On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Eric's week long family vacation. Then, Eric speaks with Jeff Phillips and John Rothrock of the Reserve Officers Association to talk about how they advocate for reservists and National Guardsmen. Finally, Jake talks with Melissa Bryant of IAVA about burn pit legislation, the Army's new APFT, and much more!

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Eric's week long family vacation. Then, Eric speaks with Jeff Phillips and John Rothrock of the Reserve Officers Association to talk about how they advocate for reservists and National Guardsmen. Finally, Jake talks with Melissa Bryant of IAVA about burn pit legislation, the Army's new APFT, and much more!

Connecting Vets

Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes broadcast The Morning Briefing, live from  Washington, D.C., weekdays from 8-10:30a EST.  They deliver news, unique stories and regular interviews with every major Veteran Service Organization.

The Morning Briefing

The Morning Briefing: Vacations, ROA, and IAVA!

Country star Brantley Gilbert recently talked with podcast host Phil Briggs about life at home during corona.  He shared news about his new man cave featuring a bar that pays tribute to our military, veterans, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, BBQ, Guns, and who is a better shot; Gilbert, Justin Moore, or Thomas Rhett?   

Country star Brantley Gilbert recently talked with podcast host Phil Briggs about life at home during corona.&nbsp; He shared news about his new man cave featuring a bar that pays tribute to our military, veterans, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, BBQ, Guns, and who is a better shot; Gilbert, Justin Moore, or Thomas Rhett?&nbsp; &nbsp;

Brantley Gilbert talks music, military and the bar in the Dog House

"I asked Raymond Lott things I've never asked a black man before."  Ray is a Marine combat veteran, a rapper, musician and music producer, and friend of CBS Eye on Veteran, Host, Phil Briggs.  Recently the two explored the concept of racism in America and revealed many things that still need to change. 

"I asked Raymond Lott things I've never asked a black man before."&nbsp; Ray is a Marine combat veteran, a rapper, musician and music producer, and friend of CBS Eye on Veteran, Host, Phil Briggs.&nbsp; Recently the two explored the concept of racism in America and revealed many things that still need to change.&nbsp;

From Injustice to The N Word:  A conversation w/ The Marine Rapper

Trace Adkins is a country music star, but his other love is hanging with the military.  He recently talked with CBS Eye on Veterans Host Phil Briggs about some of his favorite military memories, including; USO tours, aircraft carrier landings, who almost cut off his ponytail, and how troops once weaponized his autograph. 

Trace Adkins is a country music star, but his other love is hanging with the military.&nbsp; He recently talked with CBS Eye on Veterans Host Phil Briggs about some of his favorite military memories, including; USO tours, aircraft carrier landings, who almost cut off his ponytail, and how troops once weaponized his autograph.&nbsp;

The Morning Briefing: Vacations, ROA, and IAVA!

In 2 playlist(s)

Connecting Vets

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips