Straight Outta Combat Radio-Honoring Combat Wisdom
Society & Culture:Personal Journals
Kat is a ten-year Army veteran that served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. During her last tour she was assigned to Special Operations in support of the 75th Ranger Regiment and other Special Mission Units. She was assessed and selected to be a part of the Cultural Support Teams to support these units by questioning, clearing, and securing the female and adolescent populations during direct action missions. Unfortunately, among Kat’s team, Ashley White became the first CST and woman killed in combat. This incident raised concerns regarding women in combat, since the combat ban of women was still in effect until 2013. Kat’s team, and their ability to integrate among these units was a huge stepping stone to women being allowed to go to Ranger School and sign up for combat military occupational specialties.
Since separating from the military in 2015, Kat is a huge advocate for transitioning veterans and mental health among our vets. Having suffered from PTSD from sexual assault, Kat’s passions have changed and have led her to eventually becoming a licensed counselor to provide therapy for veterans with mental health disorders. She has contributed to Ashley’s War, People Magazine, and is featured in The Female Lead; a textbook highlighting 50 inspirational women that is being distributed among colleges and universities all over the world. She currently lives with her husband and three daughters, and is finishing her bachelor’s in psychology, getting ready to move onto her Master of Counseling this fall.
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SOCRS134- Ron Zaleski ”The Long Walk Home”
SOCRS133-TERRY FORD ”U.S. Navy TEAMwork”
SOCRS132- Kenneth Bender- "America: Courage, Commitment, Community"
SOCRS131- Bill Quiqley- "On Mission with Transition"
SOCRS130- Marvin "Gonzo" Gonzales- "Immigrant's Son: Family is Everything"
SOCRS129- JayR McIntyre- "Security Expert: Son of A Preacher Man"
SOCRS128- Kirby Ingles- "Creating Pillars of Community"
SOCRS127- Adam Bird- "Heroes Media Group: A Brighter Future for Podcasters"
SOCRS126- Steve Breakstone- "Opportunities & Then Some Never Quit"
SOCRS125- Don Mann- "Duty, Honor, Country & Close Calls"
SOCRS0124- Jesse Gould- "Heroic Hearts Project: Leading the Way in the Fight Against PTSD"
SOCRS123- Ben Killoy- "The Fatherhood Sensei"
SOCRS122- Ryan Mathews- "The Canine Element: Bonding Dogs & Humans"
SOCRS121- Jon Macaskill- "Veteran's PATH: Forging Higher Consciousness Trails"
SOCRS120- Wyly Gray- "Veterans of War: Changing the Narrative & Saving Lives"
SOCRS119- Tim Colomer- "Creating Successful Visions"
SOCRS118- Kevin Connelly- "Why Not Made in America?"
SOCRS117- "Freedom Matters 6- "What Does Freedom Mean to You?"
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