Vetted Conversations
Vetted Conversations is a podcast created by We the Veterans & Military Families to help Americans - especially the veteran community - better understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how they can get involved to reinforce our constitutional republic and representative democracy. We are focused on bringing Americans together to help create a more perfect union. This podcast was formerly titled Vet our Democracy and was rebranded with the launch of Season 2 to reflect our expanded goals.
Vetted Conversations
Ep. 14: The importance of civilian control of the military & our Selective Service
What would happen if you didn't register for the Selective Service, aka "the draft?" In this episode, Dr. Mike O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution joins Ellen and Joe for a quick civics lesson on why it's important to have civilian control of the military. Next, Navy veteran Joel C. Spangenberg, the acting director of the Selective Service System, discusses how his agency contributes to our national defense. Lastly, Marine Corps Combat veteran and executive director of The Mission Continues, Marybeth Bruggeman, discusses how veterans and their families can serve their communities in meaningful ways.
For more, check us out at www.wetheveterans.us and at https://linktr.ee/vettedconversations
