SZN 9 EP 13 - Bill Johnson, Merging Vets and Players / U.S. Army Ret. Sgt. Maj. / Support for our Veteran Community / In Person & Virtual Resources

In this episode, Greg Grogan interviews Bill Johnson, the Texas Regional Manager of Merging Vets and Players (MVP), a nonprofit organization that connects veterans and professional athletes to support each other in their transitions to civilian life. They discuss the founding of MVP, its expansion across the U.S., the importance of physical fitness and peer support, and the challenges of funding and resources for veterans" mental health. Bill emphasizes the significance of community and collaboration in reducing isolation and suicide rates among veterans and first responders. Learn more at Vetsandplayers.org Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Merging Vets and Players 04:08 The Founding of MVP 06:39 Expansion and Community Impact 09:14 Physical Fitness and Peer Support 15:05 Mental Health Resources and Collaboration 23:04 Future Goals and Funding Challenges 30:57 One More is One Less Philosophy Support the show