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Welcome Home - A Podcast for Veterans, About Veterans, By Veterans

Welcome Home is a Willing Warriors and the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run project. The program highlights activities at the Warrior Retreat and issues impacting all Veterans. For questions or feedback, please email us at podcast@willingwarriors.org.

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55:59

The Silent Battle Within

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2025/08/11

What happens when the system fails those who've sacrificed everything to protect it? Frank Larkin, former Navy SEAL and CEO of Troops First Foundation, takes us on a heart-wrenching journey through military service, devastating loss, and his mission to transform veteran care. After serving eight years in the Navy SEALs and decades in law enforcement, Frank watched his son Ryan follow a similar path of service. After 9/11, Ryan became a highly decorated SEAL medic who deployed four times to I...

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27:21

The Marine Corps Legacy: Inside One of America's...

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2025/07/28

Step into the living legacy of the United States Marine Corps through the eyes of Colonel Gentry, Director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. What began as two modest facilities has transformed into an architectural marvel purposefully designed to evoke the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising - from its angled mast mirroring the famous flagpole to its floor transitioning from sea to shore, representing the Marines' amphibious heritage. The museum's mission extends beyond preservation. It h...

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The Hunt for Revolutionary Treasures: A Museum...

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2025/07/21

Paul Morando, Chief Curator at the National Museum of the United States Army, unveils the fascinating story behind the museum's newest exhibition, "Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War." This meticulously crafted exhibit represents a remarkable four-year journey, bringing together nearly 180 Revolutionary War artifacts from 35 different institutions and collectors across multiple countries. What sets this exhibition apart is its deeply personal approach to history. Rather than...

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30:39

Dustoff: The Lifesaving Legacy of Col. Douglas...

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2025/07/14

The heroism of Vietnam War helicopter pilots rarely receives the spotlight it deserves, but Colonel Douglas Moore's story stands as a testament to extraordinary courage under fire. With over 1,874 combat missions flown and 2,782 wounded soldiers evacuated during his two tours in Vietnam, Moore's experiences reveal the life-and-death stakes faced by Dustoff pilots daily. Moore's journey began when he transitioned from fixed-wing aircraft to helicopters as the Vietnam conflict escalated in 196...

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34:37

History's Guardians: How Archaeology Is Rebuilding...

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2025/07/07

Archaeology might conjure images of dusty excavations and Indiana Jones adventures, but for veterans seeking meaningful employment transitions, it's becoming an unexpected bridge to civilian careers. In this eye-opening conversation, host Chef Larry welcomes Caroline and Gabi from the Veterans Curation Program in Alexandria, Virginia, revealing a groundbreaking initiative that's transforming lives through the preservation of archaeological treasures. The Veterans Curation Program offers a re...

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28:31

Horsepower with Heart: When Corvette Enthusiasts...

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2025/06/30

When American muscle meets military gratitude, something special happens. The sixth annual Vets for Willing Warriors Corvette Show returns to the breathtaking 37-acre Warrior Retreat at Bull Run on July 19th, creating a unique convergence of automotive passion and veteran support. Picture this: rows of gleaming Corvettes spanning seven decades of American innovation, from pristine 1953 classics to the brand-new 2025 electric model making its debut. Last year drew around 240 vehicles, and thi...

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24:21

The 40-Cent Solution: How Simple Dog Tags Are Saving...

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2025/06/23

What if saving a veteran's life could be as simple as a 40-cent dog tag? That's exactly what Ben Guinan and Robert Adamczyk from Dog Tags 4 Life are doing with their groundbreaking suicide prevention initiative. The program began after a sobering moment during a national veterans' organization meeting when one member had to abruptly leave because a fellow post member had attempted suicide. Another participant mentioned experiencing a similar tragedy just weeks earlier. This reality che...

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25:39

The Ben Ward Story: Creating a Legacy of Service at...

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2025/06/16

Meet Ben Ward, a remarkable young man who began his philanthropic journey at just 10 years old when he donated his birthday money to support Wounded Warriors at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run. What started as a modest $60 contribution has grown into more than $12,000 in donations over nine years through creative fundraising efforts, including bake sales, yard sales, and strategic partnerships with veterans' organizations. Ben's story reveals the extraordinary impact one young person can hav...

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29:17

Building a Home for Heroes: The Puller Veterans Care...

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2025/06/09

Northern Virginia's veteran community has been eagerly watching the construction of the Puller Veterans Care Center, and now we're getting closer to its highly anticipated opening. Mary Tietjen, the center's Director of Admissions, will join us to explain precisely what makes this facility so special and what veterans and their families can expect. As Virginia's fourth state-run veterans nursing home, the Puller Center represents a significant investment in our aging veteran population. Unli...

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26:03

When Your Classroom Follows You Around The World

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2025/06/02

What if your child's education could follow your military family around the world? For service members facing 7-15 relocations during a career, finding educational stability for their children often feels impossible. Each PCS move brings the stress of uprooting kids from schools, disrupting friendships, and navigating new academic systems – sometimes with devastating effects on children's confidence and performance. Navy veteran Erika Nance faced this challenge with her two daughters. Her ol...

