Oscar Mike Radio

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I reconnect with myfirst Marine Corps sister, Tammy Harrington. Tammy and I go way back to our days as Hawk missile operators in one of the last classes before the MOS was phased out, and it was great to sit down and reflect on the experiences that helped shape us both.We talk about the challenges of Hawk School, the friendshipsforged through shared adversity, and the unique bond that comes from serving together in the Marine Corps. Tammy shares her journey after leaving the military, including her distinguished career in law enforcement with the PortAuthority of New York and New Jersey.Today, Tammy has combined her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit into a new venture, TNT Pin Co., a Disney-inspired pin company featuring military-themed designs that celebrate service, pride, and community. She also proudly offers discounts to veterans as a way of giving back to those who have served.You can check out her collection and learn more at www.tntpinco.com.Thank you, Tam, for your friendship, loyalty, and supportthrough the good times and the difficult ones. It was an honor to have you on the show and share your story with the Oscar Mike Radio audience. Welcome to the OMR Family!

This week on Oscar Mike Radio, I’m joined by my third guestfrom the United Kingdom, Ben Reed. Ben was a British Army veteran who served as a Rotary Wing Technician. Ben shares insights from his 12-year military career working on helicopters, his transition into the civilian workforce, and thechallenges many veterans face when navigating life after service.We also dive into the mission behind Redeployable.io, theplatform Ben created. Using AI and personalized simulations, Redeployable.io helps veterans in both the UK and the U.S. translate their military experience into meaningful civilian careers, offering a more tailored and supportivetransition process.I personally signed up and completed the program myself atRedeployable.io. The process took about 60 minutes from start to finish, and the platform guided me with clear prompts that helped me reflect on both my military background and current professional experience. While the systemcollects a significant amount of information, I found the insights at the end well worth the time invested.Best of all, Redeployable.io is free for veterans. There’sreally nothing to lose by giving it a try.Thanks to Ben for taking the time to share his story and talk about the work being done to support veterans in transition. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next for Redeployable.io.

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, host Travis Partington interviews P.K. Edgewater, a veteran, author, and teacher, about his family’s remarkable military legacy and his novel, Passages. PK discusses the psycho-emotional impact of war, the challenges Vietnam veterans faced, and how his book explores trauma, healing, and human connection. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy, storytelling, and community for veterans and civilians alike.PK shares the inspiration behind his writing, while Travis reflects on his own journey as a Marine and podcast host, emphasizing the power of sharing veterans’ stories.

Note: This episode draws extensively from the article byElizabeth De Pompei for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Magazine (https://digital.dav.org/publication/?i=858943&p=20&view=issueViewer). Her research significantly informed this podcast, and select excerpts arequoted herein. I wish to express my gratitude to Elizabeth for her valuable contribution.In recognition of the third week of Black History Month2026, this episode features Elizabeth De Pompei’s work and examines the Harlem Hellfighters, the 369th Infantry Regiment. Leveraging insights from her DAVMagazine article, the discussion explores the regiment’s exemplary service during World War I, the discrimination they endured, and the subsequent delay in their recognition.This episode underscores the importance of commemorating the achievements of Black veterans and acknowledges the ongoing pursuit ofequality. I extend my appreciation to our sponsors and supporters. Listeners are encouraged to further explore this significant yet often overlooked chapter of American military history. Additional information can be found at:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/one-hundred-years-ago-harlem-hellfighters-bravely-led-us-wwi-180968977/Thank you for joining us. We are Mission in Flight.

I talked with Olympic bobsledder Will Person for a powerfuland eye-opening conversation about brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the search for healing after years of elite competition.Will opens up about his personal battle with brain trauma,including cognitive decline, memory challenges, and mental health struggles that followed his career in high-impact sports. His story highlights the often unseen consequences of repeated head injuries and the long-term toll they takeon both athletes and their families.A central part of the discussion focuses on the transformativeimpact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Will’s recovery. He shares how the treatment helped improve his quality of life and sparked a deeper mission to make these therapies more accessible to others suffering from traumatic braininjuries.The conversation draws powerful parallels between eliteathletes and military veterans, two communities disproportionately affected by brain trauma. Will speaks passionately about his advocacy efforts and his nonprofit’smission to open a hyperbaric therapy center for veterans, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness, funding, and real solutions.This episode is a compelling call to action. Ourconversation underscores the importance of early intervention, mental health support, and innovative treatment options for those living with brain injury.If you or someone you know is impacted by brain trauma, thisconversation offers insight, hope, and a reminder that no one has to fight alone.Go to BrainInjurySurvival on YouTube to learn more. Thankyou, Will, for sharing with me.