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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You served your country. You earned your benefits. But do you really know what you're entitled to?
On this powerful and informative episode of HomeFront SitRep, we welcome retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Patricia “Jane” Babcock, a 21-year Army and Army Reserve veteran, former nationally accredited County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO), and dedicated veterans-benefits educator.
Jane spent more than two decades serving her country in uniform before continuing her mission on the home front. Following her military career, she dedicated approximately 11½ years to helping veterans and their families navigate the complicated Department of Veterans Affairs system, filing more than 1,200 claims for veterans and survivors.
Today, Jane continues her commitment to the veteran community as the Veteran Education & Benefits Coordinator with Operation Meraki, educating veterans, surviving spouses, caregivers, and military families about the benefits and resources available to them.
Tonight, we're tackling the questions every veteran and military family should be asking:
What VA benefits are veterans missing out on?
What are the biggest mistakes veterans make when filing disability claims?
How do you establish service connection for a disability?
What are secondary conditions, and how can they affect a claim?
Why are medical records, buddy statements, and supporting evidence so important?
What benefits are available to surviving spouses and families?
What is the difference between VA disability compensation, pensions, and Aid & Attendance?
How can veterans find legitimate, accredited assistance without falling victim to scams?
What should every service member know before leaving the military?
We'll also explore Jane's military journey, her experiences transitioning into civilian life, and why she continues fighting to ensure veterans and their families receive the information, respect, and support they deserve.
This isn't just another conversation about paperwork and disability ratings. It's about education, advocacy, accountability, and making sure those who served aren't forgotten once the uniform comes off.
Whether you're a newly separated service member, a veteran who has been out for decades, or a family member trying to understand the VA system, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
LIVE Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7 PM Eastern!
Join Willis and Jane Babcock for a conversation that could help you better understand the benefits you've earned.
HomeFront SitRep — You're Not Alone. Be Someone's Stranger. Ask the Next Hard Question.
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From Combat to Canvas: The Samantha Juan Story
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 01:21:29
Special Guest: Samantha Juan | U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient & Founder of Unmasked Warrior
What happens when the battles you face after coming home become more difficult than the ones you fought overseas?
This week on HomeFront SitRep, the team welcomes Samantha “Sam” Juan, a U.S. Army combat veteran, Bronze Star recipient, former Cultural Support Team (CST) member, Pat Tillman Scholar, artist, writer, speaker, and founder of Unmasked Warrior.
From supporting elite U.S. Special Operations forces in Afghanistan to navigating the difficult transition from military service to civilian life, Samantha's journey is one of courage, resilience, self-discovery, and transformation.
As one of the pioneering women who served in the Army's Cultural Support Team program, Samantha operated alongside Special Operations personnel, helping bridge cultural barriers and supporting critical missions in Afghanistan. But when her military service ended, a different kind of battle began.
Through her experiences with trauma, addiction, identity, and recovery, Samantha discovered the power of creativity, storytelling, and alternative approaches to healing. Today, she uses her experiences to challenge the stigma surrounding veterans' mental health, encourage authentic conversations, and help others rediscover their purpose beyond the uniform.
In this powerful episode, we'll explore:
Samantha's journey from Bahrain to serving in the United States Army.
Her experiences supporting Special Operations missions in Afghanistan.
The challenges and accomplishments of women serving in combat environments.
The invisible wounds of war and the struggles many veterans face after returning home.
Her personal journey through trauma, addiction, recovery, and rediscovering purpose.
The founding of Unmasked Warrior and its mission to empower others.
How art, creativity, and storytelling can become powerful tools for personal transformation.
Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and exploring new approaches to veteran wellness.
What it truly means to take off the mask, embrace vulnerability, and begin healing.
From combat operations to creative expression, Samantha Juan's story reminds us that the end of military service doesn't mean the end of our mission. Sometimes, our greatest purpose is discovered after the uniform comes off.
Join us for an unforgettable conversation about service, sacrifice, survival, second chances, and finding the courage to become who you were meant to be.
HomeFront SitRep — Real Stories. Real Veterans. Real Impact.
You're Not Alone. Be Someone's Stranger. Ask the Next Hard Question.
