidi Munro. Her daughter, Vanessa, an Army officer, sustained a traumatic brain injury while on active duty, a moment that changed both of their lives.

Heidi opens up about navigating the complexities of military healthcare, the emotional weight of Caregiving, and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation community that helped carry herthrough it all. Her story highlights the unseen strength of military caregivers and underscores the urgent need for expanded resources and recognition for these unsung heroes.

This episode powerfully reminds us of the resilience within military families and the importance of building systems of support.

To learn more about the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and how you can support their mission, visit elizabethdolefoundation.org.

Thank you, Heidi, for your courage and for sharing your story.

Travis Partington Travis - Oscar Mike Radio

Travis grew up in the Midwest before moving with his family to the South. From there he joined the Marine Corps and served as a radar operator for HAWK Missile System.

After the Marine Corps, Travis moved to the Boston area, and works for a financial services firm.

Travis has done voice-over and is currently working on a project reading poems. In 2022, Travis’ contribution to the anthology, “Let Go or Be Dragged”, made Travis an International Best Seller. Travis has also contributed to The Resilient Warrior, Born in a Bar 2, and Veterans Unchained 2.0.

Travis enjoys being a dad, the outdoors, archery, and riding his motorcycle. Being a father is the most rewarding aspect of Travis’ life.