Listen in each week as industry experts discuss critical topics within the military-connected community.
BTM111 – Dan Kunze – Task Force Movement and Industry Integration
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we share the third episode in our series on the work of Task Force Movement, an effort to improve our nation’s economy and national security by creating opportunities for synergy between industry and military communities. Our guest for this episode is Dan Kunze, Vice Chairman of Task Force Movement.
BTM110 – Adrienne Sherk – Unite Us
On this episode of Behind the Mission, feature a conversation with Adrienne Sherk, Army Veteran and Associate Vice President with Unite Us, a technology platform that is working to create an efficient system of care within the community to improve health and social support.
BTM109-Elizabeth Belcaster - Task Force Movement and Skilled Trades in Post-Military Life
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we continue a series sponsored by Comcast featuring a look at Task Force Movement, a national effort to bring transitioning service members, veterans, military families, and industry stakeholders together to improve economic and national security outcomes. Today’s guest is Liz Belcaster, Senior advisor of Communications and Public Relations for Task Force Movement.
BTM108 - Lisa Hallett - Wear Blue: Run To Remember
On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Gold Star spouse Lisa Hallett and wear blue: run to remember, an organization that strives to honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance.
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.
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.