Tactical Advantage Presented by Mount Carmel VSC - Episode 23 Jennifer Smith

Special Guests: Jennifer Smith, Entrepreneur in Colorado Springs who are helping our community blossom One Body EntPaul Price, Director of Operations, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Amen Turcios, Veteran who shares his impact story of how Mt. Carmel has come through for him in his transition to the civilian world

Tactical Advantage Presented by Mt Carmel with Mike Lewis- Episode 22

Presents episode 22 of Tactical Advantage 
Special Guests
Skyler Nelson, 2021 El Paso County Veteran of the YearCharissa Thayer, Intake Specialist, Behavioral Health Wellness, Mt. CarmelJamie Torsello, volunteer with the Phoenix Multisport Complex for Recovering Addicts, which is also a new Community Partner of Mt. Carmel’sKimberlie Griffis, Art Therapist and Partner with Mt. Carmel
 

Tactical Advantage Presented by Mt Carmel with Mike Lewis- Episode 21

Comcast RISE program: what it is and how it helps veterans of color We speak with a local recipient of the Comcast RISE program whose business was also afinalist for Veteran Small Business Owner of the Year in the Pikes Peak region. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Transition & Employment programs
Guests: (in final show order)Nicolas Jimenez, Comcast RISE program, Mt Carmel PartnerRich Fierro, veteran recipient of Comcast RISE program, finalist for Veteran Small BusinessOwner of the YearMark Smith, Director of Transition & Employment, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, veteran

Tactical Advantage Presented by Mt Carmel with Mike Lewis- Episode 20

Mike Lewis welcomes....
Nanette Brédé Mueller, Colonel (Ret.) U.S. Army, Community Ambassador for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, El Paso County Veteran of the Year 2020
 
Quentin Finney, Director of Caregiver Programs, Veterans PATH, Partner organization for Mt. Carmel, USMC Veteran
 
Kenny Bower, 2-time Purple Heart recipient, disabled combat veteran and Ft. Carson Firefighter
 

Tactical Advantage Presented by Mt Carmel with John Register- Episode 19

John Register with Mt. Carmel Veteran Service Center paying honor to National Suicide Prevention Month and the heroes deserving of care of our nation.
Tim Gore, Mt. Carmel Community Ambassador, Ultrarunner, Veteran, and he’s running 150 miles to support Mt. Carmel’s Behavioral Health programs to prevent veteran suicide
Charissa Thayer, Intake Specialist in Behavioral Health, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Yemi Mobolade, Small Business Development Administrator for City of Colorado Springs
Originally Aired: 9/11/21
 

Tactical Advantage -Episode 18 - Mike Lewis Guest Hosts

Dan Barker, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, Vet Climb program, & Veteran discussses Vet Climb program and the services it provides for justice-involved veterans
Sgt. Kelly Davis, Recruiter, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office talks about veteran recruitment and why vets can make ideal cops specifically Veteran Ward Deputies

Tactical Advantage -Episode 17 - John Register

On this episode we spotlight the Patriot Day Give Back Event at Mt. Carmel VSC and are honored to have American Patriot, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. (Ret.), Pat Tillman award recipient and Motivation Speaker Israel Del Toro, Larry Peterson, Honor Bell Foundation Board Member and Honor Bell Guard and Katie Travis, Director of Veteran and Family Resources at Mt. Carmel VSC. 
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 8-28-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 16 - John Register

Our guests today are Joe Aldaz, President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the Documentary American Exile, Erik Cruz, VP of Recruiting and Talent Acquisition with Valiant Staffing and Audrey Marshall-Harris, Outreach Specialist at Mt. Carmel VSC on financial planning for minorities. 
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 8-21-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 15 - John Register

Our focus on this episode of Tactical Advantage is on jobs, career transitions and the programs that assist veterans and their spouses.  Our guests include Elijah Best from Vet Boss, Katrina Lusk with Onward 2 Opportunity and Ashley Hardy, Peer Navigator at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Mil Spouse Program.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 8-14-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 14 - John Register

We are celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center with its Founder, CEO and President of Phil Long Dealerships Jay Cimino, Executive Director of Mt. Carmel VSC U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Bob McLaughlin as well as Rich Lewis from Medicare Mentors and 20 year Veteran Sean Sindler.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 8-7-21

Tactical Advantage - Episode 13 - John Register

In commemoration of Buffalo Soldiers Day we have Ray Brown, a veteran and member of the Buffalo Soldiers Reenactment Group talking about it's significance and history in our country and Donna Nelson, "Spirit of the Springs!" Program Leader from the Colorado Springs Mayor's Office on the programs and projects that impact residents.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 7-31-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 12 - John Register

