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USA Cares Podcast

Get your mid-week pick-me-up by listening and subscribing to the USA Cares Podcast on any major streaming service and check out some of the fascinating people and stories we highlight each week.The series focuses on veterans, service members, and military families sharing their stories in an authentic, conversational setting.*The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and do not represent those of USA Cares Inc.

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E38: A 9/11 Story - Rebuilding After Tragedy

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2021/09/29

On today's episode...Matt and Alexis are joined by Pat Troy of Cantor Fitzgerald, an innovative New York based finaical firm that was started in 1945. Pat began his work at Cantor Fitzgerald in 1987, and moved to Chicago in 1998 to expand the business. He's still technically working with them to this day. He's a NY native, and currently resides in Chicago. In 2001, Pat held the position of Managing Director of Cantor Fitzgerald. On the tragic day of september 11th, Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658

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E37: From Injury to Inspiration

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2021/09/22

Show Notes Matt and Alexis welcome Michael Lemmons, veteran and Founder of VETRECKY. VETREC has set out to improve the lives of Veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of the military and veteran community to become active, healthy, and resilient. VETREC is achieving this by investing donations and other contributions to purchase, store and maintain outdoor equipment, host outdoor activities, provide a free equipment check-out program, provide shuttle

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28:40

E36: Freedom isn’t Free; It's Our Duty to Step Up and...

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2021/09/15

Matt and Alexis welcome Mike Arnold, Executive Director of the USA Cares Michigan Chapter to the podcast. They touch on the emotional climate within the US Military at the moment and why we need to continue supporting our service members and veterans now more than ever. Mike shares his excitement about getting involved with USA Cares and how he feels it’s his duty. . Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube LinkedIn - USA Cares,

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52:54

E35: 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Special Guest...

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2021/09/08

Show Notes Matt and Alexis welcome SEAC (R) John Wayne Troxell to the podcast. Troxell was the keynote speaker at the USA Cares Annual Gala this year and continues to speak passionately about his perspective gained through nearly 38 years of service in the US Military. He speaks to his viewpoints on a number of international issues in which the United States has been involved over the past decade. . Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares

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39:53

E34: Getting Veterans in Homes

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2021/09/01

Show Notes Matt, Trace, and Alexis welcome two special guests to the podcast, Colleen English Balderson and Stephen DeMuth who are heavily involved with VAREP. Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and HUD-approved housing counseling organization dedicated to increasing sustainable homeownership, financial-literacy education, VA loan awareness, and economic opportunity for the active-military and veteran communities. Colleen and Stephen expound upon

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E33: Windows of Opportunity with Tim Helfrich

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2021/08/25

Show Notes Matt is joined this week by Donor Relations Manager, Stefanie Jones, and they welcome Tim Helfrich, President of Renewal by Andersen to the podcast. Together, they highlight the recent partnership formed between Andersen and USA Cares, and how much of an impact these types of partnerships have for both organizations. Andersen commits a certain amount of their operating budget to philanthropic endeavors and the employees of the company actually vote on what organization funds will be

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E32: What Can We Do for Our Veteran Community? - with...

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2021/08/18

Matt and Trace were excited to welcome Mayor Bill Dieruf of Jeffersontown to the podcast. Together, they recap the USA Cares Annual Gala and reflect on the incredible support shown and the inspiration that laced the event. The Mayor highlights the driving factors of Jeffersontown, the emphasis on family, and all around support for all members of the community. They draw parallels to the veteran community and the demand for advocates and care for all those in need. . Show Links www.usacares.org FB -

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E31: Victory Over Difficult Times - with Special...

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2021/08/11

Matt Castor and Alexis Becker of USA Cares welcomes Emily Chambers to the podcast. Emily lost her husband (Cpl. Nich Dieruf) of 3 months at the age of 22, when he was killed in action while deployed to Iraq in 2004. USA Cares helped her get through the tragedy, she started a non-profit in his name and also ran the Marine Corp Marathon in 2019 with her best friend in his honor; plans to climb Gold Star Peak at the end of August. She is since remarried with 3 kids, and keeps Nich's memory alive by

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E30: I’MPOSSIBLE with Mark Devon Bush

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2021/08/04

Matt Castor and Alexis Becker of USA Cares welcomes US Air Force Vet, now CEO of Step Above Georgia, Mark Devon Bush, to the podcast. From his experience as a correctional officer at 19 years old, joining the Air Force, becoming a K9 handler in an explosives unit, to becoming CEO of his own company; Mark reflects on the team building and leadership skills he gained from his military experience and how he’s been able to apply that in the civilian sector. He encourages service members making the

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53:43

E29: SFC (R) Will Summers - 12 Strong: The...

