Listen in each week as industry experts discuss critical topics within the military-connected community.
BTM37-Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention
On this episode of Behind The Mission, we share a conversation that was previously recorded for the Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast with Dr. Matt Miller, Director of the Suicide Prevention Program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
BTM36-The Fire Watch Suicide Prevention Program
On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Nick Howland, Navy Veteran and CEO of The Firewatch, a community-based suicide prevention program for service members, veterans and their families in Northeast Florida
BTM35-Suicide Prevention for Transitioning Service Members
On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Joseph Geraci, a retired Army Combat Veteran and Psychologist with the VISN 2 MIRECC where he focuses on studying and developing interventions that mitigate the significant suicidal risks that our Modern Warriors face as they attempt to reintegrate back into their civilian communities after military service.
9/11 Reflections with Tina Atherall and Elizabeth O'Brien
On this bonus episode commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001, PsychArmor CEO Tina Atherall and Freedom Learning Group CEO Elizabeth O'Brien join the show to talk about what they experienced on that day and how these tragic events changed their lives forever
BTM34-American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
On this episode, we have a conversation with Melissa Comeau, Marine Corps Spouse and Director of the American Red Cross' Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, an organization that offers peer-based support and services to provide connection between those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging.
BTM33-Camp Southern Ground
On this episode, we have a conversation with Jake Dukes, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with Camp Southern Ground, and Chris Murphy, a Combat-Wounded Marine that credits Camp Southern Ground's military and veterans program with a life-altering experience.
BTM32-The Mission Continues
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we host Executive Director of The Mission Continues, Mary Beth Bruggeman. We talk about the transition from military to the corporate and nonprofit sector and the importance of service for those who served.
BTM31-The Monthly Housing Allowance Gap Initiative
On this episode, we feature the Monthly Housing Allowance Gap Initiative with veteran and military spouse Becky Scheusner and business owner Suzanne Novak.
BTM30-Financial Education and Support for Young Enlisted Families
On this episode, Navy Veteran and President, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance.
BTM29-Sesame Street Supporting Military Families
On this episode, Rocio Galarza, Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact Department at Sesame Workshop, joins the show to talk about the evolving nature of Sesame Street programming for military families.
THE HOST
Duane France
Duane France retired from the Army in 2014 after 22 years and five combat and operational deployments. After retirement, he was selected as an inaugural member of the George W. Bush Institute Veteran Leadership Program and has served as a clinical mental health counselor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is currently the Co-Director of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Service Member, Veteran, and Military Family Technical Assistance Center, an organization that provides technical advice and assistance to communities around the nation that are trying to implement suicide prevention and behavioral health integration programs for the military affiliated population. He has produced several Military mental health-related podcasts, Head Space and Timing and a limited podcast series looking at suicide prevention in the Military affiliated population in partnership with Military Times, Seeking the Military Suicide Solution.