LIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 11 with Jacob Zetino and Mitch Orsatt
Jacob Zetino- I was born in Silver Spring Maryland. Thereafter moved to the area of Healdsburg/Santa Rosa, California where I was raised. Enlisted in the US Army in 2002 served 10 years, with one tour to Afghanistan, I was honorably discharged attaining the rank of Sergeant. Upon separation from the Army I became a Deep…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 10 with Tony Pennello and Jennifer Marshall
Tony Pennello- Commissioned 2nd Lt, USMC after graduation from SUNY STONY Brook.NY in1983. ACTIVE duty till 1987. Executive Officer And company Commander at Bridge Co and Bulk Fuel A company. OIC FOR ALL TRAINING AND LIVE FIVE RANGES, Camp Pendleton, JOINED LAPD IN 6.87 TILL 6.2000. Worked CRASH VICE SPU AUTO THEFT. Film work started…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 9 with Joe Henley and Ron Bell
Joe Henley- was born in Brooksville, Mississippi. He is the ninth of twelve children. He attended Mississippi State University for two years and later enlisted in the United States Army in 1984 as a Cook. His oversea tours includes Korea, Germany, Kuwait, and Iraq. He attained his Associated Degree from Central Texas College, Bachelor Degree…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 8 with Todd Delquadri and Patrick Birman
Todd A. Delquadri- I was in the Navy Seabees for 7 years and 9 months. I discharged honorably as an E5 Construction Electrician with my Seabee Combat Warfare pin. My official title upon discharge was CE2 (SCW) Delquadri. Since I’ve been out I’ve been in construction in roles such as a superintendent and various others.…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 7 with Su Castillo and Logan Spencer
Su Castillo- Logistics Liaison in U.S. Air Force. Responsible for over 1 Million dollars worth of Military Spending. Operation of special purpose government vehicles, hazardous material and handling in support of F15, F16 and B2 Bombers. Conducted inventory and safety briefings on war readiness kits. Moved to LA three years ago and continues to pursue…
Read MoreNBC’s Fritz Coleman: Navy best decision i ever made…
Fritz Coleman grew up in Radnor, Pennsylvania, he attended Salem College in West Virginia and Temple University in Philadelphia where he studied radio, television, and film. He was going to be drafted, so immediately he enlisted in the Navy. The Navy sent him to radio school and then to Armed Forces Radio & TV and…
Read MoreAirForce Logistics Liason, Su Castillo: Transitioning to the Civilian workforce after War
One of the most challenging aspects of readjusting to civilian life after war, is securing employment. Wehireheroes.us is a great resource for Veterans to browse job postings from a variety of businesses that are actively hiring or seeking to hire veterans. WEHIREHEROES.US Logistics Liaison in U.S. Air Force. Responsible for over 1 Million dollars worth…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 6 with Fritz Coleman
Fritz Coleman grew up in Radnor, Pennsylvania, he attended Salem College in West Virginia and Temple University in Philadelphia where he studied radio, television, and film. He was going to be drafted, so immediately he enlisted in the Navy. The Navy sent him to radio school and then to Armed Forces Radio & TV and…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 5 with Vicki Wagner and Jordan Martinez
Vicki Wagner was a Strategic Air Command Post Controller in the Air Force, her entire job was war games. She is a lesbian comedian whose act is about getting kicked out of the military, something that really happened to her. She is a Winner of the “2013 Battle of the Comics”where she beat 100 comedians…
Read MoreUSS Kitty Hawk Photgrapher Adam Gomez on Life After War
Watch the full conversation! Adam Gomez was raised in Southern Arizona in a small town called Benson. He enlisted after graduating at 17 in 1999. He went to “A”school for photography and then was screened for security clearance an “C”school to study the 1838 Arial Film processors. He had to maintain and develop, processes and…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 4 with Christine Roselund and Todd Prince
Christine Roselund joined the Navy at the age of 24. She was first stationed in Port Hueneme and then after deployment to Spain she found out she was pregnant and she came home with a little girl. She transferred back and later found out she was pregnant again after being due to deployed to Iraq…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 3 with Adam Gomez and Alex Siggins
Adam Gomez was raised in Southern Arizona in a small town called Benson. He enlisted after graduating at 17 in 1999. He went to “A”school for photography and then was screened for security clearance an “C”school to study the 1838 Arial Film processors. He had to maintain and develop, processes and print aerial footage used…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR – Episode 2 with Aaron Solomona and James Gleason
Aaron Solomona was a top recruit in bootcamp. He also received his first achievement medal for fighting an oil rig fire for 16 hours. James Gleason was born and raised in New York City. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and taught english to pilots and was discharged in 1972 and…
Read MoreLIFE AFTER WAR (PILOT) with Michael Mayo and Rory O’Connor
Michael Mayo is originally from Everett Washington and joined the Navy in October 1999 was in Pakistan on the way home on September 11, 2001. Took part in the first strike in Afghanistan October 2001 deployed again to Afghanistan in 2002. Transferred to the US Army under Blue to Green in late 2002. Deployed in…
Read MoreLife After War
“Life After War”…True stories from Veterans sharing their experiences and challenges of coming home. The United States Armed Forces consists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, with 1.5 million officers and enlisted men and women in active duty. Join Kimberly and Jeff Bornstein from Operation Bravo as they introduce us to…
Read MoreWater is the New Gold!
Water is the most valuable commodity of the 21st century, and WeTap founder Evelyn Wendel is all about water! She started WeTap.org dedicated to provided access to safe, potable water for everyone. Councilman Tom LaBonge joins her to discuss the importance of such access and shares his journey to provide Los Angeles with acceptable options.…
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