On this episode, Samuel kicks things off again by talking to Charles O. Warner III, a social anthropologist and veteran who is focusing on veterans for his current doctoral work. They talk about that work, reactions to veterans in different cultures, and cover various other topics in the field as the show always does! Charles research is funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (Grant #1149421N) and further supported by the University of Leuven, Belgium. More information can be found at www.theveteranseclectic.wordpress.com.   Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS  To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to: [email protected] Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/ Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode Sam talks with Larry Neuzel from Military Missions Inc to talk about their opperations in sending care packages to active service members. He talks about the programs beginings itself along with how he got involved with the program as well.  Military Missions: https://militarymissions.org/ Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast. Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS  To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/ Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jen Briney of the Congressional Dish joins Sam to talk about how she got into academic analyses of congressional matters. Together, they examine at lawmaker approaches to veterans’ issues and break them down in a way common listeners can understand. Learn more about the PACT act as well as phenomena impacting veterans and their families. Her podcast: https://congressionaldish.com/ Episodes on Veterans Issues Jen Recommends: The Pact act: https://congressionaldish.com/cd257-pact-act-health-care-for-poisoned-veterans/ The Choice program: https://congressionaldish.com/cd161-veterans-choice-program/ Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast. Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS  To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sam is joined by Russell Pandres, senior project manager for the community-development organization Coalition for a Better Acre (CBA). The two discuss a recent veterans housing project and CBA’s appearance on the hit television show “This Old House.” Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast. Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS  To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sam is joined by Dr. Anita Casavantes Bradford, Associate Dean, Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies, and Director of the Veterans Studies academic program at the University of California-Irvine. They discuss how her career, research, and loved ones led to the field of Veterans Studies. And you will get a look at what went into the historic creation of UC-Irvine’s Veterans Studies program - among the first in the nation. Tune in to hear a unique perspective on veterans and the lives they lead. UCI Veterans Studies Program: https://www.undergrad.socsci.uci.edu/certificate_veterans Anitas Faculty Page: https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/casavantes/ Journal Article: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355857628_Latinx_Veterans_Outsider_Patriotism_and_the_Motives_Behind_Minoritized_Military_Service Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sam sits down with Ken Rosen, an independent journalist who covers stories of conflict. They discuss his life, career, and time spent embedded with active duty troops. His website: https://www.kennethrrosen.com/ Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sam talks to Jim Craig, an associate dean, department chair, and creator of the Veterans Studies academic program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  They discuss his journey from military service to academia and the birth of Veterans Studies at UMSL. From there, listen as a natural conversation unfolds, revealing the passion and enthusiasm of two Veterans Studies scholars at different stages in their careers. Want to think critically about veterans’ identities, cultures, and experiences? This episode is for you. Jims Faculty Page: https://www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/sociology/Faculty/Craig.html USML Veterans Center: https://www.umsl.edu/veterans/ Military and Veterans Studies Program: https://www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/sociology/mvs/ Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected]  

On this episode, Sam sits down with Dr. Dan Bowersox, a neuro-optometrist who specializes in post-traumatic vision syndrome. They discuss how personal experiences led to a career helping others, a patient who inspired him to do more for the veteran community, and the program offered through his practice that helps veterans who suffer from the rare condition. His offices phone number: 502-647-3937 Website: https://drbowersox.com/ Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dr. Ashley Casto is a PTSD Clinical Team (PCT) program manager and a mentor at the National Center for PTSD. Sam talks to her about why she got into the field of psychology, how her study of trauma lead her to the VA, how PCT programs help veterans with PTSD, as well as common stereotypes surrounding the condition. Dr. Casto also shares some fascinating insights about triggers and how their depictions in media differ from reality. Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 for Veterans National Center for PTSD: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sam is joined by Jennifer Dane, President & CEO of Modern Military Association of America (MMAA), the largest non-profit organization dedicated to advancing fairness and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) veteran community. They discuss how Jennifer’s service during the “don’t ask, don’t tell” era helped inspire the founding of MMAA, its legal, scholarship, competency training, and community offerings, as well as ways average civilians can provide support for LGBTQ+ servicemembers, military spouses, veterans, family members, survivors, and caregivers. Website: https://modernmilitary.org/ Mission Possible Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/173748241X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ZFSQM6RWSKAV4K4D7N4P Want to find the other episodes go to www.eku.edu/kcvs/podcast Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss Send feedback to [email protected] Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/