Episode 4: Let’s Talk About War

The Common Veteran’s Season 2 Episode 4: Let’s Talk About War “War, huh, yeah… What is it good for?” The Common Veterans take on war – the amount of Veterans that have fought in combat – or been to a combat zone, and why it is so hard to transition back into a noncombatant once back home… I) Defining War and Combat Experiences a. What is war? i. Is it just a state of mind or an actual state of being? b. What is considered a combat experience? i. Combat arms vs. Support 1. Define POG 2. Define Combatant II) What does war do to Veterans? a. Is it an all-one-size-fits-all situation? i. How much does one's mindset play a role in combat? ii. Does being physically fit change the mental aspect of things? b. Any stories of war that can be told to emphasize what it means to be a warrior? i. Combat explosions ii. Door kicking iii. Medical aspects iv. Support for… III) Transitioning back to civilians… Uh what?! a. Support systems that… well.. support! i. Family doesn’t always understand ii. Vet organizations such as VFW, DAV, American Legion iii. Nonprofits: FSO, Team RWB, Get Wet for a Vet. Etc… b. Linking PTSD to TBI to survivor’s guilt to readjusting to civilian life i. Mental health is not often right away IV) Continuing on, what’s next? a. Figure out your triggers are: i. What is a trigger? ii. How do we become the next level combatant? V) Next Podcast: Episode 5: Proud to be an American a. The Common Veterans are all United States Military Veterans. Pride in the country is pride in their service because they were willing to write a blank check to include up to their lives. The life of a Veteran often revolves around their service and how much they love their country. The Common Veterans discuss their love for God and country.