In 1995, Mario Valencia was a young airman in the United States Air Force, stationed at Dahran Airbase in in Saudi Arabia, when a massive bomb tore through the Khobar Towers barracks—killing 19 of his fellow service members. Mario survived, but the explosion followed him home in ways he never expected. PTSD. Guilt. Substance abuse. In this episode of Veterans AZ, Mario shares what it took to climb out of that darkness, reclaim his life, and eventually build something new.

About Veterans AZ (http://VeteransAZ.org)

Veterans AZ is a video series that shares the stories of Arizona veterans and focuses attention on the many organizations and programs that serve veterans in the Valley of the Sun. The program is produced as part of the Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission's efforts to increase communication and awareness about veterans, their accomplishments, and the services and organizations supporting those who have worn the uniform of the United States armed forces. Produced by the City of Scottsdale, Veterans AZ features veterans' news and information from across the Valley of the Sun and Arizona.

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Veterans AZ – HonorHealth Military Partnership Program

The latest episode of Veterans AZ takes us behind the scenes of an innovative training program that helps medical providers in uniform prepare for active duty military service. Since it began in 2004, HonorHealth's Military Partnership Program has trained more than 3,500 soldiers and airmen in trauma and deployment skills - critical abilities that help save lives.

Join this conversation with Roxanne Flynn and Donna Tew from HonorHealth to learn more about the ways the Military Partnership Program supports the men and women in uniform, and also first responders right here in Arizona.

Learn more about the program at https://www.honorhealth.com/company/military-partnership

About Veterans AZ (http://VeteransAZ.org)

Veterans AZ is a video series that shares the stories of Arizona veterans and focuses attention on the many organizations and programs that serve veterans in the Valley of the Sun. The program is produced as part of the Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission's efforts to increase communication and awareness about veterans, their accomplishments, and the services and organizations supporting those who have worn the uniform of the United States armed forces. Produced by the City of Scottsdale, Veterans AZ features veterans' news and information from across the Valley of the Sun and Arizona.

Veterans AZ is also available on the ScottsdaleAZ YouTube page.

This episode of Veterans AZ shines a spotlight on the Arizona Veterans Mission Group, a nonprofit that provides legal assistance to veterans to help them receive the care and benefits they deserve. Join AVMG Director Anna Mineer and attorney Derek Debus to learn how they are helping veterans navigating the often complex world of VA benefits and the legal system.

Learn more about the Arizona Veterans Mission Group: https://arizonaveteransmissiongroup.org/

About Veterans AZ (VeteransAZ.org)

Veterans AZ is a video series that shares the stories of Arizona veterans and focuses attention on the many organizations and programs that serve veterans in the Valley of the Sun. The program is produced as part of the Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission's efforts to increase communication and awareness about veterans, their accomplishments, and the services and organizations supporting those who have worn the uniform of the United States armed forces. Produced by the City of Scottsdale, Veterans AZ features news and information from across the Valley of the Sun and Arizona. Veterans AZ is also available in your favorite podcast app.

Arizona governments are encouraged to air Veterans AZ on your channels – find full episodes, graphics, caption files and other resources in the Veterans AZ media portal: https://scottsdale.canto.com/v/VeteransAZ/