CBS Eye on Veterans | The Prison Chronicles podcast, COVID aid and hurricane survivor stories
CBS Eye on Veterans
On this episode:
Dangerous Storyteller
Army veteran and host of the “The Break It Down Show” podcast Pete A. Turner talks about his new podcast series “The Prison Chronicles.” Pete is a unique storyteller, who has gone from the dangerous field of gathering intel behind enemy lines in Iraq and Afghanistan to sitting down with convicted killers and criminals. This 8-part series reveals their stories and seeks to answer the question, "What condition mentally, emotionally, spiritually do we want prisoners in before they restart their lives?"
Find "The Prison Chronicles" podcast series everywhere you get podcasts and on "The Break It Down Show" podcast page.
USAA gives huge pandemic assistance package
Retired Navy Vice Admiral Jim Syring, President of Casualty and Property at USAA discusses how the company donated $30 million to various relief organizations to help military and veteran families survive the COVID crisis. This will help military aid societies provide zero-interest loans and emergency grants to eligible service members and their families, enhance veteran and spouse employment prospects, assist with childcare costs, support virtual delivery of education and offer emotional support for children.
To apply for economic assistance click here.
Riding the Storm Out
After Hurricane Laura ravaged the Gulf Coast, we take a look back at the inspiring story of hurricane survivor and Navy veteran Rodney Weedon.
He shared time aboard the same ship with Eye on Veterans host Phil Briggs during the 1990s, but in this interview, he shared what it's like to ride out a massive hurricane on the Texas coast, and how disasters can also bring out the best in us all.
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