5 Paragraph - Military Management Method For The Modern Workforce

On this episode of the 5P podcast, Michelle Tillis Lederman joins host Michael J. Penney. Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Having worked with organizations large and small, she’s identified the common struggle… it’s people challenges. Michelle began her journey to training and speaking when she became disheartened by the lack of leadership and communication she experienced in corporate America. She is a recovering CPA who spent over a decade in finance. Michelle’s shift began when she wanted to teach hedge fund advisers how to convince her to invest. Michelle realized she was a teacher at heart, and began designing her own ideal career. It was this change that led her to found Executive Essentials a training company that provides communications and leadership programs, as well as executive coaching services, to enable others to excel professionally. Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The Connector’s Advantage, The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts and also a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA. She teaches from experience and shares what she learned during her extensive career. Michelle’s clients range from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies including; Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, Columbia Business School, Target, Sony, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Michelle received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. Michelle lives in New Jersey with her husband, two sons, and two rescued dogs. 5paragraph.com HOST - Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

Are you, or someone you know, struggling with addiction and/or alcoholism? Are you, or someone you know, struggling with a person who is addicted to substances? http://www.courageoushopeforhurtingpeople.com/courageous-hope-for-hurting-people1cfhwo0r Randy Mortensen guides talented individuals whose drive has led them toward destructive behaviors. He facilitates an 8-week cohort, guiding members toward True Significance: Success AND Sustainable Living. You can have both. You are a talented individual who is hungry for success, but the cost of that success is now taking a toll. You long for a healthier path for your driven personality. Get connected right now at... http://randymortensen.com/ This is an episode of the 5Paragraph podcast. The "5Paragraph Management Method" is based on the United States military's 240+ year old operational planning concepts. The VALUE of "5P" is its simplicity. Join the "5P Inner Circle" now & learn how to construct a business plan, in military operations order format, assign & delegate tasks, and gather feedback through debriefs to tighten up your next plan. Learn more at 5Paragraph.com 5Paragraph Founder & Podcast Host, Michael J. Penney is a Marine combat veteran, entrepreneur, author, inventor, and professional speaker. https://www.MichaelJPenney.com 😎Connect with Michael J. Penney on Linkedin:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljpenney HOST - Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

Michael J. Penney host of the "5P Podcast" interviews ‘Paper Tiger Lady’ Barbara Hemphill [BarbaraHemphill.com] Barbara Hemphill began her career in the organizing industry in 1978 with a $7 ad in a New York City newspaper. Often referred to as the “Paper Tiger Lady” from her bestselling book Taming the Paper Tiger, Barbara founded Productive Environment Institute in order to train and certify consultants in her unique organizing methodology. Certified Productive Environment Specialists provide clients with a clear path from overwhelmed to optimized by helping them create a productive environment in 90 days or less so they can accomplish their work and enjoy their life without procrastination & overwhelm. Her passion is helping people eliminate the physical, emotional, and spiritual clutter that prevents them from accomplishing their work and enjoying their lives. Barbara has been featured on national media platforms such as Good Morning America, The Today Show and CNN Nightly News. She has also been showcased in publications including USA Today, New York Times, Fast Company, Reader’s Digest, Real Simple and Guideposts. She is currently a contributing writer for Formidable Woman magazine. Barbara’s most recent book, Less Clutter More Life, reveals that physical and digital clutter is a symptom of emotional and spiritual clutter. The most common question she gets is “Where do I start?” The first step to go from Overwhelmed to Optimized is an Assessment—Barbara invites you to visit ProductiveEnvironment.com to get your Productive Environment Score in less than 5 minutes. “During my 40+ years in the organizing industry, I have observed that the giving of gifts, while well-intentioned — often becomes clutter.” On the giving side, there is the emotional clutter expressed as “I have to buy a gift…” On the receiving side, it is the physical clutter of what to do with something you don’t really need without feeling disrespectful of the person you care about who gifted it. Since I was a child I have dreamed of being a “philanthropist,” which I defined as donating millions of dollars to worthy organizations, but a wise friend reassured me that philanthropy has more to do with the heart than the amount of money. Instead of spending money on a gift that you may not need or want, and In the spirit of my long-time belief “Together We Are Better,” I am donating money in your honor to Zoe Empowers. Thank you for who you are and for all you do in this world! Connect on LinkedIn at… https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarahemphill/ HOST - Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

