Behind The Mission
Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mission” - and create a conversation with organizations and leaders on how they are utilizing their expertise and networks to support the military-connected community.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
BTM54 - Josie Beets - Connecting Military Families Through Reading
About Today’s Guest
As Senior Vice President of Advancement, Josie Beets works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees to integrate communications and fundraising to support…
BTM53 - Lornett Vestal - Sierra Club Military Outdoors
About Today’s Guest
Lornett Vestal was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He joined the United States Navy at the age of seventeen. He served four years honorably and was deployed during Operation Iraqi …
BTM52 Scott Tirocchi - Veteran Courts and Justice For Vets
About Today’s Guest
Scott Tirocchi is the division director for Justice For Vets (JFV), a division of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). He served in the U.S. Army reserves …
BTM51 - Betty Rhoades - HillVets and Veteran Representation on Capitol Hill
About Today’s Guest
Betty Rhoades joined the HillVets Foundation in December of 2019 as the Executive Director. Betty lives in Washington, DC – just steps from the HillVets House! – with her husband, …
BTM50 - Dr. Tina Atherall and Carole Turner - Behind The Mission Year in Review
About Today’s Guests
Dr. Tina Atherall brings her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia to PsychArmor. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an orga…
BTM49 - Dr. Becky Porter - Military Child Education Coalition
About Today’s Guest
Dr. Becky Porter joined MCEC® as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from active duty service with the U.S. Army.
Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate …
BTM48 - Bill Braniff - Countering Misinformation and Disinformation with We The Veterans
About Today’s Guest
Bill Braniff is an Army veteran and Director of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) and a Professor of the Practice at the Univers…
BTM47 - Jen Wilson - Army Week Association and Afghan Ally Support
About Today’s Guest
Jen Wilson was born and raised in Louisiana, the product of a National Guard town and the proud granddaughter of a D-Day & Battle of the Bulge survivor. Like many Americans, Jen's…
BTM46 - Thomas Brennan - Military and National Defense Journalism
About Today’s Guest
Thomas Brennan is the Founder of and Executive Director for The War Horse. Prior to studying journalism at Columbia University, he was a sergeant in the Marine Corps and served as …
BTM45 - Charles Tawiah and Shay DeBarr - Service Never Stops PSA Campaign
About Today’s Guest
Charles Tawiah is a United States Navy Veteran. He served from 2013-2017 as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate Crash and Salvage Firefighter on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75). Charles w…
BTM44 - Beth Conlin - Military Spouse Employment at Amazon
About Today’s Guest
Beth Conlin is the Senior Program Manager of Military Spouse Programs at Amazon. An Army spouse, Beth has been working to improve employment opportunities for military spouses sinc…
BTM43 - Michele Spires - American Council on Education Military Guide
About Today’s Guest
Michele Spires is ACE’s acting executive director for Learning Evaluations, the national leader in recognizing and validating learning and competencies to connect students, workfor…
BTM42 - Stephanie Muckey - Humana's Veteran Bold Goal and Social Determinants of Health
About Today’s Guest
Stephanie is a Population Health Strategy Lead for Humana’s Veteran Bold Goal, a population health strategy focused on both community and business integration to improve the clinic…
BTM41 - Chris Spencer - Oracle Corporation Military Affiliated Veteran Employee Network Resource Group (MAVEN)
About Today’s Guest
Chris Spencer – Director of Operations, Oracle Corporation, is a passionate servant leader focused on bringing people together to help develop people solutions that keep things mov…
BTM40 - Jonathan Crandall - Problem Gambling in the Military Affiliated Population
About Today’s Guest
Jonathan Crandall served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. Crandall served as a Team Leader for the Scout/Sniper Platoon of Third Battalion, Sixth Marines (3/6). Follo…
BTM39 - Zack Baddorf - Military Veterans in Journalism
About Today’s Guest
Zack Baddorf is the executive director and founder of the non-profit organization Military Veterans in Journalism. Baddorf is a national security and foreign policy professional wi…
BTM38 - Leah Christensen, LCSW - VA Caregiver Support Program
About Today’s Guest
Ms. Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent her career supporting families in healthcare settings. Ms. Christensen began her career in pediatric oncology and…
BTM37 - Dr. Matt Miller - Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention
About Today’s Guests
Dr. Matthew A. Miller, PhD, MPH, is the National Director, Suicide Prevention Program, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He leads…
BTM36 - Nick Howland - The Firewatch Suicide Prevention Program
About Today’s Guests
Nick Howland is CEO of The Fire Watch, Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. Nick is a Navy veteran, defense industry executive, husband and father of two boys. After serving 4 …
BTM35 - Dr. Joseph Geraci - Suicide Prevention for Transitioning Service Members
About Today’s Guests
Dr. Joseph Geraci, PhD, retired from the U.S. Army as an Infantry Lieutenant Colonel after serving for 20 years and deploying as a combat leader with elite Special Operations/Rang…