Freedom Isn't Free Podcast

A Soldier is quietly reassigned after killing man, abusing wife, finally faces murder charge.

The Battle of Bamber Bridge was an outbreak of racial violence between Black and White American servicemen stationed in the British village of Bamber Bridge, Lancashire in June 1943.

Veteran homelessness in America is not a phenomenon only of the 21st century; as early as the Reconstruction Era, homeless veterans were among the general homeless population.

Watching the news or browsing social media, it would be easy to think that critical race theory is a complicated, controversial, or new idea.

Join the celebration of the U.S. Army Birthday on June 14 as we remember its creation in 1775. The Army originally consisted of volunteer soldiers with roots to the Continental Army — and was formed to fight the Revolutionary War. Today, as the largest branch of the U.S. military, the proud men and …

Austin Tice is a veteran Captain in the United States Marine Corps, graduate of Georgetown University, National Merit Finalist and an Eagle Scout. He is an award winning journalist, the recipient of the 2012 George Polk Award for War Reporting, the 2012 McClatchy Newspapers President’s Award, and th…

During Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and throughout the entire year, help us raise awareness about the many different PTSD treatment options. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumat…

May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience.

Military personnel have always taken care of their physical health, but in today’s armed forces, mental health is equally essential to the success of the mission. There are three primary mental health concerns while serving in the military: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, and Trau…

365 days a year, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, members of the U.S. military are on call around the world, defending the interests and security of the nation. This May, during Military Appreciation Month, is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude to them, and their families, for all that th…

While sexual harassment in the military has always been an issue, recently, the floodgates have opened as more women—and some men—are emboldened to tell their stories. In some instances, these alleged events occurred years and even decades ago, and were repeated over a period of time. Why didn’t the…

On the anniversary of Vanessa Guillen's death, there is a push from members of Congress to pass a bill to reform the way the military handles sexual assault and harassment allegations. The "I Am Vanessa Guillen" act seeks to create an independent system where service members can safely report sexual…

There is no such thing as race. Only when we take the time to understand and appreciate the unique points of view of others can we make meaningful change.

Military children change schools up to nine times between the start of kindergarten and high school graduation.  With each move, we struggle with difficult goodbyes and the challenge of making new friends.  Although life in a military family can include exploring new places and exposure to other cul…

Many women Veterans face challenges when returning to civilian life, including raising children on their own or dealing with the aftereffects of military sexual trauma. Without intervention, these and other issues can put women Veterans at greater risk of homelessness.

The "Proudly She Served Portrait Series" presents a beautiful and powerful statement of military and veteran women, who exemplify noble qualities. These 12 heroes have made an impact through their service to our country and continue to inspire in our communities.

If you need a cup of coffee in the morning, then look no further. Tisha Cobbs with Fyt2Live is the exact jolt you'll need. She dropped several gems on selfcare that we all should follow especially during current climate.

Are you relocating to Virginia? If so, Your Northern Virginia realtor, Dolo stopped by to drop a couple gems. She works with service members and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support.

For the month of March, we are celebrating Women's History Month! Althea Williams is kicking us off with all things "Women Veterans". She is the connector and bridging the gap for women that are transitioning out of the military and are need of resources.

We continued our discussion with Jose Belen to cover important topics from transitioning out of the military to joining a community of activism. He is fully engaged with supporting and moving the agenda forward for saving our veterans lives. This episode is dedicated to Antoine D. Smith, a fallen so…