Michael J. Penney host of the "5P Podcast" interviews Founder of Polu Kai Services - Sean Jensen. Sean P. Jensen founded Polu Kai Services, LLC in Jan 2002 incorporating the company in August 2003. Based in Falls Church, Virginia. He is the current President of PKS. Mr. Jensen’s career began in 1990 when he joined the U.S. Marines right out of High School. He attained the rank of Sergeant. In his 8 years of honorable service, Mr. Jensen was deployed to the far east, well-traveled during his military and post civilian career, Mr. Jensen’s combined federal and civilian experience has provided him with a real world business education spanning over 24 years. Leading from the front, Mr. Jensen is a highly dedicated leader with global experience. He has managed a growing company that has created jobs and positively impacted the lives of many people along the way. Developing a company from scratch as employee number one Mr. Jensen has performed every part of the business operation. This insight helped him build an organization that can and has successfully performed complex environmental and construction projects around the world. His Blue collar approach to solving problems, seeing the big picture and managing expectations has been instrumental in the company’s growth and success. His leadership and dedication to the clients along with unparalleled customer satisfaction has established Polu Kai Services, LLC as a leading provider of environmental, construction and professional services throughout the country. Under his leadership PKS has been named to INC magazines top 500/5000 fastest growing private firms in the US four consecutive years with a Ranking in the top 5,000 companies the first year which followed Top 500 ranking in 2010,2011,2012. In 2009, Polu Kai was named to the MBN 400 honoring the best minority businesses. In May 2015 His Firm Polu Kai Service was named one of the top Veteran Owned Businesses and Top Minority Owned Business in Washington Metropolitan Area. Mr. Jensen has a proven track record leading PKS to receive over a billion dollars in awarded contract capacity. In addition his firm has earned over 180 million dollars in gross revenue since its founding, much of this generated the last 9 years. He acknowledges his staff and their families as the reason for the company’s success. Without them in his words, “There would be no Polu Kai”. A staunch supporter of military vets and children’s charities. Mr. Jensen has dedicated PKS to giving back whenever possible. The company has supported vets participating in the Wounded Warrior program, Toys for Tots, Decorate a Vet, Hire Veterans, Make a Wish Foundation, Washington DC food bank, College Education programs and numerous other charities. Most recently Mr. Jensen wrote the book Sergeant to CEO. Currently available on Amazon. As pastimes go he’s not a great golfer and prefers fishing. Mr. Jensen lives in Falls Church, Virginia with his wife and daughter. Connect on LinkedIn at… https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-p-jensen-3782964/ HOST - Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

Michael J. Penney host of the "5Paragraph.com - Podcast" interviews founder of WhooshAgency.com – Mr. Charlie Harper We help professional service providers acquire customers online to grow revenue and brand equity through digital marketing funnels and advertising. You get an expert digital marketing team and technology for the cost of an entry-level marketing employee. Connect on LinkedIn at… https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlierharper/ HOST - Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

Michael J. Penney host of the "5P Podcast" interview Dr. Gordon Jones. Dr. Gordon Jones is a serial entrepreneur and information technologist with a doctorate in health administration. He brings more than 30 years of divers experience in many sectors of business, healthcare, technology, and the military. He is a veteran of the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Triathlete and two time member of the U.S. Men’s Beach Ultimate Team earning the Gold Medal in 2007 and Silver in 2004. He is certified as a person development coach and a youth sports coach. With his wife, Dr. Jennifer Jones, they have adopted 5 children from the U.S. and China, and founded the Apparo Academy of Integrate Learning – a Pre School integrating therapy and education for those with special medical needs in preparations for K-12. Connect with him on LinkedIn at… https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgordonjones/ HOST - Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

Michael J. Penney host of the "5Paragraph Podcast" Tracy Flanagan, Co-Founder of JDog Brands Tracy co-founded JDog with her husband, Jerry, in 2011 and since then has helped to grow the business into a national Veteran brand. She leads the company’s workforce development initiatives, including a strategic relationship with the Veteran Administration’s Compensated Work Therapy Program. Through these programs, Tracy connects JDog Brands franchise owners with resources to grow their workforce and support other Veterans seeking job opportunities as they transition back to the civilian world. She also leads the JDog training program on culture and customer service, ensuring the values of respect, integrity, and trust are ingrained within every JDog Brands franchise and franchise owner. As a Veteran spouse and family member, Tracy is a valuable and trusted mentor to the JDog Brands’ spouses. She founded and heads up the JDog Spouses, a support community that provides advice, resources, and other ways to balance family while growing a JDog Brands business. Tracy is also a sought-after speaker on the topics of Veteran entrepreneurship, Women’s entrepreneurship, and Veteran hiring and employment. Tracy is the founder and choreographer of Divine Dance Ensemble, a liturgical dance group that performs in church and community events and a member of the West Chester Dance Works Company. Connect with her on LinkedIn at… https://www.linkedin.com/in/ tracy-“mrs-jdog”-flanagan-7a1b201a/ HOST - Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

Major General Craig Whelden Talks Planning And Operations using 5P the military management method for the modern workforce.

