Policy Vets

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The veteran policy community needed a common, nonpartisan space to discuss current and future policy decisions that affect our nation's military and veteran community. From access to healthcare and earned benefits, to illnesses caused from service related toxic exposure, depression and suicide, transition and educational programs, Policy Vets gathers the top experts in the industry in one place to vet policy for vets.Board Executive Chairmen The Honorable Dr. David Shulkin and Executive Director Louis Celli explain why Policy Vets is needed today.

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Chef Robert Irvine is Helping Veterans

Jul 17 2022 41 mins

You've seen him on Food Network, but he is much more than a TV chef. His support for veterans might surprise you.

How to be a military survivor with TAPS and MAJ (Ret) Bonnie Carroll

Jun 02 2022 37 mins

Bonnie Carroll talks about what it means to be a military survivor for American as well as foreign serving military, and how TAPS is helping around the world and in Ukraine.

AbilityOne and Veterans working together

May 27 2022 28 mins

Michael Monteferrante, CEO of Envision Corp; and Patrick Lindsey, President of LC Industries talk about how the AbilityOne program works, how veterans are playing a major roll in AbilityOne companies, and where the program goes from here.

The Brain Behind The Warrior Games

May 19 2022 41 mins

John Wordin, who helped create the Warrior Games, gives hope to many Veterans. He combined fitness, rehabilitation, and suicide prevention programs to create an app for overall well being.

The Ukraine Rescue Operation - Benjamin Hall

May 05 2022 42 mins

Seaspray is an active operative with Save our Allies, (https://saveourallies.org/), and speaks to us about the rescue operation to save the Fox News journalist, Benjamin Hall, as well as other operations. Because he works under cover, his voice was modified to protect his identity.

Bringing Vets to the Hill

Apr 28 2022 43 mins

Justin Brown, CEO of the Nimitz Group, and founder of HillVets, talks about how his organization works to enhance the voice of veterans on Capitol Hill, through internships and job placement.

Making the Environment Safer to Prevent Veteran Suicide

Apr 21 2022 31 mins

Philip Ross, the Chairman of the Design in Mental Health Network, based in the United Kingdom, talks about the importance of improving clinical standards for safety, thereby preventing suicide in health care facilities.

Improving the Performance of Warriors

Apr 14 2022 46 mins

RADM (Ret) Tony Kurta, former Acting Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness for the Department of Defense (DoD), talks about human performance at the DoD, and how to improve the performance of warriors.

The Presumption of Asbestos Trusts Are Fast-Tracking Awards to Veterans

Apr 07 2022 27 mins

Geoffrey Bestor, former Staff Director of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, is now an attorney who helps veterans with asbestos-related diseases access funds without going through the VA. Because their exposure is presumed, veterans are often awarded thousands of dollars.

Paralyzed Veterans of America Is Changing the Lives of Women Veterans

Mar 31 2022 38 mins

Anne Robinson and Tammy Jones from the Paralyzed Veterans of America speak to Military Sexual Trauma, as well as their own stories in the service. Additionally, they discuss the Anita Bloom Women Veterans Committee as the first women's initiative in the Veteran Service Organizations in the country, while encouraging women to register for VA services.