DalyDose of Veterans Intel

27/01/2024

I haven't been good at getting these out on time these past couple of weeks of hospital visits with the broken ankle. I have surgery scheduled next week. After that I should be back on schedule.

This episode is a "More In 2024" theme about Advocacy.

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17/01/2024

This week on VetIntel
1. An update on my ankle injury
2. LinkedIn for Veterans
3. Growing Your Network?
4. Learning and Training on Linked
5. Marketing for Veteran Service Orgs
6. Mission Membership: We are...veterans

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15/01/2024

You may have noticed that FriDALY BRIEFing didn't happen. Well...what had happened was...

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Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW DAV The American Legion National Headquarters Team Red, White & Blue Team Rubicon U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army United States Air Force U.S. Navy United States Space Force United States Coast Guard Student Veterans of America Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans in Media & Entertainment AMVETS National Headquarters Casey

10/01/2024

I am back after a little holiday season break. Yesterday, I spent a good deal of time, branding including making this little video clip that will serve as a trailer for the show and also be part of the intro.

I ran it by a couple of confidants, took their feedback and made some tweaks. Of course, it features the new logo with a "CLASSIFIED" stamp.

For those who have tuned in, does this represent the show? If you haven't tuned in, does this intrigue you to the point where you might check it out?

10/01/2024

So the Michigan Wolverines won the National Championship. I was celebrating and then I felt inspiration creep into my thoughts. As we embark on our annual ritual of dreams, life, much like a football team isn't guaranteed a "next year".

Life throws obstacles in the way of dreams that can seem insurmountable, but a team can navigate the obstructions. Veterans have a powerful built-in team, born of common oath and service. Our teams go by the names of Community and Camaraderie. No matter the name, the power of that connection is boundless. You can find that in veterans organizations large, like Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW, The American Legion, AMVETS National Headquarters, and DAV or growing, like Team Red, White & Blue, Team Rubicon, and Student Veterans of America. This is a list of well-known organizations, but there are thousands of them. Leave some recommendations in the comments.

This National Championship team dealt with unrealistic expectations to counter an unfairly low opinion of critics. They had less recognized talent than their rivals. They had allegations levied against them with unjust and premature punishment, but all they did was win.

Veterans deal with the hero fe**sh while simultaneously suffering the lowered expectations of being seen as broken, by some.

Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.

Keep a game plan with the mission and battles that go into winning the war. Take that class. Join that gym. Ask that person out.

The game of life has no seasons, so we must be prepared to face what approaches us with victory always on our minds. Goals for those who served should be treated as missions. We have underappreciated strengths and an undue focus on our challenges. If we take on these missions it is important that we become deaf to naysayers and distractors. We may hear their that mal intent of the sounds, but we cannot listen in a way that gives those sounds a foothold in our minds. We have a mission to accomplish.

At the end of the game/mission, expect to win. More importantly, prepare to win. Victories aren't won during the mission, those wins are secured in the preparation.

Lean on your community. Take mentorship and guidance from those who are where you want to be. Never forget to also offer your mentorship and guidance because you are somewhere where someone else wants to be, even if it's just a step (battle) to a larger mission (war).

Whatever dreams you have for 2024 will be better served in you translate those into the context of....MISSION 2024.

Semper Fi and Go Blue,

Jeff Daly

29/12/2023

FriDALY BRIEFing is incoming.

* Shot with my . I'm annoyed with Sammy right now and their power tripping forum moderators, but...

* Edited with & I'm finding new tricks, constantly.

29/12/2023

It's R.E.D. Friday where we . I also bring you quick tips and news you can use as a trying to live your best life!

It's the end of 2023 and the last FriDALY BRIEFing of the year. It's also time to talk about the new VA Disability Compensation rates. Also, a thought or two about finding assistance with your claims.

Look Up Your 2024 VA Comp Rates Here:
Find Accredited Representation Here: vIt's R.E.D. Friday where we . I also bring you quick tips and news you can use at a trying to live your best life!

It's the end of 2023 and the last FriDALY BRIEFing of the year. It's also time to talk about the new VA Disability Compensation rates. Also, a thought or two about finding assistance with your claims. I mean, if you're in South Dakota, you already know to contact Courtney Steffen, but the rest of us have to search for good ones.

Look Up Your 2024 VA Comp Rates Here: https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/
Find Accredited Representation Here: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp

New logo and website are coming. I'm working with a logo designer on Fiverr.

20/12/2023

I'm wearing Grunt Style for my SUPERHERO Tee! :) It's appropriate for this episode!

There was an event this past weekend in San Diego American Legion District 22. SAN DIEGO AMERICAN LEGION 'BE THE ONE' WEEKEND was a high-profile, su***de prevention awareness, membership, and community resource event. We need more of these across the country!

The American Legion National Commander, Daniel Seehafer was there and challenged all of us to live up to the idea that we are here to Change Lives and Save Lives. You can hear him and then hear my takeaways in this episode.

Event organizer Vic Martin also spoke of how no organization can do it alone, so this episode also features one of the resource organizations, Workshops for Warriors.

15/12/2023

Happy FriDALY

Today FriDALY BRIEFing is all about Team Red, White & Blue. I previously wrote about their awesome shirt, and now they get featured in my short FriDALY BRIEFing where we bring you news you can use for the betterment of your veteran life.

Check 'em out and join the fit fun!
www.teamrwb.org

14/12/2023

The military and veteran community is engaged and growing on LinkedIn.

Join me over there!

Follow me on LinkedIn:

1 billion members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

09/12/2023

Go Navy! Beat Army!
Semper Fi!!!

Watch Live: Armed Forces match Army vs. Navy on December 9, 2023

08/12/2023

FriDALY BRIEFing.

You know who you are, but they don't you. Let's get id.me to give em and intro to your worthy service!

06/12/2023

VetIntel 05December2023 Show Notes:

VetIntel: Sports
* Army/Navy – Go Navy: ⁠Army-Navy
Preview: https://nesn.com/2023/12/army-navy-preview-army-enters-rivalry-game-looking-to-flip-script/

"This game feels like it ⁠means so much more⁠ for
Army, though. There’s an obvious reason for that, as the Black Knights can take outright control of the ⁠Commander In Chief’s Trophy⁠ with a victory over the Middies. In entering this contest without six wins, though, both Army and Navy failed to capture bowl eligibility this season. That means this will be the final game for seniors on both sides, with Army’s class having the chance to become just the third with a winning record in this rivalry since
2000.

Navy has been ⁠dominant in this rivalry⁠ throughout the 21st century, but Army could completely flip that narrative with a victory Saturday.

VetIntel: Holiday

* Buddy Checks
Legion Information: ⁠https://www.legion.org/membership/buddycheck
* Toys 4 Tots: ⁠https://www.toysfortots.org/

VetIntel: Tuberville
⁠Hundreds of military nominees confirmed hours after Tuberville ended monthslong blockade
- https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/tuberville-releasing-hold-military-nominees-ending-monthslong-blockade/story?id=105394424

VetIntel: The Rock Helping Military With Recruitment?

⁠The Pentagon thinks The Rock can fight lagging military recruitment https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-pentagon-recruiting/

” Yes, really. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of the biggest movie stars currently and the man who once helped ⁠break the news⁠ of SEAL Team 6’s successful killing of Osama bin Laden (again: yes, really), stopped by the halls of the Pentagon this
week as part of a wider trip to the area. He talked with military and government leaders about several topics, including how to combat poor military recruitment numbers. ”

02/12/2023

FriDALY delayed to SaturDALY

Today, we talk about a deal on your self care. When was your last vacation? Let's look at Armed Forces Vacation Club (www.afvclub.com).

Join today and buy your certificate later this month for a special price!

Also...GO BLUE!

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28/11/2023

This episode is loaded up and sending us into December with goodness.

* Christmas Shopping Season - I talk about my big shopping score at ⁠Samsung.
* What's the military tie-in to the University of Michigan Football scandal?
*Who has the best military rivalry game uniforms this year? ⁠ ⁠⁠ U.S. Army ⁠or U.S. Navy⁠?
* ⁠ American Legion National Headquarters⁠ message is clear about their stance in the claims debate and their choice between the GUARD Act vs PLUS Act. I have some thoughts on this as well.

Get thee to VoterVoice ⁠and share with your Congressperson

https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/102576/Respond

25/11/2023

Check out my big, one and only Black Friday purchase!

Also, we have ⁠Warrior Rising⁠ for those interested in starting or buying their own business or opening a franchise!

The story is from: ⁠https://news.va.gov/126323/veterans-needing-business-start-up/

The company website is: ⁠https://www.warriorrising.org/

20/11/2023

Always meet heroes, if they are actually heroes, even when they don't see themselves that way.

The humility and selflessness is always my great takeaway from these stories. The motivation for their acts of valor seem to be always in service to others that either were saved or made the intimate sacrifice in battle.

What a great event put on by Post 283. They put together a panel of 6 Medal of Honor recipient. Individually, they are inspiration, but collectively the experience causes an perspective shift for those attending the experience.

