Turning Loss into Inspiration

09/19/24 • 49 min

Drive On: Overcoming Military Trauma & Finding Success as a Veteran

Don Culp, a recently retired Army veteran with a broad and diverse career, shares his inspiring journey, the challenges he faced, and his mission through the Braylon Aubrey Foundation, established in memory of his daughter. Explore the intersection of his military career and personal life, and the foundation's impact on children with impairing conditions.

00:00 Introduction to Don Culp 02:27 Don Culp's Military Journey 27:13 Foundation Activities 31:24 Building Special Needs Playgrounds 45:14 Get Involved

Links & Resources

Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
Website: https://thebraelynaubreyfoundation.org/
Follow The Braelyn Aubrey Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braelynaubrey2009?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Follow The Braelyn Aubrey Foundation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-braelyn-aubrey-foundation-2a310915a

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00:00 Introduction to Don Culp 02:27 Don Culp's Military Journey 27:13 Foundation Activities 31:24 Building Special Needs Playgrounds 45:14 Get Involved

Links & Resources

Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
Website: https://thebraelynaubreyfoundation.org/
Follow The Braelyn Aubrey Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braelynaubrey2009?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Follow The Braelyn Aubrey Foundation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-braelyn-aubrey-foundation-2a310915a

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Raw Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

An inspirational journey of survival, resilience, and overcoming the toughest challenges life can throw at you. From a combat-wounded amputee to a motivational speaker and endurance athlete, Rich Ingram's story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere against all odds.

00:00 Introduction 00:25 Guest Introduction: Rich Ingram 08:50 Concept of Raw Resilience 09:51 Handling Setbacks 16:11 Finding Purpose and Moving Forward 30:14 Military Journey Continues 30:46 Rich's Return to the Military 37:14 Message to Fellow Veterans

Links & Resources

Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
Website: https://www.richingram.com/
Follow Rich Ingram on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RawResilience
Follow Rich Ingram on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richtingram/
Follow Rich Ingram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richtingram/

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Bringing the Fallen Home

Join the conversation with retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Les Carroll, an award-winning military journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author who shares his riveting experiences and heartfelt stories. From serving at Dover Air Force Base and supporting the return of fallen service members to his deployments in Afghanistan, Carroll talks about the moments that shaped his career and inspired his creative works, including his novel, 'This Troubled Ground,' and the documentary 'Bringing the Fallen Home.' Dive deep into the emotional, logistical, and human aspects of military service and the poignant tales of those who serve and their families.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:16 Work at Dover Air Force Base 02:10 Military Career and Deployments 04:28 Inspirations and Experiences 20:55 Project Contributions: Bringing the Fallen Home 22:14 Legacy and Impactful Work 33:20 The Importance of Veteran Stories 56:11 Lighter Note 55:53 Closing Remarks