Oscar Mike Radio

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Travis Partington hosts Oscar Mike Radio, a long-running podcast that shares the stories of military service members and veterans. Now in its eighth year and with over 440 episodes, Oscar Mike Radio continues to amplify the voices of those who serve and have served. Travis also serves on the Veterans Advisory Council for the Town of Abington, Massachusetts. He partners with Adam Gunn, Director of Veterans’ Services, to co-host Abington Veterans Muster, a community television program that connects veterans and residents with valuable resources and services. Learn more at www.oscarmikeradio.com

  1. 3d ago

    Oscar Mike Radio - 505 – Greg Potapenko – Tactical Snacks

    I met Greg Potapenko at Military Creator Con 2026. HisTactical Snack Packs were key to getting through the long days, and I wanted to learn more. Greg is a Canadian Army veteran and founder of TacticalSnacks. He talks with me about military service, entrepreneurship, and what happens when you take the skills developed in uniform and apply them to a newmission. Greg served 23 years in the Canadian Army, retiring as awarrant officer before transitioning into the business world. Like many veterans, leaving the military didn't mean he was finished serving. Instead, Greg found a new way to support the military and first responder communities through entrepreneurship. We talk about the story behind Tactical Snacks, a healthiersnack brand created with military personnel and first responders in mind. Greg wanted to build something that wasn't just about food. Tactical Snacks is also about morale, connection, and creating a brand that understands the people it serves. Greg also brings extensive experience in digital marketingand business acquisitions to the conversation. We discuss what he's learned about entrepreneurship, why staying focused matters when building a business, and the importance of creating a community around your mission instead of simply trying to sell a product. What I especially enjoyed about this conversation is howGreg has taken the leadership, discipline, and mission-focused mindset developed during 23 years of military service and carried those qualities into his next chapter. And he's just getting started. Greg shares his plans to continue growing Tactical Snacks,including the goal of bringing the brand onto U.S. military installations through the AAFES system. From Canadian Army warrant officer to veteran entrepreneur,Greg's story demonstrates that leaving the military doesn't mean leaving the mission behind. Sometimes it simply means finding a new way to serve. Go to https://tactical-snacks.com/ to learn more! Thank you, Greg, for joining me on Oscar Mike Radio, sharingyour story, and continuing to support the military and first responder communities. We are Mission in Flight!

    Oscar Mike Radio - 505 – Greg Potapenko – Tactical Snacks

  2. Aug 14

    Oscar Mike Radio 504 – Bill Brett & Paul Doyle – Boston Veterans Appreciation

    I had the privilege of sitting down with PulitzerPrize-winning Boston Globe photographer Bill Brett and artist and poet Paul Doyle to talk about their incredible collaboration, Boston Veterans Appreciation. This book is more than a collection of photographs. It is atribute to the men and women from the Boston area who answered the call to serve our country across different generations and conflicts, and an effort to ensure their stories are never forgotten. Bill takes us through his remarkable 60-year career inphotography and shares how decades behind the camera taught him to capture not just an image, but the person and story behind it. Paul explains how accompanying Bill while meeting and interviewing veterans drew him into theproject and gave him an even deeper appreciation for those who served. Throughout our conversation, Bill and Paul shared some ofthe veterans and stories that stayed with them, what went into creating the portraits, and how veterans and the community responded to the finished book.The success of Boston Veterans Appreciation demonstrates something I have believed throughout my years of doing Oscar Mike Radio: our veterans' stories matter. We also look ahead. Bill shares plans for a follow-upproject honoring Gold Star families and preserving the stories of those who have experienced the ultimate sacrifice of a loved one in service to our country. There will come a time when the veterans of previousgenerations are no longer here to tell us what they saw, what they endured, and what their service meant. Projects like Boston Veterans Appreciation ensure their faces, voices, and legacies remain for future generations. Thank you, Bill and Paul, for taking the time to join me onOscar Mike Radio and, more importantly, for using your talents to honor our veterans and preserve their stories. Their service is history. Their stories are legacy. Ourresponsibility is to remember. We are Mission in Flight!

  3. Aug 7

    Oscar Mike Radio 503 – Julie Austin – Dog Tags to Ownership

    I talk with retired U.S. Army Officer Julie Austin aboutleadership, transition, and the next mission many veterans choose after military service: entrepreneurship. Julie served our nation for 20 years, carrying on a proudmilitary family legacy. She shares her journey from being a reluctant ROTC cadet to becoming a battalion commander, the leadership lessons she learned along the way, and why she ultimately chose to prioritize her family as shetransitioned into civilian life. We also dive into her work as co-host of the Dog Tags toOwnership podcast, where she helps veterans explore the opportunities and challenges of starting and growing their own businesses. Julie explains why leadership,adaptability, and resilience developed in military service are some of the greatest assets a veteran can bring to entrepreneurship. One of the most exciting parts of our conversation isJulie's announcement of Forces Brands USA, an upcoming online marketplace dedicated to connecting consumers with veteran-owned businesses across the country. It's an ambitious effort to strengthen the veteran business community while encouraging Americans to support those who have served. Whether you're a veteran considering starting a business, anentrepreneur seeking inspiration, or someone who wants to support veteran-owned companies, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement. Visithttps://forcesbrands-usa.com/  to learn more about this platform and how you can get involved. Thank you, Julie, for your years of service, your continuedcommitment to empowering veterans, and for joining me on Oscar Mike Radio. We are Mission in Flight!

    Oscar Mike Radio 503 – Julie Austin – Dog Tags to Ownership

  4. Jul 31

    Oscar Mike Radio – 502 – Justin Jordan – Warriors Heart

    In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with AirForce veteran Justin Jordan to talk about 20 years of military service, the invisible wounds he carried home, and how his journey toward healing became a mission to help other warriors. During his Air Force career, Justin served in mortuaryaffairs, where he was entrusted with the difficult responsibility of caring for our fallen service members. That work took a tremendous toll. Justin shares openlyhis struggles with severe PTSD, including anxiety and olfactory hallucinations that followed him long after his service ended. We talk about how writing his book, And Then I Cried,became part of his healing process, giving him a way to confront experiences he had with him for years. Justin also discusses the challenges he faced transitioning from military to civilian life and what it took to begin moving forward. That journey ultimately connected him with Warriors Heart, aprivate treatment center in Texas and Virginia dedicated exclusively to serving veterans and first responders. Justin explains their holistic 42-day recovery program and an approach built around a powerful idea: "Warriors HealingWarriors." Their mission is ambitious. The mission is to bring one million warriors home. This conversation is about what can happen when we create an environment where veterans and first responders can talk about what they have experienced without having to explain the warrior culture they come from. Go to https://www.warriorsheart.com/to learn more and connect with the team. Thank you, Justin, for trusting me and the Oscar Mike Radioaudience with your story, and for continuing the mission of helping other warriors find their way home.

    Oscar Mike Radio – 502 – Justin Jordan – Warriors Heart

  5. Jul 24

    Oscar Mike Radio - 501 - Lena Rodriguez - Miss Veteran America

    In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Lena Rodriguez, a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, to discuss her remarkable journey of service, transition, andongoing advocacy for the veteran community. Lena shares how she went from a challenging upbringing in Utah to building a diverse 20-year military career that included roles in supply, civil affairs, military intelligence, and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID). We also talk about one of the biggest challenges every service member eventually faces, taking off the uniform and finding a new mission. Lena discusses how she used the Department of Defense SkillBridge program to help navigate her transition into civilian life and ultimately begin a new career as a talent acquisition strategist. But Lena's commitment to service didn't end with her military retirement. She shares her work with Final Salute Inc., supporting women veterans experiencing housing crises, as well as her participation in Miss Veteran America. We also discuss her involvement with America's Warrior Partnership and its mission to connect veterans with resources and help prevent veteran suicide. Lena's story is about more than a successful military career. It's about continuing to serve, finding purpose after the uniform, and using your experiences to make a difference in others' lives. Thank you, Lena, for sharing your journey with me and the Oscar Mike Radio audience, and for continuing to be Oscar Mike!

    Oscar Mike Radio - 501 - Lena Rodriguez - Miss Veteran America

  6. Jul 17

    Oscar Mike Radio 500 – Mistress Carrie and Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2

    The show began with my longtime friend and supporter,Mistress Carrie. A media professional with decades of experience in radio, music, production, and podcasting, Carrie has appeared on every 100th episode of Oscar Mike Radio. We met at the USMC Scout Sniper Association Skydive Eventat Jumptown in Orange, Massachusetts, and her continued advocacy for veterans proves that civilians and women play a vital role in supporting those who served. After leaving Orange and getting in a training session forthis weekend's Bay State Games, I headed to Foxborough, MA, to record with Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2. Rolling Thunder's mission to educate the public aboutPOW/MIA issues and support veterans from all wars was on full display. From the POW Pledge of Allegiance to the Missing Man Table Ceremony, every moment was powerful and meaningful. What struck me most was realizing that many of the strongestadvocates in the room were women and civilians whose commitment to veterans has changed lives and strengthened communities. Thank you to the members of Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2 for welcoming me into your family. Thank you also to Keith Hayes of Sinista1 Productions, Kip Clark of Stride and Saunter, and Nancy Morrison of Nancy's Nook Podcast for your support along the way. Even on the most "Semper Gumby" of days, it is good to see everyone being Oscar Mike. We are Mission in Flight.

    Oscar Mike Radio 500 – Mistress Carrie and Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2

  7. Jul 10

    Oscar Mike Radio – 499 – VA Boston/Brockton Veterans’ Expo

    In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I broadcast live from the Veterans Expo in Brockton, Massachusetts, bringing you inside one of the region's premier events connecting veterans with the services and support they've earned. Using drone footage and on-site interviews, I captured not only the energy of the Expo but also the incredible organizations working every day to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. I had the opportunity to speak with representatives from Abernathy Home Care, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, the Women's Veterans Network, the Veterans Voice Network, and VA Boston Healthcare. Each guest shared valuable information about the programs, benefits, and resources available to help veterans navigate life after military service. This episode is a reminder that no veteran has to face life's challenges alone. Behind every table at the Expo is a team of people committed to ensuring veterans have access to the care, advocacy, and opportunities they deserve. Thank you to everyone who made the Veterans Expo possible, to all of the organizations that continue to serve those who served, and to every veteran who stopped by to share a story or simply say hello. Your resilience, service, and commitment to one another are what Oscar Mike Radio is all about.

    Oscar Mike Radio – 499 – VA Boston/Brockton Veterans’ Expo

  8. Jul 3

    Oscar Mike Radio – 498 – Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn - Everyone Matters

    In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the opportunityto sit down with Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn at Boston City Hall for an important conversation about serving those who have served our country. As a Navy veteran and disabled veteran himself, Ed shares why he has made it a priority to advocate for veterans whose voices are too often overlooked, including women veterans, veterans of color, and those facing significant challenges after their military service. One story that stood out to me was that of Steve, a disableddouble-amputee veteran living in a Boston Housing Authority apartment. After the building's elevator broke down, Steve was unable to reach his sixth-floor apartment and was forced to sleep outside. Ed explains why this situation should never have happened, discusses his concerns about the city's response, and reinforces the simple truth that every veteran deserves dignity, respect, and access to safe housing. We also talk about the importance of veterans stepping intoleadership roles and public service, where they can continue making a difference in their communities long after they take off the uniform. Thank you, Councilor Flynn, for your lifelong commitment to veterans and for joining me on Oscar Mike Radio to share your perspective and your mission to ensure no veteran is forgotten.

    Oscar Mike Radio – 498 – Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn - Everyone Matters
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Travis Partington hosts Oscar Mike Radio, a long-running podcast that shares the stories of military service members and veterans. Now in its eighth year and with over 440 episodes, Oscar Mike Radio continues to amplify the voices of those who serve and have served. Travis also serves on the Veterans Advisory Council for the Town of Abington, Massachusetts. He partners with Adam Gunn, Director of Veterans’ Services, to co-host Abington Veterans Muster, a community television program that connects veterans and residents with valuable resources and services. Learn more at www.oscarmikeradio.com

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  • Creator
    Oscar Mike Radio
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    592
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