Veterans SITREP
Veterans SITREP, a production of WHFC Radio, provides a platform to connect veterans, their families, friends and support networks to address veterans’ issues and provide information about resources that will help veterans in their lives. Each week, Colonel Bill Montgomery (U.S. Army, Retired) will interview featured guests involved in the veteran community, plus health tips and military discounts available in Harford County, Maryland.
Episodes

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Joining me today on Veterans SITREP is the Secretary, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, Tony Woods. Secretary Woods and I sat down in May of 2023 during the premiere episode of Veterans SITREP and again last January to recap his first full year in the position. This is our third interview, as we are back in his Annapolis Office to catch up on the ambitious 2024 year of support to veterans and military families and to hear what is ahead for this 2025 legislative session.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Veteran Golfers Association: Kevin Frey
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Joining me today on Veterans SITREP is Kevin Frey, a US Air Force veteran, who is North Region Director of the Veteran Golfers Association, the first golfer’s association dedicated to promoting the game to all veterans and their family members. The mission of the VGA is to enrich the lives of veterans and their families through the game of golf. Annually, the VGA hosts more than 250 local tournaments for thousands of VGA members across the country. We’re going to explore what the VGA offers veterans and families and some benefits and impacts to the veteran community.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: Audri Beugelsdijk, Part 2
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Today, we continue our discussion with Audri Beugelsdijk, Vice President, Survivor Services, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, an organization that provides support to the families of fallen service members. As a Navy veteran and widow of Seaman Jason Springer, U.S. Navy., Audri's dedication is deeply personal and profoundly inspiring. We going to explore TAPS’ mission and how they provide compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: Audri Beugelsdijk
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Veterans SITREP welcomes Audri Beugelsdijk, Vice President, Survivor Services, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, an organization that provides support to the families of fallen service members. As a Navy veteran and widow of Seaman Jason Springer, U.S. Navy., Audri's dedication is deeply personal and profoundly inspiring. We going to explore TAPS’ mission and how they provide compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community.

Friday Jan 10, 2025
Francisco Leija, Vetrepreneur
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
On this edition of Veterans SITREP, we welcome Francisco Leija, an Army Veteran, son of immigrants, who joined the U.S. Army as a Private and retired as a Colonel after 27 years of Active Duty. He now works in higher education, corporate governance, and as an advisor for technology companies. He volunteers his time for youth intervention in entrepreneurship, Veteran affairs. We are going to explore his thoughts on military transition and what he is seeing in corporate America which may interest veterans.

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Delegate Mike Rogers
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Joining me today on Veterans SITREP is Delegate Mike Rogers, House Chair of the Maryland General Assembly Veterans Caucus. Delegate Rogers is an Army combat disabled veteran who has served in the Maryland legislature since 2018. He serves on the Economic Matters committee and various sub committees. We’re going to explore what the Maryland General Assembly Veterans Caucus is, its mission, and where the veterans legislation past, present and future is going.

Monday Nov 18, 2024
CHEP: Communities Helping Empower Patriots, People, & Professionals
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Joining me today on Veterans SITREP are members from the non-profit organization CHEP, Communities Helping Empower Patriots, People, & Professionals. Jack Berkeridge, CEO of CHEP Jennifer Travers, Director of Operations and Elvado Smith, Peer Specialist. Their mission is to support and empower veterans with a goal to restore hope and dignity to the veterans so they can live independently, maintain permanent housing and an improved quality of life. We’re going to explore CHEP’s veteran housing program so that veterans can obtain a better understanding of these services and key resources to assist them.

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Today on Veterans SITREP, we are joined by Dr. Catherine Starapoli, Women’s Health Medical Director and Dr. Siobhan Kirksey, Women Veterans Program Manager for the VA Maryland Health Care System. The VA Maryland Health Care system supports the health, welfare, and dignity of female Veterans by ensuring equal access to timely, sensitive, and quality care. We’re going to explore how female veterans can get the services they need and how the VA is serving the fastest growing group within our Veterans population.

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Jay Ellenby & Tim Farmer: Capt'n James V. McMahon Veterans Commission
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Joining me today on Veterans SITREP are Jay Ellenby and Tim Farmer, members of the Capt'n James V. McMahon Harford County Veterans Commission. The commission advocates for veterans and their families and connects them to resources through outreach and education. Their vision is to foster a community that is responsive to the needs of veterans and their families. We’re going to explore the commission’s role and how they connect with the community and how it makes an impact on veterans.

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Rick Yount: Warrior Canine Connection
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Joining me today on Veterans SITREP is Rick Yount, the Executive Director / Founder of Warrior Canine Connection, a pioneering organization that utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) model to help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other. Warrior Canine Connection enlists recovering Warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow Veterans. We’re going to explore this approach and how it makes an impact on veterans.