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Borne the Battle

Hosted by Tanner Iskra, Borne the Battle recognizes each battle, challenge, and sacrifice our Veterans endure during and after their service, as well as spotlighting important resources, offices, and benefits VA offers our Veterans.
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Now displaying: October, 2016
Oct 28, 2016

Francisco Urena is a Marine Veteran and currently serves as Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services and previously served as the Veterans’ services officer for the cities of Boston and Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Covered in Episode Two:

  • The valuable content being shared on our social media platforms
  • Interview with Marine Veteran Francisco Urena
    • Francisco’s decision to join the military.
    • Serving during 9/11.
    • Being posted in Syria and Kyrgyzstan.
    • His transition out of the Marine Corps.
    • Getting involved in civil service in Massachusetts.
    • The VA benefits Francisco enjoys
  • Basic information on dental benefits provided by VA
  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jack Shannon

 

Oct 28, 2016

Haley Carter is a Marine Veteran and retired American professional soccer player who currently serves as assistant coach for the Afghanistan women’s national football team.

Covered in Episode One:

  • Value of the Veterans Crisis Line
  • Interview with Marine Veteran Haley Carter
    • Haley’s journey in the military.
    • Her transition out of the Marine Corps.
    • How she started playing soccer in National Women’s Soccer League.
    • How Haley uses VA
  • Basic information on VA Home Loan
  • #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Billie Kuchinski
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