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Rob Couture is joined by Brittany Dymond Murray and members of VFW Post 152 in this pre-Independence Day episode of #StillServing to explore the powerful true story behind the podcast Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah. They reflect on how the Post weathered a major deception, maintained integrity, and continued serving their community with purpose and pride. From verifying service eligibility to navigating public fallout and strengthening community trust, this episode highlights the importance of transparency, resilience, and the enduring commitment to support fellow veterans—no matter the challenge.

Featured Guests:

David Ainslie – Post Commander, VFW Post 152

Justin Hsu – Member, VFW Post 152

Brittany Dymond Murray – Co-host & Associate Director, VFW Communications & Public Affairs

Ryan Gallucci – Executive Director, VFW Washington Office

Mike Figlioli – Director, VFW National Veterans Service

Nancy Springer – Associate Director, VFW National Legislative Service

Episode Highlights:

0:00 Introductions and new studio setup

1:57 Preview of topics: Deep Cover, VFW community impact, action alerts, and July 4th

3:45 Overview of the Sarah saga—early impressions of Deep Cover podcast

8:31 Guest introduction: David Ainslie and Justin Hsu from Post 152

17:17 Personal reflections on service, illness, and continuing to support others

28:17 Community response post-scandal and long-term recovery

38:17 Final thoughts from Post 152: “Still Serving is a mindset, not a motto”

40:31 VFW in the Community

1:30:40 Good of the Order

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Deep Cover:

Sarah Cavanaugh was many things to the people who knew her: A decorated veteran. A Marine who saved her comrades. A young woman fighting cancer. She was stoic, humble, tough. In short: a hero. Sarah was everything people wanted her to be—until she wasn’t. Turns out, no one knew the real Sarah. Pulitzer Prize winner Jake Halpern and acclaimed investigative journalist Jess McHugh unravel the stolen valor story of Sarah Cavanaugh's epic six-year deception that upended the lives of countless people. To this day, much of this story is shrouded in mystery—there was never a trial and most of the people involved, including victims and investigators, have never spoken publicly in any depth. Until now. In Deep Cover, Jake and Jess interview all of the story’s major characters—including Sarah, herself—to tell this sprawling tale. Binge Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah wherever you get your podcasts.

Link: lnk.to/DCVFW

Medal of Honor:

Rewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ top military decoration. Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage is a podcast about the heroes who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism and courage that have saved lives. From Judith Resnik, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have received the Medal of Honor twice, these are stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than themselves. Every Wednesday on Medal of Honor, U.S. Army veteran J.R. Martinez uncovers what their experiences tell us about the nature of sacrifice, why people put their lives in danger for others, and what happens after you’ve become a hero. Listen to Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage wherever you get podcasts.
Link: lnk.to/MOHVFW