Best Victor Antonio Podcasts (2024)

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60. Victor Reyna on Leading the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos in San Antonio 39:06

27d ago39:06

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This week’s guest is Victor Reyna, vice president for business banking at Amegy Bank in San Antonio, who also serves as president of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos in San Antonio. AEM, or The US – MX Business Association, as it is known in English, helps Mexican business professionals achieve success in the United States, and assists U.S. …

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Level 3 Selling 6:37

15h ago6:37

6:37

The key to success in sales is reaching level three selling activities, which involves proactively identifying and solving customer problems, anticipating future issues, and providing long-term value to the customer. Understand the three types of salespeople and where you fit in the market to differentiate yourself in a competitive market. Differen…

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F45's Revival: Inside Tom Dowd's Successful Turnaround of a Fitness Brand 36:44

2d ago36:44

36:44

In this episode, fitness mogul Tom Dowd reveals how he went from working long hours in his family's supermarket business to partnering with Mark Wahlberg and saving struggling franchise F45. Growing up instilled a strong work ethic in Dowd, but his biggest test came when he took over F45 in crisis. Through strategic partnerships, focusing on cultur…

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63. George Hernandez and Building Bexar County's University Health System 39:51

6d ago39:51

39:51

This week’s guest is George Hernandez, who retires as the longtime CEO of the University Helath System, officially known as the Bexar County Hospital District, the only locally owned hospital and outpatient clinic network. Hernandez has led the district for 19 years, a period time that saw remarkable growth in both facilities and services beyond th…

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Make Profit in Tropical Paradise: Investing in Zanzibar with Kalojan Georgiev 22:30

9d ago22:30

22:30

In this episode, Joe De Sena, chats with his friend Kalojan Georgiev, currently residing in Zanzibar. Kalojan provides an engaging insight into the untapped potential of Zanzibar as a prime investment destination and a wonderful place to live. Kalojan highlights the significant return on investment in Zanzibar, which can reach up to 15-20%, far exc…

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62. From Wounded Warrior to Artist & Author: The Story of Mario Lopez 45:13

13d ago45:13

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This week's guest is Mario Lopez, a wounded warrior who served deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He survived critical injuries from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, which brought him to The Burn Center at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston. After years of surgeries and recuperation, Mario has gone on to write a book …

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Fit at 98: Lala LaLanne’s Longevity Secrets 29:55

16d ago29:55

29:55

Meet the world's toughest inspiration - 98-year-old Lala LaLanne! In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with the fitness legend to uncover her secrets to breaking records, crushing workouts, and staying motivated well into her 90s. Listen as Elaine shares incredible stories of her and her late husband Jack's accomplishments over the decades. She'l…

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How to Motivate Your Team | #425 7:03

20d ago7:03

7:03

Fear, apathy, and skepticism are common barriers to motivation, and managers need to address these issues by providing clear training, showing the value in employees' work, and connecting tasks with outcomes to motivate their team and reduce doubts. 00:00 Fear, apathy, and skepticism are the three categories that hold people back from being motivat…

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STOP Using Weasel Words - Confidence Killer | #424 5:14

20d ago5:14

5:14

Using weasel words undermines confidence in sales communication and it's important to eliminate them to build confidence and persuade customers effectively. 00:00 Stop undermining your sales success and ability to persuade by using weasel words without realizing it. 00:32 Customers want confidence to make buying decisions, so it's important to diff…

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61. Corazón Ministries: Downtown Nonprofit Making a Big Difference in the Lives of the Hardcore Homeless 48:13

20d ago48:13

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This week’s guests are Erika Borrego, the CEO of Corazón Ministries, and her colleague Brittney Ackerson, the Day Center Director and recovering addict who experienced homelessness in her own life before finding her way back to good health and a purpose-driven life. Their work serving the hardcore homeless population in San Antonio is transforming …

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It's Never Too Late to Test Your Limits with Gwendolyn Bounds 30:22

23d ago30:22

30:22

Tired of feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how taking on new challenges can make you feel alive again at any age. In this empowering episode, Gwendolyn Bounds shares how she conquered self-doubt and found her inner athlete later in life. She discusses her transformation from a sedentary to a competitive obstacle course racer through grit and communi…

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Too Much Comfort Kills | Joe de Sena and Zackary Paben 31:51

30d ago31:51

31:51

Joe and Zackary delve into the powerful symbolism behind carrying a couch through Spartan Races, a tribute to those struggling with addiction and a call to leave comfort for the community. Zach shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and physical challenges, emphasizing the importance of helping others, especially adaptive athletes, to co…

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59. Dr. Belinda Román on Bringing Humanity to Economics 43:59

1M ago43:59

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Belinda Román, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Mary’s University. Locally, Dr. Román is also Secretary/Treasurer of the San Antonio Business and Economics Society, and has conducted impact studies for the SABÉR Research Institute, an economic development think tank dedicated to researching regional economies and their developme…

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How to Turn Challeges Into Triumph with Kristin Smedley 28:06

1M ago28:06

28:06

When Kristin Smedley's young son was diagnosed as blind, she was devastated. But rather than accepting limits, she became fiercely determined to give him every opportunity. Tapping into creative problem-solving skills from her own athletic past, Kristin empowered her son to navigate life fearlessly. Through using all available tools and relentless …

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58. Jim Reed and the Expansion of the South Texas Medical Center 32:01

1M ago32:01

32:01

How did the South Texas Medical Center become San Antonio's leading smart jobs engine over the last 25 years? This week’s guest is Jim Reed, the recently retired longtime chief executive of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, which led that extraordinary growth in the medical, health care and biscoences sectors. During his tenure managing the devel…

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Take Back Control of Your Life Now: Hal Elrod and How to Beat the Odds 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

Tired of just getting by each day without making progress toward your goals? Learn how one man used an unconventional morning routine to overcome a near-death experience, beat cancer against all odds, and write a bestselling book impacting millions. Hal Elrod shares his strategies for developing resilience in the face of adversity, finding peace wi…

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Training for Results Formula | EP 423 6:03

2M ago6:03

6:03

Here's a simple formula to follow when training salespeople or talking to customers to achieve higher retention.By Victor Antonio

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57. Mary Thorsby, CEO of ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying 40:13

2M ago40:13

40:13

This week’s guest is Mary Thorsby, the CEO of the nonprofit ABODE, whose mantra is contemplative care for the dying. ABODE operates end-of-life care in a single home on San Antonio’s near-Northside, caring for terminally ill individuals in the last weeks and months of life. It’s one of only three such programs in Texas. As it prepares to celebrate …

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Spartan Mindset in Modern Business | Joe de Sena and Kevin Kaiser 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

Kevin Kaiser has an unconventional approach to business that was shaped by his roots growing up on a farm in Canada. As a professor at Wharton, one of the top business schools in the world, Kaiser is challenging the status quo. In this fascinating podcast episode, Kaiser shares the philosophies that have made him an outlier - treating companies lik…

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Strong v. Weak Salespeople - What the Data Shows | #422 9:56

2M ago9:56

9:56

TLDR: High-performing salespeople possess verbal acuity, are achievement-oriented, power users, have a dominant style, and are inwardly pessimistic, working collaboratively with high morale and accountability. 1. 00:00 Strong salespeople have verbal acuity, which determines their level of access within a company. 2. 01:27 High performers in sales h…

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56. Jenna Saucedo-Herrera and Emily Royall: Innovation in San Antonio 54:06

2M ago54:06

54:06

This week, two perspectives on innovation in San Antonio. We revisit our conversations with Jenna Saucedo-Herrera of Greater: SATX as she discusses how San Antonio is winning on workforce development, and Emily Royall of Smart Cities San Antonio on how her team is using data to improve the quality of life for San Antonians. Listen in full to both c…

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The Shocking Truth About Fitness That Will Change Your Life 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

Dr. John Jaquish discovered a revolutionary way to build strong bones that goes against everything you've been told. In this insightful conversation with Joe De Sena, Dr, John reveals how he cured his own mother's osteoporosis and created a $100 million business - all by ignoring conventional wisdom. He will also open your eyes to why workouts like…

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Confidence Killer - Using Weasel Words | EP421 5:13

2M ago5:13

5:13

You will kill a buyers confidence when you use weasel words or ventilating modifiers.By Victor Antonio

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55. Garrett T. Capps: Honky-Tonk in San Antone and Beyond 33:44

2M ago33:44

33:44

We have Garrett T. Capps in the studio this week with guest hosts Kory Cook of KRTU 91.7 and Nicholas Frank of the San Antonio Report. Garrett T. Capps tours internationally with his band, Nasa Country, and has been a longtime curator of unique musical events in our city. Listen as we discuss how Capps has created space for other touring musicians …

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Lessons on Continuous Learning and Pushing Yourself with Peter Frintzilas 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, Joe se Sena is having an insightful conversation with TeamSnap CEO Pete Frintzilas. Pete shares how facing challenges as a child of immigrants built his resilience and success. He discusses lessons learned on instilling a strong work ethic in kids without spoiling them. Joe and Pete also discuss how continuous learning and seeking …

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4 Ways to Overcome Price Objection | EP 420 6:15

2M ago6:15

6:15

Here are 4 ways to overcome price objections: 1) Compared to what 2) Cost of Inaction 3) Price versus Cost 4) Down sellingBy Victor Antonio

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54. Liz Tullis and Dr. Peter Fox on the Conrad Smiles Foundation 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

Liz Tullis never gave up advocating for her son Conrad after his near-drowning and anoxic brain injury as an infant. Neither did Dr. Peter Fox, the founder and head of the University of Texas Health Science Center's Research Imaging Institute in San Antonio; and they are this week's guests. Listen as they discuss their unlikely journey to change ho…

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The Sales Engineer: Victor Antonio's Winning Strategies 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Victor Antonio knows what it's like to struggle. Growing up in poverty-stricken Chicago housing projects, he faced an uphill battle. But through grit and determination, he climbed his way to the top. In this fascinating episode, Victor pulls back the curtain on his amazing success story. From food stamps as a child to writing bestsellers, he shares…

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53. Bonnie Prosser Elder and David Zammiello, San Antonio Charter Review Commission 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

Today's guests are Bonnie Prosser Elder and David Zammiello, the volunteer co-chairs of Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s 15-member Charter Review Commission, formed last November to explore amendments to the city charter for voters to consider on the Nov. 5 ballot.By Bob Rivard

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Building Reebok: Finding the Right Space at the Right Time | Joe Foster 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

In this episode of The Hard Way podcast, Joe De Sena interviews Paul Foster, the founder of the iconic fitness brand Reebok. Tune in as Foster recounts growing up in a family shoe business plagued by infighting, and his risky decision to break out on his own with his brother. Listen how this small startup found its big break by pivoting to capitali…

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52. Joe Holley on Power: How the Electric Co-Op Movement Energized the Lone Star State 32:22

3M ago32:22

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This week’s guest is Joe Holley, a longtime Texas journalist and the author of a new book titled “Power: How the Electric Co-Op Movement Energized the Lone Star State.” Power is a book that anyone who cares about Texas history and the state’s development will want to read, and Joe will be a featured author at this year’s San Antonio Book Festival a…

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Joe De Sena and Shawn Nelson Debate: Do we really need a couch? 26:25

3M ago26:25

26:25

The Lovesac founder Shawn Nelson started with a silly college project - giant beanbags. Now he leads the top-selling couch brand in America. How did he go from dorm room side hustle to building a business worth billions? Tune in as Shawn shares his wild journey of overcoming failures, bankruptcy and naysayers. Plus, hear Shawn and Joe discussing th…

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51. Cat Dizon at the Helm of San Antonio’s Accredited Investor Community 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

San Antonio entrepreneurs and startups often find themselves meeting with Cat Dizon, the chief operating officer at venture capital firm Active Capital and the chairwoman of the Geekdom board. The former senior Rackspace executive is the gatekeeper to San Antonio's leading seed fund, and is always on the lookout for young, promising businesses.…

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Overcoming Obstacles Together: Tools for Elite Performers' Marriages | Amy Wine 24:16

3M ago24:16

24:16

When does pursuing your goals mean neglecting your relationships? For high-performing couples, maintaining intimacy may become hard and require intentionality. In this episode, Amy Wine shares her strategies for helping elite athletes, entrepreneurs and busy professionals prioritize connection - even when life gets hectic. Learn a system for design…

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50. Asia Ciaravino: Rediscovering the San Pedro Playhouse 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

Innovative interpretations of theatrical classics are creating a buzz in San Antonio at the San Pedro Playhouse under this week's guest, returning CEO Asia Ciaravino, who continues to re-energize the city's oldest performing arts organization. April's performances of "A Midsummer's Night Sueño" suggest this will not be a traditional performance of …

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Why Most People Don't Succeed (And How to Beat the Odds) | Dre Baldwin 20:20

3M ago20:20

20:20

While most would have quit after repeatedly getting cut from teams, Dre Baldwin refused to give up on his basketball dreams. This episode shares his incredible journey from benchwarmer to going pro, despite the countless setbacks along the way. You'll learn how he maintained an unstoppable motivation to improve day after day through strategies like…

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49. Mark Carmona Addresses San Antonio’s Housing Affordability Needs 47:03

4M ago47:03

47:03

Why is affordable housing in San Antonio everyone's problem? This week’s guest is Mark Carmona, the city of San Antonio’s first Chief Housing Officer, a position created by City Council in 2018 when council members first approved Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s housing initiative. Carmona overees the city’s Strategic Housing Implementation Plan (SHIP), and p…

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Truth About Sugar, Fat, and Reversing Insulin Resistance | Robby Barbaro 29:22

4M ago29:22

29:22

Tired of conflicting advice on diabetes? This episode sets the record straight. Dr. Robbie Barbero, who reversed his own Type 1 diabetes with a plant-based diet, unpacks the science on what really causes insulin resistance.ro You'll be shocked to learn it's NOT sugar as you've been told. Dr. Barbero reveals new research proving dietary fat - not su…

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48. Farm to Table Food Sustainability with Mitch Hagney and Elizabeth Johnson 43:34

4M ago43:34

43:34

A special episode on food sustainability in San Antonio from farm to table that revisits two of the first episodes of bigcitysmalltown. Look back with us as food systems activist Mitch Hagney and Chef Elizabeth Johnson discuss the sustainability of food systems and how we can increase access to local, healthy food for the citizens of San Antonio. T…

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47. Ileana Gonzalez, Next Generation Leader of Tech Bloc 32:11

4M ago32:11

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How is San Antonio perfectly positioned to blend LatAm culture with an American mindset to attract and retain talent? This week’s guest is Ileana Gonzales, the CEO of Tech Bloc, a position she assumed in 2023. Like a storm in 2015, Tech Bloc’s impact was significant and rapid, and energized the previously unorganized tech community. Gonzales is a G…

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Parenting Tips for the Digital Age | Parenting Coach Andy Goldstrom 25:04

4M ago25:04

25:04

This episode follows the transformation of successful entrepreneur Andy Goldstrom from a results-driven corporate executive to a compassionate parenting coach. Faced with his own daughter's mental health struggles, Andy realized the tough love approach that worked in business failed his family. Through difficult lessons and parent coaching certific…

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46. Maura Bobbitt Aims to Deliver Affordable, Green Burial Services to San Antonians 44:51

4M ago44:51

44:51

Can you afford to die? This week’s guest is Maura Bobbitt, a death rights advocate focused on envisioning a future where our death and grief practices can be individually- and community-focused, radically accepting, environmentally-friendly, and divested from capitalist forces.By Bob Rivard

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Finding Your Sweet Spot: Leveraging Strengths, Interests, and Values for Success | James King 22:35

4M ago22:35

22:35

Tired of being average? Want to take your game to the next level and become unstoppable? This episode will show you how to maximize your innate strengths, tap into your deepest interests, and unleash an unstoppable drive to win. Former military strategist James King shares his science-backed approach to identifying your "sweet spot" and aligning yo…

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45. Dr. Jaime Aquino, “Teacher of Teachers,” Uses Inspiration to Lead San Antonio’s Biggest Inner City Public School District 52:55

4M ago52:55

52:55

Governor Greg Abbott and the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature failed to improve public school funding, despite a $33 billion surplus and the high cost of inflation. Listen as this week’s guest, Dr. Jaime Aquino, shares his vision for education as superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District, the city’s largest inner city pub…

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Marketing Mastermind: Seth Godin on Viral Growth and Community Building 24:47

4M ago24:47

24:47

In this episode, marketing pioneer Seth Godin shares his proven strategies for building viral movements and brands. He and the Spartan founder Joe De Sena talk about the power of cultivating small, passionate communities over mass appeal. Godin draws from his experience helping top brands connect through stories and building a community. He explain…

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44. Veronica Salazar on UTSA and the Future of the Institute of Texan Cultures 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

This week’s guest is Veronica Salazar, Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Enterprise Development Officer at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Could UTSA's Institutute of Texan Cultures become the future site of a new Spurs arena? Listen as Veronica Salazar discusses the future of UTSA's presence downtown. The university’s…

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Beyond Stereotypes: Redefining Masculinity Through Authenticity 23:06

5M ago23:06

23:06

In this episode, Joe De Sena interviews Michael Holt from Savage and Saint on redefining masculinity through integrity, authenticity and inner strength. They discuss growing up tough and how it shapes character, plus the importance of discipline and relaxation in achieving goals and relationships. Michael shares his daily wellness routine of medita…

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43. Humberto G. Garcia and the 'Mustang Miracle' 48:17

5M ago48:17

48:17

This week’s guest is Humberto G. Garcia, a San Antonio attorney, avid golfer, and author of "Mustang Miracle," a book chronicling the inspiring small-town Texas story of five Mexican-American caddies in segregated Del Rio who overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to form the San Felipe Mustangs Golf Team. Overcoming racism, exclusion, and pov…

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42. Basura Bash: River Aid takes the lead in San Antonio’s annual anti-litter cleanup 40:21

5M ago40:21

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This week’s guest is Charles Blank, co-founder of the local nonprofit River Aid San Antonio (RASA), the volunteer organization that leads monthly cleanups of litter and dumped materials that perpetually clog and deface San Antonio’s watershed, its network of creeks and the San Antonio River. Saturday, Feb. 17 will mark the 29th anniversary of Basur…

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41. A Conversation with Juan Tejeda 50:53

5M ago50:53

50:53

On this episode of bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard, Bob is joined by Nicholas Frank, senior arts reporter for the San Antonio Report as they speak with Juan Tejeda, founder of the San Antonio Conjunto Festival. He has published a family memoir centered on the life of his brother Frank Tejeda, former U.S. Marine and decorated Vietnam War vet, state…

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