In this episode, I sit down with Erik who is a 17.5-year Army veteran who has been on 3 tours to Afghanistan, one tour to Iraq, one tour to Saudi Arabia and one tour to Hungary. Erik is the host of Warrior Mindset and Motivation which can be found on Facebook and YouTube at Warrior Mindset and Motivation also on Instagram @warriormindset.motivation. Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io

In this episode, I sit down with author Carmelo Rodriguez of Dead Solider A Story of The Living. Carmelo served the Army from 2005 to 2010 as a 19D scout. He was attached to three different duty stations during his time with one deployment. Now he is an author who wrote his first book about the time the VA said he was deceased. After the VA wrongfully declared him deceased his life was a crazy roller coaster. Imaging going through life after a mistake that happen to you of that magnitude. Carmelo’s best seller: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B083GP236F&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9N56EF1CHMMPME69VYYA&tag=mobilea0ed9da-20 Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io

Chris is a 6-year Air Force veteran, in the heavy equipment operator field with four deployments. Chris started his own Tiktok page called gcme2000 where is put out amazing content. Tiktok: @gcme2000 Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io

I sit down with Captain Joseph Ivanov who was in the Marines for 8 years and has been a Green Beret in The Special Forces for the last 17 years.  Joey has been going to Normandy for the D Day Anniversaries since 2013. He has jumped in some of the annual parachute drops in some of the past D Day Anniversaries and Mr. Stephen Spears who created the US Navy Memorial which is located on Utah Beach at the Utah Beach Museum and the Dick Winters Leadership Memorial (Band of Brothers) which is also located in Normandy. Joey is doing this project in a partnership with Operation Democracy which is a 501c3 nonprofit, which is located in Locust Valley, NY. To watch the 3 minute promo video on the project and to get more info please click this link:   https://operationdemocracy.com/normandy-french-resistance-monument-project/ Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io

Matthew is a 19-year veteran with the Navy and Coast Guard. While in the Navy he was a minesweeper assigned to a rotational crew for 4 years. The rest of is time in service was with the Coast Guard as a operations specialist on multiple ships. Now he is a Mission 22 Ambassador, who is starting a great inspirational physical and mental health program called 22 peaks project.  Matthew did not have an easy time by no means in service, during his service time he had to fight depression and pancreatitis. While all this was happening to him in service, he was able to overcome them and became a servicemember we all can look up to. Follow Matthew on Instagram: Matt Greiner (@22peaksproject)  Enrique Tiktok Page link: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailycrewpup Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io

Enrique joined the Army as a 15T in 2015 and is still serving. He has been apart of two different commands and was awarded with a humanitarian service medal for providing hurricane relief in Costa Rica. About a year ago Enrique started his Tiktok page called Dailycrewpup and has grown it to over 450k followers with over 6 million likes. Enrique Tiktok Page link: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailycrewpup Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io

Trevor served from 1997 to 2003 under three different commands with one deployment to Kosovo. In this episode Trevor breaks down what he did while in service and talks about 9/11. Trevor is also the co-host for his podcast called Man Tools which you can find on major podcast players as well as YouTube and their website at www.mantoolsmedia.com. Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io

Scott is an Army veteran who served from 1988 to 1992 as a 68R otherwise called avionics specialist equipment repair. He was on three command orders with two deployments, one to just cause and one to operation desert shield/storm. In this episode both Scott and I get our tirades on about how we feel the military and VA could improve. Scott is one of the great ones who didn't hang up their caps subsequent to escaping the military, indeed he is endeavoring to build up his own psychological assistance office in Columbia. >>>>I would like to say sorry for the sound in this episode, zoom was slacking somewhat all through the episode Scott’s Email: Scott@scottjspears.com Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veterans #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest #instagood #instalike #strong #mi22ion #facebook #like #UnitedWeHeal #22aday #supportourveterans #warathome #CallABuddy #yournotalone #wakeupVA

This episode I sit down with my long-time friend Toby. He served in the army as a 11B and 15A from 1966 to 1993. He was part of 8 different commands and was sent on 3 deployments during his time. He was awarded with the Legion of merit, meritorious service medal and a Southwest Asia service medal.  After his service time Toby published his own book called Proof Through The Night which can be found in the link below. Proof Through The Night By Toby Quirk Link: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07JYBN2VM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1vUcGbEZVDEP6 Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veterans #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest #instagood #instalike #strong #mi22ion #facebook #like #UnitedWeHeal #22aday #supportourveterans #warathome #CallABuddy #yournotalone

In this episode I talk to Conor about his time in the Air Force.  Conor went into the air force as an open contract that ended up becoming a crew chief for a C130 bird. When he enlisted, he was in great shape but that ended in 2017 just after three years into his contract. Conor became terribly ill and went to the base hospital to get checked out. During his stay at the hospital, he was being told by a new doctor he was going to be fine while a saltier doc was telling him that it was going to be that easy. Conor ended up being flown back home for further medical help. At this time, he found out he was going to have heart surgery and about 2 to 3 months later he was going to be discharged from the Air Force. Conor is being thrown to the wolfs from the VA. At this point he is only receiving 30% even though he was discharged from service and now has a pump inside his heart. We are reaching out to anyone who can help him, please send him an email with a case you have won that is close to his. Conor has found peace with the Veterans Brotherhood VMC. Conor’s email: sulldotrat@aol.com VBMC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteransbrotherhoodvmc/ VBMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransBrotherhoodVMC Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veterans #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest #instagood #instalike #strong #mi22ion #facebook #like #UnitedWeHeal #22aday #supportourveterans #warathome #CallABuddy #yournotalone

