About this episode
In today's Memorial Day episode, I sat down with Mike Daggett, the President of Folds of Honor Indiana and a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 27 years of service. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military and first responders. Mike shares his remarkable journey through the military, the pivotal encounters that shaped his life, and his unwavering commitment to supporting the families of fallen and disabled U.S. service members and first responders. We dive into Mike's impactful work with Folds of Honor, the challenges faced by military families, and the vital importance of educational scholarships for their children and spouses. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of sacrifice, service, and the enduring mission to care for those who serve our nation. Thank you to all those that are serving, served, and paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country. You are going to learn about: -Sacrifices of soldiers and first responders -How Folds of Honor changes lives -Getting involved with the program Thank you to our partners: Hard Truth Bourbon & BBQ Festival JC Hart Check out these great clips from the show: 01:43 Guest Introduction: Mike Daggett from Folds of Honor 02:31 Mike's Military Journey Begins 05:04 College vs. Military Decision 14:13 First Deployment to Hungary 26:15 The Art of Deployment: Training and Sacrifice 26:27 Pinnacle Moments: Deployments and Family Sacrifices 30:28 Recruiting and Career Transitions 31:11 The Impact of 9/11 on Military Recruitment 39:06 The Birth of Folds of Honor 56:20 Establishing the Indiana Chapter 57:35 Volunteer Efforts and Community Impact 59:30 The Emotional Stories Behind the Mission 01:02:38 Supporting Hoosier Families 01:08:56 Opportunities to Get Involved 01:11:20 Reflections and Final Thoughts Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show, you need to hit them up .