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On this episode of the https://5paragraph.com #Podcast Michael J. PENNEY [https://rumble.com/MichaelJPENNEY] is joined by Alicia Parr, founder of http://performentor.biz/ Alicia is the founder of Performentor, with deep experience in HR, she delivers a behavior science-informed and small-business approach. An entrepreneur at heart, Alicia has 20 years of HR experience in small businesses spanning multiple industries. Her expertise is coauthoring learning cultures, amplifying innovative environments, and building high-performing teams of HR experts. She frequently serves executives as an executive coach and advisor. Alicia is endlessly curious about how people work and perform as individuals and in groups. Applying the people science of human performance, she knows theory only matters when it works in practice. With a Bachelors degree in Marketing, a Masters in Mass Communication, and post-graduate work in Clinical Psychology, she also has deep experience as an endurance athlete. #AliciaParr #Parr #performentor #hr #humanresources #HRTalent #5P #5Paragraph

Michael J. Penney host of the "5P Podcast" interviews Mike Kitko https://mikekitko.com Mike Kitko is an executive self-mastery coach, speaker, and published author. After a colossal career and personal meltdown, he found his true purpose: inspiring leaders to find the power in their authenticity, purpose, and passion. A Marine with an MBA, Mike has decades of experience in leadership roles for Fortune 500 companies, yet he always felt like an imposter. His outward persona was one of strength and wealth, yet he struggled internally with self-confidence and self-fulfillment. His inability to understand his emotions led him to alcoholism, uncontrolled anger, and ballistic rage. The abuse of his marriage, family, professional career, and health are documented in The Imposter in Charge, his latest book. Through coaching, intense study, and deep work, Mike learned to embrace self-doubt and care for his body, mind, emotions, and soul with self-mastery. Now Mike's overflowing energy, clarity, and love inspire souls. With an infectious zest for life, internal power, and inward confidence that matches how people perceive him externally, Mike has turned his life around. And he wants to help you to do the same. Mike leads: • A membership community, for entry-level entrepreneurs who want to build the life and business they desire, and help each other grow and achieve higher levels of success in all areas of life. • A mastermind group, for business owners who want to multiply their business and help each other grow and achieve higher levels of success in all areas of life. • Achievement Church, a spiritual, non-religious celebration of human achievement, every Sunday at 10 a.m. central time. Are you a high achiever but you have lost yourself and your family in the process? Do you have an internal fire to create results, but you can't seem to get traction in your life? Join the Awakened Alpha Membership www.mikekitko.com/membership Connect with him on LinkedIn at… https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekitko/ My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com

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Michael J. Penney host of the "5P Podcast / YouTube show" interviews B.J. Fitzpatrick – U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and Business LEADER. After transitioning out of uniform, B.J. was offered the position of heading up transition readiness at Camp Lejeune and later at headquarters Marine Corps in Quantico. B.J. has worked as a business consultant and coach, working with young talent and hiring managers to better understand the talents of veterans. He’s talking 5P today and the benefits of using the 5P method to handle any situation. Hey folks, I am Michael J. PENNEY.... My Website - https://michaeljpenney.com/ https://rumble.com/MichaeljPENNEY Business - https://5paragraph.com/ https://rumble.com/5paragraph Creative - https://50wordshortstories.com https://rumble.com/50WordShortStories

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On this episode of the https://5paragraph.com #Podcast Michael J. PENNEY [https://rumble.com/MichaelJPENNEY] is joined by Mark Casper, Director of Tech For Troops Our vision is to turn your donations into Training, Education and Technology for Veterans and their families in need Working computers can provide a new life to struggling veterans rather than being discarded. Many veterans face two significant barriers when competing in the modern workforce: the lack of a computer and the lack of the skills needed to effectively use that computer. T4T supports these veterans by collecting used technology that would usually end up in landfills, then refurbishing the laptops and other devices. They provide the reloaded technology, along with training, to veterans in need for free. Who We Are: Tech For Troops was started in Richmond, Virginia by a mother and son team who were passionate about military veterans in need and wanted to do something to help. In 2013 after hearing about the force reductions and a huge number of returning soldiers, they decided to collect used PCs and Macs, refurbish them, and provide them to veterans’ support organizations. Since then we’ve grown to supporting veterans nationwide and continue to look for ways to offer workforce support and training. #5P #5Paragraph #TechForTroops #MarkCasper