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Air Force crew chief, well just listen to how Brian talks about his time in service from his deployments to what it takes in his field serving as an Air National Guard. Brian was first a crew chief for the famous A-10 but once he changed his career path from active service to ANG, he has become a crew chief for the well-known F-15, the plane you can find in most video games. Brian’s podcast Talk On The Rocks link: https://talkontherocks.buzzsprout.com/?fbclid=IwAR0KEdt8peO2cRJv6VyOiYCZOYsenMLM-K3ornWZfjnjwMbcL1C1fWSRlUo Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest

Deno has been on two deployments one to Afghanistan and one to Korea. Deno breaks down what a day in the 25U MOS is like while deployed. His MOS is not talked about much but after talking with him you can see how important his job was to the boots on the ground. In 2010 Deno was awarded with the Puerto Rican Freedom Medal and he breaks down what that medal means. I learn what the pace program offered to the army, when you sign up for a set number of years, I guess this program attempts to hook you up with a career after the military.  Deno talks about his own podcast Sgt Deno’s True Talk, season one of his show is all about the body and season two is all about mental health. Deno’s Podcast Link: https://linktr.ee/SGTDenosTT Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest

In this episode I get to talk with a female Marine, as she takes me into what its like being a female in the marine corps. Stefanie is by far one of the mentally strongest persons, I have had the pleasure talking to. Listen as she tells her story about what it takes to be a female in the corps. She served under two commands 3rd Marine Division and CLB 5 as a 6051 Cyber Network (Data). Follow Stefanie and her podcast at: @_stefmichele Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest #instagood #instalike #strong #mi22ion

Logan talks about his time in the navy on ship inside the culinary specialist MOS. Logan was in some ways just like me before I joined the marines, not having a real plan or purpose in life. This episode opened my eyes to life on ship within the CS field and I have to say I didn’t realize how mentally draining it is to be on ship and not having everywhere to go. Logan talks about his own podcast This Is Not A Podcast The Podcast, it is all about podcasting. Logans Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JxhPaolzpFV5H6oHos9ZL?si=G7TjEfNPTK2rxw2MElrW7Q Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest

Gary served the Army from 2006 to 2016, in that time he fell under two commands and three deployments two to Iraq and one to Haiti. This episode was so much fun to record, Gary has a lot of funny stories from his time in service. Gary talks about the time someone almost got into a fight with Big & Rich in the middle of Haiti. Gary’s Email: gary.phipp86@gmail.com Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest

In this first ever episode, I talk to Sandahl who is a military wife. She talks about the struggles she went through while her husband (who at the time was only her boyfriend) was deployed. She by no means had it easy while he was gone.  Unfortunately, because they were not married yet she didn’t get the support she needed with the military. Sandahl has started her own nonprofit for veterans called hair cut for vets. Connect with Sandahl: @sandahltaylor Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest

He is a bonus clip I wanted to release so the whole world can hear Chris from episode 18 sing about what he lives with everyday. Please go to SoundCloud and listen to the other songs Chris has made you wont regret it.  Here is the link to the song:  https://soundcloud.com/chris-lozano-318126502/the-long-way-home-cd-version

Chris is a 27-year Marine Corps veteran, who was deployed to Afghanistan / Kuwait in 02, Kuwait / Iraq in 02 to 03 and again to Iraq in 06 to 07. He was awarded with the Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star and Joint Commendation Service medal and many more. He is now a CEO for a manufacturing company, a baseball coach and a special public defender for Missouri handling criminal cases for the poor. Chris has found his Zen again through song writing and signing. Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest

Brandon served the Air Force from 05 to 16, in that time he was awarded airman of the year for his group in 06. Brandon’s military career was a roller coaster to say the least, he first attempted to join the Navy but in a weird turn of events he ended up going into the Air Force. His plan was to only do four years and get out then use his GI bill to pay and finish his schooling.  Once he was at boot camp, he found out that the MOS he signed up for he no longer qualified for and now had 2o minutes to pick a new MOS. Brandon tried to get stationed in a big city but again fate knocked at his door and he was sent to a small hole in the wall town. Brandon also talks about his time as a color guard and having to carry the casket of his falling comrades to their final resting place. Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Website link: https://americanvetpodcast.com/ Brandon’s YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvW43-MLXhp8TIgJQz5t1Q/videos Brandon’s podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4AUSJfzFy1335JYETR9WFe?si=dr2VTN1PQ3Chqfa7G01unw Intro link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_klMTpsE9M Outro video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuFzpl28io #podmmunity #podcast #veteran #rodecasterpro #igy6 #dontgivein #mission22 #military #newepisode #veteransuicide #podcasting #podcastguest

In this episode I sit down with Deke as he tells his story. Deke is an 8-year Army veteran who served from 2005 to 2013. He was station at Fort Knox, KY for 4 years and Nashville, TN for 4 years. Deke talks about his change from active service to National Guard and what he liked about both. Deke is a fellow veteran who has hit the reset button on his life after his attempt to end it. #podmmunity #veteran #podcast #igy6 #mission22 #america #suicideawareness #22aday #military #army #marines #podcasters #podcasterofinstagram #support Mission 22 website link: https://mission22.com/ Mission 22 Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Mission 22 Text number: 838255 Podcast Store link: https://teespring.com/stores/americanvetpodcast Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/americanvetpodcast Email me at: americanvetpodcast@yahoo.com