This time The Connecting Vets Report is a lot like Hollywood- There is a mystery, a glitzy gala and the potential for alcohol and drug abuse.
On this episode we cover:
Did 93% of the GoFundMe Border Wall supporters really agree to fund the project privately? Reporter Libby Howe explains how Brian Kolfage, the Air Force combat veteran and triple amputee who raised an astonishing $20M dollars to build a border wall, is pushing back against the GoFundMe decision to refund the money. And he's using some interesting math to prove how many supporters the "We Build The Wall" actually has.
The 4th Annual Vetty Awards- The Veterans Awards also known as the Vettys® is presented by the Academy of United States Veterans. We talked with founder and Army veteran Assal Ravandi about the organizations being honored, how she went from Iran to Texas to enlisting in the Army and which celebrities and politicians will be attending this year's gala.
SCOTUS won't hear veterans case- Reporter Kaylah Jackson explains why the Supreme Court refused to hear a case from veterans who are suing over their exposure to burn pits.
Do You Drink Too Much? With New Year Resolutions in full effect, many veterans are committing to improving their health. And for some vets, alcohol abuse may be going undiagnosed. We talked with Air Force Tech Sergeant Bradley Blair from The Real Warrior Campaign about alcohol warning signs and confidential programs where veterans can get help.
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