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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action

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  • Stronger Together: Veteran Fellowship, Mentorship, and Advocacy with Colonel Arthur L. Jenkins, Jr.

Stronger Together: Veteran Fellowship, Mentorship, and Advocacy with Colonel Arthur L. Jenkins, Jr.

Thursday 18th January 2024

Colonel Arthur L. Jenkins Jr. shares his military journey and the importance of mentorship and community support for veterans in this episode of Untold Valor.
28 minutes
Empowering
Inspiring
Supportive
Informative
Hopeful

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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action
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Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
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Body & Mind
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Colonel Jenkins: A Lifelong Commitment to Veteran Support and Mentorship

Episode Overview

  • Colonel Arthur L. Jenkins Jr. shares insights from his 40-year military journey and emphasizes the significance of mentorship for veterans' recovery.
  • The episode discusses the challenges of transitioning from active duty to civilian life and the need for effective support systems for veterans.
  • Reverend Ben and Mark engage in an insightful conversation, delving into the role of mentorship and the importance of fostering a community that offers support and resources for veterans.
  • Colonel Jenkins highlights the value of coming together to support and empower veterans, emphasizing the significance of mentorship in veterans' recovery journey.
  • The episode provides profound insights and experiences, shedding light on the challenges, triumphs, and the crucial role of community support for veterans.
Mentorship, woefully underrated. Even today, maybe especially today.
Meet Colonel Arthur L. Jenkins, Jr., a man whose 40-year military career is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days at Fort Leonard Wood to leading as the Taskforce Medical Commander for Operation Allies Welcome, Art has seen it all. But what stands out in this episode is his unwavering commitment to veteran support and mentorship.
Now serving as the Delaware County Director for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in Pennsylvania, Art's mission is to raise awareness about the health and financial benefits available to veterans and their families. He believes that veterans are stronger together and emphasizes the crucial role of mentorship in their lives. Through engaging anecdotes and heartfelt discussions, Art sheds light on the diverse challenges faced by veterans and the importance of connecting them with the right resources.
If you're curious about the unique experiences of veterans and how mentorship can make a difference, this episode is a must-listen.