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  <title>We’ve Been Here Before</title>
  <description>In the second episode following the podcast’s return, this hour is packed with compelling topics from an engaging panel of guests. In this holiday-themed episode, our host Rob Couture and guests explore the VFW’s record-setting achievements in securing benefits for veterans, reflect on Pearl Harbor Day events, deliver a sharp critique of a controversial article on veterans’ benefits, and wrap up with a spirited discussion about the upcoming Army-Navy game. Featured Guests:  Mike Figlioli – Director, VFW National Veterans Service Patrick Murray – Director, VFW National Legislative Service Brittany Dymond Murray – Associate Director, VFW Communications &amp;amp;amp; Public Affairs  Episode Highlights:   &amp;amp;nbsp; [3:42] Celebrating a milestone year: $14.6 billion in benefits were secured for veterans in the last fiscal year, surpassing the previous record of $13 billion.  &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp;[12:30] An in-depth look at the VFW’s participation in Pearl Harbor Day commemorations.  &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp;[15:40] Opening of a new Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) office at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, providing vital resources for transitioning service members.  &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp;[21:51] Patrick Murray's passionate response to The Economist article, &amp;quot;American Veterans Are Now Receiving Absurdly Generous Benefits,&amp;quot; defending the importance of veterans' programs and setting the record straight.   &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; [40:54] Highlights of the annual Army-Navy football game, its cherished traditions, and the camaraderie it fosters.  Join us for thoughtful conversations, powerful stories, and a touch of humor—because we’re always #StillServing.  For more information or to continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans&amp;amp;nbsp;of&amp;amp;nbsp;Foreign&amp;amp;nbsp;Wars&amp;amp;nbsp;Website VFW&amp;amp;nbsp;Podcast&amp;amp;nbsp;Page @VFWHQ&amp;amp;nbsp;on&amp;amp;nbsp;Twitter VFW&amp;amp;nbsp;on&amp;amp;nbsp;Facebook @VFWSTILLSERVING&amp;amp;nbsp;on&amp;amp;nbsp;YouTube @RobCoutureVFW&amp;amp;nbsp;on&amp;amp;nbsp;Facebook VFW&amp;amp;nbsp;Unmet&amp;amp;nbsp;Needs&amp;amp;nbsp;Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program. Today’s&amp;amp;nbsp;VFW&amp;amp;nbsp;—&amp;amp;nbsp;Share&amp;amp;nbsp;Your&amp;amp;nbsp;#StillServing&amp;amp;nbsp;Story Sports Clips Help A Hero — Text HERO to 71777 to donate online </description>
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