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From Marine to Mentor: Ryan Woodruff's Journey at...

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2025/05/26

When Marine veteran Ryan Woodruff returned from two combat deployments to Iraq, he found himself adrift in civilian life. "It was even difficult just to strike up casual conversation," he reveals, describing the profound disconnect many veterans experience after service. Today, as CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, he's transforming lives through programs built on firsthand understanding of the military-civilian divide. The heart of Woodruff's story isn't just his personal journey from infantry...

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28:03

Rescued Horses, Rescued Heroes: A Transformative...

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2025/05/19

A profound connection exists between traumatized warriors and rescued horses. Both have experienced hardship, both carry invisible scars, and both possess remarkable resilience. This powerful relationship forms the foundation of the life-changing work happening at Lifeline Horse Rescue in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Executive Director Leila Hertzberg brings her expertise as an EGALA-certified equine specialist with military designation to create transformative experiences for veterans battling P...

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33:54

Semper Fi & America's Fund Transforms Lives

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2025/05/12

What happens when a Marine survives what should have been unsurvivable? Tony Porta's story begins with a catastrophic IED blast in Iraq that claimed the lives of his fellow Marines and left him with burns over his entire body. From that moment in 2007, his journey through 143 surgeries and six years of hospital care reveals both the brutal reality of combat injuries and the extraordinary resilience of a Marine. Tony takes us through his remarkable awakening from a coma on his mother's birthd...

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36:42

Behind the Scenes: Upcoming Events at Warrior Retreat

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2025/05/05

The transformative power of community support takes center stage in this revealing conversation with your host and Diane Lunsford, the Warrior Retreat Events Coordinator. As the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary of opening its doors to wounded warriors, it shares the profound impact its work has had on over 2,700 service members and their families. "I used to think my family would be better off without me. This is the best thing that's ever happened to me," Diane quotes from warri...

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Championing Veteran Health: Dr. Matthew Reinhard on...

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2025/04/28

Ever wondered how military service shapes a career in healthcare? Join us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Matthew Reinhard, a leading figure in neuropsychology and the Director of the Complex Exposure Threat Center of Excellence at the VA in Washington, DC. Discover the personal journey that led him to champion veterans' health, inspired by his family's deep military roots. Dr. Reinhard offers an insider's look into the center's unique interdisciplinary approach, which brings together...

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Military Kids Matter: The Blog Giving Voice to...

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2025/04/21

What happens when the children of wounded warriors grow up and decide to create the support system they wish they'd had? Meet Sinaiyah (16) and Azara (14) Emami, two remarkable sisters who are changing the landscape for military children navigating the complexities of life with a wounded parent. When the Emami sisters first visited the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run in 2018, they were just children seeking respite while their father recovered at Walter Reed. Today, they've returned as visionari...

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27:42

From Military Paychecks to Civilian Budgets: Creating...

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2025/04/14

Financial transitions can be just as challenging as emotional ones for our military service members. Veterans who once had legal, financial, and human resources support readily accessible suddenly face navigating these complex systems alone—often at significant out-of-pocket expense. The Warrior Retreat at Bull Run's innovative Financial Literacy Program addresses this critical need head-on. Led by dedicated volunteer Jeff Schlegel, this one-day workshop distills essential financial knowledg...

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Defending Our Hidden Heroes: Colonel Schaffer's...

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2025/04/07

Colonel Adrienne L. Schaffer Esq., a retired Army JAG officer with over 33 years of service, reveals the often-overlooked struggles of military children and the powerful work of the Military Children's Six Foundation. As founder and CEO, she champions a mission of leadership development and advocacy for these "hidden heroes" who sacrifice alongside their parents. Military children face extraordinary challenges - constant relocation, disrupted education, absent parents, and sometimes stepping...

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Serving Those Who Served: Inside The Warrior Retreat...

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2025/03/31

The heart and soul of the Warrior Retreat beats through its remarkable volunteer community. With only one full-time executive director and six part-time staff members, this extraordinary sanctuary for wounded veterans thrives thanks to the dedication of over 1,300 volunteers who contributed their time and talents last year alone. Volunteer Coordinator Faith Lillemo guides listeners through the thirteen different volunteer pathways that keep the retreat running - from bakers creating homemade...

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SEAL Team 6: Inside Stories with an Original Plank Owner

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2025/03/24

A rare conversation with Frank Phillips, one of the original "plank owners" of SEAL Team 6 and Red Cell, takes us behind the curtain of America's elite counter-terrorism unit and reveals startling truths about national security vulnerabilities that later became tragic realities. Frank shares his remarkable journey from being a restless 17-year-old who "just wanted to be a warrior" to becoming part of the legendary unit personally selected by Commander Richard Marcinko in 1980. With candor an...

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