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Embark on Your Expat Journey: Retire Early and Live the Best Life! Expat Rebel, a weekly podcast hosted by Expat Chris, is your guide to becoming an expat and retiring early. Whether you're a wannabe expat or a seasoned one, looking to explore the world and enhance your lifestyle, this podcast is for you. Tune in to Expat Rebel for the latest in expat news, where Expat Chris shares insights and occasionally invites lifestyle expats to discuss what's currently working for them. Ready to kicks ...
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Veterans Corner Radio focuses on what those who have served in the military, and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. No matter if you are currently serving or got out 50 years ago, this program will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you should be asking. Among those who have been and will be sharing their knowledge are those from the Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, Natio ...
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Ariana Caragliano Chief Advancement Officer for the Yellow Ribbon Fund may just have the answers to what a care giver needs to know. Yellow Ribbon Fund is adaptive and responsive to the evolving needs of veterans and their families. Through chapters spread all over our USA, they provide a variety of services, many of which are directed to family me…
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(Part two) Veterans Inc. is an all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran’s problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran’s area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an introduction is made. In talking with Mr. Carville I fo…
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Ray Carville, Public Affairs Manager, Veterans Inc. is an excellent spokesman for this all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran's problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran's area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an…
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Chris Willingham, President of the US War Dogs Association, is a combat veteran, a dog handler, and a huge proponent for war dogs, especially how these valuable combat veterans need to be treated upon their retirement. With that said it should be noted that furry veterans get no help from the VA or any other government agency so medicines and surgi…
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Judge Michael Scionti, Florida State Judicial District 13, Veterans Treatment Court. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflic…
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Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflict with the law. This, the third of these programs, highlights the actions of our coun…
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Here is the second of our four-part program on how we can salvage the lives of vets who find themselves in conflict with the law. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work t…
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Here is the first of our four-part article on how we can salvage the lives of vets who find themselves in conflict with the law. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by congress to set up courts that work to…
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Dr. Grant Huang, Deputy Chief Research and Development Officer for the Veterans Administration. Are you curious as to the type of research the VA is doing behind the scenes to ensure you will get the best treatment in the future? Dr. Huang shares with us the recent awards the VA Office of Research and Development has received and how that research …
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David Maulsby, Founder and Exec. Dir. of PTSD Foundation of America | PTSD has had many names. The number of deaths to PTSD-related disease is still too high. Fortunately, we are finally beginning to take this debilitating mental problem seriously. Listen in to hear what the PTSD Foundation of America is doing to apply innovative treatment programs…
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Dr. Scott Shreve, VA Nat. Dir. Palliative and Hospice Care and Ryan Weller Nat. Program Mgr. | The VA hospitals have one of the most extensive Palliative care programs in the country. Because most of us have no idea what palliative care is, this broadcast will endeavor to explain what it is and how it can affect your family. Our library of shows ca…
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Jenna Shields, National Oncology Program Pharmacy Manager announced another new service that will make the VA more user-friendly and add to the ease of receiving treatments was announced this week. The VA has opened a program called Close To Me. This program will provide infusion services at many new facilities bringing them closer to the patient. …
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Under Secretary Quinn, has a long record of service in the US Military, achieving the rank of Brigadier General prior to accepting the position at the VA. His department is charged with making sure the transition from this world to the next Is goes smoothly for both the fallen military member and the family. On this broadcast he discusses the impor…
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Anything that makes life easier for and gives our military families a feeling of security is a cause that I can get behind. If you don’t know about the Fisher Houses then please give our show a listen. The Fisher House has been compared to the Ronald McDonald Houses at civilian hospitals without the clowns Our library of shows can be found at www.v…
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Congress Is at it again and billions of dollars are on the table. Huge national interests are looking for ways to siphon off veterans' benefits and have spent millions to buy off our congress so they can charge for services that currently are free to our brothers and sisters in arms. Listen in to see what you can do to stop this travesty of justice…
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Thinking of starting a small business and looking for help, this is the place to look. As the Director of Program Development, Ms. Michelle Gardner-Ince leads the Department’s efforts to develop programs that connect and enable under-represented target groups with VA, the federal and commercial marketplaces to increase educational, employment and e…
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Project Healing Waters is a national opportunity for a disabled American Veteran. Through a network of clubs in 48 states they provide a place for vets to come together and learn the skills of Fly Fishing. They provide the gear for building your own fly rod and instructors to teach the intricate skill of fly tying. There are also road trips to vari…
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Judge Michael Scionti, Florida State Judicial District 13, Veterans Treatment Court. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflic…
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Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflict with the law. This, the third of these programs, highlights the actions of our coun…
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Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflict with the law. This, the second of these programs, highlights the actions of our cou…
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Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflict with the law. The first of these programs highlights the actions of our county sher…
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Families can find help with the mental problems that come with military life. The VA and DOD do a good job of treating the military member but unfortunately care extending to the family is beyond their charter. Enter the Cohen Foundation and its network of clinics all over the USA, They treat the entire family and funds are not a prerequisite for t…
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Dan Keenaghan Executive Dir. VA Insurance Services starts the celebration of the second year celebration for the new VA Insurances. Great rates and competitive pricing. Not to mention you can not be turned down for coverage until you reach the age of 80. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the pag…
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Dr Cesar E. Ercole, MD, FACS Chief or Urology James A Haley VA Hospital is very knowledgeable in the field of Prostate Cancer, He has a very calming personality and his explanations help put patients at ease. In this show he speaks on some new treatments and the fact that there is no profit motive at the VA and almost every possible treatments are …
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In this episode of Expat Rebel, the host discusses their personal experience living as an expat in Mexico and shares updates about their lifestyle. They provide details of a recent windstorm and their hobbies such as writing and converting old slides into JPEGs. The host also discusses the results of a survey for the top expat locations, revealing …
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Anna Urman, Director, Strategic Outreach and Communications VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business, would you like to if you would like to start your own small business and do business with the government? Included in this program are the steps and resources to make this wish a reality. There are websites and videos along with thoughts on ho…
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Dan Fitzpatrick, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Historian shares with us one of the most defining moments in heroism, the story of the Four Chaplains. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com…
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February is Black History Month and Veterans Corner Radio would like to take a time to honor those Black men and women who have served in shedding their blood and even giving up their lives. Military Historian Dr. Issac Hampton shares how in the 1950 there was a growth in the officer corps. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerrad…
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Dave Coker, President of the Fisher House Foundation shares an update on the activities of the Fisher House and then discusses a number of scholarships available through his organization and several affiliated groups. The Fisher Houses website has a scholarship locator designed especially for our military families Our library of shows can be found …
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The Claim Sharks are circling your claims and trying to make it easier to take advantage of veterans with disabilities. Right now, to charge a veteran for services they must be certified. A new bill in Congress called the Pluss Act would allow any thief to set up and rob veterans. Listen in to hear from Kristina Keenan VFW Deputy Legislative Direct…
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Dr.Shereef Elnahal, VA Under Secretary For Health came on the air with me and outlined his plans to strengthen the VA and provide more services from the healthcare side for you. Under VA Secretary McDonough and Under Secretary Elnahal leadership your healthcare could not be in better hands. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerrad…
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Listen in to see how the VA has modernized its approach to transportation and as a result, serving the customer better and saving money that can be used to provide additional services. I have been using this program for several months and find it very valuable, in that following treatments I do not have to drive home but can use UBER to do the driv…
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One of the reasons that there is such great transparency in our current Veterans Administration is the Press Secretary Terrence Hayes maintains an open relationship with media outlets like mine. Don’t miss what he has to say about where the VA has come and where they are going as it applies to getting you the benefits you earned. Our library of sho…
