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 Classes of Veteran

Classes of Veteran

By VinnieMO

Join us for stories of peril to moments of joy all along theses Warriors path of healing.Cow tipping is as dangerous as moving work on the block. We take a sociological perspective of lessons learned from decades of warfare in this countries longest war to date. From the boroughs of NY, the burbs of Lees Summit, and the Mountain tops of the Rockies. One commonality we all shared was a love of country and a lack of options. Join us for non stop laughs and serious Veteran education from the professionals themselves.. YOU and your family
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Classes of Veteran Jul 13, 2020

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Progress never stops part 2

Progress never stops part 2

Part two of what post traumatic growth looks like!! Never give up and never say no!!


Dec 06, 202101:13:24
Progress never stops!!!

Progress never stops!!!

Vietnam Veteran Larry "Wink" Hernandez recalls his choices to enter the draft and serve his country!! From the Chu Chi Tunnels back to Kansas City Missouri this is a story you will want to hear!


Nov 24, 202101:43:40
25 years of Service never looked better!

25 years of Service never looked better!

Colonel (ret) Matthew Bonnot talk about the changes he has seen in his over 2 decades of service!!

Aug 18, 202101:10:33
No limit to Naval power!!

No limit to Naval power!!

Senior Chief (ret) Manuel Ortiz talks all things Navy and the skill set to be a career recruiter. As well as what it takes in succeed on and off duty in the music world!!

Aug 05, 202101:45:40
Patriots help bridge the divide

Patriots help bridge the divide

Molly French sits down with us to discuss what she knew about Veterans and what she now knows! Patriots help bridge the Civilian/ Military Divide!! This is a must listen if you have Veteran friends and family.


Jul 01, 202131:06
How do we define a Combat Veteran?

How do we define a Combat Veteran?

Classes of Veterans first of many panels on debatable Veterans topics from health care, combat, who has the best uniform, and the most important of all who's has the best chow halls! 


Jun 24, 202132:58
GunnersMate First Class Petty Officer Meyers and his time on a Boat!!

GunnersMate First Class Petty Officer Meyers and his time on a Boat!!

Fast Tracking and highly motivated Gunners Mate M. Meyers talks about his time at sea!! As well he explains to use landlocked service members what's the difference between a ship and a boat! Tune in to hear the classic Army vs Navy bantar!!! 

Jun 17, 202101:15:36
Terminal Lance ThunderBolt!!

Terminal Lance ThunderBolt!!

USMC Ben Hendershot joins us to talk about his time and adventures in the Corps, NJP, and what a pleasure it was to serve is country!! Tune in to listen on how this Mortarmen changed his path in life from knocking houses down to building them!!

Jun 10, 202101:12:07
Walking the thin lines of service!!

Walking the thin lines of service!!

Tune into today guest Tracey Durbin Johnson County, MO Sheriff and 12 bravo Combat engineer. Policing your community is a lot different then policing downrange!!


May 21, 202101:12:23
Big J , Big Worm, the supply guy you want in your corner

Big J , Big Worm, the supply guy you want in your corner

Join us for an up close and personal interview with Fred Johnson a 92 Yankee with a calling to do so much in life!! His story of working with our Spec-Ops Community is that of legend. Working at levels about his rank he made sure his troops could do what they needed to do!

May 13, 202101:14:37
Hero is a gender neutral word

Hero is a gender neutral word

Tune into another amazing episode of C.O.V. today guest has one hell of a story to tell!! This Veteran truly understands the meaning of fate. Stay for the shenanigans then understand of service is one of the finest coping skills!!. 

Mar 31, 202101:02:36
Steel sharpens Steel

Steel sharpens Steel

Marine and Veteran advocate Mike Focke sits down and talk all things Marine!!! This a truly amazing full circle story you dont want to miss this one.

Mar 24, 202101:04:09
How to conquer the Battle within!!

How to conquer the Battle within!!

Fellow 1-25th Brigade Lancer and CEO of The Battle within Justin Hoover sits down and talk to us about life before the infantry. We discuss OIF and what life was like to in the Lancer Brigade 1-5 inf battalions " Bobcats"!! Tune into this episode to listen and learn about how a life changing programming CEO turned his life around after one hands on deployment.

Feb 12, 202101:31:32
Train Wreck of a Corpsman!!!!

Train Wreck of a Corpsman!!!!

