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In this episode on the TVC Podcast, we are excited to have on as our next guest, retired Marine Corps Major, Author and Founder of Gary and Dottie Capers Foundation, James Capers Jr. In 2008, Marine Major James Capers Jr. was recommended for the Medal of Honor for his actions in Vietnam 41 years earlier. His recommendation was downgraded two levels at the Pentagon. No explanation was ever given. James Capers Jr. is a true American hero and Force Recon Marine legend who participated in over 50 classified missions, was wounded 19 times in battle and is one of the most decorated African American servicemen to ever serve that includes receiving a battlefield commission. Missions included a POW rescue ordered by President Johnson, amphibious assaults in the DMZ, recovery of a B-57 rumored to have a nuclear bomb, and search and destroy patrols in Phu Loc. Major James Capers, Jr. was born on August 25, 1937, in Bishopville, South Carolina to a family of sharecroppers during the Jim Crowe era. Capers’ father had served time on a chain gang for a crime he did not commit and eventually fled to Baltimore with his family. The city was the backdrop for two life-changing moments, meeting the love of his life and future wife Dottie and enlisting in the Marines out of high school. This would be the start of a legendary career that broke barriers as one of the greatest U.S. Marines in history. During his service, he would be selected to join the elite Force Recon Marine unit where he excelled, breaking training records, participating in 64 long-range reconnaissance patrols and five major campaigns in Vietnam. He was a natural leader and father figure to Team Broadminded, a specialized group of Force Recon Marines. Capers and Team Broadminded were routinely selected to go on the most dangerous and clandestine missions in Vietnam. In the fall of 1967, still recovering from combat injuries, Major James Capers was selected to represent the U.S. Marines in a national recruiting campaign. With full integration completed only in 1960, Capers’ image became the Marine Corps most popular recruitment campaign. Capers currently resides in North Carolina and continues to be part of the special operations community. Capers Documentary: https://lnkd.in/gVZUb5A Capers Book "Faith through the Storm: https://lnkd.in/gq6k8Yx2 In this episode, we'll delve into: 1. Discuss his background 2. Explore the challenges and successes he faced during his military service 3. Why Faith through the Storm helped him persevere on and off the battlefield 4. What drives and motivates him today Office of the Secretary of the Navy United States Marine Corps Todd Young Semper Fi & America's Fund Riccoh Player The White House Office of the Secretary of Defense United States Senate Committee on Armed Services House Armed Services Committee Republicans House Armed Services Committee Democrats #military #service #leadership #personaldevelopment #inspiration

Hey TVC! Another episode is on the books. "I needed another mission in life after losing friends and going through a divorce" - Marine Corps Veteran, Author and Founder of Hero Spirit LLC dba Heroes Vodka, Travis McVey Let's dive in! #veterans #military #inspiration #motivation #business

PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORK! Meet 87 Year Old Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. Major Capers was born to a family of sharecroppers in South Carolina during the Jim Crow era. Major Capers was Wounded 19 Times while Saving Lives in Vietnam. First African American to command a Marine Recon company and receive a Battlefield Commission! While recovering from his injuries and with full Armed Forces integration completed in the 60's, Major Capers went on to become the Face of the United States Marine Corps in a recruitment campaign: Ask a Marine. Capers unified America in the unpopular Vietnam War as the Face of that Campaign. Now we are requesting YOUR HELP to UNIFY AMERICA AGAIN by joining us to get Major Capers the MEDAL OF HONOR. He will be joining us LIVE on TVC on 07 DEC 2024 at 9 AM PST. RSVP for that Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gn4mZZxm Purchase Major Capers Book called Faith through the Storm: https://lnkd.in/gCa4D-4B PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORK! #inspiration #motivation #military #veterans #linkedin Fox Business Network Charles Payne Maria Bartiromo General CQ Brown, Jr. Tahina M. The White House National Marine Corps Business Network (501)(c)(3)

