DAV Podcast

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DAV Podcast

The DAV Podcast sheds light on important topics and challenges facing America’s veterans while also sharing the stories of veterans whom have been impacted by DAV (Disabled American Veterans) through its mission of fulfilling our promises to the men and women that served.

  1. AUG 19

    From Founder to Mentor: DAV Patriot Boot Camp alum, Kristin Sargent

    DAV Patriot Boot Camp Director Nick Brophy discusses Sargent Initiatives' business and story with CEO Kristin Sargeant. Kristin is a DAV Patriot Boot Camp alum who now mentors other entrepreneurs. Listen now to learn more about this Army veteran's journey.

    33 min

  2. JUL 3

    Finding 'Ability in Disability'

    DAV’s 2023 Disabled American Veteran of the Year Kim Hubers sits down with fellow Iraq War Army veteran Melissa Stockwell. Just three weeks into Stockwell’s deployment to Iraq in 2004, a roadside bomb struck her Humvee, causing the loss of her left leg above the knee. Now, she’s a Paralympian, triathlete, author, motivational speaker and mother.

    13 min

  3. MAY 15

    Demystifying the Veteran Experience, on Air

    Elizabeth DePompei speaks with DAV life member and former Air Force combat photographer Stacy Pearsall about the highs and lows of her more than 10 years in uniform and her PBS show dedicated to sharing veterans’ stories far and wide.

    31 min

  4. APR 17

    Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness

    As DAV unveils its newest women veterans report, a group of women veterans gathers to discuss the facts, figures, and paths forward for our sisters in arms. You can read the report, "Women Veterans: The Road to Mental Wellness," at www.WomenVeterans.org. The DAV document is the third to focus on women veterans in the last decade, and the first to focus exclusively on mental health.

    54 min

  5. FEB 28

    Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro

    DAV 1st Junior Vice Commander Coleman Nee reflects on his recent trip to climb Africa's tallest peak with other disabled veterans. DAV's Elizabeth DePompei gets to the bottom of how they got to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

    18 min

  6. JAN 30

    How Volunteering for Veterans Shaped the Direction of One Student’s Life

    Brian Buckwalter speaks with Jacob Weber about how his relationship with his Vietnam veteran grandfather sparked an enduring passion for volunteering for veterans. Now a college student and a top recipient of a DAV scholarship, Jacob continues to serve but also wants to make a career out of helping veterans.

    16 min

  7. JAN 19

    Combat Marine Turned Fashion Photographer Sets His Sights on Afghanistan

    Rob Lewis speaks to Robert Spangle, a Marine and fashion photographer, on how clothing and dress impact Afghan men as they navigate living with armed conflict.

    16 min

  8. 12/28/2023

    The Legacy of 'Black Hawk Down'

    Matt Saintsing speaks with Mark Bowden, author of "Black Hawk Down," to discuss the book's impact 30 years later and the heroism exhibited during the Battle of Mogadishu.

    23 min
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4.9
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About

The DAV Podcast sheds light on important topics and challenges facing America’s veterans while also sharing the stories of veterans whom have been impacted by DAV (Disabled American Veterans) through its mission of fulfilling our promises to the men and women that served.

Information

  • Creator
    DAV
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © DAV, All Rights Reserved. DAV is a tax-exempt organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible according to IRS regulation.
  • Show Website
    DAV Podcast

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