Josh O's Radio Show

Jeremy is a 20 year Navy veteran. This was recorded a few months ago when he was processing out of the Military in San Diego. I thought this was lost when I formatted a memory card I was excited when I found out I didn't .I served with his cousin who died in Iraq. I cant imagine a loss that close. He stayed in and still finished a 20 year career and this podcast picks up the very end of it.

 Updated September 2021 1 Presumptive Disability Benefits Whatis “Presumptive”Service Connection? VA presumesthat certain disabilities were caused bymilitary service. Thisis because of the unique circumstances of a specific Veteran’s military service. If a presumed condition is diagnosed in a Veteran within a certain group, they can be awarded disability compensation. What are “Presumptive” Conditions? If you are diagnosed with a chronic disease within one year of active duty release, you should apply for disability compensation. Examples of chronic disease include: arthritis, diabetes or hypertension. Or, if you served continuously for atleast 90 days and are diagnosedwith amyotrophic lateralsclerosis (ALS) after discharge, you can establish service connection for the disease. Veteransin the following groups may qualify for “presumptive” disability benefits: • Former prisoners of war who: • Have a condition thatis atleast 10 percent disabling • Depending on length of imprisonment, specific conditions are pre

Veteran Outreach stuff Q&A on VA Ratings and percentages. and good info for folks about separating and staying in contact w/ vets

1st wave of Iraq invasion & alcoholics w/ hammers might be the title to this Socially distanced episode of Civilianization podcast. Plus thanks for the homemade pizza w/ @seabeevetbu3_ Awesome time great catching up it'll be on all podcast platforms soon. So good seeing this dude BTW this is the Vokey I've been saying Fuck you too at the end of some past podcasts.

Morgan & Andy are 2 vets that fell in love in the military and are pursing their lives after Navy careers. They're flipping a house in PA currently before going onto their next adventure that could lead to where is unknown. BUT will be full of fun and Jiu-Jitsu

Extreme Ownership is a great book about the SEALs bur here's Extreme Ogre ship about Seabees doing whatever it takes to get shit done. Doug is one of my oldest friends in the military from 1996 to this day we've always been friends now pretty much family. I believe its important for vets to have long lasting healthy relationships long after separation or retirement . Anyway quit reading this shit and listen to the show. Also Thanks for stopping by

Aaron is an artist that writes & does the art for his own comic books. The first person I know to make a living off of his own creations. Also a friend that faces a lot of the same Demons as myself. Since I'm back in my home area I wanted to catch up and try to capture some of our conversations into a podcast. Hope you dig it. At the end of the day this was one of the 1st people I thought made it. Hes not rich but he has made himself free and thats exactly how I like to be

Andi Ward a former Navy Seabee talks with Marty Yingling and myself about MVP (Merging Veterans and Players) an organization that does just that, joins Professional Athletes and Military Veterans. This seems to be an awesome program if you love the comradery & Positive Challenges.