Let's Talk Vets will be taking a break for the summer and will return at a new time and new format on Radio Chatskill. Stay tuned to WJFF Radio Catskill for more information.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

We'll have news and events of interest to the Hudson Valley veterans community, and some new music and we'll catch up with John Gallina, co-founder and CEO of Purple Heart Homes. A 501 C three corporation that improves the quality of life for our wounded and homeless veterans.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Join me, SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a special Black History Month broadcast. We’ll review the role Black Americans have played in the US military, some news and events of interest to the Hudson Valley Veteran Community, and a conversation with Alyssa Carion of Dutchess County Vet 2 Vet.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Join us for a special Let’s Talk Vets. Find out what’s new at the VA Then hear our in depth conversation with Matt Healy Orange County ADA & Carl Lo Faro Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator, Hudson Valley VA to finds out how the newly formed Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide is working to reduce the number of our hero…

Join me, SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a special holiday edition of Let’s Talk Vets. Christmas is over but we found some audio presents which were overlooked. Music, Veteran’s News, a Hudson Valley VA update from the director, Dawn Schaal and good wishes are the order of the day. The uniform of the day includes something comfy, a smile and the libation o…

Join me SSgt. Doug Sandberg for our next edition of Let’s Talk Vets. December 7 th was the 81 st anniversary of the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor. We attended a special ceremony at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, tonight we’ll bring you the highlights. We also stopped by the Pike County office of Veterans Affairs for an update from Direct…

This program centered on change. We chatted with Steve Walsh, the new Director of the Sullivan County Veteran’s Service Agency in Monticello about their mission and his vision for the future of this important group. We met with the new manager of the Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Peer Counseling Service in Middletown NY, Thomas Bauer about this essential…

Join SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a special Veteran’s Day edition of Let’s Talk Vets. Hear vets tell their stories, learn about events celebrating Hudson Valley Vets, and some great music to complete our mission.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Are you familiar with equine-assisted therapy? Well, tune in and learn how these gentle giants help to heal a wide range of psychological and physical challenges. We’ll also update you on the latest news of interest to our military community.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Jessica Brooks, Owner / Chef of the Cacklin Hen in Youngsville, will share her struggle to secure seed money for her business. Amy Amoroso, Director of Veteran’s Outreach for the Small Business Administration, tells us the facts about funding businesses for veterans. Dawn Schaal with the latest news from the VA…

Catch up on the latest news of interest to the Hudson Valley Military Community, we’ll chat with USN Veteran / Small business owner Ryan Terraciano about his service, life and struggles to open the Catskill Outdoorsman in Jeffersonville and we’ll remember the 13 heroes who gave their last full measure during the chaotic retreat from Afghanistan.…

SSgt. Doug Sandberg for the latest news from the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System with Director Dawn Schaal, news of interest to area vets and take a virtual tour of the extensively renovated National Purple Heart Hall of Honor with Director of Programs, Peter Bedrosian.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Brad Blakeman, Senior Advisor at Tunnel 2 Towers, will stop by to tell us about a great new program to help homeless vets regain their lives and their dignity. Then Master Instructor Jane Morris. Will tell us how the yoga-based holistic practice of Kripalu can help veterans.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

SSgt. Doug Sandberg for Let's Talk Vets. We’ll explore why the 4th of July is our preeminent day of celebration. Joining us are author/historian, Patrick McDonnell, Program Director Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Peter Bedrosian, Purple Heart recipients Specialist Lisa Kelly Lt. Robert Montarro recount their experiences in their own words.…

SSgt, Doug Sandberg for a very special edition of Let’s Talk Vets. Dawn Schaal, Director of the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System will discuss tremendous employment opportunities throughout the Hudson Valley VA. And, we visit with John Crotty and Steve Walsh at the Sullivan County Veteran’s Service Agency to dispel some of the most common misconce…

Join me SSgt. Doug Sandberg for our next Let’s Talk Vets. We’ll visit the Port Jervis Memorial Day Ceremonies, check out some area veterans’ news, and hear some great music.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Join SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a special Memorial Day edition of Let’s Talk Vets. We hear the latest news from the VA, tell you about some area events and feature some original content from our veterans.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

We visited Clear Path for Veterans headquarters in Chittenango NY.for a Vietnam Veteran's Day recognition on March 29th, We chatted with co-founder, Melissa Spicer, and executive director Alex Behm. The keynote speakers were Tom and Nellie Coakley. Tomsaw combat in the Army and lost part of his left leg and Nellie an Army Nurse. They met at Walter …

