Best Policy Vets With Dr David Shulkin And Louis Celli Jr Podcasts (2024)

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Chef Robert Irvine is Helping Veterans 41:36

2y ago41:36

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You've seen him on Food Network, but he is much more than a TV chef. His support for veterans might surprise you.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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How to be a military survivor with TAPS and MAJ (Ret) Bonnie Carroll 37:39

2y ago37:39

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Bonnie Carroll talks about what it means to be a military survivor for American as well as foreign serving military, and how TAPS is helping around the world and in Ukraine.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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AbilityOne and Veterans working together 28:02

2y ago28:02

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Michael Monteferrante, CEO of Envision Corp; and Patrick Lindsey, President of LC Industries talk about how the AbilityOne program works, how veterans are playing a major roll in AbilityOne companies, and where the program goes from here.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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The Brain Behind The Warrior Games 41:35

2y ago41:35

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John Wordin, who helped create the Warrior Games, gives hope to many Veterans. He combined fitness, rehabilitation, and suicide prevention programs to create an app for overall well being.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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The Ukraine Rescue Operation - Benjamin Hall 42:17

2y ago42:17

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Seaspray is an active operative with Save our Allies, (https://saveourallies.org/), and speaks to us about the rescue operation to save the Fox News journalist, Benjamin Hall, as well as other operations. Because he works under cover, his voice was modified to protect his identity.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Bringing Vets to the Hill 43:42

2y ago43:42

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Justin Brown, CEO of the Nimitz Group, and founder of HillVets, talks about how his organization works to enhance the voice of veterans on Capitol Hill, through internships and job placement.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Making the Environment Safer to Prevent Veteran Suicide 31:56

2y ago31:56

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Philip Ross, the Chairman of the Design in Mental Health Network, based in the United Kingdom, talks about the importance of improving clinical standards for safety, thereby preventing suicide in health care facilities.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Improving the Performance of Warriors 46:02

2y ago46:02

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RADM (Ret) Tony Kurta, former Acting Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness for the Department of Defense (DoD), talks about human performance at the DoD, and how to improve the performance of warriors.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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The Presumption of Asbestos Trusts Are Fast-Tracking Awards to Veterans 27:58

2y ago27:58

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Geoffrey Bestor, former Staff Director of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, is now an attorney who helps veterans with asbestos-related diseases access funds without going through the VA. Because their exposure is presumed, veterans are often awarded thousands of dollars.

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Paralyzed Veterans of America Is Changing the Lives of Women Veterans 38:28

2y ago38:28

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Anne Robinson and Tammy Jones from the Paralyzed Veterans of America speak to Military Sexual Trauma, as well as their own stories in the service. Additionally, they discuss the Anita Bloom Women Veterans Committee as the first women's initiative in the Veteran Service Organizations in the country, while encouraging women to register for VA service…

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Veteran Treatment Courts and Their Impact 42:43

2y ago42:43

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Judge Halee Weinstein, an Administrative Judge for Baltimore City's District Court, discusses her role in Veteran Treatment Courts, which decrease recidivism and provide alternatives to the standard prosecution systems, while emphasizing mentorship and the special needs of veterans.

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No One Left Behind - The Mission of POW/MIA Accounting 46:27

2y ago46:27

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MajGen (Ret.) Kelly McKeague, the Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency speaks to the incredible work of recovery, remains, and identification that the DoD goes through to ensure no one is left behind.

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Special Edition - Remembering Garry Augustine and John Sommer 8:17

2y ago8:17

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A tribute to two great veteran advocates.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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MilitaryTimes Leo Shane reports on the VA 42:42

2y ago42:42

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Leo Shane of Military Times discusses the community of reporting on the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the potential for medical center closures, and politics surrounding veterans issues.

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Vindman Speaks on Ukraine 41:23

2y ago41:23

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Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman, the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council, gives us a history lesson on Ukraine and Russia, speaks to Putin's miscalculations, and talks about the power of democracy. Additionally, he talks about the dangers while giving potential outcomes regarding the current war in…

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The Library of Congress is Capturing Veterans History 41:51

2y ago41:51

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Kerry Ward and Lisa Taylor of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project talk about the value and progress of the Veterans History Project, which is preserving the voice of veterans for the sake of ourselves, and our progeny.

