On this month's episode of For Land's Sake host Bill Kight talks with local musician Natale Spears about her quiet awe of wild places.By Bill Kight

Bryan has been an ally for those of us in the military community for many years. Besides being a son to two WWII parents, he’s also portrayed military members in an authentic way through various films. On Memorial Day at the Capitol concert he will share the story of U.S. Army Veteran John T. “Jack” Moran, a soldier in the Battle of the Bulge, and …

Vet Chat welcomes @sunny_actual for a great interview on how he started his military comedy videos, what life was like being stationed in Alaska as an Army Infantry Officer, and what his next moves are in Nashville! I hope you enjoyed this great conversation and be sure to check out his page 🙌 Army veteran, Sunny is a content creator, runs a clothi…

Marty Skovlund Jr. @martyskovlundjr joins us on Vet Chats to talk about Send Me the True Story of a Mother at War. Through this book the legacy of Shannon Kent, a Navy CTI, and member of the most elite military unit. She was a true American hero paying the ultimate sacrifice one can make leaving behind a husband and two sons. My goal is to get as m…

On this month's episode of For Land's Sake host Bill Kight will talk with Rich Lofaro and Heather Lewin from the Roaring Fork Conservancy about the good things they do in our valley.By Bill Kight

I have been honored to be doing this for the past 3 1/2 years, but with the end of one era, another dawns! Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more veterans but also make my whole week!By The Millennial Veteran

This week we are joined by Christina Whittemore, a military spouse turned therapist. She shares her story of going through many challenges with her marine husband and becoming his caregiver after his diagnosis with PTSD and TBI. This eventually took a toll on her own mental health leading to her almost taking her life. She eventually got the suppor…

Some veterans get out of the military and decide to go back to their hometown. It is always a good option because you know you will have support there, family/friends. But it also comes with its own challenges and expectations. You may be picturing your hometown exactly how it was as you left and be dissapointed to see things have moved on without …

On this month's episode of For Land's Sake, host Bill Kight talks about Colorado's water with Kate Ryan and Blake Mamich of the Colorado Water Trust.By Bill Kight

Carey Kight of @veteranmadepod joins us on Vet Chat to not only share his story , but his knowledge he has gained on the way. I would say the theme of this episode is navigating unexpected transitions and how focusing on the thing in front of you instead of the end results is not only the key to success but to knowing yourself on a deeper level. Th…

In this episode we dive into Bill's journey of joining the Navy, to later joining the National Guard. We joke about the culture shocks between the two branches as well as the difference in enlisted vs. officer! I really enjoyed Bill's story and vulnerability throughout this episode along with his continued dedication to our veterans! More on Bill: …

Can we honor the sacrifice veterans have made without glamorizing military service? It is a fine line to toe but I believe it is necessary for our community to heal. During this episode I want to discuss where the culture of honoring veterans came from and why it is used by governments, politicians, and corporations (sometimes as a political weapon…

Many veterans, including myself, may feel that they don’t belong in the veteran community. This episode we are going to dive into what exactly is the veteran community, and also where do these feelings come from? There is both historical and social context to this phenomenon and you aren’t alone in feeling that way. Also, at the end I want to share…

David Pere joins us on Vet Chats to talk about how he went from Military to Millionaire, literally. He has created an entire network dedicated to helping veterans and the military community to making their financial dreams come true. Thank you @frommilitarytomillionaire, was a great time chatting with you! Thank you for pressing play on this small …

"I thought the military made me grow up fast, but it actually had me stuck as a teenager. " The military makes you grow up fast. It is something we hear a lot and it is so true in some ways. It wasn’t until I got out that I realized I had so much more growing up to do. This episode I want to chat about the ways the military forms you as an independ…

Shannon and Evan Kaufman join us on vet chats to talk about the struggles transitioning out of the military especially when it comes to moving across the country shortly after. They are the founders of @we_vett which covers VA home loans and reality. There YouTube and website is full of free information and as they mention in the video, feel free t…

We have an impactful conversation about the mindset changes that need to be made when we get out of the military. We also dive into the dynamics of the veteran community and how we can transform it into a place of growth and healing ❤️ Juan “JP” Perez, a former U.S. Marine Infantryman and Scout Sniper who, after a distinguished service in Afghanist…

