Episode 175

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17th Jul 2025

Blast Waves, Brain Injuries, & Brotherhood

Navy SEAL veteran Frank Larkin joins The Field Op Podcast for a raw, urgent conversation about the silent epidemic affecting our warriors: undiagnosed brain injuries from blast exposure. We unpack the truth behind veteran suicide stats, why so many go uncounted, and how Warrior Call is reconnecting veterans before it’s too late. This episode might save a life.

#VeteranSuicide #WarriorCall #FrankLarkin #BlastInjury #BrainHealth #VeteranSupport #MilitaryMentalHealth #FieldOpPodcast

Guest Links:
· https://defenseopinion.com/blast-waves-may-partially-explain-suicide-tragedy-befalling-u-s-military-vets/407/
· https://defenseopinion.com/defeating-isolation-crucial-for-curtailing-veteran-suicide/919/
· https://defenseopinion.com/a-major-push-by-the-senate-to-curtail-veteran-military-suicides/735/
· https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2024-10-14/us-senate-combat-military-suicides-15505422.html
https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/09/07/pentagons-suicide-prevention-blueprint-lacks-focus-on-brain-injuries/

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Provide a place for service members and veterans to go listen, share, and get information on many different topics i.e. sharing funny stories, info about transitioning out of the service, mental health, VA claims and benefits, suicide prevention, etc.
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Brian Colburn

Brian Colburn is a media strategist, podcast producer, content creators coach and consultant. Founder of Sitch Radio, and Growth & Partnership Director at EMN. With over 20 years of experience across media, corporate, and public service sectors.