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Cannibas is coming to the Federal Government 37:32

2y ago37:32

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Dr. Steve Groff, Founder and Chairman of Groff North America speaks about how he became one of the first companies to sell cannabis to the Federal government, and how it will benefit veterans and others as he works to promote the study and rescheduling of the plant.

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The House is Making Headway in Veterans Affairs 44:59

2y ago44:59

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Rep. Mark Takano, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, speaks about the progress the House is making in ensuring veterans needs are taken care of. He speaks about the relation to the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act to Burn Pits, and how the 4th mission of the VA can serve to augment U.S. capabilities, even with non-veterans.…

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Operation Backbone is Carrying a Heavy Load for Veterans as well as the VA 29:13

2y ago29:13

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Mike Sformo, CEO and Founder of Operation Backbone shares how he advocates for the most advanced medical devices & innovations for our military and civilian medical sectors, bringing mental and physical relief to many veterans.

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Foreign Threats, GWOT Memorial, Wartime Injuries, and Sexual Assault 29:09

2y ago29:09

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Senator Joni Ernst has the floor as she speaks about the potential Ukraine conflict, as well as other threats. She discusses the importance of the Global War on Terror Memorial, as well as our need to keep wartime injuries and sexual assault at the forefront.

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The CHIP IN Act and Public Private Partnerships 31:59

2+ y ago31:59

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Representative Don Bacon discusses the value of Public Private Partnerships using, as a model, the CHIP IN for Vets Act, which supported the building of a new Omaha VA Clinic, saving taxpayers millions of dollars.

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How Does the VA Continue to Innovate and Compete Moving Forward 41:50

2+ y ago41:50

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Rob Thomas, who is the former Assistant Secretary for Information Technology & Chief Information Officer (SES) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, talks with Secretary Shulkin and Lou about his time at VA, how the Cerner implementation decision was made, and what VA needs to do in the future to compete.…

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Season 2 Opener with Dr. David Shulkin and Lou Celli 13:31

2+ y ago13:31

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Today, Secretary Shulkin and Lou Celli discuss what is coming up for Policy Vets as they work to keep policy issues on track, post-pandemic.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Human Connection to reduce Veteran Suicide and Helping Afghan Refugees 34:58

2+ y ago34:58

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Dr. Keita Franklin, the Chief Clinical Officer at Loyal Source, joins Dr. Shulkin and Lou as they discuss the impact the VA has had in reducing Veteran Suicide, and also discuss the work she is doing to help Afghan Refugees, as well as the Columbia Lighthouse Project. She notes the Call Center to help Afghan Refugees, which is open 8am-8pm. The num…

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The Nightmares of Air Travel for Paralyzed Veterans 26:06

2+ y ago26:06

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Heather Ansley, the Executive Director for Government Relations for the Paralyzed Veterans of America discusses the antiquated approach that airlines have taken towards paralyzed members of society. She discusses specific stories and how important it is that legislators put this on their radar.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Secretary Gaskin Speaks on North Carolina - and Afghanistan 40:06

2+ y ago40:06

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LtGen Walter Gaskin, Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, speaks about how North Carolina is tackling some of the biggest issues for Veterans. Having spent much time in Afghanistan, he also speaks on the U.S. Military's departure from the country, and expresses disappointment in Afghanistan's leadership for ab…

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Veterans Day Reflections 17:27

2+ y ago17:27

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Secretary Shulkin and Lou Celli discuss Veterans Day and reflect on the podcast's many guests, as well as the reaction they've received.

