<p>I was recently down in Nashville and scouted some Veterans to interview. A friend introduced me to Charlie Smith, the president of the Veterans group at Lipscomb University. Charlie and I weren't able to sit down for an interview while I was there, but recently connected for a Skype call where we talk about his journey in the Marine Corps, his aspirations for getting commissioned, being a student Veteran and leading his group on campus.</p> <p>Covered in Episode 47: </p> <ul> <li>VA's social media outreach platforms</li> <li>Interview with Marine Veteran Charlie Smith    <ul> <li>Why he decided to join the Marines</li> <li>Lessons he learned in bootcamp</li> <li>His transition out, and how he chose Lipscomb</li> <li>Being a student Veteran</li> <li>Leading his group on campus</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://www.MakeTheConnection.net">Make The Connection</a></li> <li>#VeteranOfTheDay is <a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/40754/veteranoftheday-%E2%80%A6-angelo-calabria/"> Army Veteran Joseph Angelo Calabria</a></li> </ul>

#NeverForget: Five Veterans share impact 9/11 had on military & community

Borne the Battle recognizes each battle, challenge, and sacrifice our Veterans endure during and after their service, as well as spotlighting important resources, offices, and benefits VA offers our Veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this podcast, nor any media, products or services they may provide.