The OK Guard Show - Episode 18 - Unemployment to Employment During COVID-19.mp3

Welcome to episode 27 of ‘The OK Guard Show’! In this episode we invited John Dixon, Oklahoma National Guard behavioral health specialist, back on the show to talk about COVID Fatigue, cognitive dissonance and ways we can all work together to curb stress and anxiety while trying not to “mask” our true feelings. Remember, you are not alone. There is always someone in your corner, so if you’re having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, reach out to someone for help and #BeThere. https://youtu.be/bNLTBtpQM48 Resources: OKGuard app - https://ok.ng.mil/app 211Oklahoma.org Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1 For counseling: www.militaryonesource.mil DoD Be There: 1-844-357-PEER (7337) or text: 1-480-360-6188 Send text to 838255 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net Support for deaf/difficulty hearing: TTY: 1-800-799-4889 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 To listen to our previous episodes, visit: https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow Credits: Show Guest: John Dixon Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Video & Audio Edited by SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Camera Operator SSG Brian Schroeder 0500 (The OK Guard Show Theme) Music written by SGT Collin Ferrell Performed by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Want to learn more about the new Army Combat Fitness Test that officially replaces the Army Physical Fitness test this year? Here are your answers! We’ve brought Oklahoma’s 1st Lt. EJ Johnson, ACFT project officer, onto the show to talk the ins and outs of the new physical fitness test for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Not many like change—we get it—but hopefully this month’s episode will relieve your stress and anxiety during the transition from the APFT to the ACFT. We’ll have more from 1LT Johnson in the following months, including a fun take-over of our social media pages. Stay tuned. Resources: www.army.mil/acft Credits: Show Guest 1LT EJ Johnson Written & Hosted by Leanna Maschino SGT Anthony Jones Video & Audio Edited by Leanna Maschino Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder MAJ Geoff Legler Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator Leanna Maschino SGT Anthony Jones Music by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Tis the season for taxes! We brought Shea Cockrell, CPA, back onto the show to talk taxes. There’s a TON of useful information on this episode. Listen close and get ready for that April 15th due date! Resources: www.irs.gov Credits: Show Guest Shea Cockrell, CPA Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Leanna Maschino Video & Audio Edited by Leanna Maschino SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder MAJ Geoff Legler Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator Leanna Maschino SSG Brian Schroeder Music by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

