This week marked a bunch of first for Oscar Mike Radio. This Episode is the first interview I have ever done. It was a privilege to talk to Guardian Overwatch Founder and CEO Brandon Koutalidis. The work that this organization is doing is remarkable. This is one of the main reasons I wanted to do Oscar Mike Radio.
A big thanks to Brandon for taking the time to talk with me. I hope to meet you someday soon.
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Ok this episode has marks some firsts. Episode 4 is the first episode to be streamed first on Whoobazoo.com/radio.
It is also the first episode that I used Snapchat, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram to promo. I am getting better at using all these things. I’m still not hip according to my kids, but I am getting close.
Question of the Week
I got asked what a POG was. I explained that it is anyone who is not a grunt.
Main Story
I talked about the Whitman, MA police officer who stole money from disabled veterans. I asked that if you have a loved one who is a disabled vet and you think they may be getting taken advantage of to sound the alarm. Better safe than sorry.
POG & GRUNT Complaint Company
GRUNT was upset about how “easy” boot camp is now days. Does he have a point?
Unit Shout Out
I gave a huge shout out to Guardian Overwatch HQ. Guardian Overwatch HQ Website.
I am interviewing Founder and CEO Brandon Koutalidis for Episode 5. You won’t want to miss hearing about the good work this organization does.
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Below is the recap for Week 3 – Thanks for listening, your feedback and support.
Question of the Week
The question of the week was from Anthony J. in Shreveport Louisiana.
Why is the podcast 30 minutes long? I explained why in the show and I will be using this format for a while.
Main Story – VA Artwork Story from Openthebooks.com
Source: OpenTheBooks.com
While up to 1,000 veterans died waiting for VA healthcare; while many calls to the suicide prevention hotline were answered by voicemail; while the healthcare claims appeals process was described as “the hamster wheel”; and while the VA created 40,000 new positions, but hired only 3,600 doctors (2012-2015) – the agency managed to spent $20 million on artwork.
Included in the expenditures is a 27’ artificial Christmas tree for $21,500 delivered to Chillicothe, OH and two sculptures costing $670,000 for a VA facility in California that serves blind veterans. Blind veterans can’t see fancy sculptures, and all veterans deserve to see a doctor.
By: Adam Andrzejewski, CEO at OpenTheBooks.com and author of the Forbes editorial, The VA’s Luxury Art Obsession
Openthebooks.com Story – VA Luxury Art Obsession
Forbes Story – The VA’s Luxury Art Obsession
POG & GRUNT Complaint Department’s Rant of the Week
Does Motrin cure everything? Military doctors in all branches seem to think so. It doesn’t matter what your ailment is, or how much pain you are experiencing, Motrin is the first line of defense.
Unit Shout Out
Oscar Mike Radio wanted to honor 8 year old Wyatt Gillette who passed away one day after being made an honorary Marine by Commandant Neller.
Wyatt was born with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation), a rare genetic disorder (Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome)
I just thought it was appropriate to honor this family
Thanks for listening to Episode 3. There is more coming on the way.
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