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Ken Smits

Ken Smits grew up in Northern New Jersey, married his high school sweetheart, Sharon, and headed off to Vietnam via the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18. Ken is the author of the book series, Without Glory. A harsh and in depth look at life on the battlefield

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Steve Roderick

Smokin’ with Steve Steve Roderick is Publisher of FireWatch Magazine and proud father to four sons who are serving or have served in the US Armed Forces.  Steve’s passion for serving veterans hits home. His other passions include scuba diving, flying, yachting, and cooking. Each edition of FireWatch Magazine features

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Mary Peter

K9 Corner Mary Peter has trained dogs professionally since 1987. She is a Certified Master Dog Trainer (CMDT) and a graduate of the National K9 Learning Center, Columbus, OH, one of the premier schools for dog trainers whose alumni include the top tier of K9 trainers in 45 countries. Her

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Sara Bachelder

i am Sara B Sara Bachelder, with 25 years of service and leadership in the non-profit sector, is the founder and owner of Sara B & Associates, a distinguished financial services firm. Her experience assisting individuals in overcoming addictions, mental health concerns, and trauma brings a unique perspective to financial

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Richard Corson

Visionaries  Richard ‘Rich’ Corson, a West Point Graduate who dedicated 23 years of his life to service in the Army Special Forces, holding various key roles from Infantry Platoon Leader to Chief of the US Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Operation Center.  Following a career spanning over two decades in the

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Kurt Waterstradt

Visionaries  US Navy Chief Petty Officer, Kurt Waterstradt helps veterans overcome transitional struggles by guiding them through a proprietary four-point framework to expand their identity and reconnect with themselves.  Kurt is a professional speaker and yoga teacher who contributes to the FireWatch Magazine Byways feature in each edition.  Instagram Linkedin

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Kristy Verdi

Visionaries Kristy Verdi, PhD, is a retired public school educator and leader in the service-learning field. In 2020, she founded Learn and Serve Tampa, Inc. to support youth service and service-learning. By building partnerships between schools, nonprofits, and businesses, Learn and Serve Tampa, Inc. is able to host volunteer opportunities

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Toni Hedstrom

Visionaries Toni Hedstrom is the Managing Editor for FireWatch Magazine. She spends her time in the community connecting with valuable resources to share with the FireWatch Audience. Toni is the proud daughter of Army Veteran, Ken Smits, Author of Without Glory, a regular feature in FireWatch Magazine. Toni is married

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Keisha Marie Douglas

Visionaries KeishaMarie Douglas is a retired USAF Dental Assistant and combat veteran. She is certified as a transformational life and positive intelligence coach and speaker. Keisha is also the founder of the Veteran WingWoman Organization. Dedicated to supporting women veterans nationwide, she is currently focused on connecting and bringing visibility

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Kat Mahoney

Visionaries Kat Mahoney is a visionary leader, storyteller, and public speaker with an impressive career spanning over 25 years in STEAM Educational Entertainment and Military Family Advocacy. She has served as a speaker at the Washington, D.C. Mental Health America, an Advisor on the Google Health & Technology Team, as

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