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.
Episodes
16 episodes
Van Curaza & John Hallet - Operation Surf (S2 E5)
In this powerful episode of The Lasting Mission podcast, we hear from Van, a former professional surfer who overcame years of addiction and incarceration to now give back to the veteran community through his love of surfing. Alongside him is Jo...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:34:50
Sean Corrigan - Special Operations Warrior Foundation (S2 E4)
Welcome back to The Lasting Mission Podcast. In this episode, MRC COO Ray Whitaker sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Sean Corrigan, former commander of Joint Operations Group Central within Special Operations and now Executive Vice Presi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:33
Zaneta Adams - Challenge America (S2 E3)
In this inspiring episode of The Lasting Mission Podcast, Mission Roll Call’s Britt Myers sits down with Zaneta Adams, a dedicated advocate for veterans and a former Joint Counter Narcotics Task Force Agent. After serving for over eight years, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:03
Drew Walston & Mark Ware - Mighty Hero Homes (S2 E2 part 2)
Welcome to a special 2 part episode of The Lasting Mission Podcast featuring Mighty Hero Homes, a 501(c)(3) working to eradicate veteran homelessness by providing affordable, permanent, personal homes to all homeless veterans in safe environmen...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:53
Derek Layne - Mighty Hero Homes (S2 E2 part 1)
Welcome to a special 2 part episode of The Lasting Mission Podcast featuring Mighty Hero Homes, a 501(c)(3) working to eradicate veteran homelessness by providing affordable, permanent, personal homes to all homeless veterans in safe environmen...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:21:18
Brian Mercedes - Chive Charities (S1 E1)
Welcome to season 2 of The Lasting Mission Podcast... Chive Charities has been a game-changer for veterans, military families, and first responders, providing life-changing grants for medically necessary needs often overlooked by t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:13
EPISODE 10: Austin Carrigg
Austin Carrigg’s passion for advocacy stems from her personal journey as a military spouse and mother of three children in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). As the founder of Exceptional Families of the Military (EFM), she shares ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:37
EPISODE 9: Heba Abdelaal
In this episode of The Lasting Mission, we sit down with Heba Abdelaal, a dedicated advocate for military families and spouses. Heba shares her inspiring journey from nearly a decade on Capitol Hill to becoming a military spouse herself, bringi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:09
Episode 8: Jason Murff - Grill Your Ass Off
On this inspiring episode of The Lasting Mission, we sit down with Jason Murff, an Army veteran, small business owner, and former professional motocross and quad competitor. Jason discusses what led him to be the first in his family to se...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:13:11
Episode 7: Ellen Gustafson - Vet The Vote
In this episode of The Lasting Mission, we dive deep into the impactful work of Vet the Vote, an organization dedicated to mobilizing veterans as poll station workers. With a remarkable goal of enlisting 100,000 veterans, they have exceeded exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:19
Episode 6: Jim Lorraine - America's Warrior Partnership
In this episode of The Lasting Mission, we sit down with Jim Lorraine, President and CEO of America’s Warrior Partnership, to discuss the organization's vital work in connecting veterans and their families with the resources they need. Jim, a 2...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:34
EPISODE 5: Ty Buras
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ty Buras, a 29-year Army veteran who bravely served in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. ThroughThe Lasting Mission Podcast, Ty courageously shares his deeply personal journey of facing men...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:14
EPISODE 4: Team Red, White & Blue
In this episode of The Lasting Mission Podcast, Ray Whitaker from Mission Roll Call sits down with Mike Sullivan from Team Red, White & Blue. Mike shares his insights on the power of teamwork, how his time in the military shaped his persona...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:13:51
EPISODE 3: Ron Pastino - 9/11 ground zero first responder
In this special episode of The Lasting Mission podcast, we hear from Ron Pastino, an Army veteran and 9/11 first responder, who shares his harrowing experience at Ground Zero. Ron recalls the scene as a war zone, sifting through debris and faci...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:55