Connect with Samantha Juan:
Website: https://www.the1samjuan.com
Unmasked Warrior: https://www.unmaskedwarrior.com#HomeFrontSitRep #SamanthaJuan #UnmaskedWarrior #Veterans #ArmyVeteran #WomenVeterans #SpecialOperations #CulturalSupportTeam #VeteranMentalHealth #PTSDawareness #VeteranRecovery #PatTillmanScholar #VeteranStories #YoureNotAlone #BeSomeonesStranger #FromCombatToCanvas
From Rock Bottom to Purpose: The Matthew States Story
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 01:21:57
What happens when the uniform comes off, the career changes, and the battles you’re fighting become ones nobody else can see?
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, Willis and Gunny sit down with U.S. Navy veteran Matthew States for a powerful conversation about military service, addiction, homelessness, incarceration, faith, recovery, and rebuilding a life with purpose.
Matthew brings more than 24 years of combined military and Department of Defense experience, including service as a Navy Aviation Ordnanceman and work involving aircraft maintenance, munitions, and ordnance.
But his story isn't defined by his résumé.
Matthew has openly shared his journey through some of the darkest chapters of his life—alcohol addiction, divorce, homelessness, incarceration, and reaching a point where much of what once defined him was gone.
Then came the decision to rebuild.
Today, Matthew is using those experiences to help others through Divine Chosen Ones and Soul Shine Struggle, with a mission centered on recovery, faith, identity, accountability, community, and helping veterans discover purpose beyond their struggles.
We get into the questions that aren't always easy to ask:
Who are you when the uniform is gone? What happens when simply getting sober isn't enough? How do you rebuild your identity after hitting rock bottom? And what do you say to the veteran who believes they've gone too far to come back?
This isn't just a story about addiction.
It's a story about service, consequences, faith, redemption, second chances, and building a life worth fighting for.
🇺🇸 Matthew States — U.S. Navy Veteran
Survivor. Builder. Advocate.
Because no matter how dark the battle becomes:
You’re Not Alone.
Be Someone’s Stranger.
Ask the Next Hard Question.
From Private to the Pentagon
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 01:05:09
What does leadership look like when you’ve experienced it from the lowest ranks of the Army all the way to the strategic level?
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, Willis and Gunny sit down with Tony Caldwell, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Pentagon strategic planner, leadership coach, and founder of The 2326 Group.
Tony’s military journey began as an enlisted Soldier—a Private First Class—before he earned his commission and eventually rose to Lieutenant Colonel. Throughout his career, he served in roles involving communications, force management, cyber operations, organizational planning, and strategic leadership.
But taking off the uniform didn't end Tony's mission.
Today, through The 2326 Group, Tony helps leaders and organizations move beyond reactive decision-making and understand how today's choices can create consequences far into the future. Central to his work is the concept of 4th & 5th Order Thinking—looking beyond the immediate outcome and asking one critical question:
“And then what happens?”
We dig into Tony's journey from enlisted Soldier to officer, lessons learned from more than two decades of military leadership, his experiences working at the Pentagon, the transition from military service into corporate America, and what ultimately drove him to build The 2326 Group.
We also discuss the difference between leadership and authority, the importance of developing middle leaders, translating military experience into the civilian world, organizational culture, accountability, burnout, and why great leaders must think beyond the problem directly in front of them.
From Private to Lieutenant Colonel. From the Pentagon to the boardroom. From Soldier to strategist and mentor.
This is a conversation about service, leadership, transition, purpose, and building leaders capable of seeing what others don't.
You’re Not Alone.
Be Someone’s Stranger.
Ask the Next Hard Question.
HomeFront SitRep — Veterans telling veterans’ stories.
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Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable 09/30/2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 01:33:05
When veterans come together, the conversation hits differently.
*Tip of the Spear: A Veterans Roundtable* brings together veteran podcasters, advocates, leaders, and voices from across the military community for an open, unscripted discussion about the issues that matter to veterans, service members, military families, and Americans.
No scripts. No talking points. No echo chamber.
In this episode, the roundtable tackles current issues facing the veteran community, shares perspectives shaped by military service and life after the uniform, and discusses where veterans can make a difference in their communities.
The conversation can go anywhere—from veteran mental health, transition and VA benefits to nonprofit work, military culture, leadership, current events, family, community service, and the challenges veterans face after leaving the military.
Different branches. Different generations. Different experiences. One table.
*Tip of the Spear* isn't about everyone agreeing. It's about veterans being willing to sit at the same table, ask the difficult questions, listen to different perspectives, and have the conversations others may avoid.
Featuring voices from across the veteran media and advocacy community, including **HomeFront SitRep, The MisFitNation, Oscar Mike Radio, Triple Threat Vets, The Decision Hour**, and fellow veteran creators and advocates.
