Nashville’s Rising Star! Army combat vet Scotty Hasting shares “Pro Beer”, memories of AFG and the perfect Memorial Day song
This week we offer a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute, with Army combat veteran and rising country music star Scotty Hasting, who will perform at this year’s National Memorial Day concert in Washington DC. (PBS)
We begin with his memories of a life changing deployment to Afghanistan.
He spoke about the good times … and the bad. We hear about life on a remote combat outpost, how he survived being shot 10 times, and the ultimate sacrifice made by his best friend, Adam Hamilton.
Hasting shares how he initially found therapy in archery before COVID struck. Then facing isolation, he picked up a guitar. In just a couple years he went from learning guitar from YouTube videos, to playing stages all over Nashville, and he described his miraculous big break, when he was discovered by record label, Black River Entertainment.
Hasting discusses his meteoric rise in the music business, and the song he wrote for his fallen best friend. And we hear the emotional military song he recorded with Lee Brice and the legendary Dolly Parton.
We wrap with a listen to his epic, feel-good summer anthem “Pro Beer”.
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Check out Scotty Hasting’s great country sound here:
https://www.scottyhasting.com/
Watch his performance at The National Memorial Day Concert on PBS, Sunday May 25
https://www.pbs.org/show/national-memorial-day-concert/
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Rangers Lead The Way! Col Larry Perino talks Blackhawk Down, and lifting up veteran business owners at Navy Federal Credit Union
This week we’re talking with retired Army Colonel and legendary Ranger Platoon Commander, Larry Perino. Today he’s AVP, Commercial and Small Business, Business Solutions, Navy Federal Credit Union, where he helps veterans achieve their small business dreams.
However, we begin with a deeply personal look at his career. Perino will be remembered forever as one of the elite Army Rangers who fought in The Battle of Mogadishu. Documented in the famous film Blackhawk Down and most recently in the Netflix documentary, Surviving Blackhawk Down, Perino offers a first-hand perspective on that fateful day in Somalia, in 1993.
Perino also shared the lessons our military learned from that deadly day. And we hear how he discovered a new mission, helping veterans launch their own small business with financial services from Navy Federal Credit Union.
Colonel Perino reveals small business lending tips and shares how business owners can use Navy Federal to help grow businesses of all sizes.
For more on small business funding with Navy Federal check out:
https://www.navyfederal.org/
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Vet Entrepreneur Success! Navy Rescue Swimmer dove into franchise that paved the way to profits
This week we’re talking with Navy veteran John Barile about how he went from Navy Sea Air Rescue Swimmer to becoming a highly successful business owner. After the military Barile took a dive into business ownership when he opened an EverLine Coatings and Services franchise, which does parking lot line striping and pavement maintenance in the San Diego area.
As veterans always have a story or two, Barile shared some great sea stories from his time as a Navy rescue swimmer. Including one involving a burly, bearded Navy Sailor with a huge dip who delivered one of the greatest recruitment pitches of all time!
Barile described that while the pavement and line striping industry is a lesser-known business category, it’s one of many skilled trade businesses that are booming.
He also offered a closer look at EverLine Coatings and Services, and how the recent growth of San Diego’s restaurant scene, has resulted in massive growth for his business.
And he shared why veterans looking for higher income and job security should consider trade franchises like EverLine, which help owners paint a portrait of true business success.
Check out John Barile and the parking lot striping and maintenance services from EverLine Coatings and Services here:
https://everlinecoatings.com/us/ca/san-diego/
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VA Home Loans: For your First Home, Dream Home or even Vacation Home! Navy Federal Credit Union expert explains how
Ready to buy a home? Make sure you consider using VA Home Loan.
Navy Federal Credit Union’s Christopher Davis offers a closer look at this incredible benefit. Davis shares why this loan allows veterans, service members and families to buy with no money down, lower interest rates and how they can be used more than once!
Find out more from Navy Federal Credit Union here:
https://www.navyfederal.org/
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Run Forrest, Run! Team RWB is running from CA to DC in Old Glory Ultra Relay
This week we’re talking about The Old Glory Ultra Relay. Army veteran Jason Wood shares how he and a team of 12 vets from Team Red White and Blue will begin running, non-stop from San Diego, CA to Washington DC. We talked about how this feat is even possible, and the route they will travel.
Wood also shared how his own battle with PTSD, and depression almost ended his life. Saved after initially discovering joy from challenges like The Spartan Race, he ultimately began competing (and winning!) several ultra distance competitions.
Wood also talked about Team Red, White and Blue, a veteran group that helps fellow vets overcome life’s challenges through building an athletic community. Donations from the Old Glory Ultra will help Team RWB build even more events and make a significant change in the current mental health and suicide crisis among veterans.
FOLLOW the epic Old Glory Ultra Relay and DONATE to Team RWB here:
https://teamrwb.org/old-glory-ultra-relay
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Each week, Navy veteran and journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. We highlight veterans finding success as business owners and industry leaders. We also examine topics like treating PTSD, TBIs with innovative alternative therapies; hyperbaric oxygen, cannabis, psychedelics, etc. Plus, we hear dramatic stories from combat veteran authors, discover job openings, and meet celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians.
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