VTSR Podcast

Rick “Tank” Ferran @unclesamsmisguidedchild discusses his Burn Pit Exposure and cancer issues. His story and experience may vary from yours, but we believe everyone can benefit from some of the information in this episode. Available on Spotify (Audio & Video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Youtube, and Rumble Video Player. You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Mike @legion18z, and Nate #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy#veteranmentalhealth #makingadifferencetogether

Shane Stuhlmiller is a Retired Master Sergeant (MSgt), USMC, Raider. Here is a glance at his career: He started at MARSOC when it was initially standing up. FMTU to 3D MSOB to MSOAR to 4th MSOB to MSOAG to final be 3D Raider One, a Russian team the first couple of years were JCET/CNT's to Central Asia Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. He met his wife in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and had been married for 14 years. Tour at MARSOC's School house teaching Derna Bridge, MARSOC's version of Robin Sage, where he met Commander Papi (JP). Back to 3D Raider BN (MRB) for 18 months. Tour at NATO Special Operation HQ in Mons, Belgium, at the NATO School House 3D MRB as BN Operations Chief then retired as Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the summer of 2022. Listen to his story and learn about his transition and future goals. Available on Spotify (Audio & Video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy #veteranmentalhealth #makingadifferencetogether

JP and Mike chat with Javier Vizcarrondo from Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass.  Javier is an Army Veteran who grew up in Puerto Rico. Javi shares his life story, success, struggles, and how his childhood and Army experience helped him maintain a “no quit” attitude. This is Part 2 of 2. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP and Mike chat with Javier Vizcarrondo from Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass.  Javier is an Army Veteran who grew up in Puerto Rico. Javi shares his life story, success, struggles, and how his childhood and Army experience helped him maintain a “no quit” attitude. This is Part 1 of 2. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

Stay tuned for future episodes of VTSR Podcast. 

Follow up from EP. 2 with Warriors On The Fly.

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Chance Burles @mcplburles.  Chance is a Canadian Forces Veteran and Combat Engineer who had an 8-month tour of Afghanistan in 2008, served eight years, and retired as a Master Corporal.   He is one of the Canadian Walk For Veterans founders, Host of Tools for the Toolbox podcast, and Host of the Sheepdog Round Table podcast. Canadian Walk For Veterans  Website - www.canadianwalkforveterans.com Instagram - @Canadianwalkforveterans Twitter - @canwalk4vets Facebook - @canwalk4vets Tools for the Toolbox podcast is available on all major carriers.  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tools-for-the-toolbox/id1511265521?uo=4 Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90b29sc2ZvcnRoZXRvb2xib3gubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjS-qjZt5H3AhWZkY4IHbPtA-wQ9sEGegQIARAC Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1QvTWmMNVk2kUU8IZEQT Youtube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCV7x-__g_WMc2rYBsiWgWmQ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP and Mike chat with Retired Green Beret, Jerry Cortinas. Jerry had a terrible accident while deployed to Afghanistan and his transition out of the Army took a dark path, and he shared his story with us. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Marine Corps veteran Amy Dillon @adda.may. Ada is a former Marine Corps Drill Instructor and Combat Marksmanship Instructor who served 12 years in active duty. Ada talks about her transition from the military and career in the firearms, tactical, and outdoors industries. Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP and Mike chat with Susan L. Combs from Combs and Company @combsandcompany. Susan Combs is on a mission to help the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic by asking people to eat pancakes. She’s the champion behind the #pancakesforRoger movement, and her new book, appropriately named Pancakes for Roger, was released on February 22nd. Major General Roger Combs was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran diagnosed with Agent-Orange-related throat cancer in his later years, which he had been exposed to as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Buy the book or find more information about this cause at https://www.pancakesforroger.com and don’t forget to use hashtag #PancakesForRoger when posting a pic of your delicious pancakes. Combs and Company https://combsandco.com Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter. Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Carmen Maldonado @carmen.lunatik who is a mother, military spouse, loan officer, and now Hair Care / Skin Care Mentor. Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP & Nate chat with Teresa Tretbar who as a Law Enforcement Officer served as a School Resource Officer (SRO), Field Training Officer, Detective, and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Instructor. Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP & Nate chat with Tiffany Betts from Pinberet Marketing @pinberetmarketing. https://pinberetmarketing.com Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble). You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Find our links, events, resources and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Tamara Szewczyk and Bob Verret from Operation Pegasus Jump. About Operation Pegasus Jump:  As a way to show our appreciation and give back, Campbell River Skydive Centre is excited to host Operation Pegasus Jump in July 2022. Veterans, Serving Military and First Responders are considered to be at a greater risk for developing Operational Stress Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than most other occupations. As a way to bring you Hero’s together as brothers and sisters, our main event will be a First Jump Course with the option to continue through the student process. Follow the journey at @campbellriverskydive, Facebook Event https://fb.me/e/12im57JZO, http://www.campbellriverskydivecentre.com or SignUp at https://forms.gle/KYrC7YKMn2gr63nu8 You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Veteran Kevin Leboeuf. Listen to Kevin talks about his time in the Military as a Master-Corporal in the Canadian Military to transitioning out of the military and start his own business at Educated Beards https://educatedbeards.com You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

JP, and Nate chat with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Andrew Campoamor. Like always, it is an entertaining episode with a powerful message from our guest Andrew. You matter. Don’t Cash Out! Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast

Happy New Year message from the VTSR Podcast crew.

JP, Nate and Mike have a quick chat before Christmas.  You matter.  Don’t Cash Out! Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition#VTSRPodcast #podcast

JP Nate and Mike had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Archambault from Wired Differently.    Jon is a French Canadian,  Special Forces Military and Police service veteran turned author and mental health advocate. He started a small initiative to break the stigma of mental illness and hiring veterans in the process.   Listen to his story and learn more about Jon @wireddifferently.co and https://www.jonarchambault.com  Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta  Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp  Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z  #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast

JP and Nate take an opportunity to catch up after a business meeting. JP talks about the upcoming Let's Walk It Out - 222 Mile Ruck March for Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Nate talks about upcoming projects and trying to get out of Canada.  Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta  Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z www.vtsrpodcast.com 

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Green Beret Nick Merrick @green_beret_racing_Nick is an Active Duty Green Beret and has a passion for helping peers battle Post Traumatic Stress.       Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla@mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta      Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson     Main Sponsors  - Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp  - Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast

JP, Nate, and Mike take an opportunity to catch up. JP talks about the upcoming Let's Walk It Out Ruck March for Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Mike talks about his experience at Florida Firearms Industry Range Expo. Nate just complains about not been here for any of it and stuck in Canada forever.Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta Song:  Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt DawsonMain Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Gary Brugman @gary.brugman about his Pardon from President Donald J. Trump.Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta Song:  Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt DawsonMain SponsorsNous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrpUp Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast

In this special episode Nate @jesterstactical talks with Mike Rude @the_rude_awakening_tour about PTS and mefloquine poisoning.  Mike Rude is a Canadian forces member who served with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry and then served with the Canadian Parachute Regiment until its disbanding in the late 90s.At that time, Mike was posted to the 3rd Battalion PPCLI, at which time he ran alongside Nate a few times for PT.Mike's tours include Somalia, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. He has been a peacekeeper, peacemaker, and warfighter for his nation.The past year Mike has been traveling across Canada with his sidekick "Spark" to spread awareness of mefloquine poison and how it is destroying families and veterans.Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta Song:  Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt DawsonMain SponsorsNous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrpUp Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience#Transition

This Mini Episode is extra content from Episode 11 that was not published in the original podcast.JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Rick “Tank” Ferran @unclesamsnation, USMC Veteran, Business Owner and Host of the Uncle Sams Nation Podcast https://unclesamsnation.com.Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt DawsonMain Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrpUp Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass A-Tacs Camo @atacscamo #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience#Transition

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Mrs. Stacey Buckner from @offroadoutreach.     Stacey talks about her passion to help others and how one homeless woman changed her life forever and inspired her to start Off-Road Outreach. Off-Road Outreach provides hot mobile showers to homeless Veterans and others in various locations throughout Fayetteville, NC. ORO often goes into homeless camps to meet Veterans at their location and they also have an Adventure Therapy and Veggies for Vets program. www.offroadoutreach.com  Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta   Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson Main SponsorsNous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrpUp Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass A-Tacs Camo @atacscamo #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRpodcast

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Rick “Tank” Ferran @unclesamsnation, USMC Veteran, Business Owner and Host of the Uncle Sams Nation Podcast https://unclesamsnation.com.     Rick talks about surviving communism in Cuba, the challenges he faced adapting to the culture in the USA, joining the Marine Corps, his struggles with depression, and much more.     Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta       Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson      Main Sponsors  - Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp  - Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass   - A-Tacs Camo @atacscamo #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition

JP @jpcervantes180a Nate @jesterstactical Mike @legion18z just catching up, Talking quarantine, COVID, Isolation and suicide awareness. Stay tuned for Future guests.Thanks to our producer ? social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and our editor Kristin @oda_taSong: Matt Dawson " Gunfighter Lullaby"

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Gary Brugman @gary.brugman.uscgvet, USCG Veteran, Border Patrol Agent and Host of the Gary Brugman Podcast @gary_brugman_podcast.        Gary talks about his childhood, joining the U.S. Coast Guard, his career as a Border Patrol Agent, his wrongful conviction, his struggles with not “cashing out” and finding a purpose and much more.       Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta       Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson       Main SponsorsNous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrpUp Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglassA-Tacs Camo @atacscamo

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Kevin Flike @woundedbywar, Green Beret, Harvard and MIT alum, Public speaker, Author, and Board Member of @greenberetfoundation.Kevin talks about his childhood, Family, Military career and injuries received during combat. He also talks about struggles while attending college and the importance of resiliency. Please listen to Kevin as he has a lot of lessons learned to impart on us.Thanks to our Producer/ social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_taSong: Gunfighter Lullaby By Matt Dawson