A lot has been changing so I just wanted to check in and chat about a few things. Also giving some details on a few projects I have been working on as well as upcoming guests! Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more veterans but also make my wh…

Stephen Russell, a former airborne infantryman with a decade of military service. He brings a unique perspective shaped by his deployment with Bco 1/12 3HBCT 1st Cav DIV to Baqubah, Iraq, during the surge in 2006-2007. Beyond the battlefield, he’s a versatile artist, currently contributing to the comic series Tales of Nihilism and open for traditio…

What’s the hardest part about your first job after the military? A lot of people may say the work culture! There are clear differences between military and civilian workplaces that can be frustrating. When we think about what exactly is the hardest part we can start to understand why it bothers us so much. This week’s 10 minute episode is all about…

This week we welcome Steven Nisbet! Steve served 15 years as a U.S. Special Warfare Airman (Pararescueman), Technician in Combat Rescue, Combat Medicine, Technical Rescue, and Crisis Management. After the intense life of the military his transition to civilian life was anything but easy. These experiences led him to his current mission and he is no…

Your service is complex and people will often ask you about it and want you to give a black and white answer… and that just can’t happen. It is important that you reflect on your service in your own time so you can truly understand how that experience shaped who you are today. Let’s pull over and park for a little bit because we are going to take a…

Mark Harper is an Emmy-award winning Air Force veteran and General Manager of Military & Defense at Recurrent Ventures. During his military service, Captain Harper led teams of combat-ready photojournalists across deployments in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. His work before Recurrent included marketing roles at Hollywood studios…

On this episode of For Land's Sake, host Bill Kight talks with Charlie Jensen about his achievement of hiking the Triple Crown in one year.By Bill Kight

This is a much needed conversation on military sexual assault. We talk about the main issues with MST, how it is handled, the aftermath, and how it leads to a vicious cycle of homelessness, incarceration, and re-victimization. These are tough topics but are necessary for change. Thank you Lakeydra for all you do in our community and beyond! Link to…

Working on Capitol Hill at The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs was my first introduction into the realities our nation's veterans are facing. It was overall a great experience, however it made me realize politics was not going to be my route to helping veterans. Tune in to hear my full story on the lessons learned and why I decided to start ad…

Being unable to know what is next is one of the main drivers of our stress around transition. We cannot truly know what our life will be like outside the military. How we handle uncertainty is more than likely how we will handle transition out of the military. Let's talk about how uncertainty can be exciting and we can embrace the upcoming change i…

Just me today, talking about resources, career choices, loneliness after service and more! Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more veterans but also make my whole week!By The Millennial Veteran

Why do some of us as veterans feel the need to ask permission for things in our life? For years after I got out I felt I needed permission from others in order to feel confident I could pursue something. As civilians we finally have the freedom to make our own choices, but yet we still feel like we need permission. No surprise, but it is deeply roo…

Demetrius Thigpen of @meech.speaks joins us on Vet Chats to share his journey from shitbag to stellar NCO! My favorite thing about this conversation is Meech keeps it real and knows that his vulnerabilities and dark times are his strength. He embraces failure and that is why he is so successful today. A Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Co…

Did the military amplify your already “people pleasing tendencies”?& by that I mean, were you afraid to say no to leadership or to others you worked with? It is taboo in the military to do so because those relationships carry a lot of weight and you don’t want to be “that guy.” Your relationship with leaders had a lot riding on it: Watch/ post sche…

My friend Steve got out of the military 3 years ago and is now working as a contractor. He and I answer your questions on transition, meeting new friends, how to talk to civilians in the workplace, and what has helped/not helped during transition. I've known Steve for over 5 years now and I found out so much about him. It is so crazy how friends do…

Whether you are isolating or you know someone who is, let's talk about the why's behind it. There could be many different reasons for wanting to isolate yourself from society, but it is important to find out why. Once we understand why, we can get into the solutions. This is not mental health advice, always seek professional advice if you feel you …

On this episode of For Land’s Sake host Bill Kight talks with Chris “Crispy” Ellis of In Our Hands about his unique affordable housing solutions.By Bill Kight

