#12.5 Jarhead Jabber - August 2026

🎙️ JARHEAD JABBER #12.5 — THE OFFICIAL PODCAST OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Fresh off the Marine Corps League National Convention in Indianapolis, the Jarhead Jabber crew is back—and this episode brings together some major voices from across the League to talk about leadership, service, the Military Order of the Devil Dogs, veteran advocacy, and where the organization goes from here. Joining AJ Cox, Carlos Garcia, and Ericka Hedlin is newly elected Marine Corps League National Commandant Russ Miller, who lays out his vision for putting the “service” back into Veteran Service Organization. Russ discusses reaching Marines transitioning from active duty, strengthening communication across the League, supporting veterans as they return to civilian communities, and introducing more Marines to what the Marine Corps League can offer. 🐾 Chief Devil Dog Joe DeAngelo joins the conversation with an update from the Military Order of the Devil Dogs. Joe talks about a Supreme Growl that saw approximately 300 Dogs attend and 111 advance to Pedigree Devil Dog. He also shares major news about Operation Chowhound, which is expanding its mission to help provide service dogs to veterans. The Dogs also celebrated raising $110,000 for Riley Children’s Hospital and supporting Indy Humane. 🇺🇸 Philip Du, leading the Marine Corps League’s Veteran Service Officer effort, gives an update on the tremendous work being done by the League’s VSOs. At the National Convention claims clinic, the team assisted scores of veterans with VA claims and benefits. Philip shares the powerful example of one veteran whose disability rating increased from 50% to 90% within days after receiving assistance at the clinic. This episode captures exactly what Jarhead Jabber is about: Marines talking to Marines, sharing information, giving each other a hard time, and—most importantly—finding better ways to serve veterans and their families. There’s plenty of Devil Dog trash talk, discussion about next year in Buffalo, some good laughs at Carlos and AJ’s expense, and a serious look at the future of the Marine Corps League. AJ Cox — Host Carlos Garcia — Co-Host Ericka Hedlin — Co-Host Russ Miller — National Commandant, Marine Corps League Joe DeAngelo — Chief Devil Dog, Military Order of the Devil Dogs Philip Du — Marine Corps League Veteran Service Officer leadership Special recognition also goes to Stephanie Abbott, who was unable to join the episode, with the crew wishing her a speedy recovery. 🇺🇸 Jarhead Jabber — The Official Podcast of the Marine Corps League Once a Marine, Always a Marine. Semper Fidelis! 🌐 thelostartprojectveteransvoices.org Preserving Voices. Protecting Legacies. 🎙️ ON THIS EPISODE