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never left behind

A PODCAST DEDICATED TO VETERANS AND THEIR STORIES

Join us every week on Monday morning to listen to our latest episode from the Never Left Behind Podcast featuring a new guest every week with hosts Beau Simmons and Dan Blakeley.

Our show is meant to share the untold stories of veterans who have not only served in combat but where their life has taken them after their military service. From informative topics about transition to finding purpose and connection again in today’s society. The journey forward never stops once you’ve hung up your uniform. Our show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

EPISODE 07: JOHN EDWARDS
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EPISODE 07: JOHN EDWARDS

In this brand new episode we are joined by our friend John Edwards, a former Army veteran who served overseas on multiple deployments throughout Iraq. We get into his college life as a veteran who helped develop the Student Veteran association at App State in North Carolina. John now serves full time with the Orlando Police Department and shares some of his personal experiences as a cop and what goes into his daily routine including the most recent protests.

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EPISODE 06: TOM AMENTA
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EPISODE 06: TOM AMENTA

In this episode we share an amazing session with our friend Tom Amenta, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan and has an incredible story about where life has taken him outside of his military career. From the start up of a successful patriotic clothing company, assisting with Hollywood actors in the 2001 film Black hawk Down, and much more. This is his story.

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EPISODE 05: KENNY HAGLER
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EPISODE 05: KENNY HAGLER

In this episode of Never Left Behind, Beau Simmons and Dan Blakeley feature Kenny Hagler who served in the United States Marine Corps during the start of the Global War on Terror. We dive into his combat experiences overseas, sports related organizations which he is heavily involved with, his struggles getting back to the civilian lifestyle, and the lack of leadership and team building for veterans in the corporate business world.

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EPISODE 04: JESSICA HARRIS
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EPISODE 04: JESSICA HARRIS

In this episode of Never Left Behind, Beau Simmons and Dan Blakeley share a phone call with Jessica Harris, a retired former Combat Medic in the Army National Guard who deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. We also get into the topics of business and organizations post military and how both of those influenced her decision to start up her own company, K9 salute. K9 salute is a natural dog treat company that honors K9’s killed in the line of duty and gives back to working dogs in need of protective vests and medical equipment. Get ready for this funny and educational episode with Jessica.

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EPISODE 03: JEREMIAH WILBER
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EPISODE 03: JEREMIAH WILBER

In this episode of Never Left Behind, Beau Simmons and Dan Blakeley sit down with Jeremiah Wilber, a retired Army Green Beret who has an incredible career in the military over the past twenty years. We connect with him on his family’s roots and the Native American culture he was raised up in alongside his ranching and cowboy lifestyle throughout the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado. Lastly we touch on finding out about how CBD and medical Marijuana helps not only civilians but veterans with a multitude of issues post war.

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EPISODE 02: DAN BLAKELEY & BEAU SIMMONS
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EPISODE 02: DAN BLAKELEY & BEAU SIMMONS

In this episode of Never Left Behind, Beau Simmons and Dan Blakeley sit down and go over future goals for their company underneath United Valor, the mission into creating the upcoming book, “The Twenty Year War,” future podcasts, and a more in depth explanation into the process of photographing and interviewing each veteran from different cities and states throughout the U.S.

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EPISODE 01: DAN BLAKELEY
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EPISODE 01: DAN BLAKELEY

In this episode of Never Left Behind, Beau Simmons and Dan Blakeley sit down and talk about their introduction as business partners, childhood friends, and the start of their company, United Valor. Dan is a former Army Special Operations Ranger, who served with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and shares a glimpse of his experiences overseas on his six deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. From stories of being on the front lines to how his life has transitioned post war and back into the civilian lifestyle, this is the epic start to our podcast highlighting the untold stories of veterans across all branches of the U.S. military.

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