The MEDEVAC Podcast

#011 - Taylor Grieger - Navy Rescue Swimmer

Black Rifle Coffee Podcast presents The Medevac Podcast. Hosts David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Taylor Grieger to the show to share his experiences as a Navy Rescue Swimmer, the mental challenges of the job and how they affected him even after leaving the service. Taylor shares how he now uses his project, Hell or High Seas to deal with his own challenges and to assist veterans with their mental health as well.

#010 - Ezra Maes and Shawn McMahan - Reconnecting Injured Service Members

Black Rifle Coffee Podcast present the Medevac Podcast's first reconnection episode. Hosts David Reid and Christian Meyers organize reconnections between injured service members and the medical personnel that helped save their lives. Ezra Maes was an Army M1A2 tanker who lost most of one of his legs when the tank he was in lost its brakes and crashed into a river a the bottom of a hill. Shawn McMahan is an Aeromedical Evacuation Technician that cared for Ezra on his flight out of the country to Germany.

#009 - Rick Andstrom - Psychedelic Treatment for PTSD

David Reid and Christian Meyers are joined by Rick Andstrom to discuss his experiences with psychedelic treatment for PTS. Rick retired from the Navy and served most of his career as a SEAL and has found success, attributing his improved attitude and quality of life to the treatment and the habits he formed after the ceremony.

#008 - Deanna Wheeler - USAF and Combat Veteran

Hosts David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Deanna Wheeler to share her journey. Deanna served in the Air Force, completing a combat deployment only months after giving birth, dealt with a rare disease that caused paralysis from the neck down, and is now a popular country music singer. Deanna describes how she uses her music to cope with her issues and to share her story with others.

#007 - CSM (Ret) John Troxell - Former SEAC

David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome CSM(R) John Troxell. John is the former SEAC (Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Staff), the highest enlisted rank in the US Armed forces. With his vast experience and oversight of the entire military force, John is able to share insight from the top regarding how training was influenced and modified to better prepare service members to react and survive when everything else went wrong on the battlefield.

#006 - Scott Farber M.D. - Plastic Surgeon and Officer in the US Navy

David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Scott Farber to The Medevac Podcast. Scott is a plastic surgeon and officer in the US Navy. Scott shares stories from his experiences treating military and civilian injuries, participating in one of the most intense facial reconstructions, how combat medicine benefits civilian medical procedures and whats next for him in his career.

#005 - Antonio Santana - Dealing with PTSD

David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Antonio Santana to Medevac Podcast. Antonio joined the Marines shortly after 9-11. When his service was completed he faced severe post traumatic stress symptoms and was unsure about how to deal with them. Antonio shares stories about methods he used to suppress the feelings before seeking professional help and learning the tools needed to properly deal with issues and live a fulfilling life.

#004 - Curtis Johnson - Evacuating Iraq

David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Curtis Johnson to The Medevac Podcast. Curtis shares his experience surviving an IED attack in Iraq while serving in the US Army as a combat engineer. Curtis details the evacuation process and the follow up care provided to him as he recovered and adapted to his new life as a bilateral amputee.

#003 - Daniel Vargas - Operation Triage

David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Air Force veteran Daniel Vargas to The Medevac Podcast. Daniel discovered his passion for helping wounded veterans while he was still serving on active duty and has since continued his work in the civilian world as the president and founder of Operation Triage. Operation Triage is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping veterans in need to become productive members of their communities through advocacy, financial relief, and home remodeling.

#002 - Kris Tomes - USAF PJ

David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Kris Tomes to The Medevac Podcast to discuss rescue missions from the perspective of the rescuer. Kris is a Pararescue  Airmen, also known as PJs. PJs are highly trained experts with the capability to rescue and provide medical treatment to downed military personnel anywhere in the world.