Guest: VA Director, Dawn Schaal, Chris Meyer, founder and artistic director Veterans Repertory Theater.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Meet the team behind the new BRAVE Adaptive Sports for Veterans Program at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains. Dr. Beatrice Kraus explains how her project To Calm & Command seeks to identify what music is most effective when veterans are preparing for their final deployment in hospice, and we'll learn about the famous WWII North Platte N…

SSgt. Doug Sandberg for a very special edition of Let’s Talk Vets. We’ll listen to some of my favorite “voices of vets” from the last four years. We’ll also get an update from Dawn Schaal, Director of VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

How important is community outreach in the battle against Veteran suicide? How can understanding what those with mental illness experience from their point of view help save veterans’ lives? How has the Ukraine invasion awakened the internal demons of a Vietnam Vet?By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

We continue our tribute to Black History Month with a history lesson on The Buffalo Soldiers, black veterans of the civil war organized into cavalry units to help tame the western frontier. We'll also air a portion of the Rockland County Buffalo Soldiers Award ceremony held on the 16th. Dawn Schaal, Director of VA's Hudson Valley Healthcare System …

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: SSgt Doug SandbergJoin SSgt Doug Sandberg for a special Thanksgiving edition of Lets Talk Vets. The civilian / military divide plays a key role in veterans reintegration. But why wait until theyre discharged? Rick Walls of Towns $ Troops thinks there is a lot more we can do. And Director Dawn Schaal will stop by with your VA updates.…

Guest: SSgt Doug Sandberg Join SSgt Doug Sandberg for a special Veterans Day edition of Lets Talk Vets. Well hear vets talk about their experiences and about what it means to be a veteran in their own words. Were in the midst of our fall fund drive so please visit our show page at https://wjffradio.kindful.com/fall-favorites-fund-drive-2021/program…

Guest: Dawn SchaalVA updates with Dawn Schaal, Director VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System. – Guest: Gavin Walters, Mgr. UlsterGavin Walters, Mgr. Ulster County Vet 2 Vet updates on their recent Walk a Mile in my Shoes event to raise awareness of Veterans suicide – Guest: Tom BrennanTom Brennan, Vietnam Vet shares his life story and written stories…

Guest: Chuck Eastman Stop Soldiers SuicideDiscussion of new forensic data mining techniques to develop early warning criteria for practitioners and clinicians. Alex Othemer and Aaron Leonard of Guardian Revival discuss how cross training first responders saves lives and the benefits of outdoor adventure for veterans – Guest: Alex Othemer and Aaron …

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: Ashton StewartAshton Stewart, Program manager updates us on SAGEVETS, a New York organization providing advocacy, outreach and services to elder NY LGBTQ Veterans. – Guest: Ben PomeranceBen Pomerance, Deputy Commissioner NYS Veterans Affairs discusses legislative changes affecting NYS veterans – Guest: Roman BacaRoman Baca, Artistic Director…

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: Jamie Ackerly, President of the New Hudson Valley Chapter of Military Mothers of America – Guest: Al Potter, a career military chopper pilotBy SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: VA with the director Dawn SchaalKnow what a burn pit is? Tune in to find out how the unrestricted burning of refuse in Iraq & Afghanistan is affecting our service members. Also, catch the latest news from the VA with the director Dawn Schaal.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: Admiral Ret Nancy LescavageBy SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: SSgt. Doug SandbergSSgt. Doug Sandberg inviting you to a very special edition of Lets Talk vets. Well, celebrate the role Black Americans have played in the US military, the deep political divide in our country, and how unity is the key to moving our nation forward. Well even through in some great music to compliment the message. Thats Lets …

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Fiaz Ali Founder and CEO of Ali Adaptive Sports i.e. wheelchair basketball, tennis etc. all about the amazing world of adaptive sports. Chat with veteran Navy Seal Milt Hoos of Dingmans Ferry Update on the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare system for Director Dawn Schall.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: Vet 2 Vet Ulster County, Gavin discusses the new officeVet 2 Vet Ulster County, Gavin discusses the new office and services available to vets. Also reviews their fundraiser, Walk a Mile in My Shoes to raise public awareness to veterans suicide and the issues each vet carries. 58 Miles, Kingston to Albany, 22 Hours. – Guest: United Through Re…

Guest: Marty Klein – Guest: My Brother Vinnie, Paula MiritelloBy SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

News and entertainment of relevance to area veterans, active service members and their families.By SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: Janelle Mendez, Founder & CEO MST Military Sexual Trauma Movement & Ben Pomerance, Deputy Director Program Development, NYS Veterans AffairsBy SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg

Guest: Ashton Stewart, Benjamin PomeranceBy SSgt.(Ret.) Doug Sandberg