We served together. We came home together. And we still have a responsibility to look out for one another.
*This is Tip of the Spear: A Veterans Roundtable.*
🇺🇸 *Veterans leading the conversation. Veterans supporting veterans.*#TipOfTheSpear #VeteransRoundtable #Veterans #VeteranVoices #VeteranCommunity #MilitaryVeterans #VeteranPodcast #HomeFrontSitRep #YoureNotAlone #BeSomeonesStranger
HomeFront SitRep — Where Service, Stories & Community Meet
Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 01:23:58
Welcome to another episode of HomeFront SitRep, the veteran-led podcast where the mission continues long after the uniform comes off.
Hosted by David Willis and “Gunny” Samuel Deeds, USMC, HomeFront SitRep brings you real conversations with veterans, military families, nonprofit leaders, veteran-owned businesses, authors, advocates, and everyday Americans who are making a difference in their communities.
This isn’t about polished talking points. It’s about real people, real struggles, real victories, and real stories.
On HomeFront SitRep, we talk about the issues that matter—from transitioning out of the military and finding a new mission to mental health, veteran resources, entrepreneurship, leadership, family, community service, and the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood that continue long after military service.
Our mission is simple: give people a platform, amplify organizations doing the work, connect veterans and families with resources, and remind everyone listening that they are not alone.
Sometimes the conversation is serious. Sometimes it gets loud. Sometimes Willis and Gunny get completely off track. But it’s always authentic.
🇺🇸 You’re Not Alone.
🤝 Be Someone’s Stranger.
🎙️ Ask the Next Hard Question.
This is HomeFront SitRep.
Listen. Share. Get involved. And help us continue the mission.
Life Is a Sport: SgtMaj Joe “Bulldog” Adcox
Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 01:25:01
What happens when a Marine spends 20 years building leaders, reaches the rank of Sergeant Major, takes off the uniform—and suddenly finds himself navigating what he calls “The Wild”?
Join Willis and Gunny on HomeFront SitRep as they sit down with retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Joe “Trainer Joe” “Bulldog” Adcox for a conversation about leadership, fitness, transition, brotherhood, mental health, and finding a new mission after military service.
Joe's journey took him from difficult years after high school to the United States Marine Corps, where he built a 20-year career that included serving as a Marine Drill Instructor and ultimately as a Sergeant Major. We’ll talk about what wearing the campaign cover really meant to him, the difference between having authority and being a leader, and the lessons he still carries from the drill field today.
After leaving the Corps, Joe took those lessons into a new arena through Bulldog Essential Fitness, using fitness, accountability, discipline, and individualized coaching to help people improve their lives. We'll also discuss his work training people facing significant physical challenges—including his documented work with a client living with Parkinson’s disease—and why Joe believes fitness should focus on what a person can do, not simply what they can't.
But this episode goes far beyond the gym.
Joe shares his transition from Sergeant Major to civilian, the importance of rediscovering purpose and brotherhood, his connection with the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club, and the relationship between physical fitness, mental health, identity, and having a tribe after leaving military service.
We'll ask the hard questions: Who are you when the rank disappears? Who checks on the Sergeant Major? And how do you find a new mission when the mission you've known for 20 years is over?
As Trainer Joe puts it:
“Life is a sport; be good at it.”
The Mission Didn't End | Col. Greg Gadson — Combat, Courage & Purpose After the Blast
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:12:26
What happens when your entire life changes in a matter of seconds—but your mission isn't over?
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, Willis and Gunny sit down with Colonel Gregory D. “Greg” Gadson, U.S. Army (Ret.)—West Point graduate, decorated combat veteran, former battalion commander, wounded warrior, actor, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized leader.
Col. Gadson served nearly 25 years in the U.S. Army, with operational service spanning Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
On May 7, 2007, while commanding the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery in Iraq, Greg was catastrophically wounded by an IED. His injuries ultimately resulted in the loss of both legs above the knee and severe damage to his right arm and hand.
But the mission didn't end.
Greg remained on active duty and continued serving. He worked with the Army Wounded Warrior Program and later made history as the first double amputee to command a major U.S. Army installation when he took command of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir.
His extraordinary journey also connected him with the New York Giants during their Super Bowl XLII championship season and eventually took him to Hollywood, where he appeared as Lt. Col. Mick Canales in the 2012 film Battleship.
But this conversation goes far beyond Greg's résumé.
