#StillServing: The VFW Podcast10 Jan 2025

Getting the Inside Scoop

In this latest episode of #StillServing, host Rob Couture dives into critical discussions about the VFW's advocacy efforts and achievements, joined by an insightful panel of guests. From legislative wins to empowering student veterans, this episode highlights how the VFW continues to make an impact for veterans nationwide.

Featured Guests:

Kristina Keenan – Deputy Director, National Legislative Service
Joe Grassi – Associate Director, National Legislative Service
Brittany Dymond Murray – Associate Director, VFW Communications & Public Affairs

Episode Highlights:

[10:38] Legislative Wins: Celebrating the passage of the Dole Act and its enhancements to veteran caregiver programs, along with the groundbreaking Not Just a Number Act, aimed at improving suicide prevention efforts through data-driven insights.
[26:22] Success at SVA's NatCon: The VFW's presence at the Student Veterans of America convention led to over 200 new members joining the organization.
[29:57] Action Corps Weekly: Joe Grassi discusses the powerful information included in the Action Corps Weekly newsletter.
[55:45] The Power of Advocacy: Insights into the VFW's role in championing vital legislation and fostering collaboration among veteran service organizations to improve veterans' quality of life. Discussion of the upcoming VFW Washington Conference in March.

Join us for engaging stories, impactful conversations, and inspiring advocacy updates — because the VFW is always #StillServing.

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Episoder(72)

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7 Aug 1h 57min

The Quiet Part Out Loud

Rob and Brittany are joined by Kristina Keenan and Ryan Gallucci to recap a historic week of VFW advocacy, explain how nearly 100 VFW members helped educate lawmakers on Capitol Hill and discuss why t...

24 Jul 1h 28min

The Looniest of Times

Congress may have delayed action on the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, but the conversation surrounding the legislation is far from over. Rob and Brittany are joined by Kristina Keenan, Mike Fig...

10 Jul 1h 23min

We Don't Pull Up Ladders

We examine the Take Care of American Veterans Act and what it could mean for veterans' disability benefits. The panel breaks down the legislation, which combines more than 60 veteran-focused bills—inc...

26 Jun 1h 8min

The Mission Came First

Editor's Note: We experienced some technical audio issues during the recording of this episode. While every effort was made to improve the sound quality, listeners may notice occasional audio fluctuat...

12 Jun 1h 15min

Fight the Good Fight

Rob Couture welcomes back Kristina Keenan, Director of VFW National Legislative Service, alongside Ryan Gallucci, Executive Director of the VFW Washington Office, for a wide-ranging conversation on th...

29 Mai 2h 3min