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2021/07/28

Show NotesTrace, Matt, and Alexis welcome a very special guest, SFC (R) Will Summers of the Horse Soldiers who were the first to infiltrate Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. Will touches on the portrayal of his team in cinema as the 12 US Horse Soldiers fighting Taliban Forces, but dives deeper into the rawness of his team’s mission; and how faith carried them to achieving victory. Will reminds people why it’s so important to support service members and veterans, and that it is always takes a team

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51:34

E28: "Do You Like Camping?" - How the Army Recruits

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2021/07/21

Matt Castor, Trace Chesser and Paula Presley of USA Cares welcomes the animated Army SFC (Retired) Lucas "K" Kudrna to the podcast. K reflects on his 22 year career in the Army, from basic training to deployment into combat zones and his experience as an MP. K expresses the trials and hardships service members can face internally as they transition into civilian life and how important it is to have a support system like USA Cares. K now works as a Quality Improvement Engineer at GE Appliances; also

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38:55

E27: A Life Built on Determination

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2021/07/14

Show Notes Host of the podcast, Matt Castor, is joined by Trace Chesser, and together they welcome USA Cares Spokesperson, Bryan Anderson, back to the show. Bryan reflects on his experience as a soldier and getting severely injured by an IED. Bryan shares how he took this life-altering experience and used it to build a life for himself. Including, how he has dedicated himself to doing good and bringing about positive change in the world. Bryan is now a proud veteran as well as an actor, author, and

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E26: New Women of USA Cares

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2021/07/07

Host of the podcast and VP of Outreach & Development, Matt Castor, welcomes two incredible women to the podcast; USA Cares’ new Communications & Marketing Manager, Alexis Becker, and former veteran, Recruiter for Tesla, and proud supporter of USA Cares, Kimberly Jeane. Alexis shares her background in P.R. and her path that led her to USA Cares. Kimberly bears some very difficult, vulnerable times in her life that she was able to grow from and why she is so motivated to help veterans and

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E25: Old Army Stories & The Bonds They Make

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2021/06/30

Stefanie Jones, Donor Relations Manager, CEO, Trace Chesser, and Josh Kerby, Multimedia Designer for USA Cares sit down together and exchange some military stories. Trace and Josh speak to how the Army shaped them as individuals and instilled a tremendous sense of respect and humility in them. From rigging helicopters and jumping out of airplanes to the challenges faced when transitioning out of the military, there are countless experiences that bond our service members and veterans together. . THE

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E24: Paula Presley - Director of Career Transitions

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2021/06/23

This week, Stefanie Jones, Donor Relations Manager at USA Cares, sits in as host with CEO, Trace Chesser, and they welcome Paula Presley to the podcast. Paula is the Director of Career Transitions for USA Cares. Her primary responsibilities are helping senior military leaders transition into professional business positions and matching transitioning military personnel into appropriate business settings. The three of them describe some challenges veterans face in their transition and call for

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46:32

E23: RaeAnne Pae - Military to Marketing

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2021/06/16

Matt Castor and Trace Chesser welcome guest-host, Anna Grace Castor, and their featured guest, RaeAnne Pae to the podcast. This episode highlights RaeAnne’s experience in the military as a paratrooper and intelligence officer, as well as her transition back into civilian life. RaeAnne expresses the importance of veteran communities to offer support and understanding to fellow veterans that could otherwise feel isolated. . Featured Guests: RaeAnne Pae Connect with RaeAnne on LinkedIn .

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E22: Megan Gould - Executive Director of the D.C....

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2021/06/09

Host, Matt Castor, is joined by co-host, Chapters/Outreach Coordinator, Alison Hedges, and together they welcome Megan Gould, Veteran, Business Analyst, and Executive Director of USA Cares Chapter in Washington D.C. Megan shares her story of enlistment, being a squad leader at West Point and how that has shaped and lead her to where she is now as she begins to grow the USA Cares Chapter in D.C. . Matt & Alison also highlight two major upcoming events, the USA Cares Annual Charity Golf Open at

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E21: Mapping Chapters & Getting Involved

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2021/06/02

Host, Matt Castor, is joined by USA Cares team members, Stefanie Jones and Josh Kirby, as they talk about some current initiatives surrounding the USA Cares Chapter Program. They highlight the need for new chapters around the country, and how anyone, veteran or not, can get involved with expanding the reach of USA Cares with the addition of new chapters. USA Cares is also pushing to accumulate more recurring donors that will lend to more consistent assistance to veterans and their families in need.

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E20: How do USA Cares Chapters Work?

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2021/05/26

On today's episode, Matt Castor and Trace Chesser are joined by Alison Hedges to discuss the growth of the Chapters for USA Cares amid COVID. InformationUSA Cares Annual Gala - August 7, 2021 www.usacares.orgFB - @usacaresorgTwitter - @USACaresIG - @usacaresYouTube - USA Cares YouTube

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55:15

E19: Counting Successes and Plans for the Future

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2021/05/19

Aubrey Gonzalez and Matt Castor welcome Robin Davis to the podcast. Robin has been a long-time supporter of USA Cares and has helped coordinate the annual Gala since it’s inception. Robin shares her experience of being a military spouse, and the unique challenges that come with active duty and beyond. During her husband’s enlistment, pre-911, she recalls the struggles that military families around her were experiencing, and how much they would have benefited from an organization like USA Cares.

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