Thank you to everyone that listened to the first podcast episode. We have been receiving a lot of great feedback. Let’s keep the momentum going with episode two featuring Francisco Urena.
Francisco Urena is a Marine Veteran and currently serves as Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services and previously served as the Veterans’ services officer for the cities of Boston and Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Covered in Episode Two:
- The valuable content being shared on our social media platforms
- Interview with Marine Veteran Francisco Urena
Francisco Urena – Massachusetts Secretary Veterans Services
- Francisco’s decision to join the military.
- Serving during 9/11.
- Being posted in Syria and Kyrgyzstan.
- His transition out of the Marine Corps.
- Getting involved in civil service in Massachusetts.
- The VA benefits Francisco enjoys
- Basic information on dental benefits provided by VA
- #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jack Shannon
Click here for the full script of the episode.
This first two episodes are currently available here on the VAntage Point blog and on SoundCloud.
The #VApodcast is now available in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and Spotify. Search “Borne the Battle” in your podcast app of choice to subscribe.
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Your comment *Mr fransico I greetings you all in VA office .from Abubakar Alhassan yahaya Nigeria.