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Welcome to The Scuttlebutt, a weekly pre-recorded program presented by The Veterans Breakfast Club. “Scuttlebutt” is a military term (specifically Navy) for talk or gossip around the watercooler below decks. And this is what our program is all about: we have informed conversations about the military experience, past and present. We want to bridge the divide between those who serve and those who don’t. We look at headlines, we tackle important topics, and we ask questions. Join us on this journey of spreading the Scuttlebutt!
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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
This week on the Scuttlebutt, we ask the question, "Should You Join the Military?" Shaun, James, Danny, and Ryan discuss the benefits to service, as well as some drawbacks. We also discuss the potential closing of Parris Island and San Diego, what "gedunk" is, and the age-old question: how many Ripits is too many Ripits? Tune in! Futher reading and shownotes can be found at veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
This week on The Scuttlebutt, we challenge some of the most common assumptions made about veterans and examine the truth behind these stereotypes. Do all veterans know how to fire a weapon? Do all Navy vets know how to swim? Are all Marine veterans tattooed? Tune in as we debunk some common myths, as well as review this week's military headlines and finish with some scuttlebutt. "Shark Attack" audio clip featured in this week's episode via "Army Drill Sergeants Launch Shark Attack On New Recruits," Gung Ho Videos, YouTube.com, October 26, 2016.
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
It is common nowadays to say to a veteran or service member, “thank you for your service”. This is a far cry from the way returning Vietnam vets were treated. Even so, some veterans bristle at this well-intended phrase. But if saying, “thank you” isn’t quite right, how should civilians show gratitude to veterans who sacrifice for our country? Tune in this week!
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
This week on The Scuttlebutt, we are taking a closer look at the people who serve and asking the question: why would a civilian risk making the ultimate sacrifice by joining the military? We'll also take a look at some headlines from the Atlantic articles on the President's alleged statement on U.S. troops, as well as recent polling regarding military's view of the President. We'll wrap up with some fun Scuttlebutt! Visit www.veteransbreakfastclub.org for more on this week's episode.
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Welcome to The Scuttlebutt, a weekly pre-recorded program presented by The Veterans Breakfast Club. “Scuttlebutt” is a military term (specifically Navy) for talk or gossip around the watercooler below decks. And this is what our program is all about: we have informed conversations about the military experience, past and present. We want to bridge the divide between those who serve and those who don’t. We look at headlines, we tackle important topics, and we ask questions. This week, we ask the question, "Who Serves?" We take a look at this question both geographically and demographically. Join us on this journey of spreading the Scuttlebutt!