In this inspiring episode of the Military Transition Resources Show, we sit down with Brian Cain, Director of Development at Guitars for Vets, a nonprofit putting guitars—and hope—into the hands of America’s veterans.

Brian opens up about his personal battle with PTSD and brain injury following service in the Marine Corps and law enforcement. He shares how music, Boulder Crest’s Warrior PATHH, and the Guitars for Vets program helped him rediscover purpose—and how he’s now helping others do the same.

🎸 Topics include:

• The therapeutic power of music

• Why community is essential to veteran healing

• The G4V 10-week model and graduation gift

• Their expansion plans including songwriting retreats

• How to join or support Guitars for Vets

Learn more or donate: guitarsforvets.org
Connect with Brian: [email protected]

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