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From the summer of 1938, British women from all walks of life joined the Women's Voluntary Services (WVS). This disparate band of women came together for the common good - to help serve and protect their communities. By 1941 a million women had enrolled. These brave and dutiful women played a vital role in Britain's victory. The positive impact of the WVS on wartime society was universally acknowledged. They were instrumental in implementing the large-scale evacuation of children from bomb-targeted cities, in the care of the wounded, and in keeping those in war service fed.

In the decades since the "forgotten war" in Korea, conventional wisdom has held that the Eighth Army consisted largely of poorly trained, undisciplined troops who fled in terror from the onslaught of the Communist forces. Now, military historian Thomas E. Hanson argues that the generalizations historians and fellow soldiers have used regarding these troops do little justice to the tens of thousands of soldiers who worked to make themselves and their army ready for war.

As A SEAL and combat medic, Mark served his country with valorous distinction for almost 25 years and survived some of the most dangerous combat actions imaginable. From the rigors of BUD/S training to the horrors of the battlefield, Battle Ready dramatically immerses the listener in the unique life of the elite warrior-medic who advances into combat with life-saving equipment in one hand and life-taking weapons in the other. It is also an uplifting human story that reveals how a young Hispanic American bootstrapped himself out of a life that promised a dead-end future by enlisting in the military.

Not Transition Ready Podcast is a documentary/live recorded conversation depicting the military service of Khari Johnson. While serving in the United States military and subsequent life afterwards, Khari has had triumphs and struggles in relation. Substance abuse, Veteran Suicide, and Veteran Homelessness are all things that many veterans deal with daily. This podcast is intended to bring light to those stories, spread awareness and help. If you are a Veteran in mental health crisis, dial “988” then press “1” to be connected with a Veteran Crisis Coordinator.

For young Mary Lou, life was an adventure. Her father served in the military, and she traveled the world with him and her family. His assignments took them to Alaska, Virginia, Japan, Texas, and Germany, as part of the US Army's responsibilities in policing the world. This candid memoir recounts her family's life in new places and cultures following World War II.

Ready. Prep. Go!, a podcast from the Pediatric Pandemic Network, features compelling conversations with emergency, disaster and preparedness subject matter experts and those on the frontlines. The guests share their transformational stories and invaluable lessons learned from their experiences.

Welcome to Standing Ready: An Inside Look at the Untold History of the VA's Medical Innovations. Join us as we elevate and highlight significant medical and scientific contributions of the nation's largest healthcare system. Join us for interviews with VHA innovators and pioneers, exploring how VHA has changed the landscape of medicine over 75 years with topics on the history of prosthetic limbs, adaptive sports, how history has influenced VHA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more! The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be ...

In this podcast, Andy aims to talk to as many people as possible from diverse walks of life in an effort to learn new things. Are you... Ready? Let's Go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana McLendon has been a lawyer based in Franklin, Tennessee since 1993. He's handled cases from Mountain City to Memphis. Dana has tried cases involving murders, drug dealers, dead cats, nasty divorces, you name it. In this podcast, Dana is giving you insight into how the practice of law really works. It’s not at all like what you see on television or in the movies. His guests are lawyers, judges, cops, prosecutors, public defenders, private investigators, court reporters, and the clients, the people who never wanted to be in a courthouse in the first place. The conversations are not just ...

Are you someone who likes insane stories? How about leadership lessons from combat? Or maybe just shenanigans and humor? Well look no further. This is the home for stories and lessons from those who‘ve been there; the real warriors who have paved the way. There are no rules; we cover it all. Unfiltered and uncensored, we bring the darkest and the lightest, the most professional and the most ridiculous, all cultivated from the warrior culture that bonds us all together. Welcome to The Ready Room Podcast.

Un podcast in italiano su Roma per tutti coloro che non solo amano la Città Eterna ma vogliono conoscerla meglio.

Not Transition Ready Podcast is a documentary/live recorded conversation depicting the military service of Khari Johnson. While serving in the United States military and subsequent life afterwards, Khari has had triumphs and struggles in relation. Substance abuse, Veteran Suicide, and Veteran Homelessness are all things that many veterans deal with daily. This podcast is intended to bring light to those stories, spread awareness and help. If you are a Veteran in mental health crisis, dial “988” then press “1” to be connected with a Veteran Crisis Coordinator.

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ReCron is a reality pod about a love story. We pick up at the dawn of podcasting in 2004 with our hosts. Both small town types that thought they made it big by landing on a cul-de-sac in the burbs. It turns out, that was just the start of their whirlwind journey to NYC, LA, Slovenia, the woods of Pennsylvania, and a Wheel of Fortune win. This is your binge podcast - 400 hours in 799 episodes. LFG! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Educators across the country are dealing with a burnout crisis, as the aftermath of COVID-19 has highlighted significant learning loss among scholars, and increased demands and stress on educators. Alarmingly, in the state of California, one in five teachers is now considering leaving the profession within the next three years. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools has been serving Los Angeles County for 20 years, and was founded on the belief that all children are capable of learning and achieving at high levels – regardless of their income level, ability, or socio-economic background. As ...

Zzyzx is an unincorporated place in California, but how'd it get its name? Likewise, have you ever wonder how Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Redding or Weed California got their name? Or, how about places like Truckee, Burney, Rough and Ready and Chowchilla? Naming California is fun and casual origin and etymology podcast of California places. Join California native Aaron Robbins from the Robbins Travels podcast for a quick, entertaining and interesting look at California places.

Reconcile Me Not! is a four-part podcast series that examines reconciliation and what is my role. I am interviewing my mother, Christine Solomon, as a Tuberculosis (TB) sanatorium, residential school, and 60s Scoop survivor to support my reflection on reconciliation and by asking my mother to clarify and share her experiences in her own words. I am collecting data from the interviews with my mother to incorporate her lived experiences in my research.Artwork by Jason Petiquan.Sponsored by Edmonton Arts Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.