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While You Were(n't) Sleeping 46:19

2+ y ago46:19

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Dr. Russell Foster speaks to Lou and Sherman Gillums (guest host) to discuss the importance of sleep on helping people with PTSD and other disorders. He shares amazing and recent studies while Sherman and Lou share their shock at the newness of this information. Dr. Foster is the Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and the Sleep and Ci…

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The Defense of Taiwan - Where does the United States Stand and Why? 39:56

2+ y ago39:56

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Today, Vincent Chao, the former Director of the Political Division at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, speaks to Lou Celli and Charlie Malone on behalf of Taiwan. What are the ramifications of Washington's and Beijing's policies regarding this very important island?…

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The UK Wants to Team with the US to help Veterans 31:37

2+ y ago31:37

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Professor Renata Gomes joins Secretary Shulkin and Lou to discuss Bravo Victor, a UK-based group dedicated towards focusing the world’s best research scientists to improve the lives of the visually impaired and veterans. Professor Gomes is the Chief Scientific Officer at BRAVO VICTOR, Blind Veterans UK Group (https://www.bravovictor.org/)…

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Veterans Education - Villains and Victories 31:36

2+ y ago31:36

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Chris Madaio and Will Hubbard join Secretary Shulkin and Lou to discuss the successes of the GI bill. They also discuss those educational institutions, who for profit motive, have acted as predators towards service members and veterans. Chris and Will both hold Vice President positions at Veterans Education Success (https://vetsedsuccess.org), a no…

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The Honorable Dr. Phil Roe and the 115th Congress Veterans Bills - Where Are They Now? 54:17

2+ y ago54:17

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Dr. Phillip Roe, the former Chairman of the House Veteran Affairs Committee, speaks with Secretary Shulkin and Lou about what he's doing now, what should be a priority for congress with regards to veterans, and what he wishes he could have done while in office.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Comedy and the Arts Helping Veterans 35:25

2+ y ago35:25

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Brian Jenkins, Executive Director of the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), discusses how the arts and comedy makes the lives of veterans (and audiences) better. You'll also get a chance to hear two great comedians, Clyde Thompson and Adam Keys, two veterans who will bust your gut.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Why Veterans Died in State Veterans Homes, and How to Fix it. 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

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Today, Randy Reeves, the former Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs for the VA, and the former Executive Director for Mississippi's Veteran Affairs Board, shares his understanding and experience being responsible for a State Veteran Home network. He explains the problems that occurred with the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts, and still pro…

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The Data on Veteran Suicides - Far Outweighing Deaths in Military Operations 39:45

2+ y ago39:45

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Dr. Ben Suitt joins Secretary Shulkin and Lou to talk about his recent study regarding the shockingly high numbers of veteran suicides. He explains that the recent drop in suicides reported by the VA, might just be a numbers game that doesn't reflect reality.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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What To Do About Cannabis? Can It Help Veterans? 41:29

2+ y ago41:29

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Today, Cherissa Jackson, Chief Medical Executive at AMVETS (American Veterans), a registered nurse, a veteran and PTSD survivor, discusses her perspective on Cannabis and the impact it is having on the veteran community. Also, Lou puts the Secretary on the spot regarding his policies while he was VA Secretary.…

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Art Helps Veterans, and Lou is Cheap 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

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Today, Secretary Shulkin and Lou speak with AnnMarie Halterman, who is the Executive Director of Uniting Us (https://unitingus.org/), which uses art therapy to support the veteran community as they deal with trauma, physical disability, or life in general.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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General David Petraeus - The United States Should Have a Permanent Footprint in Afghanistan 57:09

2+ y ago57:09

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In today's special episode, Secretary Shulkin and Lou are joined by General David Petraeus. General Petraeus served Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and before retiring from a 37 year Army career, served as the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan. He speaks to the trage…

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The Cost of War is Realized Long After we Leave the Battlefield 52:40

2+ y ago52:40

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Lou Celli and guest host Charlie Malone, stepping in for Secretary Shulkin this week, are joined by Dr. Linda J. Bilmes, Harvard Kennedy School Professor and the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Public Finance. This week they talk about the true financial costs of war, which according to her research are woefully underst…

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What is happening with the Cerner rollout at VA and DoD? 1:03:51

2+ y ago1:03:51

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Dr. David Shulkin and Executive Director Lou Celli sit down with Cerner Senior Vice President & General Manager Brian Sandager to talk about the electronic health record modernization project. What's going well, what didn't go well, and how they plan to fix it going forward.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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Recent Afghan Ambassador to US Roya Rahmani - Afghanistan Government Crumbles 46:22

2+ y ago46:22

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Recent Afghanistan Ambassador to The United States Roya Rahmani sits down with former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Dr. David Shulkin Executive Director Louis Celli to describe the final days of democratic Afghan rule as the Taliban move into the Presidential Palace.

