Champions For Veterans is an organization devoted to coaching and training veterans as they pursue the VA disability rating they deserve from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission is to help 100,000 veterans get the rating they deserve by 2025.
Terry "Ranger" Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 10, 1980 and retired from the military in June 2000 with 20 years of service. Terry developed his unique leadership style while serving in some of the most elite units in the Army. He spent the last 11 years of his career serving in the Special Forces. As a Special Forces soldier (Green Beret), he conducted nation building operations in South and Central America.
As a retired, service-disabled veteran Terry’s “mission mind-set”remains intact:
To Help Every Veteran Receive The Benefits They Have Earned And Deserve From Having Served Our Great Nation!
Gino Johnson started Champions For Veterans with the dream to change the lives of veterans and their families by helping them to get the benefits they deserve from the VA. He knows from experience that the lack of this valuable information can lead to families not receiving the benefits they've earned as a result of the military service their family members gave to our country.
Prior to starting Champions For Veterans, Gino spent 9 years in corporate America working for large and small organizations performing accounting and auditing functions. He received his bachelor and master degrees in accounting from the University of Mississippi.
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Navy Seal to veteran advocate with Brent Loyd
Brent Loyd is a retired Navy SEAL Chief. Enlisting as a Corpsman, he was selected for SEAL training and went on to serve on over 7 deployments with Special Operations units around the world. With is qualifications and proven performance he highly sought after during the Global War on Terror. Post retirement he continues to serve in the roll of Doc. This time with an elevated vision to change the tide of the "status quo" of mental health care in the United States and the world. Recognizing the mental health crisis especially among veterans, he has found his new mission in advocating for legislative reform and policy change to improve access to quality medical care for the many who struggle with the unseen wounds of trauma. He is an educator, speaker, medical and security industry consultant, author and podcaster ready to greet the world with a smile and passion to leave it a better place for future generations.
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Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable 04/30/25
The "Tip of The Spear" was born out of a need for a dedicated space where veterans could come together to discuss the pressing issues within their community, as well as hard-hitting global matters that have the potential to impact the world at large. What started as a modest roundtable 18 months ago has since evolved into a robust platform that brings together a diverse array of voices and perspectives, unified by a shared commitment to the veteran community.
The Genesis of The Tip of The Spear
The concept for "The Tip of The Spear" began with the collaboration of four core shows:
HomeFront Sitrep
The Triple Threat Vet Podcast
The MisFitNation
I Am Pitts
These initial shows laid the groundwork for what would become a vital forum for discussing veteran-related issues. From the outset, the focus was on creating a space where veterans could freely express their thoughts, concerns, and solutions to the challenges facing their community. As the roundtable discussions gained momentum, more shows joined the fray, adding to the richness and depth of the conversations.
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Sparks of Fire with Sha Sparks
Shā Sparks
As a CFLC, Shā Sparks is a fearless communicator who helps leaders break through self-doubt, fear, and that negative inner voice and turns it into unstoppable confidence and purpose. She transforms fear into Fearless action that sparks leaders to lead with Intention, Resilience, and Empowerment.
As the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Fire International, she hosts multiple podcasts like her signature podcast called The Shā Sparks Show along with being a co-host of the UnderWired podcast. She is also a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Trainer, the author of How to Get Your Voice Back, and the Co-Founder of The Makers Machine and the FIRESTARTERS Media Project. Shā’s audiences and clients experience more confidence, amplified emotional intelligence, and the spark that ignites their fearless action.
“Auntie Shā-Shā” to her friends’ kids, she is also an expert sunrise phone photographer and a rookie kayaker. Most importantly, Shā empowers others to confidently use their voice so they can step into their FIRE power!
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As a lifelong student of human connection, leadership, and communication with Scot Storey
As a lifelong student of human connection, leadership, and communication, I am passionate about shaping the growth and capabilities of leaders and teams worldwide. With a strong foundation in organizational leadership, I bring a unique perspective to leadership development.
My 30 plus year journey in leadership development has been shaped by a career of service in the US Army’s Special Operations Forces leading numerous teams from just a few operators to organizations several thousand people strong, with the Army’s Rangers, Green Berets and Civil Affairs units in some the world’s most remote and arduous conditions. In addition to my military background, I have been a volunteer for over twenty years working with high school students and young adults through church ministry and even administered numerous summer camps for both high school and middle school students. I have even pastored a small church. In short, I love to help people grow to their potential.
I believe in the power of a good story to shape personal connections and help people reach their full potential. I am committed to staying at the forefront of innovative leadership. My background in Strategic Studies, Emergency Management, and Speech Communications fuels my dedication to continuous growth. I'm excited to connect, collaborate, and drive personal and professional excellence in the arena leadership development.
HomeFront Sitrep was created to discuss and talk about current issues within the veteran communities. HomeFront sitrep invites veteran service organizations, veteran business owners, and veterans to come on and tell their story.
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