In this episode of #StillServing: The VFW Podcast, host Rob Couture catches up with his fellow directors of the VFW Washington Office after an almost two-month-long hiatus.
Featured Guests:
• Ryan Gallucci – Assistant Adjutant General & Executive Director, VFW Washington Office
• Mike Figlioli – Director, VFW National Veterans Service
• Kristina Keenan – Director, VFW National Legislative Service
Episode Highlights:
Ryan shares his recent health issues and his travels overseas while accompanying VFW senior leadership visiting troops and international partners. Kristina discusses the success of the Washington Conference, her recent promotion as the new VFW legislative director, and the current legislation she and her team are advocating for. Mike talks about the $14.6 billion that VFW service officers have recouped for veterans they have assisted in the VA claims process. He also discusses some of the latest online tools available to veterans in claiming their earned benefits. Rob tells of his travels to Southeast Asia, visiting Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) sites in Thailand and Vietnam. He also recounts a heartfelt story of a recent journey with his siblings on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his father's plane crash at Fort Hood, Texas. Lastly, Rob gives a status update about his co-host, Brittany Dymond Murray.
Join us for powerful discussions, firsthand insights, and a commitment to ensuring veterans receive the care and support they deserve. The VFW is always #StillServing.
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