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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#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 back and forth with the humor, honesty, and brotherhood that listeners have come to expect.
The conversation covers everything from the meaning behind the new #YoureNotAlone, #BeSomeonesStranger, Marine It Down, R.E.D., and Spicy Pineapple shirts, to why building connections in the veteran community matters now more than ever.
No script. No filters. Just two veterans talking about life, service, community, and the mission that continues long after the uniform comes off.
Whether you're a veteran, active-duty service member, military family member, or simply someone who supports those who serve, this episode offers laughs, perspective, and a reminder that none of us fight alone.
Episode Highlights
The stories behind the new HomeFront SitRep merchandise
Why veteran connection matters
Current challenges facing the veteran community
Mental health, accountability, and checking on your people
Marine Corps humor and military banter
Building a community that supports veterans year-round
What's next for HomeFront SitRep
Featured Merch
HomeFront SitRep Logo Tee
Marine It Down Tee
#YoureNotAlone Tee
#BeSomeonesStranger Tee
R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Tee
The Spicy Pineapple Tee
Because the mission doesn't end when the service does.
HomeFront SitRep — Real Veterans. Real Conversations. Real Impact.
From the Flight Deck to the Feed: Navy Veteran Trish Leto's Journey of Reinvention
lundi 8 juin 2026 • Durée 01:15:24
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, working on CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters and supporting critical aviation operations. Like many veterans, her transition from military life came with challenges, uncertainty, and the search for a new mission.
After spending years in the mortgage industry, Trish reinvented herself once again—becoming a recognized voice in live video marketing, content creation, and social media strategy. Today, she helps entrepreneurs, brands, and veteran-owned businesses tell their stories, build authentic connections, and grow their audiences with purpose.
But this conversation goes far beyond marketing.
Trish opens up about resilience, personal growth, overcoming adversity, her sobriety journey, and the lessons she's learned through multiple career transitions. We also discuss the unique challenges facing women veterans, the power of authentic storytelling, and why veterans continue to bring unmatched leadership and adaptability into the business world.
Whether you're a veteran navigating transition, a business owner trying to find your voice, or someone searching for inspiration to start over and build something meaningful, this episode delivers valuable insights and powerful takeaways.
In This Episode:
Trish's service in the United States Navy
Life as an Aviation Structural Mechanic
Transitioning from military service to civilian life
Building a successful career in entrepreneurship
The evolution of live video and social media marketing
Veteran-owned businesses and community support
Recovery, resilience, and personal transformation
Women veterans in leadership and business
Finding purpose after the uniform
Memorable Quote:
"Your military service may end, but your mission doesn't have to."
About the Guest
Trish Leto is a U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, digital marketing strategist, and content creator. She is known for helping businesses and entrepreneurs leverage authentic storytelling, live video, and user-generated content while continuing to advocate for veterans and military-affiliated entrepreneurs.
#HomeFrontSitRep #VeteranPodcast #NavyVeteran #TrishLeto #WomenVeterans #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryTransition #Leadership #ContentCreation #VeteranCommunity #PodcastLife #VeteranStories #StillServing #MissionContinues
Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtabe 5/27/26
lundi 1 juin 2026 • Durée 01:12:07
“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 idea and applies it to post-service life — emphasizing that the mission continues after the uniform comes off.
The roundtable was formed roughly 18 months before its 2026 episodes as a response to what organizers described as a need for:
real veteran conversations,
authentic connection,
collaborative leadership,
and community-driven dialogue beyond surface-level podcasting.
The project regularly connects veteran-led shows and personalities including:
HomeFront SitRep,
The MisFitNation,
Triple Threat Vets Podcast,
I Am Pitts,
Oscar Mike Radio,
Tim Thomas "Breathwork in Bed"
Journey to Purpose podcast,
Everyday's a Saturday USMC Vet
and contributors tied to networks like Heroes Media Group.
Recurring themes include:
veteran transition,
mental health,
leadership,
policy,
identity after service,
community building,
podcasting/media influence,
and continuing service through advocacy and storytelling.
