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Derik Board joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the healing power of music and how creative storytelling can help veterans process their experiences and share their stories with the world. As the founder of Commemorate Through Chords, Derik helps veterans transform their military journeys into original songs that preserve their legacy and provide an outlet for healing.

In this episode, we explore:
• The emotional challenges veterans face when transitioning from military service
• How songwriting can help veterans process trauma and reconnect with purpose
• The mission of Commemorate Through Chords and how it’s preserving veteran stories through music

Whether you're navigating military transition, supporting a veteran, or searching for powerful ways to express and preserve life experiences, this episode offers insight into how music can become a lifeline for healing and connection.

About the Guest:

Derik Board is an Air Force National Guard veteran, musician, and veteran advocate from the Ohio Valley. As the founder of Commemorate Through Chords, he works directly with veterans to turn their stories into music, creating a powerful legacy through songwriting and storytelling.

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The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

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Christian Meza joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into legacy, loss, faith, and continued service through The Military Effect campaign. As a Folds of Honor scholarship recipient and Regional Impact Officer, Christian shares how personal grief became a lifelong mission to support military families.

In this episode, we explore:• How military service impacts families long after the uniform comes off• Turning loss into purpose through service and leadership• Building community through Folds of Honor and golf-based fundraising• Why storytelling saves lives and strengthens legacy

Whether you're navigating military transition, dealing with grief, or searching for purpose beyond service, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and real-world perspective.

Christian Meza is a Regional Impact Officer for Folds of Honor and a proud military son. After losing his father to service-connected injuries, Christian became a national advocate for military families, helping raise awareness, funding scholarships, and building community impact across the country.

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

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Jane Babcock joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into one of the most critical topics for veterans and their families: understanding VA benefits that are often overlooked.

A U.S. Army veteran and former County Veteran Service Officer, Jane spent more than a decade helping veterans successfully file VA claims and access the benefits they earned. Today, she continues educating the veteran community on how to navigate the VA system and protect their families’ futures.

In this episode, we explore:

• Survivor death compensation (DIC) and benefits available to veteran families
• Military funeral honors and memorial benefits veterans are entitled to
• How Aid & Attendance benefits help veterans and spouses with long-term care
• Why connecting with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) can change everything

Whether you're navigating military transition, planning for the future, or helping a veteran family member access their benefits, this episode provides actionable guidance that could have a lasting impact.

About the Guest:

Jane Babcock served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1982 to 2004 and later worked 11.5 years as a nationally accredited County Veteran Service Officer, filing over 1,200 claims for veterans and their survivors. She now volunteers her time educating veterans and families about the benefits available to them.

Grab the Lifeline:

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:

VET S.O.S.VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

Connect with VET S.O.S.:

Website: vetsospodcast.comX/Twitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast

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#MilitaryTransition
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#DICBenefits
#GrabTheLifeline