Vets And Badges
Vets And Badges delivers real stories of service, sacrifice, and triumph—from the battlefield to the badge. Join host Robert Asencio (Army vet/retired Police Captain) and featured co-host/Neuroscientist Dr.
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Thought it was a bomb: Pentagon attack survivor story #911 #survivor #history (opens the original)
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US Army LTC. Mike Hogan (Ret) describes what it was like inside the Pentagon on 9/11 after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building. WATCH THE REST OF THE CONVERSATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAVdyrW7Q7o Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit: https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/ www.VetsAndBadges.com VAB - 2026
Battle of Ramadi: What Really Happened During the Iraq War? (opens the original)
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Experience the raw reality of the Battle of Ramadi through the eyes of US Army MAJ Miguel N. Sanata (Ret) depicted in his newly released bool titled “Unheard Voices The Battle For Ramadi – A Soldier’s Memoir From Combat Outpost Falcon. For those studying Iraq war history, this conversation provides a firsthand look at the high-stakes decisions made on the ground alongside company leadership. Hearing these combat veteran stories offers crucial perspective on the pressure of active duty engagement
"Who Am I When the Uniform Comes Off?" - Delta Force Operator (opens the original)
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Hear Sergeant Major Tamir Ransom discuss the realities of veteran transition. Learn how to manage the shift from service to civilian life. Sergeant Major Tamir Ransom shares his personal journey after retiring as an EOD specialist. This conversation covers the mental hurdles of leaving the military and the process of redefining personal identity outside of uniform. For those currently navigating military retirement or supporting someone who is, Ransom provides honest perspective on confronting b
Delta Force Operator on PTSD: Veterans Aren’t Broken (opens the original)
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He survived over 40 concussions, failed Special Forces selection twice, and still made it into Delta Force. In this episode, SGM Taamir Ransome sits down with Robert Asencio to unpack what the military doesn’t prepare you for: the war that starts after the uniform comes off. From growing up on the streets of Newark to leading operators in combat, Ransome breaks down moral injury, the stigma that keeps veterans and first responders silent, and why he believes veterans “aren’t broken — we’re chang
The IRS Can't Touch Them: A Veteran IRS Attorney Exposes (opens the original)
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Get an inside look at tax secrets for the ultra-wealthy. Learn how high net worth tax planning works for celebrities and sports owners. Earle Ford shares his journey - from US Army veteran to state prosecutor to IRS Attorney assigned to the IRS Estate and Gift Trust Program. Working in tax at the highest level involves far more than just filling out forms. This perspective covers the reality of handling assets for movie stars, sports team owners, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. If you have
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