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18/12/2025

“Purdue University offers Sec+, Certified Ethical Hacker, Linux+, CyberOps—and it’s all FREE.” – Jai Salters

In our latest VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, Jai Salters, founder of ACT Now Education, breaks down one of the most underrated resources for veterans and military-connected learners: Purdue University’s free cyber certification tracks.

Through a powerful consortium with partner schools, Purdue delivers top-tier credentials—including Sec+, CEH, Linux+, and CyberOps—at no cost to veterans, transitioning service members, and spouses.

This is the kind of life-changing information that can pivot a career in weeks—not years.

🎯 Watch the full episode for Jai’s complete rundown of no-cost certifications, scholarships, and training programs that can help move the needle in your transition journey.

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18/12/2025

Shawn shared the honest truth about the recent show name changes — it wasn’t about changing direction… it was about growing up as an organization.

As VET S.O.S. has grown and matured, the time came to simplify the names:
➡️ Easier to say
➡️ Easier to market
➡️ Easier for audiences to understand

The old names helped get things started.
The new names help take the mission further.

This is what progress looks like — and it’s exciting to see how far the network has come.

🎧 Hear the full conversation → https://vetsospodcast.com/

17/12/2025

Another exciting update from VET S.O.S.!

Shawn shared that our Educational Resources Spotlight is officially being renamed:
🎓 Vet S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline

The show stays exactly the same — we’ll continue talking with schools, programs, and education providers to bring you the best information possible so you can make confident education choices for yourself and your family.

The new name simply makes it easier to understand what the show is all about — helping veterans find the right education path without confusion.

🎧 Hear the full announcement → https://vetsospodcast.com/

16/12/2025

“I tell you what, here’s what we can do. You can take the second half of my enlistment bonus, re-enlistment bonus, and you can… I told them what they could do with it.” – Adam Byrd

Sometimes transition begins with a hard lesson. In this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S., Adam Byrd, Founder and CEO of Heroes Media Group, shares how his abrupt and bitter exit from the military became the catalyst for something greater.

From frustration to freedom, Adam turned adversity into a lifelong mission — creating Heroes Media Group, HMG Beverage, and JB Audio Clothiers — all designed to empower veterans, first responders, and community heroes through purpose-driven storytelling, entrepreneurship, and service.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on the VET S.O.S. Network and see how one veteran’s defining moment sparked a movement that continues to uplift others every day.

16/12/2025

We’re making things simpler — and stronger.

Shawn announced that while Vet S.O.S. isn’t changing, we are rebranding some of our shows to better reflect what they do.

Our Entrepreneurial Spotlight is officially becoming:
🚀 Vet S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup

Same amazing host.
Same mission.
Same powerful stories.

The new name captures the heart of the show — helping veterans tap into their entrepreneurial drive and build something meaningful after service.

🎧 Hear the full announcement → https://vetsospodcast.com/

🔔 This Week on the VET S.O.S. Network 🎙️Three powerful conversations. Three different paths through transition. One miss...
15/12/2025

🔔 This Week on the VET S.O.S. Network 🎙️

Three powerful conversations. Three different paths through transition. One mission: don’t navigate it alone.

🎙️ VET S.O.S. – Adam Bird
“Transition isn’t about losing your identity—it’s about learning how to translate it.”

Adam Bird delivers practical insight on navigating military-to-civilian transition, breaking down how veterans can reframe their experience, communicate their value, and move forward with confidence and clarity.

🎙️ Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight – Brandon Smith

“Entrepreneurship doesn’t start with an idea—it starts with ownership.”
Brandon shares the mindset shifts, discipline, and lessons learned from building something beyond the uniform, offering real talk for veterans and spouses considering the entrepreneurial path.



🎙️ The Scoop – Gene Moran
“Growth happens when you’re willing to have the conversations most people avoid.”

Gene joins The Scoop for a candid discussion that challenges assumptions, encourages reflection, and pushes listeners to think deeper about leadership, service, and life after the military.

13/12/2025

“We talk about the risks that exist in having a gun in the household, and the fact that you're three times more likely to have someone in your house hurt or killed by that firearm than to ever defend against some sort of intruder. The most likely person to get hurt is someone you live with — and that includes suicides.” — Chris Marvin

In this episode of The Scoop on the VET S.O.S. Network, combat-wounded Army veteran and former Black Hawk pilot Chris Marvin brings a powerful, non-political perspective to the national conversation on gun safety.

As the Veteran Engagement Lead for Everytown for Gun Safety and advisor for the new Train Smart Gun Safety Program, Chris explains how education, discipline, and accountability can save lives — and how veterans are uniquely positioned to lead this mission.

Learn how veterans can use their training and experience to promote responsible firearm ownership, prevent tragedies, and build safer communities for everyone.

🎯 Watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify: VET S.O.S. – The Scoop

🌐 Visit: TrainSmartGunSafety.org

12/12/2025

Shawn was asked what he learned most from the awards event… and the answer hit home:
This wasn’t the finish line — it was validation that we’re on the right path.

The event, the people, the energy — all of it showed that VET S.O.S. is making a real impact, and that our mission is only getting started.

We will keep pushing forward.
We will keep expanding our reach.
We will keep supporting veterans who need help navigating their transitions.

This is only the beginning.

🎧 Watch the full message → https://vetsospodcast.com/

12/12/2025

“Obviously the service goes deeper than just the service member. The spouses serve too. They are the silent soldiers behind the front lines.” — Jenna Griffith

In this heartfelt episode of The Scoop on the VET S.O.S. Network, author Jenna Griffith delivers a powerful reminder that service doesn’t end with the uniform. Through her book Service and Soul: A Journey to Purpose for Military and First Responder Wives, Jenna gives voice to the often unseen and under appreciated strength of the spouses who hold the fort while their partners serve.

Every mission, every deployment, every act of service is strengthened by the spouse who keeps the home together. As Jenna says — appreciation goes a long way.

🎧 Tune in to this inspiring conversation with Kingsley “Kings” Scott and join us in recognizing the silent soldiers who serve in their own way every single day.

11/12/2025

Shawn shared more details about the event — and WOW, the room was packed with organizations making a real difference.

Big companies like:
⭐ Amazon
⭐ Google
⭐ GE Aeronautics

Along with dozens of individual award winners — some working inside major corporations, others making an impact on their own.

It was a powerful reminder that support for veterans is coming from all directions. Corporations, entrepreneurs, nonprofits… everyone is finding ways to give back and lift up the community.

🎧 Hear the full conversation → https://vetsospodcast.com/

11/12/2025

“We’re not just looking for a pat on the back. We’ve heard it for years — ‘Thank you for your service.’ Cool… but thank you for your service doesn’t pay our bills. We want to show our worth outside the uniform.” – Brandon Johnson, ME+I Coaching

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show, Brandon Johnson delivers a message every employer and transitioning service member needs to hear.

He reminds us that while gratitude matters, opportunity changes lives. Veterans bring unmatched loyalty, leadership, and discipline to the workforce — and what they need most is a chance to prove their value in the civilian world.

Brandon explores how the Thrive in Transition program is empowering veterans to translate their experience, find purpose, and thrive after service.

🎧 Watch the full episode on the VET S.O.S. Network and learn how to build workplaces that are truly veteran ready, not just veteran friendly.

10/12/2025

Shawn talked about how this award represents a MAJOR milestone not just for him, but for the entire VET S.O.S. mission. It shows we’re creating the impact we always hoped for.

And the event itself?
🔥 Packed with networking opportunities
🔥 Amazing conversations
🔥 New relationships with people making real change
🔥 Multiple upcoming interview opportunities

From cocktail hour to post-event conversations, Shawn met incredible leaders who want to give back and keep making an impact in the veteran community.

We’re growing. We’re connecting. We’re elevating more voices than ever before.

🎧 Hear the full recap → https://vetsospodcast.com/

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