On www.VetsAndBadges.com after the cease fire. City of Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Larisa Svechin's thoughts on U.S. military involvement in striking Iran's nuclear enrichment sites. Will #history repeat itself in Israel and Middle East?

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Will recents war events bring change in Iran?

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And, what are the implications for U.S. interests and global security?

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Chapters

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00:00 - Operation Midnight Hammer: A Stealthy Strike

02:35 - Understanding the Middle East Conflict

05:54 - The Resilience of Israel

08:42 - Iran's Nuclear Threat and Historical Context

11:26 - The Role of Intelligence and Military Strategy

14:03 - The Future of Iran and Regional Stability

17:23 - Domestic Implications and Situational Awareness

20:09 - Personal Reflections on War and Economy

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About Vets And Badges Hosts:

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Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.

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David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.

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Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders.

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For more visit:

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https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/

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VAB - 2025

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Info@VetsAndBadges.com

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https://www.VetsAndBadges.com

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Deputy Director Robert "Bob" Asztalos details the benefits and services available to military veterans in Florida.

About Deputy Director Bob Asztelos:

https://www.floridavets.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FDVA-Bob-Asztalos-2021-Biography.pdf

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Veteran Support

03:08 - Personal Experiences in Combat

06:09 - Understanding PTSD and Its Impact

08:51 - Role in Florida Department of Veteran Affairs

12:05 - Challenges Faced by Vietnam Veterans

14:54 - Programs for Veteran Assistance

17:50 - Addressing Veteran Scams and Fraud

21:08 - Differences in Needs Across Veteran Eras

24:58 - Funding and Eligibility for Nursing Homes

29:06 - Final Thoughts on Veteran Benefits

About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:

Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.

VAB - 2025

Info@VetsAndBadges.comhttps://www.VetsAndBadges.com

Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders.

For more visit

https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/

Discussing healthcare, medical, and compensation benefits often denied or unknown to injured police officers, firefighter and correctional officers.

Attorney Paolo Longo of https://bichlerlaw.com/ explains how to protect your job, pocket and ensure your on-duty injuries are not career ending. Or, worse!

About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:

Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.

VAB - 2025Info@VetsAndBadges.comhttps://www.VetsAndBadges.comVets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit

https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/