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Sydney Ruefenacht and Kristin Buxton from the @specialforcesfoundation_, Sydney is a Green Beret spouse and Director of Operations at SFF. Kristin is the owner of ODA Tactical & Apparel @oda_ta and Director of Special Events at SFF.The team talks about #therona2020, struggles veterans are facing, transition and the Ronald P. Becca Award Ceremony.Big thank you to our producer/ social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour

VTSR Mini Episode 03 JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical Mini episode with guests Yehuda @thepewpewjew , Jeff @limacharliecc and Thomas @bulletsandpoutine. What started out as a business Zoom meeting turned into a mini episode of chatting with friends…. - Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson - Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the affiliates, promotional sponsors, and/or advertising agencies, and only reflects the opinions of the members and guest. This podcast contains explicit content and offends everyone equally. VTSR expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this podcast. A We Defy Production

MINI EPISODE 2 - LIMA CHARLIE Veterans Transition Support Reconnaissance Show - Description (write up by Nate and edited by Kristin/Mike) - Nate @jesterstactical and Mike @legion18z Mini episode with from Lima Charlie Clothing Company @limacharliecc. The team shops for X Small shirts for JP Cervantes @jpcervantes180a and talk with Jeff about all the great things Lima Charlie is doing to give back to the veteran community. This the second of many mini episodes to come. This show was recorded in a shooting range so we apologize for the audio. We will get better, we promise. - Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson - Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the affiliates, promotional sponsors, and/or advertising agencies, and only reflects the opinions of the members and guest. This podcast contains explicit content and offends everyone equally. VTSR expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this podcast.

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Ryan Weaver @ryanweavercountry , A country music artist and the Patriotic Voice of the Professional Bull Riders, Ryan is also a former Army Intel Analyst turned Warrant Officer/Blackhawk Aviator. Ryan started his country music career while in service after losing his brother in combat. - They talk Ryan’s military career, retirement, becoming an artist and his new project Short Film "Arrival" to raise awareness to Human Trafficking

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical Mini episode with Guillermo "TJ" Tejada (USMC Ret) while at Shot Show 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. TJ is a Marine Corps Veteran and is shooting the shit with JP and Nate. TJ talks about losing limbs in combat, Keeping a positive attitude, support from his family and future plans. This is the first of many mini episodes to come. Shout out to Mike @legion18z who was not in this episode as it was on location and last minute..... you guys can send him hugs...or beers.

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Kate Sipes @fermatakate, Army veteran of 21 years, Female Mentorship Program development Facilitator. while her family served as marines, Kate found her own path in the Army. - Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson - Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the affiliates, promotional sponsors, and/or advertising agencies, and only reflects the opinions of the members and guest. This podcast contains explicit content and offends everyone equally. VTSR expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this podcast.

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Mark Briggs @the.stronghold , Brute Force Director of Law Enforcement, Master Trainer, Tactical Athlete, Retired Police/SWAT Officer, & Army Veteran. They talk about Mark’s experience from High School to the Military, joining the police force, battling with PTS and his experience training Law Enforcement with Brute Force. - Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson - Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the affiliates, promotional sponsors, and/or advertising agencies, and only reflects the opinions of the members and guest. This podcast contains explicit content and offends everyone equally. VTSR expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this podcast.

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike@legion18z talk with Brent Cooper, Executive Director of the Green Beret Foundation . The direct and continuous support to the Green Beret Community and its families. The Green Beret Foundation facilitates the transition of Green Berets and their families whether that transition is from wounds sustained in combat, illness, injury or “merely” from numerous deployments and/or retirement. Green Beret Foundation provides

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical talk with Mike Pintacura @legion18z. Mike retired as a Master Sergeant (MSG) from the United States Army Special Forces and served with 5th Special Forces Group. Mike talks about his struggles and transition into the civilian world, along with his newfound passion for The Tactical Games. Did we mention his magnificent beard and the oils he prepares at home? Weird! Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the affiliates, promotional sponsors, and/or advertising agencies, and only reflects the opinions of the members and guest. This podcast contains explicit content and offends everyone equally. VTSR expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this podcast.

It is time for a new episode of the VTSR. This time the guys chat with Carlos De Jesus from Warriors on the Fly. Carlos is a retired CW2, from the U.S. Special Forces. He now works with fellow veterans and shows them the joy of fly fishing. Listen as JP and Nate discuss with Carlos his journey to finding the fishing project as well as the details of his transition to the world of not Army. Plus the secret of the "Love Bank".

In this episode we meet JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical , two gents that have spent half their lives as soldiers, and the last handful of years learning how to be not... As retired soldiers, these two have learned a lot, some would say the hard way, about how to operate in the civvy world .. So, enjoy their stories and struggles. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the affiliates, promotional sponsors, and/or advertising agencies, and only reflects the opinions of the members and guest. This podcast contains explicit content and offends everyone equally. VTSR expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this podcast.