Corpsman Will Train talk to us about spinning rifles and how the Navy Corpsman takes care of his fellow man!! A true Veteran renaissance man!! 

Feb 02, 202153:12
VSO Knowledge first hand from the VVA- This is a must listen!!

VSO Knowledge first hand from the VVA- This is a must listen!!

VVA VSO Ron Adams tells us how it is. From is time in Vietnam, to how hard to was to come home, and how he ultimately found his call serving his brothers. Tune to to learn in about how benefits from the expert from a 30 year Veterans Service Officer!! VVA giving guidance and mentoring my Generation of Warriors!!

Jan 18, 202101:14:33
New year New podcast

New year New podcast

COV introduces it's cohost.. let's get to it.

Jan 12, 202121:11
1-800-273-8255 Veterans Crisis line- it just may save your life

1-800-273-8255 Veterans Crisis line- it just may save your life

Todays short and simple episode we pay tribute to those that lost the battle back home.

Dec 03, 202018:09
The most medium sized man with the biggest heart!!

The most medium sized man with the biggest heart!!

On today's episode Joe Trader discusses with us his drive to join the Army and how it guided him in life. From the fight for Mosul to fight for Veterans lives, this Veteran does not take no for an answer. Tune in to listen to a story of resiliency at it's finest!! www.22heartbeats.org it's googable!! 

Nov 21, 202055:55
Combat Commo

Combat Commo

KC Native par parra tell his storied of Korea

Oct 30, 202018:38
Dion the Outlaw Medic!!

Dion the Outlaw Medic!!

Tune in and listen to what 27yrs of service looks like from a Combat Medic. From Desert Storm until 2014!! 

Oct 23, 202044:07
The American Dream realized

The American Dream realized

SSG Hernandez shares her story for coming to America and what it means to be American and give back!!

Oct 09, 202057:21
Veterans know how to protect the right to Vote!!
Sep 22, 202050:37
73rd to 84th Engineer Company Sapper!! SLTW

73rd to 84th Engineer Company Sapper!! SLTW

One to many IEDs found the hard way!! One of the funniest and wildest episodes to date!! Give it a listen and get ready for a walk on the wild side!! Also check on the host companies new website www.mentoringtheforce.org

Sep 21, 202040:06
A true West Side Story and how Mercia conducts liberation!! Marine Corps style!!!

A true West Side Story and how Mercia conducts liberation!! Marine Corps style!!!

Local Veterans Chris Campos story of his journey to the Marine corps. His fulfillment to those who believed in him!! One team on Fight!  

Sep 01, 202001:10:50
An Officer and the Air Force first of its kind.... keep serving

An Officer and the Air Force first of its kind.... keep serving

Special guest and volunteer supreme  LTC Jp. Arch.  Classes of Veteran first officer and Airforce guest !! Tune in top hear how to serve over and over.   

Aug 18, 202053:58
The Secret of Service is to Serve. Veterans Community Project Style!

The Secret of Service is to Serve. Veterans Community Project Style!

How long is too long of a Deployment? Army versus Marine deployments are discussed. On this cast special guests Kansas City's own Bryan Meyer and Veterans Community Project making an impact in KC!! As well how do I make a living brought to light.
Aug 14, 202048:24
Veterans helping Veterans this is full circle

Veterans helping Veterans this is full circle

What makes a Veteran a Veteran.. brotherhood and dedication is all you need!! All who took the oath are our brothers!! One Veterans journey to brotherhood!!

Aug 01, 202035:22
What’s your callsign in the Military.. Donnie, Donnie B

What’s your callsign in the Military.. Donnie, Donnie B

Local Kc Veteran and the hardest working man in show business, Matthew Burasco talks with us about the power of the Veterans Community. His path to peace and normalcy leads us down a road of ups and downs. Only until realizing what was missing has he started to go full circle in his transition. As well in this episode what it is like to work with and date on if the 0.45% of the Brotherhood we now call the Veteran Community!!!
Jul 25, 202052:00
Stay Alert Say Alive!! Get Healthy or die

Stay Alert Say Alive!! Get Healthy or die

Featured guest today Kansas City local and owner Operator at Fit Science OP. Today we discuss how getting healthy should be for everyone and how there is no nation without Veterans and there is no nation without its people! Listen in on how to get fit and how those that serve should be the humblest.

