The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture

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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!

Episodes

Monday Dec 05, 2022

S 7 Ep. 10: DoD Overseas Shows

Monday Dec 05, 2022

DoD Overseas Shows – RG Smith

We’ve all heard of USO shows, but there’s another far-more intrepid group of entertainers that produces over 1,200 shows around the world each year, reaching over 500,000 personnel at 355 military installations. It’s called Armed Forces Entertainment, and it’s the Department of Defense’s agency for reaching US servicemembers at the most remote, isolated, and dangerous locations, from ships at sea to landlocked battlezones.

Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear PART 1 of RG’s story. His service as a Navy combat photographer and public affairs officer for riverine units in Vietnam then his tours with the Nancy Wiles Band in the Persian Gulf, Panama, Bosnia, and Somalia.

Then join us on VBC Happy Hour tonight (December 5^th, 2022) for PART 2 to hear about RG’s “Final Act!” – What caused him to ask the DoD to “Never call me again.”?

Learn more about Armed Forces Entertainment: https://armedforcesentertainment.com/

USO: https://www.uso.org/entertainment

USOs Across the Country are Shutting Down: http://bit.ly/3VxrMUH

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

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http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

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Monday Nov 28, 2022

S7 Ep. 9: Mental Camouflage author Peggy Simpson

Monday Nov 28, 2022

Peggy Simpson – Author of Mental Camouflage

Peggy Simpson is not a veteran. She doesn’t come from a military family. She admits that she’s not even an author. However, Peggy befriended James, a former Corporal in the Ulster Defense Regiment in Ireland. James is a veteran of the Troubles, a Northern Ireland conflict between Protestants and Catholics that occurred between 1968 and 1998. Through Peggy, James wishes to get his story of recovery out. From an early age he experienced a series of traumatic events which has led to him developing Complex PTSD. But James hasn’t let that destroy his life. Listen to The Scuttlebutt this week to hear James’ inspirational message.

Mental Camouflage - http://bit.ly/3Es3zs5

James’ story in The American Institute of Stress - https://www.stress.org/mental-camouflage

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Nov 21, 2022

S7 Ep. 8: Author Scott Mann: Operation Pineapple Express

Monday Nov 21, 2022

Scott Mann – Author of Operation Pineapple Express

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership. Scott is the Author of several books, including, Game Changers, Mission America, Leading Through Chaos, and Operation Pineapple Express as well as two children’s books. Scott is also a playwright and actor in his recent play brought to film about the Afghan War and the unforeseen cost of war on our Veterans called “Last Out,” which is available on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, AppleTV, and VUDU. Additionally, he has spoken on three TEDx stages. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear some of his amazing story!

Operation Pineapple Express: http://bit.ly/3UDQvXt

Game Changers: http://bit.ly/3O7xpq6

Mission America: https://amzn.to/3E9W9cS

Leading Through Chaos: http://bit.ly/3THsFsq

LAST OUT: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Out-Scott-Mann/dp/B09X94Q5CS

TEDx Talk – The Generosity of Scars: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Nov 14, 2022

S7 Ep. 7: AT EASE! Veterans Magazine

Monday Nov 14, 2022

At Ease! Veterans Magazine

AT EASE! Veterans Magazine began as a vision of entrepreneur, Christine Walker, a Desert Storm Veteran, having served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman at Camp Lejeune, MCB. With her background in publishing & design, she wanted to create a print magazine that would give a voice to veterans to share the stories that forged them in the fire and have made them who they are today. It is a magazine “by veterans for veterans!” Join The Scuttlebutt this week for more of Christine’s story and all the content AT EASE provides!

Subscribe to At Ease! - https://www.theateasemagazine.com/subscribe

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Nov 07, 2022

S7 Ep. 6 : Can Grappling Martial Arts Heal Trauma?

Monday Nov 07, 2022

Can Grappling Martial Arts Heal Trauma?

Army veteran Timothy Kim is the founder of The Knifehand Company a non-profit whose mission is to build connections between Grappling Martial Arts studios and veterans. Tim believes that the physical and intimate one-on-one exchange of energy that occurs in training in Judo and Jiu Jitsu can help to heal trauma. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to find out more!

The KnifeHand Company - https://www.theknifehand.org/

Judo Caught on Tape in NYC Subway - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RATGlApLtms

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Oct 31, 2022

S7 Ep. 5: How Can I Continue to Serve?

Monday Oct 31, 2022

How Can I Continue to Serve?

Marine Corps veteran Dwight Boddorf and Army Veteran Ray Kerr have a passion for serving their country and their community. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear them talk about the benefits of public service and why it’s more important than ever for veterans to lend their experience and expertise to the community in which they live.

International County Management Association - https://icma.org/

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Oct 24, 2022

S7 Ep. 4: How to Honor the Fallen - Team Foster

Monday Oct 24, 2022

Team Foster –
Nick Liermann is the founder and Executive Director of Team Foster, a non-profit whose mission is to fight for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs. They accomplish this through a variety of programs – not least of which is the marriage of Nick’s passion for cycling and his desire to honor his late battle buddy, Erick Foster. Check out The Scuttlebutt this week to hear Nick and Erick’s story.

Team Foster – www.teamfoster.org

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Oct 17, 2022

S7 Ep. 3: Tips for Going Back to School - Combat To College

Monday Oct 17, 2022

Tips for Going Back to School? – Combat to College

John H. Davis is an Army veteran, Military Author, Advocate, Educator, and “the most tattooed person with a Harvard degree.” To help his fellow veterans, John authored Combat to College: Applying the Military Mentality as a Student Veteran. His book serves as a guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills and discipline they gained in the military to succeed in higher education. In ten straightforward lessons designed by a veteran for veterans, you will learn how to navigate the transition to civilian life, build your team and resume, deal with political professors, and endure to graduation.

Combat to College Website - https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Oct 10, 2022

S7 Ep. 2: Can Psychedelics Heal PTSD?

Monday Oct 10, 2022

Can Psychedelics heal PTSD?

Adam Zaffuto (Army veteran, Iraq and Afghanistan wars) rejoins The Scuttlebutt to talk about his healing journey over the last year with the use of psychedelics. The last time we talked with Adam was after the fall of Kabul. After that episode, Adam sought out a method of healing his trauma through psychedelics. Join us this week to hear Adam’s honest, personal, and raw story.

How to Change your Mind on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80229847

Rick Doblin Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9XD8yRPxc8

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Monday Sep 26, 2022

S7 Ep. 1: The American Soldier

Monday Sep 26, 2022

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER - A One-man Play About Veterans For Everyone

Season 7 of The Scuttlebutt kicks off with non-veteran actor and producer Douglas Taurel. Inspired by his experience in NYC during 9/11, Douglas wrote a play titled The American Soldier to give a sincere thank you to all of our veterans and their families for their incredible sacrifice throughout American History. From Scotland to across the United States, The American Soldier has garnered praise from both veterans and non-veterans alike. Join us to hear more of Douglas’s story.

The American Soldier website: https://www.theamericansoldiersoloshow.com/

The American Soldier Off-Broadway:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnP-sU9pnd8

Douglas Taurel Reel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmDMEd7xkIA

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/