HOMEFRONT SITREP

HOMEFRONT SITREP

HomeFront SitRep is a powerful and heartfelt veteran-led podcast dedicated to giving a voice to those who have served—and those who continue to serve behind the scenes. It stands as a platform for real stories, real impact, and real people who genuinely care about the veteran community—not just as statistics, but as brothers, sisters, and family. This podcast shines a spotlight on the grassroots: the unsung, often-overlooked mom-and-pop nonprofit organizations that are boots-on-the-ground, showing up daily for veterans. These aren’t corporate machines or big-budget operations—they're passionate individuals and small teams who lead with heart, often formed by veterans or military families who know the struggle firsthand. HomeFront SitRep celebrates these organizations that haven’t lost sight of humanity, offering support, services, and community without red tape or fine print. But the mission doesn’t stop there. The show also brings in a vibrant cross-section of the veteran community—highlighting veteran-owned businesses, showcasing the creativity of veteran authors and musicians, and laughing alongside veteran comedians. Each episode dives deep into personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs, giving veterans from all walks of life a chance to share their story, their mission, and their voice. Whether it's a Marine turned mental health advocate, an Army veteran launching a clothing brand, or a Navy vet writing their first book, HomeFront SitRep serves as a rally point for veterans and patriots alike. It’s not just a podcast—it’s a mission to build connection, community, and conversation. This is where the fight continues—on the home front. This is HomeFront SitRep.

