We Got Your Six

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Welcome to the We Got Your Six podcast. Our mission is to end veteran suicide. If you are struggling with thoughts of hopelessness or suicide, please reach out to family, friends, a classmate, or call 988 for immediate help. We are here for you, and we want you to be here with us tomorrow. The We Got Your Six podcast is a production of the West Point Class of 1999 and the 99 Legacy Fund. The podcast is hosted by Phillip Naithram and produced by Brennan Wallace, with technical production by Scott Bronikowski. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation towards the 99 Legacy Fund’s mission to support the survivors of our fallen, please visit www.99legacyfund.org to donate. With Duty In Mind.

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#004 Melanie Froemke

Jan 31 2024 55 mins

In this episode of "We Got Your Six," Phillip Naithram engages in a thoughtful conversation with Melanie Froemke, a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor. Melanie, a West Point Class of 1999 alumna, shares her journey from the military to becoming a therapist and play specialist. The discussion delves into the impact of trauma, mental health challenges, and the import

#003 Matt Kuntz

Nov 22 2023 43 mins

"My depression is a gift. It's an amazing gift. I have this brain that can perceive the rate of things, dwell on things, and think of something a thousand more times than a normal person can. Like, that is the gift that I have. And if I feed that brain things to work on, it's like a computer mining Bitcoin or something, you know. Something's gonna pop out of it." - Matt KuntzIn thi

#002 Chris Mayo

Aug 04 2023 53 mins

In this episode of the We Got Your Six podcast, hosts Phillip Naithram chats with Chris Mayo, a graduate of West Point Class of 1999. She currently continues her service to the country at the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on cybersecurity and privacy for veterans' benefits. She shares her journey from enlisting in the army to attending West Point and her struggles with e

#001 Babe Kwasniak

Jun 09 2023 68 mins

Babe Kwasniak is 2020 Ohio Veterans Inductee. Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). Career Highlights : Head Basketball Coach at Villa Angela-St. Joseph (VASJ) High School (state championships in 2013, 2015, 2017). Coached last 4 years at Stephen Curry's Under Armour Select Camp. Babe uses his 10-year stint as coach of one of Ohio’s powerhouse prep programs and his m