Our focus on this week's episode is Vet Fest and their event to bring veterans and the supporter community together for a day of camaraderie with the Lead Admin. of the Disgruntled Vets Organization Jason Brougham.  Woody Briggs, Veteran and owner of Brass Brewing Company and Nick Weremblewski, Peer Navigator at Mt. Carmel VSC.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 7-24-21

Tactical Advantage - Episode 11 - John Register

This episode centers around National Hire a Veteran Day. Guests include Nicole Holling with the Hire Our Heroes program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Jon Dix, Peer Navigator with the Veteran Integration Program for Mt. Carmel VSC and Justin Verhulst, Army Veteran, Intern at Mt. Carmel and a student at UCCS.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 7-17-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 10 - John Register

Mike Lewis is your guest host this week on Tactical Advantage with an informative discussion on Military Consumer Protection Month with Liz Foster, Financial Wellness Coordinator at Mt. Carmel, Mike Vierzba, Community Educator Lead with Ent Credit Union and also Jacqueline Sharrock, Director of Women's Programs at Veterans PATH.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 7-10-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 9 - John Register

Mike Lewis fills in for John Register on this 4th of July weekend with information on The Veterans Art Exhibit fundraiser July 2-23, 2021 with Melodie Owens from Mt. Carmel, Andy Vick, the Executive Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region and also Kelly Cahalan from the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 7-3-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 8 - John Register

June is PTSD Awareness Month. This episode features guests Kirsten Belaire, Director of Behavioral Health, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and Duane France, Director of Veterans Services, Family Care Center of Colorado Springs discussing PTSD issues and resources for Veterans.
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 6-26-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 7 - John Register

In celebration of Juneteenth this weekend, John shares his thoughts on its historical significance and events locally plus interviews with Dr. Gary Moore owner of Star Dental, Mark Neri of NEOSS, Nick Jimenez with Comcast and Katie Travis from Mt. Carmel.
Sponsored by Star Dental Institute, Medicare Mentors and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 6-19-21

Tactical Advantage -Episode 6 - John Register

This episode of Tactical Advantage features interviews with Rodney Gullette Jr. Air Force Vet and owner of Firma IT Solutions, Ashley Hardy the Military Spouse Career Program Peer Navigator from Mt. Carmel and Rich Lewis from Medicare Mentors. 
Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental and The Wirenut
Originally aired on 6-12-21

Tactical Advantage with John Register - Episode 5

This episode features Mt. Carmel's Social Return on Investment Independent Study Results with interviews with Stacy Burns from the Colorado Institute for Social Impact, Colonel Bob McLaughlin Ret. CEO Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and Terrance McWilliams Senior VP of Military Affairs, El Pomar Foundation.
Originally aired on 6-5-21
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Tactical Advantage is presented in partnership with Star Dental Institute, Medicare Mentors and WireNut Home Services

Tactical Advantage with John Register - Episode 4

This show highlights Mt. Carmel's Transition & Employment Team's Back to Work Campaign, The City Colorado Springs Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a Memorial Day interview with Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers. Sponsored by Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute and The Wirenut Home Services and brought to you by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.
Originally aired on 5-29-21 
Learn More about Mt. Carmel Here
Tactical Advantage is presented in partnership with Star Dental Institute, Medicare Mentors and WireNut Home Services

Tactical Advantage with John Register - Episode 3

Tactical Advantage with John Register - Episode 2

In this edition of Tactical Advantage with John Register, Ernest Chamblee, Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives with Pikes Peak United Way; information on the First Annual Veteran Art Exhibition with Kim Griffis from the Bemis School of Art; Melodie Owens from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center plus Rich Lewis from Medicare Mentors on benefits for retired service members.  Tactical advantage is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and presented in partnership with Star Dental Institute, WireNut Home Services and Medicare Mentors.

Tactical Advantage with John Register - Episode 1

Join John Register and his special guest Bob McLaughlin Mt.Carmel Veterans Service Center COO, as they talk about the programs and services that Mt.Carmel offers to all military veterans and their families.  Among them, behavioral health counseling and wellness, support service case management, and employment and transition programs and more.
Learn More about Mt. Carmel Here
Tactical Advantage is presented in partnership with Star Dental Institute, Medicare Mentors and WireNut Home Services

Community Power Break - John Register

KPPF is proud to partner with Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center, Medicare Mentors, Star Dental Institute, The WireNut and host John Register to present Tactical Advantage Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m.  Listen now for all the details. 
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