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
BTM213 – Denise Meine-Graham – Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Teams
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Denise Meine-Graham. Denise and her husband help communities develop Local Outreach to Suicide Survivor teams, or LOSS Teams, to pr…
BTM212 – Chad Graham – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a 501(c)(3) …
BTM211 - John Decoteau - Skill Trades Training for Veterans through Universal Technical Institute
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with John Decoteau, Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, the nation’s leading provider of …
BTM210 - Mary Bier - Military Child Education Coalition
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). MCEC’s Mission is to en…
BTM209 – Garra Lloyd-Lester – Worried About a Veteran Website
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Garra Lloyd – Lester, the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide …
BTM208 – Dr. LeNaya Hezel – The Warrior – Scholar Project
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse, Dr LeNaya Hezel, who serves as the Warrior Scholar Project’s Chief Programs Officer, collaborating with education and …
BTM207 – Angie DeJarnette – Transition Support for Special Operations Families
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Angie DeJarnette. The Founder and Executive Director of the STEPS Foundation: Spouse Transition Enrichment Program and …
BTM206 – Anna Larson – Transition Support for Military Spouses
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse Anna Larson, founder of MilSpouse Transition, where she provides guidance, resources, and support for military spous…
BTM205 – Tempa Sherill – Mental Health Treatment and Advocacy for Service Members, Veterans and their Families
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor Tempa Sherill. We talk about both her work as a treatment provider as well menta…
BTM204 – Kaitlyn Siewert – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Kaitlyn Siewert, the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA. Dur…
BTM202 - Travis Collier - United States Coast Guard
Show Summary
Coast Guard Veteran Travis Collier, a retired field grade Coast Guard officer who most recently was a Senior Commander at the Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, where we talk about me…
BTM201 – Dr. Eric Rice – The USC Center for AI in Society
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation Dr. Eric Rice, Director of the Universe of Southern California Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society. In this episode, we talk a…
BTM200 – Lissa Thomson – Board Chair, PsychArmor Board of Directors
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lissa Thomson, Board Chair of the PsychArmor Board of Directors. Lissa shares her military family story as well as her goals for th…
BTM199 - Behind the Mission Year Two Retrospective
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a retrospective review of year two of the Behind the Mission Podcast, with the shows grouped by categories and snippets of sample shows representing th…
BTM197 – Melissa Washington – Women Veterans Alliance
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran and military spouse Melissa Washington. Melissa is the CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance, Women Veterans Giving, and …
BTM196 – Dr Derek Abbey – MIA Recovery with Project Recover
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dr. Derek Abbey, President and CEO of Project Recover, the nation’s leading citizen-led non-profit organizatio…
BTM195 – Chuck Hodges – Transforce and Veterans in the Transportation and Logistics Industry
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Veteran Chuck Hodges, President of the Education and Training Division at Transforce, an organization and network of transport…
BTM194 – Lorrena Black – She Served LLC
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lorrena Black, a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. Lorrena is the Founder and C…
BTM193 - Dave Knott - Veterans and First Responder Foundation
Show Summary
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dave Knott, founder of the Veterans and First Responders Foundation, an organization in the greater Cleveland area that exists to p…