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Mike Sauschuck 10:30AM

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Mike Sauschuck 10:30AM

 

The conversation features a discussion about the importance of supporting veterans in need, with a focus on the Veterans Forward organization. The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, Mike Sauchuck, a former U.S. Marine, emphasizes the significance of programs that provide small financial assistance to veterans to help them through crises. Sauchuck shares his personal experience in the Marine Corps and how it shaped his career in law enforcement and public service. He highlights the critical role of Veterans Forward in providing essential support, such as housing, transportation, and medical care, to prevent veterans from falling into homelessness. The radiothon aims to raise funds to support these efforts, with a $1,000 matching pledge from Dennis Brown.

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