VET SOS Podcast

17/07/2025

🎥 “The Veterans Appreciation football game is always a blast. One day it's really cool to be a vet on campus.”

Whatever builds community—we’re in. 💪🇺🇸

17/07/2025

“Just register for your classes—we’ve got the rest.”

🎙️ New Episode!

In this Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, we sit down with William Elfering, Director of the Holcomb Center for Military and Veteran Resources at Oregon State University.

With over two decades of military service and a decade in higher ed leadership, Willie shares how OSU is raising the bar for veteran support in higher education—from pre-arrival outreach and peer coordinators to mental wellness retreats and unforgettable events like the Veterans Appreciation Football Game.

🎧 Listen tonight to learn how OSU makes it easier for student veterans to succeed—on campus and beyond.

16/07/2025

🎥 “I jumped in two feet first… how hard could it be?”

Kayla Corbitt shares how she went from faking it to founding it—with help from Bunker Labs and Warrior Rising.

🔥 Mentorship. Confidence. Momentum.

💡 Don’t miss this clip!

16/07/2025

💬 “Just because it's available doesn't mean it's accessible.” – Kayla Corbitt

🎙️ New Episode!

Meet Kayla Corbitt, a military spouse turned mission-driven entrepreneur who's changing lives with the Operation Child Care Project. In our latest Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, Kayla shares how she tackled one of the most frustrating challenges for military and veteran families: child care access.

From navigating federal and state care programs to launching trusted caregiver pilots, Kayla breaks down how her nonprofit helps families bridge the critical gaps in veteran child care support.

Whether you're a parent, a service member transitioning to civilian life, or an aspiring entrepreneur—this episode is packed with real talk, insight, and impact.

15/07/2025

💬 "I'd love to soften the blow for you and say you're fine—but don't get too cocky. You need time to reflect." – Katie Helbling, ClearanceJobs

🎯 Figure out what YOU need: financial help, employment, support.

Watch the full clip 🎥👇

15/07/2025

“I'd love to soften the blow and say you're fine—but don't get too cocky. You need time to reflect.”

🎙️ New Episode Drop: Security Clearance Job Search – How ClearanceJobs Helps Veterans Succeed

We’re joined by Katie Helbling from ClearanceJobs for a no-nonsense, high-impact conversation about what veterans really need to know when navigating the cleared job market. From resume strategies to maintaining your clearance, Katie brings humor, real talk, and hard-earned insight to the transition conversation.

Whether you're six months or two years from your out date, this episode will help you plan smarter and stay competitive in the cleared job space.

12/07/2025

"You don’t have to follow anyone else's blueprint anymore. You get to design your life exactly how you envision it. Frightening? Yes. Liberating? Absolutely. Lean into it." – Mary Polanco, Your Final Debrief 💡

🎥 Watch now 👇

12/07/2025

“You don’t have to follow anyone else’s blueprint anymore… You get to design it exactly as you envision it.”

🎙️ New Episode Drop: The Scoop featuring Mary Polanco!

In this powerful conversation, retired Air Force Chief and author Mary Polanco shares her personal journey through transition, mental health, and identity reconstruction—and how Your Final Debrief became a Military Transition Blueprint for designing a life beyond the uniform.

From emotional resilience to reconnecting with your core values, Mary’s insight is a must-hear for veterans—and anyone facing life’s next chapter.

📘 Watch or listen now and start your own final debrief.

11/07/2025

“Your network is your net worth.” 💯

Maurice Murphy breaks down how building real relationships—like with VetsOnTap—helped him create a thriving veteran business.

🎥 Watch now!

11/07/2025

🎙️ Looking for REAL stories, powerful insights, and resources that actually help?

Whether you're transitioning out of the military, building a business, going back to school, or looking to stay connected—the VET S.O.S. podcast has something for YOU.
🔹 Weekly episodes
🔹 Expert guests
🔹 Veteran-driven conversations
🔹 Actionable advice

✅ Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your future.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more

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The mission of Vet S.O.S. Podcast is to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses through the sharing of information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community who are helping our community succeed.

10/07/2025

“In this space, it’s not about pride—it’s about purpose.” 💪

Mike Carrell of NVLF shares how collaboration, not competition, drives real in . 🎓🇺🇸

🎥 Watch this clip from our latest episode!

10/07/2025

“You have a leg up because of your experience—but that doesn’t replace internships and leadership roles. You still have to put in the work.” – Mike Carrell

🚨 New Episode Alert!

On this week’s Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight from VET S.O.S., we sit down with Mike Carrell, COO of the National Veterans Leadership Foundation (NVLF) and a champion for military-connected students across the nation.

From leading Ohio State’s top-ranked veteran services to scaling NVLF’s impact to over 75 universities, Mike shares how leadership, internships, and community-driven support are transforming veteran support in higher education.

🎧 Learn how NVLF empowers student veterans through campus leadership roles, national career tools like Oplign, and collaborative partnerships that prioritize veteran success.

🎥 Watch tonight at 7 PM EST!