077 The Ultimate Value of Capturing Veteran Stories with Joseph Reagan

Got Your Six with Tony Nash

6ers, in our country today, we are looking at less than 7% of Americans who have ever worn our country’s uniform. This is a powerful example of how a simple number like that can tell a story. It speaks volumes about the brave men and women who raised their right hands and volunteered to serve. And for those that made the ultimate sacrifice, we owe it to them to make sure their stories are told.

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Joseph Reagan, a veteran and the Director of Military and Veterans outreach for Wreaths Across America. Joe is passionate about keeping the sacrifices and memories of veterans alive and believes people should take the opportunities they have and run with them.

You will learn about how sharing the stories of our veterans help shed light on the important role they played in our country so we can continue to enjoy freedom, liberty, and all the things that we hold dear. Helping the community have these valuable conversations about our veterans and understanding the personal aspect of the veteran experience is huge support that can make a positive impact in many ways.

As a result, not only do we help destigmatize some of the issues that our veterans are facing unfairly, but it will also be easier for us to talk about facts and figures of what they have really gone through and the real extent of the sacrifice they made on behalf of this country. It starts a ripple effect of raising awareness that can turn into action on how we can truly honor our veterans and ensure their legacy lives on.

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Resources mentioned:

Joseph Reagan: Let us never forget our solemn pledge

Stories of Service: Former Army soldier talks about his experience with PTSD

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• 01:07 - Overview of Got Your Six partnership with Wreaths Across America
• 02:19 - A shared understanding of how a veteran’s ultimate sacrifice creates a bond
• 03:47 - Living up to the legacy of the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice
• 07:08 - The reality of heroic acts. The Sammy Davis story.
• 11:12 - Why you need to stay focused on the mission
• 12:23 - Taking a tactical pause to make sure you are mission-focused
• 14:34 - The school pick-up line analogy shows the importance of where you have to be
• 16:53 - The greatest strength of learning military leadership
• 21:32 - The practical application of making your improvement measurable
• 25:02 - Growth mindset that is not solely focused on the individual but on the organization

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Here is how to connect with Joseph Reagan:

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