Join us on this compelling episode of My VA Dayton as we welcome Navy veteran Yolanda Howard, who shares her remarkable journey from being a Navy spouse to an active-duty service member. Yolanda takes us through her diverse duty stations, including Puerto Rico, Germany, and Iraq, where she managed a demilitarization yard for the Department of Logis…

Join us as we sit down with Marine Corps veteran Kevin Keller, whose remarkable service stretches across multiple branches of the U.S. military. Listen in as Kevin recounts his journey from the Marine Corps to the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and finally the Army. He opens up about his motivation to enlist, his diverse roles within each b…

When Robert Kincses swapped his civilian cap for a Marine's helmet, he embarked on a journey far beyond the reach of his Dayton roots. His tale of dodging the Army draft to find his destiny amidst the burgeoning field of military computing is one that resonates with the courage and adaptability of a generation. In our latest episode, we sit down wi…

As a beacon of hope and unwavering support for those who've served, Tamara Wilson, a seasoned veteran service officer, joins us to weave a narrative of valor, vulnerability, and victory. Drawing from her deeply rooted family legacy in the military and the emotional odyssey of her own Army enlistment, Tamara's heartfelt revelations demonstrate the r…

Welcome to another compelling episode of My VA Dayton. We are here to guide you through a tapestry of remarkable stories in celebration of Black History Month. Today, we bring to light the extraordinary contributions of black American veterans to our military and their influential impact on the arts. Join us as we dive into the life of Emmett North…

Kenneth Ebaucher, an honorably discharged US Army combat-deployed veteran with extensive service in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, is our distinguished guest on MyVA Dayton Podcast. Holding a Master of Arts in Cinematography and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Kenneth's talents extend beyond the military; his films, including the award-winning "Ang…

Our first guest is Steve, a Navy veteran who was medically retired in 1995 after serving for ten years as a nuclear engineer. Steve returned from Desert Storm with unexplained neurological symptoms that persisted for years. His health was significantly impacted, leading him to rely on a wheelchair and a multitude of medications. Steve's partner in …

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In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Army Veteran, Zulma Schrupp. She served in the US Army for 6 years as a specialist in the Transportation Corps. Aside from stateside service, she deployed to Iraq and Honduras during her time in the Army. Originally from Queens, NY she now resides in Urbana, OH with her husband of 19 years, two children …

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Army Veteran Tim Pennartz. He served over 21 years in various roles from rifleman/machine gunner to a senior enlisted advisor. He deployed to multiple locations from Haiti and South Korea to Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terrorism. He currently serves as a Veteran Service Officer with the…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Marine Corps Veteran Jeff Henderson. He began his service as a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines and served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, and Africa. Upon completion of service, he began his career as a county Veterans Service Officer in 2011 with the Clark County Veterans Office. After several year…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Navy Veteran Joe Ketring. He is a Vietnam Veteran and is the current commander of the West Carrollton VFW Post 3438. Joe is from West Carrollton, OH and is a retired terminal manager with Martin Transportation System. #usnavy #vietnamwar #vietnamveteran #veteran #daytonva…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Army Veteran Stephen Ratcliffe, who served as an Army aviator/door gunner. He is on the Board of Directors of the “Vietnam Veterans of America Miami Valley, Chapter 97”. He is also an active member of the regional Veteran community, consistently seeking methods and resources to better Veteran lives. #va …

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Army Veteran, Jim Ryan. Jim is a native of Springfield, OH and he served in the Army as a light infantryman. He retired as a manufacturing supervisor at International Harvester, which is now Navistar. He is also an active Springfield CBOC Veterans Stakeholder Committee member with the Dayton VA Medical C…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Marine Corps Veteran, Paul Boykins, Sr. Paul served in Vietnam and is a Purple Heart Recipient, ordained minister, and inventor with several patents pending. He is a native of Dayton and is a graduate of the historic Dunbar High School. #purpleheart #marinecorps #vietnam #daytonva #usmc #vietnamwar…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Dale Richardson a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a crypto repair specialist. Currently he serves as an active Veteran Stakeholder Committee member and has been in this role for approximately five years. He also serves the local community as the co-chair of the Springfield Mas…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Joe Stewart, a U.S. Navy Veteran, who served as a pilot and educator during his service to our nation, while supporting missions throughout the world. Joe moved to Springfield in 2007. Joe has an active role as a Veteran Stakeholder Committee member and has been in this position for approximately five ye…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Keith Carr, a U.S. Navy Veteran, who served in the Seabee’s (Naval Construction Force) during his service to our nation, and supported multiple missions throughout the world. Upon retiring, Keith returned to Ohio where he worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation as a highway technician. In 2019, …

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Dave Fradenburg, an Army Veteran who lives in the Richmond, IN area. He served on active duty as an administrative specialist and was stationed at various Army bases in the U.S. where he received his advanced administrative and logistic training. He returned to Ohio where he continued a career in journal…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Veteran Hollis Melson. He served at various US Army installations and received his advanced telecommunications training before being deployed to Germany. Prior to being drafted, he was part of the band called The Majestics who later became gold record, world renowned funk group “SUN.” This afforded him m…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet John Looker, a graduate of Sidney high school, a public speaker and a Warren County Veterans Service Commissioner. John was wounded three times in Vietnam and is the recipient of two Purple Hearts. #vietnam #purpleheart #veteran #woundedBy Dayton VA Medical Center

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Tamara “A-B” Averett-Brauer. A-B holds a Master of Nursing degree, she retired from the Air Force as a colonel, where she had a distinguished career as a senior nursing executive leader with extensive aeromedical evacuation, with hospital and regional health system headquarters expertise. She also served…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Tim Spradlin an Air Force Veteran from the Xenia area. Tim served on active duty and later retired from the US Air Force Reserve where he was in Crash - Fire – Rescue, a Civil Engineer First Sergeant and finally a Security Forces First Sergeant. He also retired from a 35-year civilian career as a firefig…

