Send us a text We trace John’s path from Marine combat engineer to addiction, homelessness, and back to purposeful service, detailing how brotherhood, hard choices, and real treatment rebuilt his life. We also break down gaps in VA community care and how Haven for Heroes moves fast in crises. • choosing the Marine Corps and combat engineer path • deployments to Helmand and the bond of brotherhood • surviving IED blasts and lingering concussion effects • non‑deployable status and the slide in...
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Send us a text We trace John’s path from Marine combat engineer to addiction, homelessness, and back to purposeful service, detailing how brotherhood, hard choices, and real treatment rebuilt his life. We also break down gaps in VA community care and how Haven for Heroes moves fast in crises. • choosing the Marine Corps and combat engineer path • deployments to Helmand and the bond of brotherhood • surviving IED blasts and lingering concussion effects • non‑deployable status and the slide in...
Ep. 57 - Teeing Up Hope: Golf's Impact on Veteran Recovery. Talking With Melvin Azofeifa, Founder And CEO of Stairway For Heroes
The VetsConnection Podcast
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Ep. 57 - Teeing Up Hope: Golf's Impact on Veteran Recovery. Talking With Melvin Azofeifa, Founder And CEO of Stairway For Heroes
Send us a text Melvin Azofeifa, founder and CEO of Stairway for Heroes, shares how a golf nonprofit is helping veterans heal through camaraderie, connection, and community. His personal journey from military transition struggles to finding purpose through golf reveals how recreational activities can combat isolation and create lifelines for veterans. • Founded Stairway for Heroes after discovering golf's therapeutic benefits during his difficult transition from 14.5 years in the Navy • Provi...
The VetsConnection Podcast
Send us a text We trace John’s path from Marine combat engineer to addiction, homelessness, and back to purposeful service, detailing how brotherhood, hard choices, and real treatment rebuilt his life. We also break down gaps in VA community care and how Haven for Heroes moves fast in crises. • choosing the Marine Corps and combat engineer path • deployments to Helmand and the bond of brotherhood • surviving IED blasts and lingering concussion effects • non‑deployable status and the slide in...