A major part of the roundtable’s identity is that it is intentionally unscripted and conversational. The emphasis is on veterans from different branches and backgrounds having honest discussions without “red tape” or corporate filtering.
The roundtable ecosystem also appears to function as a force multiplier for veteran creators — using podcasting, livestreams, and collaborative media as tools for outreach, mentorship, awareness, and community engagement.
Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed — Inside the Louisville H.E.R.O. Run
mercredi 27 mai 2026 • Durée 01:18:18
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 the community together under one purpose: never forgetting those who served and sacrificed.
Hosts David Willis and Gunny Samuel Deeds dive into the heart behind the Louisville H.E.R.O. Run, discussing how events like this create healing through movement, camaraderie, and community connection. From rucking in memory of fallen brothers and sisters to raising awareness for veteran mental health and suicide prevention, this event represents what happens when a community refuses to leave its veterans behind.
The conversation also highlights the organizations and people working behind the scenes to support veterans and military families throughout Kentucky while continuing the mission long after the uniform comes off.
This isn’t just a race.
It’s remembrance in motion.
It’s brotherhood on the pavement.
It’s proof the watch is still being stood.
Paddle. Fish. Heal. — The Mission of Heroes on the Water
mardi 19 mai 2026 • Durée 01:23:00
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, the organization creates a place where veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families can reconnect, decompress, and find community without judgment or pressure.
Hosts David Willis and Gunny Samuel Deeds explore how something as simple as paddling a kayak and casting a fishing line can become a lifeline for those battling stress, isolation, PTSD, transition struggles, and the invisible wounds carried long after service ends.
This conversation highlights the organization’s “Paddle. Fish. Heal.” philosophy, the volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting veterans, and the impact outdoor therapy and peer connection can have on mental wellness. From wounded warriors recovering at military rehabilitation centers to veterans simply looking for a place to belong again, Heroes on the Water continues to prove that healing often starts with connection.
This episode is about more than fishing. It’s about purpose, brotherhood, resilience, and creating spaces where veterans know they are not alone.
Because sometimes the best therapy doesn’t come from four walls —
it comes from open water, fresh air, and the people beside you.
Behind the Brand: Elite Engraving and the Veteran-Owned Movement
lundi 18 mai 2026 • Durée 01:23:56
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, branded merchandise, leather patch hats, bourbon barrel creations, awards, and promotional products built with purpose.
But this conversation goes beyond products.
The team behind Elite Engraving shares the realities of transitioning from military service into entrepreneurship, the discipline veterans bring into the business world, and why supporting veteran-owned companies matters now more than ever. From long nights building a brand from the ground up to helping nonprofits, podcasts, and community organizations create lasting impressions, this episode highlights the grit, sacrifice, and determination required to succeed after the uniform comes off.
Listeners will also hear about the importance of community partnerships, supporting local businesses, and how craftsmanship can become a way to continue serving others long after military service ends.
This is a conversation about mission, identity, resilience, and building something bigger than yourself — one engraving at a time.
Real stories. Real craftsmanship. Real impact. Only on HomeFront SitRep.
Breaking Barriers: Carol Whitmore and the Future of the VFW
vendredi 15 mai 2026 • Durée 01:21:19
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, we dive into the story of Carol Whitmore — a retired U.S. Army veteran who shattered barriers by becoming the first female Commander-in-Chief in the history of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
From her decades of military service, including deployments to Iraq, to leading one of the most recognized veteran service organizations in America, Carol Whitmore represents a new chapter in veteran leadership while carrying forward the mission of those who came before her.
The hosts break down what the VFW truly is beyond the letters on the building sign. Founded in 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has become a lifeline for combat veterans across generations — fighting for VA benefits, mental health resources, veteran advocacy, military family support, and preserving the bond of brotherhood and sisterhood forged through service overseas.
This episode explores:
The history and purpose of the VFW
Who qualifies for membership and why it matters
How local VFW Posts impact communities nationwide
Carol Whitmore’s rise from Army service to national leadership
The evolving role of veteran organizations in today’s America
Why connection, advocacy, and community remain critical for veterans after the uniform comes off
As always, HomeFront SitRep keeps the conversation real, unfiltered, and mission-focused — highlighting the people and organizations continuing to serve long after active duty ends.
