Jeff Pierce & Chuck Igo speak with Leo J. Deon Jr. (CWO, U.S. Coast Guard-Ret) ,MDOL , Veterans Program Manager , Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Co-Coordinator and Franklin County MMCN Chair.  Leo Dion, a retired Chief Warrant Officer from the US Coast Guard and the Maine Department of Labor’s Veterans Program Manager, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between organizations like Veterans Forward and the Maine Department of Labor to provide comprehensive services to veterans. Dion highlights the role of Veterans Forward in addressing veterans’ needs, such as employment, housing, and financial support, and the effectiveness of their programs in overcoming barriers to employment. The call to action is for listeners to donate to Veterans Forward to support their mission.