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In this episode on the TVC Podcast, we are excited to have on as our next guest, Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Hero Spirit LLC dba Heroes Vodka, Travis McVey Heroes Vodka was founded in 2009 by Travis McVey, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who proudly served as a Presidential Honor Guard from 1989-1992. An innovative and determined entrepreneur, Travis endured the life-changing tragedy of a good friend dying in combat in the War Against Terror in Afghanistan. The experience paved the way for Travis to realize the American dream of owning a business, a business that would enable him to continue to serve his country. Travis’s vision was to develop a brand to partner with well-known Veteran organizations. His mission was to help Veterans get the care they deserve. With Heroes Vodka, Travis’s dream has become a reality. Heroes Vodka was first bottled on Veterans Day, 11.11.11, a date that occurs only once in a century and epitomizes the rarity of this event. As the “Official Spirit of a Grateful Nation,” the Heroes Vodka mission is to provide exceptional taste and superior value to consumers, and to honor heroes who serve, protect and perform outstanding work in our communities. Travis' Bio: https://lnkd.in/g5eQDKDt Heroes Vodka: https://lnkd.in/guYFHCuK In this episode, we'll delve into: 1. Discuss his background and military service 2. Explore the challenges and successes he faced during his military transition 3. Why A Heroes Welcome matters more than ever 4. What drives and motivates him #militaryappreciationmonth #military #service #veterans #militaryfamilies

A Veteran Off the Street is a Veteran Improving America's Balance Sheet. Veterans are the Force Multiplier that America needs to not only out innovate our adversaries, but to also End Veteran Homelessness and Suicide. Here at TVC, we like to Vote with our Wallets by supporting American Made and Purpose-Driven Veteran or Military Spouse Owned Businesses that leverage their Profits to End Veteran Homelessness and Suicide. Next week's guest is a Marine Corps Veteran and the Founder of the Award Winning Hero Spirit LLC dba Heroes Vodka, Travis McVey, who shares that mission. For Every Heroes Vodka You Purchase, Heroes Vodka will give to the Military and First Responder Communities. Just in time for the Holidays where Families are Coming Together, but our Veterans are still on the Streets such as Skid Row in Los Angeles, CA. Purchase a Heroes Vodka Today: https://lnkd.in/guYFHCuK RSVP for next week's show featuring Travis: https://lnkd.in/gmMm-DzT The MiLBRAND PROJECT ?? Hiram Figueroa Jr The Tun Legacy Foundation Parade Deck #veteran #entrepreneurship #business #leadership #marines

"I truly believe veterans are going to die" if they are denied shelter, Marine Corps Veteran Judge David Carter The VA is appealing a court order by Judge David O. Carter to begin building 750 units of temporary housing for homeless veterans immediately and 1,200 units of permanent housing by 2030. The VA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to open new apartments for homeless veterans on the sprawling campus of the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center -- all while fighting a court order to build more units. At a Nov. 7 hearing, Carter challenged Justice Department lawyer Cody Knapp, who was representing the VA and HUD, on why the VA was appealing to block the move to house more homeless veterans. Carter rejected Knapp's argument that the VA lacked the funding to build the initial 100 units. Carter added that "you can't break the iceberg with a hundred modulars and you're claiming you don't have money. Is that really the legacy of this VA?" Read More: https://lnkd.in/gPXNtmj6 #veteran #homelessness

“You’ll never make it.” That’s what people told me when I decided to attend the Air Force Academy. “You’re too rebellious, too outspoken—you’ll last a week.” Challenge accepted. I’ve been breaking molds my whole life. After my dad died when I was 12, I started questioning everything—rules, norms, authority. Why sit in a classroom when I could just read the books myself? I struck a deal with my mom: If I kept a 4.0, I could skip school when I wanted. I graduated valedictorian. That rebellious streak stayed with me. As a freshman at the Academy, a local paper wrote: “Martha McSally is proof that even the most spirited of young people can keep their individuality alive in the restricted environment of a military academy.” Did I piss people off? Absolutely. Did I break the mold? You bet. Did I lead? Without question. As a cadet, I worked hard, performed well, and managed to have some fun, boosting morale for those around me. That “rebellious streak” made me a better leader over my 26-year career, including commanding men and women in combat. Here’s what I learned: The best teams don’t suppress individuality—they harness it. Leadership isn’t about “breaking people down” to fit a mold. It’s about directing and inspiring people to bring their unique strengths to a shared mission. In business or combat, the greatest teams are made up of individuals operating in their zones of genius—working together to achieve something bigger than themselves. How do you encourage your teams to bring their best, most authentic selves to the “mission”? Let’s hear it.