This is Chase Rutledge & Col Brad Dean - We Are RECON-NECT

About this episode

Chase Rutledge and Col Brad Dean discuss their experiences as pilots in the Oklahoma National Guard and their new charity aimed at helping veterans and first responders with depression.

On this episode I chatted with best friends Chase and Brad about their pilot careers in the Oklahoma National Guard and why they have decided to launch their new charity to help veterans and first responders with depression. More information here http://wearereconnect.com/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com #thisisoklahoma

People in this episode

Host: This is Oklahoma

Guests: Chase Rutledge, Col Brad Dean

Topics covered

• veterans
• mental health
• charity
• first responders
• pilot careers

Keywords

• veterans
• first responders
• charity
• mental health
• Oklahoma National Guard

Sponsors

Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Chickasaw Nation, Dog House OKC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oklahoma National Guard, RECON-NECT

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