Oscar Mike Radio – 492 – Carol Whitmore – VFW Commander in Chief

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honor of speaking with Carol Whitmore, the first female and first Iowan Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carol shared her incredible 36-year military journey, from serving as an Army nurse to deploying as an Iraq War veteran, and what ultimately led her to the highest leadership role within the VFW. We talked about the VFW’s ongoing fight for veterans, including its push to pass the Major Richard Star Act and its commitment to standing up for those who served. Carol also addressed some of the biggest challenges veterans face today, including the stigma surrounding mental health and asking for help, the evolving role of women in the veteran community, and why local involvement matters now more than ever.What stood out most to me was Carol’s passion for service and her belief that the VFW remains a powerful force for veterans and their families through free VA claims assistance, scholarship opportunities, alternative therapy programs, and direct advocacy on Capitol Hill.This conversation is an important reminder that no veteran should feel alone and that organizations like the VFW continue to fight every day for those who have worn the uniform.Go to www.vfw.org to learn more and join today.Thank you, Carol, for taking the time to talk with me and for your continued service to veterans across America.