Listen in each week as industry experts discuss critical topics within the military-connected community.
BTM107 - Alex Krongard - The COMMIT Foundation
On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Alex Krongard, CEO of The COMMIT Foundation. The COMMIT Foundation seeks to provide high touch transition support so veterans in all communities can access services helping them identify their passions, build strong networks, and leverage their skills in civilian careers.
BTM106- Jason Loughran - NYC Department of Veteran Services
On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Jason Loughran, Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs with the New York City Department of Veteran Services.
BTM105 - Honorable Patrick J. Murphy - Task Force Movement and Task Force Cyber
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with former Congressman and 32nd Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy and his work to support increasing the transportation and cybersecurity workforce with Task Force Movement and Task Force Cyber.
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.
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.