NASAA Storytellers

NASAA Storytellers

These are the personal stories of members of the National Association of State Approving Agencies, the agency charged with protecting the integrity of the GI Bill. Hear the stories of military veterans, family members, and those who are concerned

Episodes

February 8, 2024 6 mins
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Cathy McGruder of the Mississippi State Approving Agency details her journey as the spouse of a servicemember who transitioned back into civilian life after a long military career.

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February 6, 2023 13 mins

Cleo Wallace of the Louisiana State Approving Agency details his story of joining his state's organization. 

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April 5, 2022 8 mins

Annie Walker of the Virginia State Approving Agency speaks on her experience as someone who followed a non-traditional path into the military and about her transition back to civilian life.

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April 5, 2022 34 mins

Frank Myers of the South Carolina State Approving Agency discusses the twists and turns of his military career and transition to working for the benefit of other veterans.

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April 5, 2022 30 mins

Mitch Curry, formerly of the Tennessee State Approving Agency, discusses his entry into the military and his own transition into working on behalf of military veterans.

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April 5, 2022 8 mins

Troy Tissue of the Michigan State Approving Agency discusses the importance of veterans becoming familiar with and utilizing available resources available to them

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April 5, 2022 10 mins

Olayta Rigsby of the Maryland State Approving Agency talks about the importance of preparing for life after a military career.

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April 5, 2022 11 mins

A conversation with Dr. Joe Wescott, National Legislative Liaison of the National Association of State Approving Agencies 

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April 5, 2022 14 mins

Former military "brat" Ruth Braxton of the Mississippi State Approving Agency discusses her reasons joining that agency.

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April 5, 2022 5 mins

Barry Goode of the Georgia State Approving Agency discusses his transition from active-duty military to veteran status.

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