Colonel Nick Nichols is an Air Force veteran and the current President of Folds of Honor. After serving 30 years as an F-16 fighter pilot with seven combat deployments, Nick  now works to provide educational scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military and first responders. We talk about what inspired him to join the Air Force, the role education plays in a person’s overall health, and how he wins the day with his morning routine. To listen to the full episode, please visit our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/1mile1veteran/membership">Patreon</a>. Visit the <a href="https://foldsofhonor.org">Folds of Honor</a> website to find out more about their scholarships! Join the 1 Mile 1 Veteran community on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/1Mile1Veteran">Facebook</a>! <a href="https://1mile1veteran.com/episodes">1 Mile 1 Veteran Show Notes</a>

Saving Lives: The Impact of Service Dogs on Veterans with PTSD

How do I find my purpose as a veteran? How can I live a healthy life after military service? What resources and benefits are available for veterans? Does PTSD ever go away? How do I manage my stress and anxiety? And how do I find a community I feel comfortable engaging? Whether you are a military veteran asking these questions or your loved one served, welcome home.

This show is hosted by Danny Mayberry, a veteran Navy corpsman who served for nearly 12 years, with multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He works through suicidal thoughts, PTSD and chronic pain by embracing a holistic approach to life. Every time you need a friend, he’ll be waiting for you so subscribe to the show to get notified of new releases every Wednesday.

Topics discussed on the show include mental health, physical well-being, building and maintaining relationships, and personal development in the veteran community.