Dec 13, 2024
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.
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