Once again, Sgt. Armand Perreault and Brianna—my U.S. Army sister from Cocktails in The War Room—are Oscar Mike and on a mission. This time, they invited me to join them for a very special visit to Delmyra Kennels in Exeter, Rhode Island.

There, we met Ruth Delmyra, who shared the powerful story of her late husband, Scott Gordon, and the creation of a War Dog Memorial in his honor. Located at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, this monument pays tribute to the bond between service members and their loyal K9 companions.

Ruth walks us through the emotional journey of bringing this tribute to life, from concept to installation. Sgt. Perreault, a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, reflects on what this memorial means to the veteran community. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the statue—a Vietnam-era Marine alongside his war dog—that captures the heart and sacrifice of military working teams.

Mark your calendars: The official dedication ceremony will take place Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at 12 PM at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery.

To learn more about this sacred ground where Rhode Island’s heroes are remembered, visit: vets.ri.gov

Special thanks to Ruth, Brianna, and “Sarge” for sharing this heartfelt mission with us. This is one episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, United States Marine Corps Veteran Travis Partington sits down with Mark Ormrod, a Royal Marine veteran from the UK. I just like the way that looks and sounds.

Having interviewed many U.S. Marines, I hold deep respect and admiration for our older Royal Marine cousins across the Atlantic. Mark’s story is nothing short of incredible.

He shares how his desire for challenge—sparked by the influence of family and friends—led him to the Royal Marines. Mark walks us through the intensity of their legendary training and his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

He then recounts the life-changing IED blast that resulted in the loss of three limbs, and the long, difficult road to recovery that followed.

What stands out most is Mark’s resilience. From mentoring fellow veterans to launching business ventures and inspiring thousands with his story, Mark embodies grit, determination, and purpose. It was an absolute honor to speak with him.

Learn more and support Mark at www.markormrod.com

Per Mare, Per Terram.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Thomas La Grave—a former Navy SEAL and Navy Corpsman who is now a clinical therapist—to explore a story of resilience, redemption, and service.

Thomas opens up about his military background, his battle with addiction, and the turning points that led him on a path to recovery. Through raw honesty and deep insight, he shares the emotional toll of life after service and how seeking help changed everything. Today, he dedicates his life to supporting youth in recovery, using his journey to inspire others.

His book, Special Welfare / Social Warfare, is a compelling look at the emotional wounds many of our nation’s youth carry and the healing possible through compassion and support.

To learn more about Thomas’s work and The Honor Bound Academy — an organization committed to guiding and empowering today’s youth — visit thehonorboundacademy.org. You can also find a link there to order his book.

Thank you, Thomas, for your service, vulnerability, and mission to make a difference.