Aegis After Action Podcast

Aegis After Action Podcast
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Welcome to Aegis After Action — a podcast and community built for veterans, first responders, and the families who stand beside them.

  1. Oct 24

    The Quiet Drift: Self-Isolation and the Way Back to People

    Self-isolation looks like rest, but the science says it is slow damage. Hestia walks through the U.S. Surgeon General's findings on loneliness and isolation, why veterans, first responders, dispatchers, and their families drift, and where to research local community events that are supportive: the Team RWB member app, Wounded Warrior Project peer support groups, VFW and American Legion posts, VA Vet Centers, Meetup, Eventbrite, library and parks and recreation calendars, faith communities, and volunteering.Your story isn't over. If you're struggling, contact the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.More from Aegis After Action: https://aegisafteraction.com

    The Quiet Drift: Self-Isolation and the Way Back to People

  2. Oct 19

    Three Million Claims: What the VA's Record Year Means for Yours

    Season 1, Episode 17. The VA processed a record 3.11 million disability claims in fiscal year 2026, and the backlog is down more than 70 percent. Hestia breaks down what the VA's own numbers mean for you: if you are waiting on a claim, if you are holding a denial, or if you have never filed at all. Plus the three legs of a strong claim, the one-year appeal clock, free help from accredited VSOs, and the VA's expanding virtual reality therapy for PTSD and pain.If you're struggling, contact the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.More at aegisafteraction.comYour story isn't over. You are not alone.

    Three Million Claims: What the VA's Record Year Means for Yours

  3. Oct 19

    Work After Service: The Fall Hiring Fair Season

    Work is part of the after action. Between now and Thanksgiving, more than twenty hiring fairs across the country are aimed at veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses, in person and virtual. Hestia walks the season: the Camp Lejeune summit and the financial services fair on October 21, a virtual fair on October 22, the western region virtual fair on October 27 with Alaska friendly start times, the Texas Hiring Red, White and You series in November, and the national virtual career fair on November 24. Every fair, every date, and every registration link is gathered on the Fall Veteran Hiring Fairs page at aegisafteraction.com.If you're struggling, contact the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.Your story isn't over.

    Work After Service: The Fall Hiring Fair Season

  4. Aug 28

    What should leadership do after a team member survives a suicide attempt?

    What should leadership do after a team member survives a suicide attempt? In this episode of Aegis After Action, we speak directly to military leaders, law enforcement supervisors, fire and EMS leaders, corrections staff, dispatchers, and veteran organizations about what comes next. This conversation covers: • Protecting life, safety, and privacy
• Preventing workplace gossip and stigma
• Maintaining human connection
• Supporting recovery without judgment
• Managing return-to-duty decisions responsibly
• Building a culture where people can ask for help
• Remembering that a suicide attempt is not the whole story of a person’s life Leadership is revealed not only when people are strong, but when someone can no longer carry the weight alone. Your people need to know: You still belong here. If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal crisis in the United States, call or text 988. Veterans and service members can call 988 and press 1. In an immediate emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. #AegisAfterAction #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthLeadership #FirstResponderMentalHealth #MilitaryMentalHealth #LawEnforcementMentalHealth #FirefighterMentalHealth #VeteranMentalHealth #CrisisSupport #LeadershipMatters #YouAreNotAlone

  5. Aug 22

    Strong leadership can save careers—and sometimes lives.

    Strong leadership can save careers—and sometimes lives. In this episode of Aegis After Action, we discuss why first responder leaders must actively support their people through trauma, PTSD, burnout, and the pressures of the job. Taking care of personnel strengthens retention, morale, readiness, and trust. The people who protect everyone else deserve leaders who protect them too. You are not alone. #FirstResponders #PTSD #Leadership

  6. Aug 18

    You are not alone.

    PTSD does not have to be faced alone. For military members, veterans, first responders, and their families, the people beside us can become the difference between isolation and survival. In this Aegis After Action message, we examine why building a trusted circle before and during PTSD matters—and why asking for help is an act of strength, not surrender. Check on your people. Stay connected. Stay for one more day. If you are in crisis, call or text 988. Veterans can press 1 for specialized support. #PTSDawareness #VeteranMentalHealth #FirstResponderSupport

  7. Jul 29

    New Bills For First Responders Explained

    Alaska and national bills that affect first responders and their families explained. Visit our newsletter section at https://aegisafteraction.com

  8. Jul 21

    Why Alaska is failing its Troopers

    Why Alaska is failing its Troopers and what is the solution for poor agency retention.

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Welcome to Aegis After Action — a podcast and community built for veterans, first responders, and the families who stand beside them.

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  • Creator
    Aegis After Action Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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