Listen in each week as industry experts discuss critical topics within the military-connected community.
BTM104 - Jason Shockey - Cyber Security Careers
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Cyber Security Chief Information Security Officer Jason Shockey about how he's developed a program to help veterans learn about and match to careers in cyber security.
BTM103 - The Clinical Readiness Project (Replay)- Lethal Means Safety for Suicide Prevention
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we are replaying one of the show's earliest episodes, a conversation about Lethal Means Safety for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Heidi Kraft, Dr. Ted Bonar, and Kyleanne Hunter join the show to talk about their collaborative work to discuss how to address firearms and suicide prevention in the military affiliated population.
BTM102 - General Gregg Martin - A Two-Star General’s Battle with Bipolar Disorder
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Major General Gregg Martin as he shares his experience as a senior military officer experiencing undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder, his diagnosis and recovery, and subsequent advocacy to bring awareness to mental health and wellness.
BTM101- Andrew Morton-Storytelling and Adaptability in Post-Military Life
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Andrew Morton, who currently serves as part of PsychArmor's Strategic Communications Team in the role of External Relations.
BTM100 - Assistant Secretary of Labor James Rodriguez – VETS
On today's episode, the 100th episode of Behind the Mission and the first podcast of 2023, we feature a special guest: Marine Corps Veteran and Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Labor, the Honorable James D. Rodriguez, MA. Mr. Rodriguez joins the show to talk about the Veterans' Employment and Training Service and the benefits offered by the federal government to support employment for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
BTM99 - Crystal Ellington - DEI and Sexual Assault Prevention for Veterans
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the military and Veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention.
BTM98 - Kelcey Liverpool - Supporting Military Affiliated Children with Kids Rank
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Kelcey Liverpool, a Navy Spouse of 17 years and the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, an organization founded in 2012 designed specifically to support the social and emotional well-being of military-connected children.
BTM97 - Joy Ashcraft - Maryland’s Governor’s Challenge to Prevent SMVF Suicide
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Joy Ashcraft, Director of Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans, a program under the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration.
BTM96 - Mary Reding - Supporting Military Spouses in the Legal Profession
On today's episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse Mary Reding, co-founder and founding President of the Military Spouse JD Network, an advocacy organization that works towards licensing accommodations for military spouses, including bar membership without additional examination, as well as providing an opportunity to network with other military spouses with a Juris Doctorate degree.
BTM95- Abby Malchow – Small Business Empowerment and Mental Health Advocacy at Amazon
On this episode of Behind The Mission, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Abby Malchow is the Senior Business Development Manager of Small Business Partnerships for Small Business Empowerment at Amazon. We talk about her advocacy for suicide prevention and how she has taken her passion for mental health and wellness to one of the world's largest corporations.
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.