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Host Rob Couture is joined by Mike Figlioli, Ryan Gallucci, and Brittany Dymond Murray for a dynamic episode covering Veterans Day events, Combat Tested Gaming, and the VFW's ongoing fight to Honor the Contract. The team reflects on a meaningful Veterans Day weekend with Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore, highlighting ceremonies at Arlington, community engagements, and their nearly 21-mile Warrior YOMP with the Allied Forces Foundation.
In the featured segment, the panel welcomes Lynn Rolf, Tim Stocker, and Rob Caudle to discuss VFW Combat Tested Gaming: a thriving online community connecting thousands of veterans and service members. They share how gaming strengthens camaraderie, supports mental health, and offers real-time access to VFW service officers on platforms like Discord and Twitch.
The episode also celebrates a major milestone: $16.2 billion in earned benefits recovered for veterans last fiscal year through VFW National Veteran Service.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Intro and Roll Call
5:00 – Veterans Day recap begins
8:50 – Allied Forces Foundation Warrior YOMP experience
14:30 – International veteran participation & community impact
16:30 – VFW Department of Virginia & Maryland engagements
19:20 – Commander-in-Chief Whitmore's schedule & Arlington ceremonies
21:40 – USO and Washington Commanders Salute to Service
24:00 – Washington Post reporting & "Honor the Contract" response
33:00 – Invisible disabilities, stigma, and misconceptions
39:00 – Veterans' lived experiences with service-connected conditions
48:48 – VFW National Veteran Service: $16.2B in benefits recovered
51:55 – Featured segment: Combat Tested Gaming introduction
58:00 – How gaming builds camaraderie & supports mental health
1:10:00 – Tabletop gaming, community nights, and program growth
1:22:00 – Outreach, youth engagement, and future expansion
1:28:00 – Government reopening & impact on veterans' services
1:31:00 – "Good of the Order" Thanksgiving reflections
1:39:00 – Final thoughts and sign-off
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