Steve Miller: Empowering Our Veterans -- From Airborne to Advocacy

On this special Veteran’s Day edition of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty welcomes Steve Miller, President and CEO of Wellness for Veterans.org. A former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, Steve has dedicated his life to helping veterans access the benefits they’ve earned — from healthcare to housing and education. In this inspiring conversation, Steve shares how his own battles with the VA system motivated him to create a nonprofit that’s helped more than 600 veterans secure millions in benefits. He discusses: • The challenges veterans face navigating complex systems • Hidden benefits that too many veterans overlook • How government shutdowns and politics impact military families • Why voting and advocacy are essential for change This Veteran’s Day, we honor those who’ve served — and those, like Steve Miller, who continue fighting for them. 👉 Learn more at WellnessForVeterans.org 📞 Contact Steve Miller directly at 412-389-7588 for assistance. 🎧 Listen, share, and subscribe for more interviews that inform, inspire, and empower. #VeteransDay #LeanToTheLeft #Veterans #Advocacy #WellnessForVeterans #82ndAirborne #SupportOurTroops #VAbenefits #VeteranSupport #Podcast #MilitaryFamilies #ProgressiveMedia CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Current Challenges for Veterans 00:35 Meet Steve Miller: Veteran Advocate 01:20 Steve's Mission to Help Veterans 02:52 Hidden Benefits for Veterans 04:51 Steve's Personal Journey and Advocacy 08:01 Challenges in Veteran Support Systems 13:48 Call to Action and Contact Information 14:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement