THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need.

SCUTTLEBUTT
World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans

Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run

Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments

Special Guest: Vic Martin.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Resolution No. 7: American Legion Family Day | Digital Archive
• Be The One | The American Legion
• VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA | Legiontown U.S.A.
• Onward Ops - Your next deployment isn't a military operation
• Courage to Call - Helpline for Veterans, Military & Families
• S.2372 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): VA MISSION Act of 2018 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
• Amazon.com: Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Ejection: 9781964934518: Gill, Lt Kegan Smurf: Books
• Veterans Mental Health Treatment Center in San Diego | Solara
• Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism - VA News
• (20+) Autistic Veterans | Facebook
• Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans | Autism Speaks
• An Autistic Soldier Wants You to Read This - Modern War Institute
• Riders chapter prepping for massive annual poker run to benefit veteran causes, honor fallen military | The American Legion
• Veterans Are Sharing Their Hilarious Military Nicknames, And It Proves That Nobody Would Be Called "Maverick"
• 9 Military Badasses With Awesome Nicknames | Military.com

THE INTERVIEW
Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Celebrity veteran Shaggy's unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor
Woobies are forever
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans

Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures & Publications | The American Legion
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com
• The Woobie
• Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion