Camaraderie
When service members leave the military and become veterans, one of the things they often miss most is the camaraderie that they had with the people they served with.
These episodes of Drive On Podcast cover camaraderie for veterans and where you can find the same like-minded people that you served with.
A few quick ideas to find similar camaraderie as they had while serving in the military include:
- Veteran organizations, such as VFW, American Legion, DAV, or others.
- Volunteer at a local VA hospital.
- Find groups of veterans who participate in an activity you enjoy doing.
- Check out the episodes below for more inspiration!
Veterans Beer Club
Guest: Phil Kendro
Phil Kendro is a Marine veteran who co-founded the Veterans Beer Club, which serves as a place for veterans to network in a fun way.
Alcoholism and How it Affects Those Around You
Guest: Andrew Culkin
Andrew Culkin discusses how he lost his wife of 25 years to alcoholism, how that experience affected his family, and how we can prevent that from happening in other families.
Life Skills For Soldiers
Guest: Brendan Duebner
Brendan Duebner is the founder of Life Skills for Soldiers, whose mission is to improve financial literacy among US service members.
Recovering From Trauma on the Police Force
Guest: Keith Harrison
Keith Harrison, a Canadian police officer, joins us to describe his process of recovering from the trauma he endured for years on the police force.
How to Take a Break From Alcohol
Guest: Kirsten Chalmers
Kirsten Chalmers is a psychologist and the founder of Point Zero Cellars, where she works to raise awareness for those looking to take a break from alcohol.
The Veterans Ranch
Guest: J.R. Smith
J.R. Smith is the vice president of The Veterans Ranch, which works to assist veterans and their families through equine therapy.
Millennial Veterans
Guest: Jenna Carlton
Jenna Carlton is a Navy veteran who started the Facebook Group, The Millennial Veterans, where younger veterans can share issues facing them.
Making Connections to Help Navigate Difficult Times
Guest: Tim Gallaudet
Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet discusses highs and lows he’s experienced in his personal and professional life, and how he was able to lean on others to help support him through difficult times.