Can You Really Make a Difference in Rural Veterans' Lives?

Join Jen M Wagman, Founder and President of GenVETS, Inc., as she leads a panel discussion on transformative programs for veterans and their families.
In this inspiring discussion, Michelle Lang, Executive Director of Operation Honor Rural Salute, shares her journey as a military spouse and advocate for rural veterans. Growing up in a small town, Michelle witnessed the unique challenges faced by rural veterans, particularly her husband, Chris, a former Army serviceman.
Michelle and Chris founded Operation Honor Rural Salute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in resources for veterans in rural areas. By fostering community connections, offering essential resources, and empowering veterans, Michelle’s work is transforming lives.
Topics Include:
The unique challenges of rural veterans transitioning to civilian life.
Operation Honor Rural Salute's online community and resource database.
The importance of building trust between veterans and the VA.
Upcoming events in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and beyond.
Long-term goals to establish ambassadors in all 50 states.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction to Michelle Lang and Operation Honor Rural Salute.
00:41 - Michelle’s personal story and the nonprofit’s founding.
03:23 - Launching the online community for rural veterans.
05:24 - Live events and their impact on rural veteran communities.
06:25 - North Carolina as a hub for rural veteran support.
13:54 - Operation Honor’s top priorities: database, community, and events.
15:19 - Physical isolation and lack of resources as primary challenges.
19:09 - Building trust between veterans and the VA.
20:50 - Partnering to create solutions for rural veterans.
Hashtags:
#OperationHonor #RuralVeterans #VeteranSupport #MilitarySpouse #VAResources #VeteransInRuralAreas #OperationHonorSalute #MichelleLang #MilitaryLife
Keywords:
Jen. M Wagman
Rural veterans resources
Supporting veterans in rural areas
Operation Honor Rural Salute
Michelle Lang veteran advocate
Military spouse nonprofit founder
Veterans transitioning to civilian life
VA trust-building initiatives
Rural veteran events North Carolina
Homesteading resources for veterans
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Col Dr Damon Arnold
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Co-Host: Debra Denhart
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
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