#StillServing: The VFW Podcast27 Nov 2024

For the Good of the Order

#StillServing: The VFW Podcast returns by popular demand! With a fresh studio setup and a revamped format, it's still packed with the engaging conversations you know and love.

In this special pre-Thanksgiving episode, host Rob Couture welcomes key voices from the VFW Washington Office to reflect on Thanksgiving traditions while deployed overseas, unpack the significance of the Elizabeth Dole Act, explore presidential transitions, and dive into fun topics like the Army-Navy game uniforms and more.

Featured Guests:

Ryan Gallucci – Executive Director, VFW Washington Office
Patrick Murray – Director, VFW National Legislative Service
Brittany Dymond Murray – Associate Director, VFW Communications & Public Affairs

Episode Highlights:

[2:44] Thanksgiving reflections: What it's like to spend the holidays while deployed.
[15:00] Understanding the Senator Elizabeth Dole Act and its impact on VA healthcare.
[40:35] Presidents of the U.S: Transitioning between administrations, a discussion of new cabinet picks and the process.
[56:47] Army-Navy game uniforms and debating the coolest thing the Army has ever done.

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

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