Posts by VOM
Elevating Veteran Entrepreneurs with Dave Burlin
On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Marine Corps Veteran Dave Burlin shares his journey from infantry to a leader in the veteran entrepreneurial community. Dave discusses how his soft skills learned in the military proved invaluable in scaling a wedding entertainment business and his lessons learned from the experience. He emphasizes the importance…
UNREMITTING: The Marine “Bastard” Battalion by Gregg Zoroya
On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane talks with Gregg Zoroya, a former USA Today journalist who chronicled the impact of combat on military families. Gregg shares insights from embedding with Marines in Somalia and how his experiences in the field has led to his upcoming book, Unremitting: The Marine “Bastard” Battalion…
Crayons Ready to Eat with Frank Manteau
In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane interviews Frank Manteau, a Marine Corps veteran and co-founder/CEO of MilTreats Inc. Frank shares his challenging transition from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of Crayons Ready-to-Eat—”the world’s first colorable chocolate crayon.” He discusses rebranding to MilTreats and how they infuse…
He Lost His Eyesight but Not His Vision
In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane welcomes U.S. Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey. Kijuan, who served as a Boom Operator, recounts his time in active duty and the Reserves, as well as the life-altering motorcycle accident that led to his loss of sight. He also discusses his recovery and impactful…
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe welcomes John R. Miles, a Navy veteran and graduate of the Naval Academy where he was commissioned as a cryptologist. Miles recounts his transition from military service, detailing his initial plans to join the FBI and the significant 40-month delay he encountered. He highlights the strategic…