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May 30th, 2026

Aleks Morosky on Veteran Advocacy, the PACT Act & Grassroots Leadership

  1. Aleks Morosky on Veteran Advocacy, the PACT Act & Grassroots Leadership Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott 32:49

Aleks Morosky, Regional Director of Grassroots (West) for Wounded Warrior Project, joins the VET S.O.S. Network to break down how veterans can turn their lived experience into real legislative impact.

In this episode, we explore:

• Life after combat and navigating military transition

• How the PACT Act became a reality for post-9/11 veterans

• The role of grassroots advocacy in shaping veteran policy

• What’s next in veteran legislation, Mental Health, and PTSD research

Whether you’re transitioning out of the military, searching for veteran resources, or ready to use your voice to support the broader veteran community, this episode delivers clear, actionable insight.

Aleks Morosky is an Army combat veteran and veteran advocate with extensive experience in congressional offices and national VSOs. He now leads grassroots advocacy efforts across the western U.S. for Wounded Warrior Project, empowering veterans to engage policymakers and advance veteran-focused legislation.

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

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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.