Because the mission never really stops… it just changes uniforms.
From the Corps to the Mic: The Rise of Th30ry
vendredi 15 mai 2026 • Durée 01:18:22
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, we sit down with Ryan L. Doerrfeld, better known behind the mic as Th30ry—a United States Marine Corps veteran who turned his battlefield experiences into a powerful voice in the world of independent hip-hop.
Born and raised in Chicago, Th30ry’s journey isn’t your typical music story. It’s one forged through service, sacrifice, and the realities of life after the uniform. From his time in the United States Marine Corps to navigating the transition back into civilian life, Ryan found a new mission—using music as a way to process, connect, and lead from the front in a different kind of fight.
We dive into:
How the Marine Corps shaped his mindset and discipline
The transition struggles many veterans face—and how he channels that into music
Building an independent music career from the ground up
The message behind his sound: raw, real, and unapologetically honest
Collaborations, recognition in the industry, and staying true to your identity
This isn’t just about music—it’s about purpose after service. It’s about taking everything you’ve been through and turning it into something that reaches others who might still be in the fight.
As always, HomeFront SitRep brings you real conversations with real people making a real impact—and Th30ry is doing exactly that, one track at a time.
🎧 Real stories. Real transition. Real impact.
Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable 04/29/2026
vendredi 15 mai 2026 • Durée 01:04:18
This isn’t just another podcast… this is what happens when the mission continues beyond the uniform.
Forged roughly 18 months ago out of a need for real conversation and real connection, Tip of the Spear unites a coalition of veteran-led platforms including HomeFront SitRep, Triple Threat Vet Podcast, The MisFitNation, and I Am Pitts. What started as a small circle of voices has evolved into a growing network of veteran leaders, creators, and advocates committed to one thing—keeping the conversation going when it matters most.
You’ll hear perspectives from across the spectrum of service and experience, with contributors and collaborators like Adam Bird, Shawn Welsch, Tim Thomas, Philippa Bagley, and Gene Campbell—each bringing their own voice, perspective, and fire to the table.
This roundtable isn’t scripted. It’s not filtered.
It’s real veterans having real discussions about the issues that don’t make headlines—but impact lives every single day.
From mental health and transition struggles to leadership, policy, and the global landscape, Tip of the Spear tackles it all with honesty, grit, and a level of understanding that only comes from those who’ve lived it. It’s about bridging the gap between military service and civilian life—while continuing to serve in a different capacity.
Because here’s the truth—
The tip of the spear isn’t just on the battlefield anymore…
It’s right here at home.
This episode pulls back the curtain on how this roundtable came to life, why it continues to grow, and how it’s becoming a force multiplier for veteran voices across the country.
No red tape. No fluff. Just mission-driven conversation.
This is more than a podcast—
It’s a movement.
From Deckplates to Dream Chasing: The Voice of Sailor Jerri
vendredi 15 mai 2026 • Durée 01:26:30
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, we sit down with Sailor Jerri—a Navy veteran turned singer-songwriter who’s using her voice to carry the stories of those who served.
From life on the deckplates to life behind the mic, Sailor Jerri shares her journey of transition—trading uniform for guitar, and finding purpose in music that speaks directly to the heart of the veteran community. Her songs aren’t just melodies—they’re missions. Each lyric reflects the realities of service, the weight of sacrifice, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward after the military.
We dive into the inspiration behind her powerful renditions like her veteran tribute version of Hallelujah, and discuss how she’s tackling tough issues like veteran suicide awareness through music that connects on a deeply human level. This is about more than entertainment—it’s about impact.
As always, HomeFront SitRep brings you real stories from real people making a difference. Sailor Jerri is doing exactly that—one song, one story, one veteran at a time.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Transitioning from military service to music with purpose
Using songwriting as a tool for healing and connection
The role of music in veteran advocacy and awareness
Why authenticity matters when telling the veteran story
Mission Focus:
Amplifying veteran voices and supporting mental health awareness through music and community.