Marine Veteran T.Shane Johnson is a Force of Inspiration in the Face of Insurmountable Odds

From Boots to Books – A Veteran’s Journey to the Classroom

Ken Heitger is an Army veteran who's now on a new mission — becoming a school teacher. After years of military service, he's traded camouflage for college textbooks and is preparing to make a lasting impact in the classroom. We talk about the transition from military to student life, the challenges of starting over, and how military discipline and leadership are shaping his approach to education. It’s an honest, inspiring look at life after service and the powerful calling to teach the next generation. Whether you're a veteran, an educator, or someone in the middle of a big life shift, this story will remind you that the mission doesn't end, it evolves. Learn more about Robert Morris University's Center for Veterans and Military Families: https://www.rmu.edu/about/military [https://www.rmu.edu/about/military] Learn more about the Restore 22 events and fundraisers: https://restore22.org/events [https://restore22.org/events] Original Restore 22 Coffee Roadshow theme created and performed by ⁠Roger Cegelski⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com/ [https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com/]

Filmmaker Aims to Provide Hope, Inspiration and Healing with Upcoming Vietnam Veteran Documentary

In this powerful and deeply personal documentary, acclaimed storyteller Makia Harper explores the resilience of the human spirit. Better than Before: Journey to Now features the stories of three veterans as they discuss the social, emotional, physical, and cultural effects of the Vietnam war. The film explores ways in which they heal from trauma and overcome adversity and discrimination as they establish a new sense of self at a pivotal moment in their lives. Better than Before is more than a film; it’s a tribute to Makia's uncle, a proud military veteran whose unwavering optimism and strength carried him through a diagnosis of multi-myeloma as a direct result to his exposure to the hazardous herbicide Agent Orange. Makia knows that storytelling has a healing power that is immeasurable and has been used to transmute trauma. The personal stories of veterans aim to provide an individual and collective catharsis, while providing hope and inspiration through adversity. This film also aims to preserve the history of one of the world’s most controversial wars. Most of this project has been self-financed, and the film is 75-80 percent complete. Makia needs your help to finish the film. Contributions of all sizes will play an important role in bringing this  film to the screen. Donate to support Better than Before: Journey to Now. [https://www.spotfund.com/story/b108961e-a9d4-4341-94dd-64974c8f3a8e] Original Restore 22 Coffee Roadshow theme created and performed by Roger Cegelski [https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com/]. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Author Robert B. O'Connor Shares the Untold Role of Entertainment at the Battle of the Bulge

We sit down with historian and author Robert B. O’Connor to discuss his powerful book Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge. Blending meticulous research with vivid storytelling, O’Connor brings to life the little-known story of a group of entertainers turned soldiers who risked their lives to lift spirits on the front lines during one of the most brutal battles of WWII. Learn more at jeepshowbook.com [https://jeepshowbook.com/]. Read the Warco's Summary. [https://jeepshowbook.com/a-wwii-war-correspondents-summary/] Purchase Jeep Show on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Show-Trouper-Battle-Bulge/dp/0990888452/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EATP2EMZRU9P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ktg8teLXpvGLJXOXSHuqcIBSI6_Gu_lem-SnldADAiADxxPajz3BcL_EHqTfawuTCrLyOR7698P4TvuRsGbg6vKG9OwoicFbydOho29hhUTN_yf4JU5SCcdB0YLWu0KW5Nw9ffrzohUC6ItibM0RnfYJVg2au-VSNXBf7aYocEzh9n2vv-BOHQKLRqyb3y-aXyMnvgxugVpJ2mpMUk-aUk6taTYtK6nhsN5Z8JGOzJA.J1R3MOHFEL4lfAExWYrJN0X3IG7KIcBNi7Ne4LGSrvI&dib_tag=se&keywords=jeep+show&qid=1746046546&s=books&sprefix=jeep+show%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1] or BookShop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/jeep-show-a-trouper-at-the-battle-of-the-bulge/df67dcec4b31332f?ean=9780990888451&next=t]. $1 from every book sold benefits Shields and Stripes [https://shieldsandstripes.org/], a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a to-tier rehabilitation program for military veterans and first responders. Original Restore 22 Coffee Roadshow theme created and performed by Roger Cegelski [https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com/]. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

A Soldier's Descent: Movie Producer Carissa Pierson Discusses Her Upcoming Groundbreaking Horror-Thriller on Veteran PTSD, Suicide and War

Carissa Pierson never served in the military, but she has plenty of experience with PTSD. The daughter of a Vietnam veteran and trauma nurse, Carissa understands how the wounds of war deeply impact those who serve and everyone around them. As the CEO of Deathstalker Productions, she has produced over 18 horror films. Her upcoming film titled A Soldier's Decent dares to explore the haunting effects of war and PTSD like never before. Follow A Soldier's Descent on Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/595573053258616] Donate to support A Soldier's Descent. [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-soldier-s-descent-groundbreaking-horror-movie#/] Original Restore 22 Coffee Roadshow theme created and performed by Roger Cegelski. ⁠⁠⁠https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com [https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com]⁠

Marine Veteran T.Shane Johnson is a Force of Inspiration in the Face of Insurmountable Odds

Today, T.Shane Johnson is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, world record athlete and dedicated father with an unwavering desire to give back. When a traumatic event nearly ended his life, he fought his way back and eventually built a successful business. Then, when circumstances led to two years of homelessness, he used the same determination to move ahead yet again. T.Shane shares his story with us in this inspiring interview sure to motivate anyone who has experienced trauma, unfavorable circumstances or the everyday challenges of day-to-day life. Learn more about T.Shane at https://tshaneinspires.com [https://tshaneinspires.com]. Get a bag of Big Guns Coffee at https://www.biggunscoffee.com [https://www.biggunscoffee.com]. Original Restore 22 Coffee Roadshow theme created and performed by Roger Cegelski. ⁠⁠https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com [https://rogercegelskiguitarlessons.com/]