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Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer Brad Snyder shares his story with host Rob Riggle and how stepping on an improvised explosive device changed his life. He talks about how that experience altered his path, giving him renewed gratitude in everything he does including teaching, competing in the Paralympics, and becoming a first time dad.
 
VA Health Care
https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction
 
Paralympic competing and volunteering FAQ
https://www.paralympic.org/frequently-asked-questions

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Host Rob Riggle speaks to fellow former Marine Elliot McKenzie, whose combat experience resulted in PTSD which affected his professional and personal life upon his return home. Now, a self taught musician, producer, and sound engineer, Elliot uses music to help heal and bring awareness to mental health issues.
 
VA Creative Arts Therapies https://www.rehab.va.gov/PROSTHETICS/rectherapy/Creative_Arts_Therapies.asp
 
Veteran Music Therapy Programs
https://www.operationwearehere.com/musictherapy.html

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Army Black Hawk Pilot Natasha Ryan is a special active duty guest this season. She tells host Rob Riggle about her journey as a postal clerk to a rotary wing pilot, her experience performing medevac flights and interacting with local Afghan women as part of a Female Engagement Team, and the importance of representation in the military. 
 
Pat Tillman Scholars
https://pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-scholars-military-scholarships/
 
Veteran Transition Resources
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/separation-transition/separation-transition-resources/
https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/veteran-employment-transition-roadmap/resources-veterans

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Airman Nishant Roy talks to host Rob Riggle about his choice to join the military and what it was like deploying in the months following the attacks of September 11th. Nishant discusses his storied civilian career working for the Clinton Foundation, Goldman Sachs, the USDA and USAID, and his current role as Chief of Staff to the CEO of Chobani. 
 
Post-9/11 GI Bill
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

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Veterans You Should Know is back with new episodes! This Veterans Day, join Season Two host (and former Marine) Rob Riggle as he talks to four incredible veterans and hears their inspiring stories. Learn about the challenges they faced, and how their experiences in the military helped shape who they are today.

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Although retired Staff Sergeant Patrick Nelson experienced great loss while serving in the U.S. Army, he also found a new sense of purpose and drive. In this episode, Patrick explains to host Bobby Bones what it means to carry on the legacy of the service men and women who never made it back home. 
Veterans' Organizations and Resources:
Tee It Up for the Troops
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