Willis and Gunny talk with Col. Gadson about:
• Combat leadership and responsibility
• Surviving the May 7, 2007 IED attack
• Recovery and rebuilding after catastrophic injury
• Identity after the battlefield
• The real meaning of resilience
• Learning to accept help
• Leadership after becoming a wounded warrior
• His connection with the New York Giants and Super Bowl XLII
• His experience filming Battleship
• Finding purpose when your original mission changes
• What struggling veterans need to hear today
This isn't simply a story about what Greg Gadson lost.
It's about what he chose to do with the life that came afterward.
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Real Veterans. Real Conversations. Real Impact.
🇺🇸 You're Not Alone.
🤝 Be Someone's Stranger.
🎯 Ask the Next Hard Question.
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One Year of War, 60 Years of Healing: CW2 Bob & Angie Zahn
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:20:08
What happens when the war ends—but the battle follows you home?
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, Willis and Gunny sit down with CW2 Bob Zahn, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, Purple Heart recipient and former Huey gunship pilot, alongside his wife of more than five decades, Angie Zahn.
Bob served in Vietnam during 1967–1968 and flew more than 1,100 combat missions. At only 21 years old, he was an aircraft commander flying Hueys during one of the most intense periods of the Vietnam War.
Bob survived Vietnam and came home—but Vietnam came home with him.
For decades, memories of combat, the loss of fellow service members, anger and unresolved trauma remained beneath the surface. And while Bob carried those experiences internally, Angie experienced their effects from the other side of their marriage.
Eventually, after decades together, Angie reached a point where something had to change.
That conversation helped Bob begin another mission—one that required a very different kind of courage.
Bob sought counseling through a Vet Center and began confronting experiences he had carried since Vietnam. Through counseling, veteran fellowship, Warrior's Ascent, meditation, yoga and reconnecting with fellow veterans, Bob began finding ways to understand and live with what had followed him home.
Tonight, we hear both sides of the story.
Bob takes us into the cockpit of a Huey over Vietnam and talks about combat aviation, the Tet Offensive, surviving war, losing friends and returning to an America that often didn't know what to say to its Vietnam veterans.
Angie shares what that same journey looked like from the spouse's perspective—the years of marriage, the warning signs, the difficult conversations and what happened when she finally told the man she loved that he needed help.
We also discuss Bob's mission today: encouraging veterans to seek help, reconnect with one another and tell their stories before those stories disappear forever.
This episode isn't simply about surviving Vietnam.
It's about surviving what came afterward.
It's about marriage.
It's about invisible wounds.
It's about the families who carry those wounds alongside their veterans.
And it's about discovering that whether you've been home for six months or sixty years, it's never too late to ask for help.
One year of war. Sixty years of memories. More than fifty years of marriage. One incredible story of service, love, perseverance and healing.
Join Willis and Gunny for a powerful conversation with CW2 Bob and Angie Zahn on HomeFront SitRep.
Real Veterans. Real Conversations. Real Impact.
You're Not Alone.
Be Someone's Stranger.
Ask the Next Hard Question.
Honoring the Flag. Honoring Those Who Served.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:25:37
What happens to an American flag when its service is complete?
For the Old Glory Retirement Foundation, the answer is about much more than properly retiring a piece of cloth. It is about honor, remembrance, education, and ensuring the stories of those who served beneath Old Glory are never forgotten.
On this episode of HomeFront SitRep, Willis and Gunny sit down with U.S. Army veteran and Old Glory Retirement Foundation founder Adam Hunter to talk about the mission behind an organization dedicated to giving worn and unserviceable American flags the dignified retirement they deserve.
Founded from a commitment to service and respect for the American flag, the Old Glory Retirement Foundation brings veterans, families, youth organizations, and communities together through meaningful flag retirement ceremonies. But their mission doesn't stop when the final flame goes out.
We'll talk with Adam about why he started the foundation, the proper way to retire an American flag, and how these ceremonies can become powerful opportunities to honor veterans and preserve their stories.
We'll also discuss the importance of teaching the next generation about flag etiquette, service, sacrifice, and the responsibility of carrying these traditions forward.
This conversation isn't about politics.
It's about service.
It's about remembrance.
It's about understanding that behind the flag are generations of Americans who raised their right hand, put on the uniform, served their communities, and sacrificed for something larger than themselves.
Join us as we learn how the Old Glory Retirement Foundation is making sure that when Old Glory reaches the end of her watch, she receives the honor she deserves—and that the veterans who stood beneath her are remembered along the way.