🎙️ VET S.O.S. Podcast - Season 5 Premiere! 🎙️ Welcome to the highly anticipated first episode of Season 5 of the VET S.O.S. Podcast! We're thrilled to kick off the new year with a special guest who embodies the spirit of service and innovation—Susan L. Combs, founder of Pancakes for Roger Inc. Susan shares the deeply personal and inspiring story of how her father, the late Major General Roger E. Combs, and his simple request for pancakes during hospice care became the catalyst for a global movement. Through Pancakes for Roger Inc., Susan has channeled her grief into a force for good, creating pathways to honor veterans and their families. Episode Highlights: - The Pancakes for Roger Story: Learn how a moment of love and care sparked a nonprofit that has reached all 50 states and 29 countries across all seven continents. - A Lifelong Commitment to Service: Raised in a military household, Susan’s upbringing instilled a service ethos that drives her philanthropic endeavors today. - Empowering Veterans: Discover how Pancakes for Roger supports veterans through creative initiatives, such as: - Veteran Legal Assistance: Partnering with the University of Missouri’s School of Law Veterans Clinic to help veterans navigate VA claims and discharge upgrades. - Pancake Month: An annual February tradition inviting people worldwide to share pancake photos, raising awareness and funds for veteran support programs. - Future Initiatives: Susan’s plans for programs like “Soldier Shark Tank” to foster veteran entrepreneurship and tiny home communities for veteran recovery. Fun and Heartwarming Details: - From creative pancake designs to incredible locations (like Antarctica!), hear how Pancake Month has become a beloved tradition. - Stories of meaningful connections, including military bases, families, and organizations coming together to support the cause. Be Part of the Movement: February is Pancake Month! Whether you’re enjoying classic buttermilk pancakes, waffles (aka “pancakes with abs”), or international variations like crepes and scallion pancakes, your participation makes a difference. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #PancakesForRoger and tag the organization to support veterans worldwide. 🔗 Learn more and join the movement: pancakesforroger.org 📸 Don’t forget: Posts must be public to be counted toward donations! This is an episode packed with inspiration, laughter, and actionable ways to give back. Tune in to hear Susan’s incredible journey, and join us in making an impact—one pancake at a time. 🌟 #vetsos #vetsospodcast #PancakesForRoger #VeteranSupport #MilitaryFamilies #ServiceAndSacrifice

We sit down with Robert Pangaro, veteran advocate helping veterans with a givers heart. Robert describes his transition from the military and how it was less than ideal. He talks about the work he has and still does to assist veterans in so many different areas of their lives. He also discusses the work he does with Guidehouse to help veterans find meaningful work with an outstanding organization.

Robert Pangaro is a retired Army Veteran with a distinguished service record and extensive experience in supporting transitioning military members. He holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration, with a focus on Special Education Reform and Veteran Healthcare Reform. After his military career, Robert moved into a career in education working his way up from elementary to the collegiate level, working in areas such as special needs, and behavior intervention all while tirelessly working to support homeless veterans. Rob has also served as a chaplain for a few transitioning veteran organizations. He is a husband to an amazing wife and a father to 7 children.

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Today we sit down with Mary Millsaps and Zeke Vanderpool from Operation Angel Wing. We start with Zeke’s troubled transition out of the military and Mary’s unique journey into working with veterans. Their stories shed light on where their passion to help our veteran community stems from. They talk to us about Operation Angel Wing and the wonderful services they offer and the unique approach they take to helping our veteran and first responder communities.

Mary Millsaps is the creator and cofounder of Operation Angel Wing (OPAW). As a teen and young woman, she endured prolonged cycles of extreme abuse. Despite her physical and emotional scars, she completed a successful career in Public Safety Services and Emergency Medicine spanning more than 20 years. Mary earned her Master in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Timeline Therapy. She brings highly effective modalities to our mental health work, many of which she developed and continues to instruct and mentor with the Public Safety, Military and Veteran communities.

Zeke Vanderpool is cofounder of Operation Angel Wing (OPAW). In 2013, he retired after 23 years of service in Army Special Operations. His desire to help fellow service members and their families through the trauma of military combat service led him to partner with Mary Millsaps to form Operation Angel Wing where he serves as a Trauma Specialist and Interventionist, continually improving the lives of our Service Members, Veterans, First Responders and their families. Zeke is an administrator of the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) protocol, an Associate Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, a Trauma Specialist, and is a certified Coach in Therapeutic Narrative, Music and Leadership.

https://www.operationangelwing.org/

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