A Podcast by and for Veterans
Host Michael Arndt interviews alumni, staff, faculty and mentors of the Warfighter Advance organization which seeks to reintegrate warfighters (veterans, active duty personnel, and first responders) through a non-medical process.
James Nakamoto-U.S. Coast Guard; Chris Logan-U.S. Marines; Joseph Sall-CVMA
Host Michael Arndt interviews one active duty service member and two combat veterans who found value in the Warfighter Advance program.James Nakamoto was completing his final year in the Coast Guard when interviewed. After nearly 27 years of service, he credits his contact with Dr. Vieten for urging his attendance at his first WA Evolution. The camaraderie he found during that Evolution led him to return again and again to help and give back to other veterans and active duty members.The podcast's second guest is Chris Long, a U. S. Marine combat veteran. Chris has been deeply involved in the Arkansas nonprofit organization: "We Art the 22." A veteran friend in that organization urged him to attend WA. He has attended several evolutions and credits the program with providing him with knowledge and a sense of belonging that has led to his personal healing. In his interview, he speaks passionately of the knowledge of "not being alone" because of WA.The final interview of the podcast features Joseph "Mayhem" Sall. Joseph is a member of a chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association which has been a significant contributor and supporter of Warfighter Advance. His organization believes strongly that the WA mission aligns strongly with their own mission to assist veterans.
18 Sept 2026
Ken Borchik (U.S. Navy), Mike Weed (U.S. Navy), Alex Mizanoski (U.S. Air Force)
Host Michael Arndt interviews three veterans who although they have been out of the military for years found Warfighter Advance enlightening and personally healing.Ken Borchik served 27 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq in several different roles. He learned of Warfighter Advance through his friend, Mike Weed who is also included in this episode. Mike urged him to attend an evolution.Mike Weed, served 23 years in the Navy retiring in 2002 as an aircraft technician. He was deployed six times. A Marine veteran friend of his who was on the Warfighter Advance Staff encouraged him to attend. He refers to the Warfighter experience as discovering "pieces of puzzle" to rebuild lives.Alex Mizanoski, a U.S. Air Force veteran who left the military 14 years ago after 12 years of service including deployment. Alex talks about feeling disconnected returning to civilian life and didn't feel present in his life. He says he need to find support. His discovery of the Warfighter Advance program led him to know that he wasn't alone.All three of these veterans were so grateful for what Warfighter Advance gave them that they wanted to give back. As with many past participants in the program, they now volunteer as program mentors.
9 Sept 2026
Jeanine James, Mayor of La Plata, MD; Erika Rogers, U.S. Navy Veteran
Host Michael Arndt interviews two women whose belief in the mission of Warfighter Advance has led them to support WA in distinctly different ways.Jeanine James has been mayor of La Plata Maryland for nine years. She learned of WA by talking to a police officer in her community who spoke of WA's positive effect on his life. Upon getting to know more about WA, Mayor James has become one of the organizations biggest supporters. She regularly attends and often speaks at WA's opening banquet and graduation.The podcast's second guest is Erika Rogers. Erika served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years, 11 years as an air traffic controller and 16 years as a career counselor. Now retired, Erika describes how witnessing the struggles of alcoholism in family members and people she knew led her to come to a Warfighter Evolution. She now acts as a Warfighter mentor.
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Endel Lee
Mike Norgren
Wes Holt
Simone Holt
Mike Mattingly
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Michael Arndt host the show. Published by Michael J Arndt, Warfighter Advance.
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