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The Common Veterans

By: Kenneth Holmes | Jeff Schrock | Fred Schlorke | Tony Buoscio
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  • Podcast for Veterans by Veterans discusses relevant current events for Veterans, how and why to utilize camaraderie programs to help Veterans adapt to the civilian world again, and bridging the gap between civilians and Veterans.
    Kenneth Holmes | Jeff Schrock | Fred Schlorke | Tony Buoscio
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  • Episode 5: Proud to be an American

    Episode 5: Proud to be an American
    Apr 29 2024
    The Common Veteran’s Season 2 Episode 5: Proud to be an American The Common Veterans are all United States Military Veterans. Pride in the country is pride in their service because they were willing to write a blank check to include up to their lives. The life of a Veteran often revolves around their service and how much they love their country. The Common Veterans discuss their love for God and country and the transition back into a noncombatant once back home… I) Correlation Often Relates to Causation a. Being an American i. Being proud to be an American often stems from upbringing and family members loving their country b. Becoming a Veteran i. Marketing or family heritage… Maybe something else 1. The Few… The Proud… The Marines 2. An Army of One 3. Aim High 4. Family Heritage – Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, etcetera were Veterans 5. College tuition 6. The recruiter saw you coming II) Service = Citizenship – Love of Country a. Becoming a soldier promotes love of country i. Have to love the country to be willing to die for it ii. Path to citizenship through the Green Card Program b. Any stories of war that can be told to III) American’s Take Veteran’s for Granted… or do they? a. Soldiers go to war and often come back loving their country more… i. Notwithstanding bad pullouts of combat areas ii. Provides love of Country because they don’t know what they have till they don’t have it anymore. iii. Americans love our soldiers, but don’t understand what Veterans did for this great country IV) Pride is Pride Not Your Knees or Flags i. There is one American flag 1. Flag code ii. Don’t take a knee over the National Anthem – that is a military anthem about the soldiers who died V) Next Podcast: Episode 6: Daddy’s Mad, or is He? a. The Common Veterans figure out and discuss having kids and how they teach their kids to cope with “Daddy’s Mad,” even though Daddy may not be mad, just dealing with PTSD. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonveterans/message
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 4: Let’s Talk About War

    Episode 4: Let’s Talk About War
    Apr 22 2024
    The Common Veteran’s Season 2 Episode 4: Let’s Talk About War “War, huh, yeah… What is it good for?” The Common Veterans take on war – the amount of Veterans that have fought in combat – or been to a combat zone, and why it is so hard to transition back into a noncombatant once back home… I) Defining War and Combat Experiences a. What is war? i. Is it just a state of mind or an actual state of being? b. What is considered a combat experience? i. Combat arms vs. Support 1. Define POG 2. Define Combatant II) What does war do to Veterans? a. Is it an all-one-size-fits-all situation? i. How much does one's mindset play a role in combat? ii. Does being physically fit change the mental aspect of things? b. Any stories of war that can be told to emphasize what it means to be a warrior? i. Combat explosions ii. Door kicking iii. Medical aspects iv. Support for… III) Transitioning back to civilians… Uh what?! a. Support systems that… well.. support! i. Family doesn’t always understand ii. Vet organizations such as VFW, DAV, American Legion iii. Nonprofits: FSO, Team RWB, Get Wet for a Vet. Etc… b. Linking PTSD to TBI to survivor’s guilt to readjusting to civilian life i. Mental health is not often right away IV) Continuing on, what’s next? a. Figure out your triggers are: i. What is a trigger? ii. How do we become the next level combatant? V) Next Podcast: Episode 5: Proud to be an American a. The Common Veterans are all United States Military Veterans. Pride in the country is pride in their service because they were willing to write a blank check to include up to their lives. The life of a Veteran often revolves around their service and how much they love their country. The Common Veterans discuss their love for God and country. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonveterans/message
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    55 mins
  • Episode 3: Free Lunch Day

    Episode 3: Free Lunch Day
    Apr 18 2024
    The Common Veteran’s Season 2 Episode 3: Free Lunch Day The Common Veterans discuss Free Lunch Day. Free Lunch Day is and was Veteran’s Day. The Common Veterans talk about their favorite meals and why it is now been adopted by this pet name. The dangers of it and the gratitude that comes with getting a free meal, or are they free? I) Free Lunch Day? a. Discuss the historical significance of Veteran's Day and how it has evolved into being referred to as "Free Lunch Day" among veterans. i. Veterans were not always recognized. ii. Soldiers start to expect it. 1. Overdo it – some go to many restaurants, and it becomes a lot b. Explore the reasons behind this shift in terminology and what it means to the Common Veterans. II) Favorite Meals and Restaurants a. Share personal stories from the Common Veterans about their favorite meals on Free Lunch Day. i. What changes when a Veteran dines with another Veteran? 1. Shared experiences ii. Traditions that last 1. Common Veterans is a time for us to eat, rehearse, record, then reminisce! 2. Changes hearts and minds. a. Caleb i. Best V-Day Ever. III) Gratis is Awesome, But Does it Attract Scammers? a. Examine the potential dangers of Free Lunch Day, including overindulgence and exploitation of veterans. i. Discuss the differences between restaurants that care vs those that create a “free meal” for marketing 1. Offer no drink. 2. Require to eat in a restaurant rather than eating at home ii. Does it matter that it is a “free lunch?” 1. Better to have a free lunch or get together as Veterans and brothers/sisters in arms? b. Discuss the stolen valor people that it attracts. c. Stigma of being, “Anyone would do what I did” (Not a hero.) IV) Next Podcast: Episode 4: Let’s Talk About War a. The War, huh, yeah… What is it good for?” The Common Veterans take on war – the amount of Veterans that have fought in combat – or been to a combat zone, and why it is so hard to transition back into a noncombatant once back home… b. Until next time --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonveterans/message
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    50 mins
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