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August 8, 2026 81 mins
For many veterans and first responders, the hardest battles begin after the uniform comes off. Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, hosts Willis and Gunny Deeds welcomes the team behind Vet5 Foundation, a veteran-led nonprofit proving that healing doesn't always happen inside four walls—it often starts on the water, in the woods, and alongside people who truly understand the journey. Founded by combat veterans, Vet5 Foundation wa...
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Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, host Willis and Gunny sits down with U.S. Army veteran, author, rancher, and veteran advocate Betsy Ross, whose acclaimed Fight book series has become a powerful voice for veterans navigating life after military service. Drawing from military culture, personal experiences, and countless stories shared by fellow veterans, Betsy's novels explore the invisible wounds of war that often follow service membe...
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What happens when veteran podcasters, advocates, and community leaders put aside logos, platforms, and personal brands to have honest conversations about the issues facing America's veterans? You get Tip of the Spear: A Veterans Roundtable. Tonight we come together for another unscripted discussion covering the topics that matter most to the military and veteran community. Drawing on decades of combined military service and leade...
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When the uniform comes off, the battles don't always end. For many veterans, the toughest fight begins after military service—finding purpose, rebuilding identity, and confronting the invisible wounds that often go unseen. Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, hosts Willis and Gunny Deeds welcomes Jon Cole, retired United States Marine Corps officer and founder of The Bunkhouse Podcast, for a powerful conversation about veteran ment...
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For many veterans, the most difficult mission doesn't begin overseas—it begins the day they take off the uniform. Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, hosts Willis and Gunny welcomes Walter Matthews, U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and co-founder of From Service to Self, alongside Tamara Moore, a retired U.S. Navy Command Career Counselor with 26 years of service and co-founder of the organization. Together, they ...
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Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, Willis and Gunny Deeds pull up a chair for another candid conversation filled with brotherhood, laughter, and the conversations that matter most to the veteran community. The guys kick off the episode by catching everyone up on what they've been doing over the past week—sharing personal stories, behind-the-scenes updates from HomeFront SitRep, and a few moments that only veterans can truly apprec...
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For many veterans, the toughest mission begins after they hang up the uniform. Transitioning from military service to civilian life often means finding a new purpose, building financial stability, and creating opportunities for the future. While many pursue traditional careers, others choose the entrepreneurial path—using the discipline, leadership, and resilience they developed in uniform to build something of their own. T...
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What happens when the uniform comes off... but the war inside never ends? For many veterans, the greatest battle isn't fought on foreign soil—it's the one fought after coming home. The loss of identity, the weight of trauma, broken relationships, addiction, isolation, and the constant search for purpose can leave even the strongest warriors wondering where they belong. Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, hosts Willis and Gunny Dee...
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Not every mission begins with a deployment, and not every lesson comes from a battlefield. This week on HomeFront SitRep, David Willis and Gunny Samuel Deeds trade the microphones for passports as they share two unforgettable journeys that couldn't have been more different—yet both left a lasting impact. David takes listeners aboard the Carnival Liberty for a family adventure through the Western Caribbean, visiting the vibr...
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When the uniform comes off, the mission doesn't end—it changes. Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, host David Willis sits down with former U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, author, speaker, and veteran advocate Sonya Achara for a powerful conversation about leadership, transition, identity, and finding purpose after military service. For many veterans, the toughest battle isn't fought overseas—it's navigating life after t...
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July 19, 2026 81 mins
When Americans think about military service, they often picture the service member wearing the uniform, standing watch, deploying overseas, or answering the call to defend the nation. What is often overlooked are the spouses and families who stand beside them—carrying their own burdens, making their own sacrifices, and serving in ways that rarely receive recognition. Tonight on HomeFront SitRep, host David Willis sits down w...
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Leading the Conversation. Continuing the Mission. What happens when veterans from different branches, backgrounds, and experiences come together to discuss the issues that matter most? In this episode of HomeFront SitRep, we bring you another edition of Tip of the Spear: A Veterans Roundtable—an open and honest discussion featuring veteran leaders, podcasters, advocates, and changemakers tackling the challenges, opportunities...
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July 19, 2026 96 mins
On this powerful episode of HomeFront SitRep, David Willis and Gunny Samuel Deeds sit down with the founder of Isaac Loves His Hooman (ILHH), a nonprofit organization whose mission was born from an unlikely rescue that ultimately changed two lives forever. The story begins in January of 2018 when a dog named Isaac was returned to what was supposed to be his forever home due to severe food allergies. Through a series of events that...
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Every day, veterans across America continue to fight battles long after they have taken off the uniform. While many wounds are visible, others remain hidden—carried in silence by those struggling with trauma, isolation, transition, and loss. The mission to prevent veteran suicide requires more than statistics and awareness campaigns. It requires conversations, connections, and communities willing to stand beside those who ser...
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June 8, 2026 72 mins
#YoureNotAlone #BeSomeonesStranger In this laid-back episode of HomeFront SitRep, hosts David Willis and Gunny Samuel Deeds take a break from the guest interviews and sit down for an old-school conversation between two Marines who aren't afraid to say what's on their minds. From veteran life and current issues affecting the military community to the stories behind the newest HomeFront SitRep merchandise, Willis and Gunny go bac...
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What happens when a Navy aviation mechanic trades the flight deck for the digital world and builds a mission-driven life helping others succeed? On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, we sit down with Navy veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, and digital marketing strategist Trish Leto to discuss her remarkable journey from military service to business leadership. Trish served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic...
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“Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable” is a veteran-led collaborative podcast and media initiative built around bringing multiple veteran voices, creators, and platforms together for unfiltered discussions about issues impacting the military and veteran community. The concept is rooted in the military phrase “tip of the spear,” referring to frontline forces leading the mission. The roundtable takes that ...
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This episode of HomeFront SitRep shines a spotlight on one of Kentucky’s most powerful veteran-centered events — the Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck. H.E.R.O. stands for Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed — and this mission goes far beyond crossing a finish line. It’s about remembering the fallen, honoring those still carrying the invisible weight of war, and bringing veterans, families, first responders, and...
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This episode of HomeFront SitRep dives into the mission behind Heroes on the Water — a nonprofit organization changing lives through kayak fishing, camaraderie, and the healing power of the outdoors. Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water was built on a simple but powerful idea: sometimes healing doesn’t happen in a clinic… sometimes it happens on the water. Through free kayak fishing events across the country, th...
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On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, hosts David Willis and Samuel Deeds sit down to spotlight a Kentucky-based veteran-owned business that is turning craftsmanship into community impact — Elite Engraving LLC. What started as a passion for quality work and custom design has grown into a mission-driven company dedicated to serving businesses, organizations, veterans, and everyday Americans through personalized engraving, bran...
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