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Walt Cawein Chm. Veterans Memorial - One man's dream becomes a reality when a community comes behind him. This could be your story or that of your community. If not that is the answer to your last-minute Christmas shopping. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can…
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This is a rebroadcast of a previous program featuring George Denby who, at the time, was a Supervisory Program Specialist at the SOHI Clinic, for the James A Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL. He now manages the Fisher House in Orlando, FL. This segment is a discussion of what to do when you need Urgent Care. The Veterans Administration clinics …
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Under Secretary Quinn is one of Bill’s favorite guests. The changes he has brought to Memorial Affairs and the changes he is working on have made the department more user-friendly and simpler to access. On this program, he makes comments on Veterans Day and also what Memorial Affairs is doing to provide additional services outside of the National C…
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Joshua Jacobs, Veterans Administration Under Secretary for Benefits, | Under Secretary Jacobs reports directly to the Secretary of the Veterans Administration. His department has over 28,000 employees many of whom are responsible for reviewing and rating the claims veterans submit for approval of Service-Connected Disabilities. I think you will fin…
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In this episode of Expat Rebel, the host shares money-saving travel tips, news about shorter US passport processing times and discusses Travel and Leisure's destination of the year. Moreover, the experience of living as an expat in Mexico, the caution required when investing in foreign lands, the growing acceptance of same-sex couples in Mexico and…
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Jeff Pierce, Director for Broadcasts and Media Partnerships for Wreaths Across America., discusses the placing of wreaths on Veterans’ graves and how, if you want one for your loved one who in the past might not have gotten one, can this year. Jeff points out that although Wreaths Across America is primarily known for the December placement of wrea…
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In this episode of the podcast Expat Rebel, the host discusses various subjects about being an expat. Topics covered include the secrets of Mexican shopping malls, advice on tipping while on a cruise, the aftermath of a natural disaster in Acapulco, and more. The host discusses the realities of life as an expat, such as the unpredictability of weat…
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Mary Peter, Founder and Executive Director K9 Partners For Patriots knows dogs. Over a 35-year career, she has trained many dogs to do a variety of activities. What is unique about her training is that she utilizes dogs from pounds to learn to become best friends with a Veteran and they do it at no charge to the vet. Listen in and I believe you wil…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: EU Travel Authorization System Coming mid 2025, Delta fixes come changes and adds new entertainment plane system, Money transfer app pays huge fine, Is Costa Rica too expensive?, Is the Mexican Superpeso driving away people? and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2…
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Karen Ruedisuele, Director, of Health Affairs, and Government Relations for the Military Officers Association of America, is a person in the know and she is the one that monitors what is happening that might affect you in Congress. In this case, we are talking to her about the recent information floated on changing Tri-Care for Life and adding expe…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Will Flying Become Only For The Rich, US Flight Attendants May Strike, The Future Is No Passports, Hidden Resort Fees May Be Gone Soon, International Tourism In México Increased Again and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-10-21 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Home Exchanging To Paris, NYC Airbnb Ban Leads To Complete Chaos, Cruise Ship Line Has Most Profitable Quarter Ever, Chiapas México Is Not Expat Friendly, and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-10-14 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Daniel J Seehafer, National Commander of the American Legion 2023-2024 Is not only active in the American Legion but never really gave up his military career as a Navy Chaplain. Upon leaving the military he has, was and is paster and active pastor. Not unlike some of the other national commanders he will be spending 300 nights on the road sharing h…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Ecuador murders up amongst criminals, China is buying up Peru, Conde Nast Traveler Top of 2023 articles, US FAA Not Shutting Down, 6 Places In Mexico Where You Can Live For Under $1,250 A Month, and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-10-07 ★ Support this podca…
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Duane Sarmiento, Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2023-2024 is a perfect example of someone who puts service above self. A 30 + year member of the Legion is excited about the message he will be sharing as he spends about 300 nights on the road this next year. As a veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm he is looking forward to reac…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: 2023 Global Retirement Index Is Out, US FAA Shutting Down?, Delta Apologizes For Recent Changes, Bright Ideas In Travel 2023, Google's AI adds new capabilities in travel planning, and more Expat News. Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-09-30 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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BG Victor Perez USA Ret., Commander in Chief Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) gives us a picture of what this organization does not only for veterans but for the good of our society at large. They especially work with children to help them grasp the true meaning of being a patriot. Speaking of Patriots, although this is a Military Officers Assoc…
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