'The OK Guard Show' - Episode 13, PSA: Staying Healthy and Preventing the Spread of COVID 19 Amid growing concern about COVID 19, we here at ‘The OK Guard Show’ want to give you a few tips on staying healthy. Our guest is Maj. Drew Marr, deputy state surgeon for the Oklahoma Army National Guard, who provides a wealth of health knowledge and reasons NOT to panic. Resources: https://www.ok.gov/health/ https://www.cdc.gov/ Credits: Show Guest MAJ Drew Marr Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Leanna Maschino Video & Audio Edited by Leanna Maschino SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder MAJ Geoff Legler Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator Leanna Maschino SSG Brian Schroeder Vocals by SSG Brian Schroeder 0500 (Theme Music) by Sgt. Collin Ferrell Performed by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Welcome to a special edition of ‘The OK Guard Show’! This is the first in a series of three podcasts we will bring you that discuss Maintaining Your Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19. In this episode, we sit down with Michele Burris, Oklahoma National Guard behavioral health specialist, and talk about maintaining your mental health while keeping a healthy social distance. Remember, you are not alone. There is always someone in your corner, so if you’re having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, reach out to someone for help and #BeThere. Resources: OKGuard app 211Oklahoma.org Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1 For counseling: www.militaryonesource.mil DoD Be There: 1-844-357-PEER (7337) or text: 1-480-360-6188 Send text to 838255 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net Support for deaf/difficulty hearing: TTY: 1-800-799-4889 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 To listen to our previous episodes, visit: https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow Credits: Show Guest: Michele Burris Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Video & Audio Edited by SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator SSG Brian Schroeder Music by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Welcome to a special edition of ‘The OK Guard Show’! This is the second in a series of three podcasts we will bring you that discuss Maintaining Your Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19. In this episode, we sit down with John Dixon, Oklahoma National Guard behavioral health specialist, and talk about thought creep. Remember, you are not alone. There is always someone in your corner, so if you’re having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, reach out to someone for help and #BeThere. Resources: John Dixon - john.d.dixon62.ctr@mail.mil OKGuard app - https://ok.ng.mil/app 211Oklahoma.org Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1 For counseling: www.militaryonesource.mil DoD Be There: 1-844-357-PEER (7337) or text: 1-480-360-6188 Send text to 838255 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net Support for deaf/difficulty hearing: TTY: 1-800-799-4889 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 To listen to our previous episodes, visit: https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow Show Guest: John Dixon Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Video & Audio Edited by SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator SSG Brian Schroeder Music by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Welcome to a special edition of ‘The OK Guard Show’! This is the final episode in a series of three podcasts we will bring you that discuss Maintaining Your Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19. In this episode, we sit down with Patricia Mathes-Kerr, Oklahoma National Guard behavioral health specialist, and talk about mental endurance and perseverance. Remember, you are not alone. There is always someone in your corner, so if you’re having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, reach out to someone for help and #BeThere. Resources: OKGuard app - https://ok.ng.mil/app 211Oklahoma.org Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1 For counseling: www.militaryonesource.mil DoD Be There: 1-844-357-PEER (7337) or text: 1-480-360-6188 Send text to 838255 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net Support for deaf/difficulty hearing: TTY: 1-800-799-4889 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 To listen to our previous episodes, visit: https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow Credits: Show Guest: Patricia Mathes-Kerr Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Video & Audio Edited by SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator SSG Brian Schroeder 0500 (The OK Guard Show Theme) Music written by SGT Collin Ferrell Performed by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Welcome to a special edition of ‘The OK Guard Show’! In this episode, we sit down with LTC (CH) Davies Vanpool to discuss the importance of spiritual health, how it connects to our mental and physical health and he gives us some tips and tricks on how to stay spiritually fit to fight COVID-19. Remember, you are not alone. There is always someone in your corner, so if you’re having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, reach out to someone for help and #BeThere. Resources for becoming a chaplain or connecting with chaplain services: https://www.nationalguard.com/chaplain https://ok.ng.mil/chaplain https://www.facebook.com/OKNGChaplain... OKGuard app - https://ok.ng.mil/app - Chaplains can be found under Crisis Services 211Oklahoma.org Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1 For counseling: www.militaryonesource.mil DoD Be There: 1-844-357-PEER (7337) or text: 1-480-360-6188 Send text to 838255 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net Support for deaf/difficulty hearing: TTY: 1-800-799-4889 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 To listen to our previous episodes, visit: https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow Credits: Show Guest: LTC (CH) Davies Vanpool Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Video & Audio Edited by SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator SSG Brian Schroeder 0500 (The OK Guard Show Theme) Music written by SGT Collin Ferrell Performed by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Welcome to a special edition of ‘The OK Guard Show’! In this episode, we discuss the basic ins and outs of filing for unemployment insurance during COVID-19. Then, we sit down with Mike Laird, director of the Oklahoma Military Department Employment Coordination Program, to talk about how to go from unemployed to employed. Resources: Oklahoma Employment Security Committee - oes.ok.gov OKCareerGuide.org OKJobSearch.com OKGuard app - https://ok.ng.mil/app To listen to our previous episodes, visit: https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow Credits: Show Guest: Michael Laird Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Video & Audio Edited by SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator SSG Brian Schroeder 0500 (The OK Guard Show Theme) Music written by SGT Collin Ferrell Performed by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell

Welcome to a special edition of ‘The OK Guard Show’! This is the first of three episodes discussing returning to work and venturing back into public after COVID-19. In this episode, we sit down with Brig. Gen. Tommy Mancino, assistant adjutant general, executive director of the Oklahoma Military Department and currently leading the Oklahoma Governor’s COVID-19 Solution Task Force for the Oklahoma National Guard, and talk about the Oklahoma National Guard’s response to COVID-19 and what future drill and annual training could look like for the Oklahoma National Guard. Resources: OKGuard app - https://ok.ng.mil/app 211Oklahoma.org Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1 For counseling: www.militaryonesource.mil DoD Be There: 1-844-357-PEER (7337) or text: 1-480-360-6188 Send text to 838255 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net Support for deaf/difficulty hearing: TTY: 1-800-799-4889 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 To listen to our previous episodes, visit: https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow Credits: Show Guest: Brig. Gen. Tommy Mancino Written & Hosted by SSG Brian Schroeder Video & Audio Edited by SSG Brian Schroeder Studio & Sound Design by SSG Brian Schroeder Graphic Design by Leslie Donnelly Kendall James Camera Operator SSG Brian Schroeder 0500 (The OK Guard Show Theme) Music written by SGT Collin Ferrell Performed by the 145th Army Band SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell Recording Engineers Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell