Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Erick Saks joins VET S.O.S. to discuss Operation Lifeline, a nonprofit empowering veterans through housing, SkillBridge internships, and hands-on job training. Discover how Veteran Workforce Development is at the heart of this growing grassroots movement reshaping what veteran support can be.

🎙 Hosted by Shawn Welsh & Keith Cassant
🌐 Learn more at opLifeline.org

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In this inspiring episode of the Military Transition Resources Show, we sit down with Brian Cain, Director of Development at Guitars for Vets, a nonprofit putting guitars—and hope—into the hands of America’s veterans.

Brian opens up about his personal battle with PTSD and brain injury following service in the Marine Corps and law enforcement. He shares how music, Boulder Crest’s Warrior PATHH, and the Guitars for Vets program helped him rediscover purpose—and how he’s now helping others do the same.

🎸 Topics include:

• The therapeutic power of music

• Why community is essential to veteran healing

• The G4V 10-week model and graduation gift

• Their expansion plans including songwriting retreats

• How to join or support Guitars for Vets

Learn more or donate: guitarsforvets.org
Connect with Brian: brian@guitarsforvets.org

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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PXqxzptNSgBuSXpgDpDPM

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This week on the VET S.O.S. Podcast, we speak with Shannon Huffman Polson—veteran Apache pilot, leadership expert, and founder of The Grit Institute. Shannon opens up about her military service, her unexpected pivot into corporate life, and the mindset and values that helped her lead with purpose through it all.

Shannon introduces us to her powerful Grit Triad model—Commit, Learn, Launch—and shares how veterans can embrace transition by reconnecting with their story, building new skills, and stepping forward with audacity and authenticity.

Whether you’re in the middle of a career shift, reflecting on your next steps, or mentoring someone who is, this episode delivers clarity and strength to help you lead the way forward.

🎯 SPECIAL OFFER: Use code VETSOS at thegritinstitute.com/courses for 50% off Shannon’s training programs.

💬 Connect with Shannon Huffman Polson:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shannonhpolson
Instagram: @shannonhpolson

#VeteranResilience #GritFactor #PostMilitaryLife #LeadershipDevelopment #FemaleVeterans #VeteranSupport #FindYourPurpose #MindsetMatters #PurposeDrivenLife #VeteranGrowth #VETSOS