Gretchen Smith, Veteran, Founder of Cod of Vets
SOFREP Radio6 Nov 2020

Gretchen Smith, Veteran, Founder of Cod of Vets

Today we sit down with Gretchen Smith, founder of Code of Vets. With Veterans Day right around the corner, we thought it was high time we talked about Code of Vets, a non-profit organization which works to raise money through small personal donations and deliver it directly to veterans in need.

Code of Vets is a 501c3 that exclusively uses social media to raise donations and awareness for veterans in crisis and/or in need. With more than 340,000 followers just on Twitter (they have a following on Facebook as well), Code of Vets has raised over $2MILLION in two years to help thousands of veterans with suicide prevention, housing, food, clothing, medical and transportation just to name a few — with only 2% operating costs — nearly every penny that came in went right back out to veterans.

Veterans receive near immediate care/assistance upon request because of their unique platform. Code of Vets has caught the attention of celebrities and public figures alike including Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly, Sidney Powell, Larry The Cable Guy, Oak Ridge Boys, Scott Baio, Herschell Walker and Charlie Daniels.

The inspiration for Code of Vets came from Sgt. Danny E. Smiley, Gretchen's dad and Airborne Angel. He was a Bronze Star Medal recipient, a 100 percent disabled Vietnam Veteran - exposed to agent orange. He lost his battle with PTSD at age 57.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episoder(461)

Interview with a decorated WWII veteran and prisoner of war

Interview with a decorated WWII veteran and prisoner of war

Duane Miller, age 95, lived through hell fighting against the Germans in WWII. Miller joined the U.S. Army as an infantryman in October 1943. He was only 18 years old. This American hero has had an in...

24 Apr 202030min

Episode 510:  Big Phil on his lockdown in Spain and Togo trip from hell

Episode 510: Big Phil on his lockdown in Spain and Togo trip from hell

In this episode, Big Phil Campion (British SAS) tells us about his recent experiences being locked down in Spain as well as a rought trip to Togo. This guy is always up to something interesting! If yo...

17 Apr 202027min

Episode 509: “Headshot” Don Bradley, former Special Forces operator, CIA contractor

Episode 509: “Headshot” Don Bradley, former Special Forces operator, CIA contractor

In this episode, we sit down with “Headshot” Don Bradley. Don is a former Special Forces operator and CIA paramilitary contractor with over 25 combat deployments. His life, however, was forever change...

10 Apr 202035min

Episode 508: Knife fighting & combatives in elite Spec Ops units with Sensei James Williams

Episode 508: Knife fighting & combatives in elite Spec Ops units with Sensei James Williams

In this episode, SOFREP Managing Editor Stavros Atlamazoglou and former Delta Operator and SOFREP writer Geo sit down with Sensei James Williams. Sensei Williams trains the most elite Special Operatio...

3 Apr 202047min

Episode 506: Butch Whitehead, Special Forces host, Disabled American Veterans

Episode 506: Butch Whitehead, Special Forces host, Disabled American Veterans

Our special host this episode is SOFREP writer and former Special Forces operator, Steve Balestrieri. He interviews Stephen "Butch" Whitehead, the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) national commander. ...

20 Mar 202028min

Episode 505: Johnny Mercer, British Ministry of Defence Whitehall visit, defending veterans

Episode 505: Johnny Mercer, British Ministry of Defence Whitehall visit, defending veterans

Host Phil Campion is on time and on target from the British Ministry of Defence main building -- also called the Whitehall. He interviews a special guest, Johnny Mercer. In July 2019, Johnny was appoi...

13 Mar 202020min

Episode 504: Coronavirus not slowing down, pulling our troops from Afghanistan

Episode 504: Coronavirus not slowing down, pulling our troops from Afghanistan

Navy SEAL and New York Times best-selling author Brandon Webb is back to discuss the ongoing Coronavirus situation and his thoughts on getting our troops out of Afghanistan. Remember to send in your q...

6 Mar 202036min

Episode 503: Coronavirus update, risky interview, right wing terror, Prince Harry

Episode 503: Coronavirus update, risky interview, right wing terror, Prince Harry

Host Phil Campion is on time and on target from Spain this week! Phil interviews a special guest, his partner of fifteen years, Wendy. Find out if Phil gets himself into trouble on this one. He also c...

28 Feb 202034min

Populært innen Politikk og nyheter

aftenpodden
giver-og-gjengen-vg
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
forklart
aftenpodden-usa
i-retten
popradet
stopp-verden
det-store-bildet
dine-penger-pengeradet
fotballpodden-2
rss-gukild-johaug
rss-ness
hanna-de-heldige
nokon-ma-ga
aftenbla-bla
e24-podden
bt-dokumentar-2
rss-dannet-uten-piano
frokostshowet-pa-p5