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Just a short video about the main purpose of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. OVA is not a VSO; they serve an oversight/advocacy function for Veterans in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Once…

Just a short video a…

Just a short video about the main purpose of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. OVA is not a VSO; they serve an oversight/advocacy function for Veterans in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Once I understood this concept, I gained an appreciation for how the Office of the Veteran fulfilled its mandate. Go to https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-veteran-advocate to learn more.

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I broadcast live from the Veterans Expo in Brockton, Massachusetts, bringing you inside one of the region's premier events connecting veterans with the services an…

In this episode of O…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I broadcast live from the Veterans Expo in Brockton, Massachusetts, bringing you inside one of the region's premier events connecting veterans with the services and support they've earned.Using drone footage and on-site interviews, I captured not only the energy of the Expo but also the incredible organizations working every day to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. I had the opportunity to speak with representatives from Abernathy Home Care, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, the Women's Veterans Network, the Veterans Voice Net…

Hello, just a short history video of the OVA explaining why the Office of the Veteran Advocate is so unique and performs a vital mission on behalf of Veterans in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Yo…

Hello, just a short …

Hello, just a short history video of the OVA explaining why the Office of the Veteran Advocate is so unique and performs a vital mission on behalf of Veterans in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You can read the entirety of the Acts of 2022 Chapter 144 here -- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2022/Chapter144 The Office of the Veteran Advocate is facing a budget cut of over 50% for FY 2027. Please reach out to your state elected officials and let them know you want the OVA fully funded. Remember the 78

Thank you to everyone who watched yesterday's video and reached out and more importantly asked how they could help. The most interesting question was, "How did the OVA start and what do they do…

Thank you to everyon…

Thank you to everyone who watched yesterday's video and reached out and more importantly asked how they could help. The most interesting question was, "How did the OVA start and what do they do?" This is as good as time as any to let people know the critical role the Office of the Veteran Advocate performs for Veterans in Massachusetts. I will be doing more of these and replaying the show I did with Robert "Bob" Notch about the Office of the Veteran Advocate. You can reach out to your local State Representative and Senator and let your voice be heard. Thank you to…

The independent voice for more than 240,000 Massachusetts veterans is at risk. The proposed FY27 budget cuts funding for the Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate by 50%, threatening the futur…

The independent voic…

The independent voice for more than 240,000 Massachusetts veterans is at risk. The proposed FY27 budget cuts funding for the Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate by 50%, threatening the future of the nation's first independent veteran advocacy office. This isn't just a budget number. It means fewer advocates, less oversight, and a diminished voice for veterans and their families across the Commonwealth. Veterans answered the call when our country needed them. Now they need us to answer the call for them. I am committed to amplifying this message. If it is the Massachusetts Office …

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the opportunityto sit down with Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn at Boston City Hall for an important conversation about serving those who have served our coun…

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In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the opportunityto sit down with Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn at Boston City Hall for an important conversation about serving those who have served our country.As a Navy veteran and disabled veteran himself, Ed shares why he has made it a priority to advocate for veterans whose voices are too often overlooked, including women veterans, veterans of color, and those facing significant challenges after their military service.One story that stood out to me was that of Steve, a disableddouble-amputee veteran living in a Boston Housing Authority apartment.…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I reconnect with myfirst Marine Corps sister, Tammy Harrington. Tammy and I go way back to our days as Hawk missile operators in one of the last classes before the…

In this episode of O…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I reconnect with myfirst Marine Corps sister, Tammy Harrington. Tammy and I go way back to our days as Hawk missile operators in one of the last classes before the MOS was phased out, and it was great to sit down and reflect on the experiences that helped shape us both.We talk about the challenges of Hawk School, the friendshipsforged through shared adversity, and the unique bond that comes from serving together in the Marine Corps. Tammy shares her journey after leaving the military, including her distinguished career in law enforcement with the PortAuthor…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor ofspeaking with fellow Marine veteran Gloria Nesloney, whose story is one of resilience, faith, healing, and purpose.Gloria shared her journey from…

In this episode of O…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor ofspeaking with fellow Marine veteran Gloria Nesloney, whose story is one of resilience, faith, healing, and purpose.Gloria shared her journey from military service through someof the most difficult challenges a veteran can face, including PTSD, military sexual Trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a suicide attempt. She spoke openly about the pain she carried and the turning point that changed herlife: accepting Jesus Christ and beginning a path toward healing and restoration.During our conversation, Gloria emphasized the importan…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor ofspeaking with fellow Marine veteran Gloria Nesloney, whose story is one of resilience, faith, healing, and purpose.Gloria shared her journey from…

In this episode of O…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor ofspeaking with fellow Marine veteran Gloria Nesloney, whose story is one of resilience, faith, healing, and purpose.Gloria shared her journey from military service through someof the most difficult challenges a veteran can face, including PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a suicide attempt. She spoke openly about the pain she carried and the turning point that changed herlife: accepting Jesus Christ and beginning a path toward healing and restoration.During our conversation, Gloria emphasized the importan…

In Episode 495 of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege ofspeaking with Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring that veterans, service members, …

In Episode 495 of Os…

In Episode 495 of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege ofspeaking with Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring that veterans, service members, and their families have the resources and support they deserve. Anne Marie shared her personal connection to the militarythrough her family and her husband, a Marine Corps veteran, and how that connection ultimately led her to the Bob Woodruff Foundation following journalist Bob Woodruff's life-changing injury while reporting in Iraq in 2006. During our conversation, we explored the foundation…

In Episode 495 of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege ofspeaking with Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring that veterans, service members, …

In Episode 495 of Os…

In Episode 495 of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege ofspeaking with Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring that veterans, service members, and their families have the resources and support they deserve.Anne Marie shared her personal connection to the militarythrough her family and her husband, a Marine Corps veteran, and how that connection ultimately led her to the Bob Woodruff Foundation following journalist Bob Woodruff's life-changing injury while reporting in Iraq in 2006.During our conversation, we explored the foundation'smiss…

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege of speaking with Brendan Kelly, an Army veteran whose 22 years of service took him from Air Defense Artillery to recruiting and ultimately to a…

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In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the privilege of speaking with Brendan Kelly, an Army veteran whose 22 years of service took him from Air Defense Artillery to recruiting and ultimately to a new mission as an author.Brendan shared his military journey, the lessons he learnedwhile serving, and the challenges he faced after the uniform came off. What makes this conversation especially powerful is his willingness to speak openly about his Mental Health struggles, including surviving two suicide attempts.His honesty is a testament to the strength it takes to ask for help and the importan…