Jul 19, 202022:29
 From the Marine Corps to Hollywood to Army. One Veterans journey!!

From the Marine Corps to Hollywood to Army. One Veterans journey!!

Post Traumatic growth is a real thing and this guest is a shining example of what a Veteran can and should be. 

Jul 13, 202056:10
Embracing the Suck

Embracing the Suck

More Military terminology broken down for you ! You dont want to miss is classic in action.

Jun 29, 202014:13
Battle of Ramadi 2004

Battle of Ramadi 2004

First hand account from Marine Jimmy Gentile. Post traumatic growth is real.

Jun 12, 202049:09
This is an Engineers war ( part 2 )

This is an Engineers war ( part 2 )

Follow up from Engineers War part 1, Spouses and Caregivers point of view. Plus Education and family support info. 

Jun 06, 202001:01:52
Looting and Shooting

Looting and Shooting

Special Guest Brandonn Mixon VCP Co- Founder ands Afghanistan Veteran. 

May 29, 202023:05
Veteran Compilation

Veteran Compilation

Check out this beat produced by a Jefe_on_the_Beat. 

May 29, 202004:10
This is an Engineers War ( part 1)

This is an Engineers War ( part 1)

Part one of a series thanking our heroes and remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice. 

May 20, 202011:49
Service is a Family Trade

Service is a Family Trade

KU police officer Morales speaks to us directly about his decision to serve and how the Corona Pandemic has directly affected him and his wife.

May 14, 202027:46
An Engineer in Vietnam and coming home!!

An Engineer in Vietnam and coming home!!

Wars change Warriors don't!! Words of wisdom and positivity about VA services! 

May 11, 202024:09
How to battle boredom_ dark Humor

How to battle boredom_ dark Humor

Shout out to FB guests for stepping up and reaching out to ask questions about how to battle boredom... the best medicine is laughter!!

Apr 01, 202015:52
Hunting IEDs and the Coronavirus, one in the same!

Hunting IEDs and the Coronavirus, one in the same!

Who is safe, who is immune, and who is carrying it ? We all are, none of us are!! Stay alert stay alive wear proper PPE and keep safe distance.... As well your host reveals a bit more on who he really is!!

Mar 28, 202017:21
No mas Coronas Por Favor!!

No mas Coronas Por Favor!!

Special Guest Marine 0341 in the House!.. VA health care for recently released service members and last but not least the one the only .....CORONAVIRUS!!

Mar 19, 202025:38
Integrity is standard issue!!

Integrity is standard issue!!

Military values are life long and how karma always wins in the end! Education and training tips and how to turn that PT into college credits

Mar 12, 202016:21
Show me yours I'll show you mine!!

Show me yours I'll show you mine!!

How to apply for your DD214 and upcoming guests!! What's new in the Veteran world and does anyone have Terrors address?

Mar 09, 202014:57
What's your Callsign.... Brotherhood

What's your Callsign.... Brotherhood

Live from Callsign brewery.. Brotherhood at its finest.

Mar 07, 202017:47
Coping Skills the good the bad and the ugly. Find the right one for you!

Coping Skills the good the bad and the ugly. Find the right one for you!

Backpage is gone can’t find internet hookers, weed is legal and alcohol ain’t getting the job done. Tune in and listen to what’s really the way to get back into life...service!!  Cover art is close to home.. I walk with a limp not just because I'm a pimp!

Mar 04, 202018:38
Brown,Black,White,and Yellow. You are all equally worthless!

Brown,Black,White,and Yellow. You are all equally worthless!

Racism in the Military, Homecomings, Dancing Ponies, and post Humous VA benefits!!
Mar 03, 202010:49
Navy goes hard in the yard!!

Navy goes hard in the yard!!

Special guest Shronda 20yr Navy Vet drops housing knowledge on us and other verifiable Veterans facts
Mar 02, 202019:41
Let’s talk about drugs.. VA drugs and how to get them

Let’s talk about drugs.. VA drugs and how to get them

Wakey Wakey eggs and bakey!! Morning rant with details on special guests coming up!!
Mar 02, 202008:23
Leadership at its finest

Leadership at its finest

Toxic leadership at its finest. From the block to the barracks what makes a leader? Gentleman in picture changed my life!!
Mar 01, 202014:05
Back to the block

Back to the block

Leap day at its finest!! Leap yo ass to my podcast
Feb 29, 202016:23