by Kenny Dec 5, 2023 | Podcast
Common Veterans Podcast
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by Kenny Nov 30, 2023 | Podcast
Common Veterans Podcast
Episode 9: Valhalla
The belief that dying in battle brings soldiers to the table of Odin. The Common Veterans take on the sensitive topic of suicide and PTSD.
** WARNING ** This episode discusses a very sensitive subject with Common Veterans. This episode discusses suicide, religion , the different beliefs of certain religions, and triggers that could be hard to handle.
I. Introductions
a. Which of us has experienced someone that has suicided or attempted suicide
i. Fred
ii. Jeff
iii. Tony
iv. Kenny
II. Let's talk about life.
a. Being a Veteran means that one has signed a blank check to the government for them to cash, up to life itself
i. Being killed in combat is not suicide
ii. Suicide is illegal in the military
1. Suicide is illegal in most of the United States and goes against the Constitution of the United States – “Pursuit of happiness…”
b. Cannot separate body and soul
i. Separating the soul from the body is death
1. Souls go where the body has been commended to
a. Heaven
b. Hell
c. Purgatory (?)
c. Religions do not condone suicide
i. Christianity
1. Martyrism – certain death, but saving lives
ii. Muslim
1. Suicide bombing to certain sects gets them Virgins
iii. Judaism
1. Assisted suicide from a doctor to maintain
iv. Shinto
1. Only as an act of selflessness
III. Valhalla
a. Valhalla, Old Norse Valhöll, in Norse mythology, is the hall of slain warriors who live there blissfully under the leadership of the god Odin (Encyclopedia Brittanica)
i. Modern Day Interpretations are that this is the “Warrior’s Heaven”
1. Dying in combat sends you to Valhalla
a. This was the old Norse thought
b. Valhalla today is not always “combat related”
IV. Modern Day Valhalla
a. The interpretation often for modern-day Valhalla is that Valhalla is for anyone who sees combat and dies regardless of their death.
i. This often includes suicide with the response of “Til Valhalla!”
1. This frequently glorifies suicide and states that you’ll be in a Heaven type environment once your soul is separated from your body
2. As we discussed earlier there is no religion that condones suicide
b. Many people discuss that for it to be suicide you have to be in the right headspace and timing
i. Anyone that creates suicide are not in the right headspace
1. Mental health illness is very real and usually puts people in the wrong frame of mind
2. Being depressed does not make you suicidal
V. Suicide is Selfish
a. Suicide is a selfish act and it doesn’t only take away from the suicided, but the family and love ones of the suicided
i. Makes things difficult for people who loved the suicided
1. Trauma for whomever finds and/or cleans up the mess made
2. Loved ones wonder why
a. Even with a suicide note on why there is often something left out and the reason is never really ever uncovered
b. No suicide note = never having closure
i. Speculation only
ii. Renders any act of selflessness useless
1. Committing suicide is selfish and any aid that was given to others makes it useless
VI. Closing up
a. Review what has been discussed
i. Life
ii. Separation of Body and Soul
iii. Religions
iv. VALHALLA
v. Selfishness
b. Where to get help
i. National Suicide Hotline
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2. 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
ii. Veteran Suicide Hotline
1. 988 Option 1
iii. VetCenter
iv. FreedomSystem.org
v. 22 Until None
vi. Other Veteran Organizations
VII. Next Episode: Episode 10 Friends in Low Places
a. VFW, DAV, American Legion, Marine Corps League, and other fraternal organizations are out there for Veterans. This breakdown of the organizations talks to members and the benefit of the camaraderie that these programs provide. The Common Veterans represent FreedomSystem.org’s martial arts and mountain bike association.
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by Kenny Nov 14, 2023 | Podcast
I. Introduction
– Greetings from the Common Veterans podcast
– Hosts: Kenny, Jeff, Tony
– Topic: Military movies , their accuracy, and the downtime in the military for movie-watching
II. Introducing Tony, the Resident Navy Guy
– Tony's military background (8 years in the Navy, overseas service , instructor in Great Lakes)
– Banter about Tony being a “bud light drinker”
III. Military Downtime and Movie Watching
– Discussion about the hosts' experiences with movie-watching during military downtime
– Different perspectives based on the nature of their military roles
IV. Movies and Camaraderie
– Highlighting the camaraderie among military personnel
– Banter about different branches (Army, Air Force, Navy) and their stereotypes
V. Examples of Military Movies
– Mention of popular military movies and TV shows :
– **Tour of Duty (1987-1990)**
– **Operation Petticoat**
– **Gardens of Stone**
– **Last Full Measure**
– **The Great Beer Run**
– **Where Eagles Dare**
– **Eagle Has Landed**
– **Men of Honor**
– **Starship Troopers**
VI. Notable Mention: Inglourious Basterds
– Recognition of Quentin Tarantino's film as a humorous take on killing Nazis
VII. Personal Reflections on Military Movies
– Emotional impact and personal connections to military movies
– Mention of tear-jerking moments and laughter-inducing scenes
– Recognition of actors who delivered powerful performances in military roles
VIII. Perspectives on Modern Military Movies
– Common Veteran's emotional experience watching a recent military movie set in Afghanistan
– Discussion on why individuals with military backgrounds watch such movies despite the emotional impact
IX. Closing Thoughts
– Recap of discussed movies and themes
– Teaser for future podcast episodes and topics
– Gratitude for listeners and encouragement to share feedback
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