From Battlefield to Boardroom: How Veteran Eric Isham Built a Cybersecurity Empire  The path from the battlefield to entrepreneurship may seem unconventional, but for Eric Isham, founder and CEO of OMNICOMMANDER, it’s a journey that’s led to incredible success and lasting Veteran leadership lessons from the military.  In this Veteran Led Podcast episode, we explore his life story, his time in the military, and his career as a business owner and Veteran employer.  Eric Isham’s Story A former Army combat medic who later transitioned to become an armor officer, Isham’s military bac ..read more

How can you lead better in your community? What makes a good leader? And what lessons from Veterans can we apply in our day-to-day lives?  Shilo Harris didn’t take a straight path to becoming a decorated combat Veteran, author, and motivational speaker. In fact, his journey was filled with setbacks, and challenges, that had taught him to lead better in his life.   Harris’s Journey  Growing up with a Vietnam Veteran father and a World War II Veteran grandfather, Harris was destined for the military. “My whole life’s mission was to be a soldier,” he says. Yet, his teenage yea ..read more

Calling all music lovers and supporters of heroes! Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 2024 HEROSTOCK in Lebanon, TN! This incredible event will take place at the Farm Bureau Exposition Center in Lebanon, TN on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 3-9 PM CDT.  HEROSTOCK is a nationwide organization dedicated to honoring and supporting community heroes, including active military, veterans, first responders, and their families. This family-friendly event promises a memorable experience with live music, delicious food and drinks, a cornhole tournament, and activities for all ages.  Prep ..read more

The Gulf War was a conflict that saw the deployment of numerous American troops to the Middle East. Gulf War service is defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as active military duty in areas in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations at any time from August 2, 1990, to the present. This includes Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2010) and Operation New Dawn (2010-2011). While many Veterans returned home safely, a significant number of them began to experience unexplained illnesses post-war. Gulf War Syndrome, Gulf War Illness, or Medically Unexpla ..read more

On June 26, 2024, President Biden issued a pardon for LGBTQI+ service members who were unjustly discharged under discriminatory policies like “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” This pardon represents a significant step towards justice and recognition for Veterans who were unfairly targeted based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. There is now a direct link between the LGBTQI+ military pardon and VA benefits. If you received a less-than-honorable discharge (such as a general discharge, other than honorable discharge, or bad conduct discharge) due to your sexual orientation or gender ide ..read more

VA disability compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to Veterans who have a service-connected disability. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines the level of disability and assigns a rating based on the severity of the condition. These ratings directly impact the amount of monthly compensation a Veteran receives. It is important that Veterans who have undergone or are considering a knee replacement understand the VA disability ratings for this procedure. Knee replacements can significantly impact a Veteran’s quality of life, mobility, and overall well-being. By familiariz ..read more

Army veteran Vincent Vargas never imagined that he would turn into a successful author, actor, and producer as well as a successful entrepreneur because, before all of this, he felt lost and without a path in life. For him, the army was not an option growing up; he saw it as something that was not meant for people like him; however, life had other plans for his career and his mission in the world. In this YouTube episode of the Veteran Led Podcast, John talks with Vincent about his life story, about his time in the military, and how he led his own path toward entrepreneurial success and happin ..read more

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides crucial support through disability benefits, aimed at assisting Veterans coping with service-related injuries or conditions. These benefits encompass a wide range of physical and mental health issues. One very prevalent condition in our population is obesity. While often viewed primarily as a public health concern, obesity is not currently recognized as a disability by the VA, but obesity’s classification as a VA disability has been a topic of debate and inquiry among Veterans seeking support for their conditions. Obesity is recognized as a sign ..read more

June 6, 1944, known as D-Day | Remembering the Sacrifice 6/6/1944 the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in history where thousands of Americans made the ultimate sacrifice by storming the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Their bravery and dedication were instrumental in protecting our country and securing the freedoms we enjoy today. Remembering the Sacrifice On June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. This operation, codenamed Operation Overlord, involved over 156,000 American, British, and Canadian forces landing o ..read more

Calling all patriots and music lovers! Get ready to celebrate our nation’s heroes at the 2024 HEROSTOCK in Ashland, NE! This exciting two-day event will take place at the American Purpose Ranch in Ashland, NE, on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14.  HEROSTOCK is a nationwide organization dedicated to honoring and supporting community heroes, including active military, veterans, first responders, and their families. This family-friendly event promises a memorable experience with live music, delicious food and drinks, and activities for all ages.  Get ready for two in ..read more