I chat with the author of 'We Don't Want You, Uncle Sam' - Matthew Weiss. We get into all the controversial issues the military needs to address in order to get recruiting numbers back up. We first discuss the severity of the issue, why Gen Z is less interested in serving, and what the military can do about it. Oh & what should, if anything, vetera…

Did you want to distance yourself from the military when you got out? I definitely did, hell I even dyed my hair blue and gave away all my uniforms because I wanted to dive fully into the freedoms of civilian life. Not only did I want to distance myself in terms of appearance, I also avoided opportunities that would have been helpful. I didn’t want…

Cuqui Huerta shares her eventful time in service from the beaches of Normandy to an ambulance in Kuwait. We later get into her advocacy in mental health and holistic practice! Check out Cuqui to keep up with her continuing adventures and craziness! This is a replay from last year! Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you en…

Most of us have this lingering thought of wanting to rejoin once we get out. This is a normal thought to have and it could be a thought that may never go away. Ask yourself these few questions before calling up a recruiter: What did I actually miss about the military? What would day to day life be like if I were to rejoin? Do I want to rejoin becau…

Sharing the audio from my presentation at the Veteran Women's Health Conference! I go into detail on: -Isolation -Identity -Sense of Purpose -Future Planning -Structure -Reflection Catch the full replay Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more v…

I am super excited to welcome Danny Mayberry! He is a Navy veteran who served as a Corpsman for three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After returning home and transitioning out of the military, he began his struggles with PTSD and mental health. Danny worked hard to build a community, focus on overall health, and take action to help oth…

On this month's episode of For Land's Sake, host Bill Kight speaks with KMTS general manager, Gabe Chenoweth.By Bill Kight

We discuss all things mental health and transition. -pain points of getting out of the military -isolation -communicating and support -reaching out for help -host to prevent suicide as a community. Tyler Heisey @backazimuthsolutions, a Marine veteran turned therapist in training. Through his own turbulent transition he has made it his purpose in li…

Barbara Sim shares her inspiring story from the Marine Corps to her current life on the road as a country singer/songwriter and all the battles and traumas in between! Barbara had a rough transition out of the military and she shares how nature and God became her healers during this time. She also expanded upon her love for music and writing and be…

It was great to be able to talk with Secretary Woods on some of the issues our community is facing. It was also nice to know that a lot of the issues I brought up are on the state’s radar. Listen to hear more details, especially if you are in Maryland! We talk about -mental health care -needs of younger veterans -how to better serve women veterans …

Josh White of @herofront gets transparent in this moving interview. Josh shares how his alcohol struggles put him in a hospital bed. But even though we all want to hear about a life-changing moment, Josh reminds us through his story that change is made in small steps. It took years of saying yes to the right things and right people to eventually le…

Tonight on IG Live we welcome USMC Veteran Michael “Mike” Wood, co-founder and Executive Director of the Valhalla Sailing Project. His passion to create the program stemmed from his personal experiences with the difficulties in transitioning from military service to civilian life. While fighting his internal demons, he was able to fall back on his …

This week we are joined by my home girl from boot camp and South Central's finest, Paulette Wences. Paulette is someone I've kept in my life for over 10 years and we are reunited in Las Vegas for a quick girl's trip. She said yes to me interviewing her and this is how this episode started! Paulette is now using her GI Bill to pursue flying and on t…

This week on Vet Chats we welcome Matt Stack. A veteran from Eden, NC. He joined the Marine Corps in 1999 and was honorably discharged as a St in 2003. He's the founder of GOBE, an outdoor sports equipment company, Reindeer Games, a Christmas video game charity and he's the author of Killing Chaos: How Veterans Can Win The War They Didn't Even Know…

This week on Vet Chats we welcome USMC Veteran and ex-law enforcement officer, Shawna Marie! Host of Thank Me for My Cervix Podcast, Shawna is not shy about advocating for mental health. Most days you can find her making art and spreading the word about the importance of mental health, with a focus in the military and Veteran community. We talk abo…

Paula Ortegon Boa, chief petty officer joins us on Vet Chats to share her inspiring story of a life full of transitions! Throughout the chat she goes into detail of becoming a citizen to military personal, the loss of both her parents, and her most recent move to reserves from active duty. Paula Ortegon Roa, a proud native of Bogota, Colombia, emba…