
The Lasting Mission
The Lasting Mission podcast is dedicated to sharing the powerful stories and experiences of veterans, their families and supporters. Our mission is to provide a platform where their voices can inspire, educate and support others as they pursue a lasting mission of learning and purpose. Through candid conversations about both successes and challenges, we aim to foster a community of resilience, understanding and growth for all who have worn the uniform and their loved ones.
Podcasting since 2024 • 27 episodes
The Lasting Mission
Latest Episodes
The Dust That Never Settled: An Army Veteran's 9/11 Story
In this special 9/11 episode of The Lasting Mission, we sit down with Army veteran and 9/11 first responder Ron Pastino at the World Trade Center Museum in Albany, New York—where his gear from that day is permanently on display. Ron shares his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:31

Bagdad's Flies Still Haunt This Veteran Years Later - Rick Welch, Part 2
🎙️ Welcome to part two of this two-part episode of The Lasting Mission featuring Army veteran Rick Welch. Mission Roll Call’s Britt Myers continues the discussion around Rick’s experience during the Iraq War, the unforeseen triggers of PTS, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:36

Left Behind After Battle: Rick Welch on War, Loss & the Fight for Rural Veterans
🎙️ In part one of this two part episode of The Lasting Mission, Army veteran Rick Welch opens up about his experience during the Iraq War, the unseen toll of combat, and the difficult road back to civilian life. With gripping honesty, Rick shar...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:10

Wounded Warrior Project CEO: ‘We Owe Them More Than Thanks’ | Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of our exclusive conversation with Wounded Warrior Project CEO, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter E. Piatt, on The Lasting Mission. In this final installment of our two-part series, we go deeper into the evolution and impact...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:46

Rural Veterans, Real Struggles: Operation Honor's Next Steps (Part 2)
In the second installment of this powerful two-part episode of The Lasting Mission Podcast, MRC’s Britt Myers sits down with Michelle Lang, founder and executive director of Operation Honor: Rural Salute - a grassroots initiative committed to c...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:04