17/11/2023

It's R.E.D. Friday where we:
Remember
Everyone
Deployed

We also give you a FriDALY BRIEFing with news you can use!

Today, I talk about Hire Heroes USA and give a shoutout to Veterans in Media & Entertainment. They are both great if you are on the job hunt. VME is awesome for entertainment-related jobs and Hire Heroes USA is great for multiple industries and is for , , and Transitioning Service Members!

14/11/2023

This week we have two important topics and I really want to ask you to watch/listen and join the conversation in the comments.

1. The war in Israel. Americans don't understand.
2. Claims and the for-profit companies. Legal? Right?

My Veterans Day on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzjcjciJd-6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Military Times article about the claims debate:
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2023/11/13/vets-tap-businesses-for-va-disability-claims-help-but-theres-a-cost/

10/11/2023

Attached please find parking lot information and general event information.

R.E.D. FriDALY BRIEFing: Stacking Awesome. Stacking Savings.

Today your FriDALY BRIEFing is also the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday, as well as the day before . In honor of that stack of awesome, I present a stack of savings from The Home Depot and The Exchange.

07/11/2023

Happy Tuesday of Veterans Week. This is my Marine Corps Birthday + Veterans Day episode. How many wardrobe changes did I make? I lost count.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this episode!!

248th Official Message:
https://youtu.be/IcwE-3QTcPY?si=Zc2ROMlKlY55POm5

03/11/2023

Its R.E.D. FriDALY BRIEFings time, but it's also creeping towards The U.S. Marine Corps Birthday and then Veterans Day.

Today's briefing is about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA ID Card. You can get it at: www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/.

I also reference www.id.me.

31/10/2023

There's a lot going on that is scary in the world. Many things are out of your control, but there are organizations like Team Rubicon, where you can make a difference! I talk about Team Rubicon and other ways that I see veterans organizations creating a positive impact as well as improving their recruiting...all with....mystique!

The lesson comes from the U.S. Marine Corps. I use The American Legion as an example, but the lessons could apply to any veteran organization like Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW, DAV, AMVETS, The Marine Corps League, Team Red, White & Blue, Veterans in Media & Entertainment, or any membership based org.

27/10/2023

It's time for your R.E.D. FriDALY BRIEFing.

Hardware...Soft prices? These two national chains both give you a a perk for your service.

24/10/2023

Do veterans stop being heroes when they leave the service? I have two stories that both illustrate that some veterans keep that ethos in honorable ways under dangerous situations.

The rest of us can also be heroes.

* We can be part of the grassroots veteran voice: www.legion.org/action.
* We can donate blood.
* We can get together and clean a community park.

I propose that we become Community Heroes by learning CPR/First Aid/AED + Mental Health First Aid + Basic Self Defense. Who better than veterans to train and then act on that training when the need arises?

You can find the stories that I talk about (and many that I don't have time to talk about) on my Flipboard page!
https://flipboard.com//dalydose-of-veterans-intel-o8t4alt6z

20/10/2023

Happy FriDALY. Today I introduce you to http://trailhead.salesforce.com. There's a partnership between Salesforce and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They have had free training and certification for a while, for veterans and military spouses. Now they have an area to learn about V.A. services and they've included courses in a section about "Mental Health & Resiliency".
https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/veteran-mental-health-and-resiliency-resources

21/06/2021

I pledge allegiance...no I really did. That's my footage and my voice! 😀

21/06/2021

Love seeing the work of Beck Laumann being recirculated. This time it's Henry Sanchez, California's leading candidate for Department Sgt at Arms.

28/08/2020

So, I stepped back from this podcast because I was working with The American Legion National Headquarters on the Tango Alpha Lima podcast. PLEASE check out that show at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.

I decided to do this one again when I was sure that the two would be different enough, but both stay in the veteran space.

The comeback is different. This is the first time that I'm doing VIDEO (as inspired by TangoAlphaLima) and it is the first time that I'm telling a story about ME!

I hope you enjoy this. Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes with guests, rants, fun, and who knows what else. I ain't got none a dem rules n stuff! :D

You can still listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! G'head...I'll wait.

20/06/2020

So I've been lax on this podcast because I'm co-hosting the Tango Alpha Lima podcast for The American Legion National Headquarters. They are promoting the show and us hosts in the July magazine.

I do think that I'll get back to my podcast, now that I have a better idea of how to do it with minimal crossover between the two.

In the meantime, please consider listening/watching and subscribing to "Tango Alpha Lima".

www.legion.org/tangoalphalima