#163: America's Only Special Forces - Green Beret Foundation Chairman Ken Tovo & Board Member Chris Robinette
The Jedburgh PodcastShow Notes
Green Berets solve complex challenges in service because they’re informed. Yet when they transition out, the civilian world often leaves them looking for answers. The Green Beret Foundation stands ready to ensure our nation's most elite soldiers continue to succeed post service.
From the sidelines of the Stars and Stripes Classic, the first ever lacrosse battle between Green Berets and Navy SEALs, and the brain child of Green Beret Foundation, Fran Racioppi kicked off the game with Chairman of the Board retired Lt. Gen. Ken Tovo and Board Member and Green Beret Chris Robinette.
With penalty markers flying, we talk about the future of Green Beret Foundation support and how the reduction in conflict is creating opportunities to focus on transition support, job preparation and job placement. We also explain GBF’s position as the only VA accredited disability processing team in the Special Forces non-profit sector. Making informed decisions matters in service and beyond.
Watch, listen or read our conversation from Gillette Stadium and don’t forget to check out the rest of our series from the Stars and Stripes Classic and the full game highlights. If you haven’t signed up for next year, stay tuned for more information.
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HIGHLIGHTS 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Welcome to Gillette Stadium 2:35 Launching the Stars & Stripes Classic 5:31 Supporting VA disability claims 9:03 GBF transition support 11:42 GBF’s acquisition strategy 13:12 GBF’s vision
QUOTES “We approached this as an opportunity to help the military connect to society.” “Society needs to know their military.” “Every Green Beret is going to leave the force at some point.” “We’re taking care of Vietnam veterans who didn’t get their appropriate VA benefit 30, 40 years ago.” “For many corporations, the skills piece is less important than the heart and commitment to mission. Whatever the mission is.” “Green Beret’s understand commitment to purpose and working hard.” “We’re trying to create a broad, holistic support capability for the regiment.” “It’s not a matter of if, but when the next major conflict arises.”
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