#StillServing: The VFW Podcast13 Joulu 2024

We've Been Here Before

In the second episode following the podcast's return, this hour is packed with compelling topics from an engaging panel of guests. In this holiday-themed episode, our host Rob Couture and guests explore the VFW's record-setting achievements in securing benefits for veterans, reflect on Pearl Harbor Day events, deliver a sharp critique of a controversial article on veterans' benefits, and wrap up with a spirited discussion about the upcoming Army-Navy game.

Featured Guests:

Mike Figlioli – Director, VFW National Veterans Service
Patrick Murray – Director, VFW National Legislative Service
Brittany Dymond Murray – Associate Director, VFW Communications & Public Affairs

Episode Highlights:

[3:42] Celebrating a milestone year: $14.6 billion in benefits were secured for veterans in the last fiscal year, surpassing the previous record of $13 billion.
[12:30] An in-depth look at the VFW's participation in Pearl Harbor Day commemorations.
[15:40] Opening of a new Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) office at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, providing vital resources for transitioning service members.
[21:51] Patrick Murray's passionate response to The Economist article, "American Veterans Are Now Receiving Absurdly Generous Benefits," defending the importance of veterans' programs and setting the record straight.
[40:54] Highlights of the annual Army-Navy football game, its cherished traditions, and the camaraderie it fosters.

Join us for thoughtful conversations, powerful stories, and a touch of humor—because we're always #StillServing.

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VFW Podcast Page

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@RobCoutureVFW on Facebook

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