For the past 40 years, whether as a teacher, a coach, a community volunteer, or president of the Dayton Education Association, Mayor Mims has committed to making the city of Dayton and the Dayton public schools' strong partners in developing a "champion city and school district" and improving the quality of life for Dayton citizens through educatio…

In this episode of MyVA Dayton, we hear from a Navy Veteran and veteran actor, Alan Bomar Jones. A native of Dayton, Alan Most recently was in the TV Series A League of Their Own playing the role of Pastor Presley. His Feature Film credits include Criminal Activities (Agent Reichart) appears alongside John Travolta and Michael Pitt 2014; White Boy …

In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, meet Gil Esparza, a former adult probation officer who later became a member of the Veterans Treatment Court. For the past several years, Gill has been employed as a Veterans Service Officer for Greene County Veteran Services. He also plays a vital role in an organization called Warriors on Wheels, a non-prof…

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David is the founder of the Nonprofit Warriors Way, which teaches Veterans, First Responders, and their supporters, different aspects of recreational Therapy with the goal of providing a sense of accomplishment, physical and mental well-being, and the Knowledge and experience to continue recreational therapy in their own communities. #Army #Veteran…

The MyVA Dayton Podcast featuring an Army Veteran from the Dayton area, Kerry Brown. #Dayton #VA #Army #Afghanistan #Healthcare #VeteranBy Dayton VA Medical Center

This episode features an Air Force Veteran from the Dayton area, Dr. Marc Smith. a retired tenured professor of biology. He continues teaching in an adjunct role at Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH, where he also taught management and supervision. He has also been an associate professor at Central Michigan and Embry-Riddle Universities. On No…

An avid supporter of Veterans in the Springfield, Ohio region, Crystal Baker is County Veteran Service Officer for Clark County. An Air Force Veteran, she is also a member of The National Association of County Veterans Service Officers and Ohio Association of County Veterans Service Officers. She is dedicated to helping ensure Veterans in the area …

Air Force Veteran Garvis Leak is an entrepreneur who serves Veterans through his business, Paradigm Shift – Life Coaching LLC. In this episode of MyVA Dayton Podcast, Leak tells of his experience in the U.S. Air Force and how he now help people through his business. #AirForce #Veteran #Healthcare #LifeCoach #VA…

U.S. Army Veteran Randy Ark shares his story of his time in Vietnam as a battlefield corpsman, and wounds sustained earning him the Purple Heart. He's now an active member of his community, a staunch supporter of Veteran causes and a member of the Springfield CBOC's Veteran Advisory Council. #Veteran #VA #Army #Healthcare #PurpleHeart #Vietnam…

Air Force Veteran Selena Loyd is the executive director of the Miami County Veterans' Service Office, working tirelessly to help ensure Veterans receive the benefits and care they have earned richly deserve. After making the military her career, she retired from active duty to dedicate her life in working for non-profits serving her community. She …

Air Force Veteran Charlynda Scales tells the story of her grandfather Charles, who went by the nickname of Mutt, and the special story of his amazing sauce. She was an Acquisitions Officer in the Air Force, also working seven years as a government contractor, and two years as a government civil servant. She has launched a seven-figure non-profit to…

Army Veteran Emmett North, Jr. is a world-class guitarist with a colorful and successful career in the music industry. He has played on stage with such notable celebrities as BB King and Wolfman Jack, to name a few, both here in the U.S. and the U.K. He tells his story of how he started out in music, his experience with his own band while serving i…

Margaret Kruckemeyer was in the US Army Nursing Corp before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. She now is a member of The Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) and was recently selected as their volunteer of the year. Margaret is a dynamo in the Dayton community, volunteering with various organizations, sitting on serval boards, and helping…

Retired Lieutenant General and Air Force Veteran Dick Reynolds talks about his involvement with the Air Force Museum and its expansion. Also, the significance of preserving the history and heritage of the Dayton VA Medical Center, and it's future as host to the national Veteran Affairs museum. #AirForceMuseum #DaytonVA #Veterans #VeteranAffairs…

Beavercreek Mayor Bob Stone is an Army Veteran who has dedicated much of his life to his community. A successful business man, he is also a Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star recipient for "Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces." #DaytonVA #Beavercreek #BobStone #BronzeStar…

Air Force Veteran Chris Stanley talks about the great works being done for Veterans and their families at Fisher Houses at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Dayton VA Medical Center campus. Learn more about how family members are given convenient housing while Veterans and military personnel receive medical care so that they may be near and s…

Air Force Veteran Jon McCance shares his experiences in the defense contractor industry, his military career as Pilot, Public Affairs Officer and his time as a Legislative Liaison. #MyVADayton #DaytonVA #DaytonVeterans #DaytonVeteransPodcastBy Dayton VA Medical Center

Vince Dec, a Marine Corps Veteran, shares his memories and experiences as a Marine, his work today with the Disabled American Veterans, and his experience with the Dayton VA Medical Center.By Dayton VA Medical Center

Army Veteran Jerry Ferrel tells his story of securing convenient parking for Purple Heart Recipients. He also tells listeners of his many other volunteer activities his is involved with, including his work for the Dayton VA Medical Center, as well as his military career. #MyVADayton #DaytonVA #DaytonVeterans #DaytonVeteransPodcast…

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MyVA Dayton Podcast featuring Cassie Barlow, President at Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education at SOCHE. Cassie tells listeners about her early years, military journey, community involvement, and experiences at The Dayton VA She is an Air Force Veteran and was at one time the 88 Air Base Wing Commander at Wright-Patterson AFB. She has since …