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Securing the Veteran Service Organization's Voice for the future 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

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Sherman Gillums joins Secretary Shulkin and Lou Celli to talk about Veteran Service Organizations (VSO's) and what they need to do in order to ensure veterans continue to have a voice. Sherman has served as a veteran, VSO Executive, and now as an advocate.By Policy Vets with Dr. David Shulkin and Louis Celli Jr.

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600 Billion Dollars in Federal Procurement Dollars each year - How much of that goes to Veteran Owned Businesses? 35:48

2+ y ago35:48

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Barbara Ashe is the Executive Director for a program that teaches veteran businesses how to tap into the multibillion dollar federal sales market. The Department of Veterans Affairs 2022 budget request is 270 billion dollars. Find out how much of that will get spent on goods and services, and what type of priority veteran businesses have when selli…

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Afghan Interpreters Coming to US - Why? 33:11

2+ y ago33:11

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Zia Ghafoori is a former Afghan interpreter who served with the US Army Special Forces for 14 years. The Taliban abused his family and the war ended high school when he decided to fight for his country by supporting the United States as an interpreter. Ghafoori earned a Purple Heart and is now a US citizen advocating for other Afghan workers who st…

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The Importance of the Caregiver to Some of Those Who Served 35:44

3y ago35:44

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Sarah Verardo is a national advocate for wounded Veterans and their Caregivers, and CEO of The Independence Fund (https://independencefund.org/). Her husband Michael was catastrophically wounded in Afghanistan in 2010, in two separate IED attacks that took his left leg, much of his left arm, and left him with polytraumatic conditions that required …

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Military Sexual Assault - Does it Degrade Military Readiness 46:26

3y ago46:26

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Join Dr. Shulkin and Lou Celli as they speak with Phillis Wilson and Lucy Del Gaudio. Phyllis is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Policy Vets BOD member, and Lucy is a Military Sexual Assault victim who works to advocate for other Military Sexual Trauma victims. Different eras, different experiences, same problem - is it getting any better?…

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Are race relations a national security issue? 45:21

3y ago45:21

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Join Dr. Shulkin and Lou Celli as they speak to Reuben Keith Green and Gloria Dent. Keith is the author of "Black Officer, White Navy", and Gloria is a small business owner. Both had long careers in the military and have a perspective on race in the military that is especially important considering recent events.…

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"He returned a hero, and died a villain" Danica Thomas Talks about SSG Allen Thomas 43:08

3y ago43:08

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Dr. David Shulkin and Lou Celli speak with Ms. Danica Thomas, who shares her story about her husband Army Staff Sergeant Allen Thomas; how they met, what happened to SSG Thomas in Afghanistan; and the tragic afternoon he left the VA and murdered two people he had never met thinking they were enemy combatants before taking his own life.…

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Service Dogs Pt. 2 Increasing Our Paw Print in Support of Veterans. 42:25

3y ago42:25

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Dr. Gordon Sumner, President and CEO of Veterans Moving Forward (https://vetsfwd.org/staff/) and Cole Lyle, President of the Working Warrior Foundation (https://workingwarriorfoundation.org/) join Dr. Shulkin and Lou in talking about how to increase our paw print in support of veterans without wasting taxpayer dollars on scientific studies.…

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Service Dogs Pt. 1 How service animal regulation affect Veterans 32:20

3y ago32:20

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In part 1 of this two part series Donald Overton and Danique Masingill join with Dr. Shulkin and Lou to talk about the power of animal regulation for the future of Veteran support. Donald is the Executive Director of the Blinded Veterans Association (https://bva.org/), and Danique is the Co-Founder and President of Leashes of Valor (https://leashes…

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