On this episode of the https://5paragraph.com #Podcast Michael J. PENNEY [https://rumble.com/MichaelJPENNEY] is joined by Michael Roberst of CPrime [https://www.cprime.com/] CPrime solutions bridge the gap between process and technology, and focus on the teams who carry them out. CPrime’s Agile training and coaching address the fragmented way Agile and DevOps initiatives are implemented. Focusing on unifying teams and processes, we deliver an integrated approach that supports the software goals of any organization. We call this Software Services Lifecycle Management (SSLM). Cprime.com #5P #5Paragraph #AgileMindsetCPrimeMichaelRoberts #Agile #AgileMindset

On this episode of the https://5paragraph.com #Podcast Michael J. PENNEY [https://rumble.com/MichaelJPENNEY] is joined by Major General Craig Whelden U.S. Army ret. [https://www.craigwhelden.com/] #5P #5Paragraph #5ParagraphOperationsOrder #5Popord #CraigWhelden #MajGenWhelden

On this episode of the https://5paragraph.com #Podcast Michael J. PENNEY [https://rumble.com/MichaelJPENNEY] is joined by Dave Burlin https://davemeansbusiness.com/ #davemeansbusiness As a Veteran, I have dedicated my life post military to inspiring Veterans to be successful in their transition from service to civilian life. The best way I have found to express that passion is by building and growing businesses. I help heart-centered business owners build teams and processes that scale, similar to processes learned in the military, so they can go on more vacations and start more companies. This inspires Veterans to take the skills they have and apply them into their life, post military. This is WHY I mean business. #5P #5Paragraph #Marines #MarineVeteran

On this episode of the https://5paragraph.com #PODCAST... Michael J. PENNEY [https://rumble.com/MichaelJPENNEY] is joined by Barby Ingle, founder of iPAIN, the International Pain Foundation Mission The International Pain Foundation (iPain) is devoted to advancing access and quality care in order to help people suffering from a variety of muscular skeletal, inflammatory, neurological, emotional, degenerative and often rare conditions that involve chronic pain through education, awareness, and access to care projects. Objectives iPain Foundations objectives are reached through important educational events, support, resources, and enhancement projects that are funded through private donations and grants. The Power of Pain Foundation (dba: International Pain Foundation) demonstrates its commitment to the chronic pain community by promoting new knowledge in the cause and treatment of chronic pain conditions. The ultimate goal is to provide tools and life skills to chronic pain patients giving them the ability to perform their regular activities in the community and to bolster society’s ability to provide full opportunities and appropriate supports. Supporting education for pain patients, family members, caregivers and medical professionals, we make an important contribution to the overall knowledge and treatment of chronic pain. This allows our foundation to affect the lives of millions of people with chronic pain worldwide. Whether you have pain or are a caregiver, family member or friend of someone diagnosed, we’ll help you face the challenges and life changes of chronic pain, head on. Contact International Pain Foundation Use quick connect form at the bottom of the page to send an email Call: 480-882-1342 Goals The ultimate goal is to allow chronic pain patients the ability to perform their regular activities in the community and to bolster society’s ability to provide full opportunities and appropriate supports for its pain citizens. Through supporting education for pain patients, family members, caregivers and medical professionals, we make an important contribution to the overall knowledge and treatment of chronic pain. This allows our foundation to affect the lives of the millions of people with chronic pain worldwide as well as chronic pain patient’s, caregivers, family members and healthcare professionals. Needs Much more research is needed into these painful diseases and while research facilities are doing that great work, the iPain works to help patients on improving their daily activities of living with the resources available to us today. The International Pain Foundation (iPain) provides community based support services that address the immediate need of Neuropathy pain patients. Accordingly, many of our beneficiaries include patients who are economically and socially affected by these invisible diseases. Whether you have Neuropathy pain or are a caregiver, family member or friend of someone diagnosed, we’ll help you face the challenges and life changes of chronic nerve pain, head on. The iPain coordinates events to raise money for the purpose of education enrichment, leadership training programs and support projects for chronic pain patients suffering with Neurological conditions. All of our education programs since our inception have been provided free of charge to attendees because of the donations and fundraisers we hold throughout the rest of the year. Our largest annual fundraiser being Comic Pain Relief. Chronic pain affects the entire family and it needs to be treated that way right from the start, everyone needs to be involved as an active positive participant. Additional Info There are over 1.5 billion people living with chronic pain worldwide, and it is not talked about much. We are trying to change that with your help! At the iPain, we know that education and knowledge can transform a person’s future. We see it happen all the time. Attending vital education events at no charge to the patient and their caregiver is vital to their access to care issues and learning tools on how to have better daily living. They do not have many places to go for support or understanding, the International Pain Foundations is one such place where we can give resources, information and assistance to people struggling with neuropathy pain on a daily basis. Non-Profit Status The Power of Pain Foundation was originally registered as a not-for-profit founded in the state of Virginia as a 501-C-3 association. The idea for POPF was first conceived on November 23, 2006 with the mandate of providing educational, emotional and physical support that assists chronic pain patients and public awareness with Neuropathy conditions. Our 501(C)(3) status was awarded by the IRS in March, 2007. In Feb. 2015 The POPF was updated to a 501-C-3 corporation based out of Arizona and assigned a new tax id of 47-3080556 with an upgrade in the name to Power of Pain Foundation Inc. We have been growing fast and have been working internationally on projects and collaborations since 2009 and increased those efforts in 2011. As of January 1, 2016 our board of directors decided that a better way to represent what we do was upgrade our name. We are now doing charity business as International Pain Foundation (iPain). More on our programs at www.internationalpain.org.

On this episode of the https://5paragraph.com #Podcast Michael J. PENNEY [https://rumble.com/MichaelJPENNEY] is joined by DISCHARGED COMEDY series #Creator Jas Boothe Jas Boothe, a former Army Officer who flips adversity on its tail! A Chicago native, Disabled Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, Veteran and Disability Advocate, and Speaker who gave over 17 years of service to this great nation, Jas is also an Oprah Winfrey Standing Ovation Recipient, CNN Hero, People Magazine Hero Among Us, YWCA Woman of Distinction and US Army Chief of Staff Outstanding Civilian Service Awardee. Jas travels the world speaking about Leadership, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Intersectionality, Inclusion, and/or other motivating topics catered to client needs. Her Carnegie Hall-sized enthusiasm and serious yet comedic style delights her audiences as she relates her aweinspiring experiences. While in the Army, Jas deployed during the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns, and her military career was dedicated to working with and advocating for Soldiers and their family members. In 2005, she was a single parent in the Army Reserves living in New Orleans. During her mobilization for a deployment to Iraq, Boothe’s life presented seemingly insurmountable challenges. That August, she lost everything she owned due to Hurricane Katrina but, rather than succumb to her losses, she shifted her focus to her platoon whose lives relied on her leadership. However, the next month she received a devastating diagnosis of aggressive head, neck, and throat cancer and was unable to deploy. She faced limited options, difficult choices, and, because of her illness, discharge from the military. Yet, she would not go down without a fight! In need of complex full-time medical care, a job, and a place to live with her young son, Boothe was told there were no existing programs for female Veterans with children and that she should explore welfare and social services just like every other single mother. America had forgotten about the women who serve, fight, bleed and die alongside their male counterparts. She found these options unacceptable and was determined to not only find her own way but make a lasting change that would benefit others like her. After extensive cancer treatment including radiation therapy that left life-long side effects, Boothe was able to stay in the Reserves and immediately began looking for full time employment and housing. While living with her aunt in Missouri, Boothe accepted a job offer from the Army National Guard and, later, returned to full-time duty in Washington, DC. Boothe’s struggle led to her determination to ensure her fellow female Veterans had a resource in their time of need. Jas Founded Final Salute, Inc in November 2010 as part of her commitment to “Never Leave a Fallen Comrade.” Final Salute Inc has provided over 15,000 days of transitional housing and assisted over 7000 women Veterans and children in over 30 States and Territories. An excellent storyteller and News Maker, Jas is also featured in the documentary “Served Like a Girl”, which follows several American women who were wounded in action and are now transitioning from soldier to civilian after serving their country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Boothe holds a BA in Mass Communications from Mississippi Valley State University and dual MAs in Human Resource Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University. #JasBoothe #5P #5Paragraph #veteran #ArmyVeteran #LadyVeteran