Tactical Treasures Podcast
Have an item or piece of advice that changed your life? “Tactical Treasures” shares the stories of Veterans, Military spouses, Military family members, and patriotic Military supporters that have been impacted by a specific item, lesson, or recommendation in their life. Tracy Flanagan, Co-founder and Senior Vice President of JDog Brands, interviews voices in the Veteran-space to search for inconspicuous objects and moments that they turned into tactical treasures for their Military career, business, or life!
Episodes
164 episodes
Tactical Treasures: Logan Spiewak
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Logan Spiewak, Marine Corps Veteran and Executive Director of the Boots to Health Foundation! Tune in to hear how a simple pair of shoes inspired the founding of Boots to Health, how Loga...
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Episode 165
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24:31
Tactical Treasures: Chaplain Karen Diefendorf
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Karen Diefendorf, US Army Ret.! Tune in to hear Chaplain Karen share her very special Tactical Treasure, the journey that led her to become the Host of the Encounters ...
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Episode 164
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28:57
Tactical Treasures: Marshall Morris
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Marshall Morris, Army Veteran and Co-Founder/President of The Hero Company! His service in the Army has shaped his passion for helping fellow Veterans! Through his work with The Hero Comp...
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Episode 163
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31:23
Tactical Treasures: Amy Palmer
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Amy Palmer, Air Force Veteran and President/CEO of Soldiers’ Angels! Tune in to this episode to hear how Amy’s legacy of service didn’t stop in uniform—it transformed into powerful advoca...
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Episode 162
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25:17
Tactical Treasures: Jeff Pierce/Justin Latini
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jeff Pierce, Director of Media and Military Partnerships for Wreaths Across America and Justin Latini, Navy Veteran and the National Region 1 Director of Vietnam Veterans of America! Tune...
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Episode 161
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41:39
Tactical Treasures: Jennifer Barnhill
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jennifer Barnhill, Journalist/Author and the 2025 AFI Navy Spouse of the Year! Tune in to this episode to hear about Jennifer’s Tactical Treasure, how her research and advocacy for milita...
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Episode 160
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28:58
Tactical Treasures: Jaymes Poling
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jaymes Poling, Army Veteran and Co-creator of Modern Warrior LIVE! Tune in to this episode as Jaymes shares his Tactical Treasure and words of wisdom, how he began to find through narrati...
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Episode 159
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29:25
Tactical Treasures: Fred Conner
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Fred Conner, Marine Corps Veteran and the Director of Operations at Founding Forward! Tune in to this episode to hear about Fred’s very special Tactical Treasure, how he is embracing his ...
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Episode 158
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38:41
Tactical Treasures: Anthony/Manny Marquez
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Anthony Marquez, USMC Veteran and Manny Marquez, Filmmaker who are the Producer and Director of the documentary film, Make Peace or Die! Tune in to this episode to hear about Anthony and ...
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Episode 157
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32:50
Tactical Treasures: Vince Afaisen (Special Edition)
On this special edition episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with return guest, Vince Afaisen, 2025 Army Military Spouse of the Year! Tune in to this episode to hear about Vince’s special Tactical Treasure, how he hopes to launch creativ...
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Episode 156
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28:18
Tactical Treasures: Dr. James Chitwood
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Dr. James Chitwood, Army Veteran, Author of “Leadership is not Enough” and Market President for C-Suite for Christ Chicago! Tune in to this episode to hear about Dr. James’ very inspirati...
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Episode 155
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36:16
Tactical Treasures: Christina Helferich-Polosky
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Christina Helferich-Polosky, Army Veteran and Founder/Artist of Wounded Not Worthless, LLC! Tune in to this episode to hear about Christina’s very special Tactical Treasure, her family’s ...
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Episode 154
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52:30
Tactical Treasures: Rob Guillory
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Rob Guillory, Navy Veteran and Outreach Director for Moss Rehab Institute for Brain Health! Tune in to this episode to hear about Rob’s inspiring Tactical Treasure, how his military servi...
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Episode 153
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27:40
Tactical Treasures: Stacey Ballard
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Stacey Ballard, Military Family Member and President of Main Line Veterans! Tune in to this episode to hear about Stacey’s very inspiring Tactical Treasure, her father’s service in Vietna...
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Episode 152
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30:19
Tactical Treasures: Alex Mauri
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Alex Mauri, Marine Corps Veteran and the Co-Founder/President of Star-Batt! Tune in to this episode to hear about his Tactical Treasure, what his dream job was growing up, an...
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Episode 151
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29:43
Tactical Treasures: George Leone
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with George Leone, Military Family Member and the President and Chair of the Board of Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps! Tune in to this episode to hear about George’s very special Tactical Tre...
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Episode 150
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36:31
Tactical Treasures: Derek Blumke
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Derek Blumke, Air Force/Air National Guard Veteran and the Veteran Impact Fellow for the Grunt Style Foundation! Tune in to this episode to hear about Derek’s very inspirational Tactical ...
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Episode 149
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37:48
Tactical Treasures: Lisa Carrington-Firmin
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Lisa Carrington-Firmin, Col. (Ret) Air Force, Author, Founder & CEO of Lisa Carrington-Firmin, LLC! Tune in to this episode to hear about Lisa’s very empowering Tactical Treasu...
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Episode 148
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43:17
Tactical Treasures: Paul McCullough/Thomas Long
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough, Army Veteran/President and Thomas Long, Army Veteran/Board Member of the Association of the United States Army Penn & Franklin-Greater Philadelphia Chapter h...
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Episode 147
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28:48
Tactical Treasures: Mike Meyers
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Mike Meyers, Army Veteran, Founder/CEO & Commissioner of the Military Basketball Association! Tune in to this episode to hear about Mike’s very cool physical Tactical Treasure, how th...
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Episode 146
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34:04
Tactical Treasures: Kijuan Amey
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Kijuan Amey, Air Force Veteran and the Founder/CEO of Amey Motivation, LLC! Tune in to this episode to hear about Kijuan’s very motivational Tactical Treasure, his amazing story of resili...
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Episode 145
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51:23
Tactical Treasures: Patrick Trujillo
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Patrick Trujillo, Marine Corps Veteran and Marketing/Communications Manager at Warrior-Scholar Project! Tune in to this episode to hear about Patrick’s very valued advice Tactical Treasur...
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Episode 144
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35:20
Tactical Treasures: Steve Nisbet
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Steve Nisbet, Air Force Special Warfare Pararescueman Veteran and Co-Founder/CEO of Shields and Stripes! Tune in to this episode to hear about Steve’s Tactical Treasure, how he became a S...
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Episode 143
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38:05
Tactical Treasures: Waco Hoover (Special Edition)
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Waco Hoover, Marine Corps Veteran and Founder/CEO of IMPCT Group! Tune in to this episode to hear about Waco’s interesting and insightful Tactical Treasure, how his new venture IMPCT Grou...
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Episode 142
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34:22
Tactical Treasures: Robert O'Connor
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Robert O’Connor, Military Family Member and Author of two books, the latest, The Jeep Show-A Trouper at the Battle of Bulge! Tune in to this episode to hear about Robert’s wisdom-filled T...
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Episode 141
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28:13