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  <description>Duct Tape debuts at Paris Fashion Week
THE INTERVIEW
Danielle Robinson — the surviving spouse of the late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, namesake of the PACT Act – joins the podcast to share her family's story and how she and her husband became champions for passage of this historic legislation.
Danielle also shares how she honors Heath's legacy as an activist and advocate for Burn Pits 360, fighting for servicemembers and veterans exposed to hazardous environments while serving.
SCUTTLEBUTT
‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure
U.S. Army helicopter repurposed into an Airbnb in Florida
Remembering country music legend and U.S. Army veteran, Kris Kristofferson Special Guest: Danielle Robinson.
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<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Danielle Robinson — the surviving spouse of the late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, namesake of the PACT Act – joins the podcast to share her family&#39;s story and how she and her husband became champions for passage of this historic legislation.</p>

<p>Danielle also shares how she honors Heath&#39;s legacy as an activist and advocate for Burn Pits 360, fighting for servicemembers and veterans exposed to hazardous environments while serving.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure</p>

<p>U.S. Army helicopter repurposed into an Airbnb in Florida</p>

<p>Remembering country music legend and U.S. Army veteran, Kris Kristofferson</p><p>Special Guest: Danielle Robinson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/uwOG7LcR9c0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Gigi Hadid walks the runway in a DHL packing tape mini dress | CNN" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/30/style/look-of-the-week-gigi-hadid-mini-dress-packing-tape/index.html">Gigi Hadid walks the runway in a DHL packing tape mini dress | CNN</a></li><li><a title="Vision care for federal employees - BCBS FEP Vision" rel="nofollow" href="https://bcbsfepvision.com/">Vision care for federal employees - BCBS FEP Vision</a></li><li><a title="BurnPits360" rel="nofollow" href="https://burnpits360.org/">BurnPits360</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="&#39;Area 52&#39; Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure | War History Online" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.warhistoryonline.com/featured/tonopah-test-range-ttr-area-52-veterans.html">'Area 52' Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure | War History Online</a></li><li><a title="Army helicopter Airbnb open in Brooksville, Florida | wtsp.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wtsp.com/article/travel/brooksville-florida-airbnb-military-helicopter/67-52aa45d2-f3de-41eb-99a0-e07dded99f0a?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Army helicopter Airbnb open in Brooksville, Florida | wtsp.com</a></li><li><a title="Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, Army veteran, dead at 88 - Task &amp; Purpose" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/kris-kristofferson-army-veteran-singer-dead/">Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, Army veteran, dead at 88 - Task &amp; Purpose</a> &mdash; Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, US Army veteran</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Duct Tape debuts at Paris Fashion Week</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Danielle Robinson — the surviving spouse of the late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, namesake of the PACT Act – joins the podcast to share her family&#39;s story and how she and her husband became champions for passage of this historic legislation.</p>

<p>Danielle also shares how she honors Heath&#39;s legacy as an activist and advocate for Burn Pits 360, fighting for servicemembers and veterans exposed to hazardous environments while serving.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure</p>

<p>U.S. Army helicopter repurposed into an Airbnb in Florida</p>

<p>Remembering country music legend and U.S. Army veteran, Kris Kristofferson</p><p>Special Guest: Danielle Robinson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/uwOG7LcR9c0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Gigi Hadid walks the runway in a DHL packing tape mini dress | CNN" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/30/style/look-of-the-week-gigi-hadid-mini-dress-packing-tape/index.html">Gigi Hadid walks the runway in a DHL packing tape mini dress | CNN</a></li><li><a title="Vision care for federal employees - BCBS FEP Vision" rel="nofollow" href="https://bcbsfepvision.com/">Vision care for federal employees - BCBS FEP Vision</a></li><li><a title="BurnPits360" rel="nofollow" href="https://burnpits360.org/">BurnPits360</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="&#39;Area 52&#39; Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure | War History Online" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.warhistoryonline.com/featured/tonopah-test-range-ttr-area-52-veterans.html">'Area 52' Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure | War History Online</a></li><li><a title="Army helicopter Airbnb open in Brooksville, Florida | wtsp.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wtsp.com/article/travel/brooksville-florida-airbnb-military-helicopter/67-52aa45d2-f3de-41eb-99a0-e07dded99f0a?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Army helicopter Airbnb open in Brooksville, Florida | wtsp.com</a></li><li><a title="Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, Army veteran, dead at 88 - Task &amp; Purpose" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/kris-kristofferson-army-veteran-singer-dead/">Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, Army veteran, dead at 88 - Task &amp; Purpose</a> &mdash; Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, US Army veteran</li></ul>]]>
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