Ep 321: Project One Vet at a Time (POVAT) Program Director Lyle Rosin

Welcome back to the team room! It's the whole squad with special guest, Project One Vet at a Time (POVAT) program director, Mr. Lyle Rosin!

Lyle Rosin, a former first sergeant in the Air Force, shares his experiences managing the welfare of 626 security forces members in Camp Bucca, Iraq. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and relying on trusted individuals. Rosin also discusses his involvement with POVAT (Project One Vet at a Time), a nonprofit organization that helps veterans navigate the process of receiving VA compensation and pension ratings. The organization provides financial assistance and aims to raise awareness and revenue to continue its mission.

POVAT, founded by Chief Master Sergeant Will Markham and a team of dedicated individuals, offers support and guidance to veterans, covering the costs of filing claims, medical visits, and other expenses. The organization is committed to ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they deserve based on their individual circumstances. They emphasize the importance of each veteran's unique experiences and provide resources and events to raise funds for their mission. The average cost to put someone through the project is around $10,500, but the increased lifetime financial benefit to the veteran can range from $460,000 to over $1 million.

Project OVAT is dedicated to helping veterans and active duty service members navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to receive the compensation and pension they deserve. They provide individualized care, resources, and events to raise funds for their mission.

Please consider donating to POVAT by hitting the "DONATE" link on their website, at https://www.projectovat.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:30 Lyle Rosin's Background and Early Years
06:18 Transitioning to the First Sergeant Role
13:15 Deploying as a First Sergeant in Camp Bucca, Iraq
25:20 The Origin of the Term 'Shirt' for First Sergeants
30:08 Lessons Learned from Chief Larry Similton
35:41 Experiencing Rocket Attacks in Camp Bucca
40:55 Involvement with POVAD and Relationships Formed
41:23 The Importance of Like-Minded Individuals
45:54 The Impact of Deployment and Meeting Chief Markham
48:15 The Leadership Style of Chief Markham
55:26 The Mission of Project One Vet at a Time
01:19:30 Fundraising and the Financial Impact of POVAT
01:22:18 Comparing Disabilities and Seeking Compensation
01:23:13 The Importance of Individualized Care
01:25:26 Providing Honest Evaluation and Feedback
01:28:21 Seeking Help for Psychological Stressors
01:31:19 The Impact of Vicarious Trauma
01:36:27 The Challenges of Comparing Experiences
01:38:22 The Importance of Addressing Personal Trauma
01:41:13 Referring Veterans to Project OVAT
01:44:51 Timing Referrals for Retirement
01:49:13 Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors
01:54:08 The Role of Technology in Project OVAT
01:57:00 Fundraising Events and Donations
02:00:36 The Importance of Patience and Family Support

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