We Interviewed Helen Robson from the Saratoga Springs Veterans Council, along with her husband Russ, an Army veteran.
Episode Highlights
- The purpose and vision of the Veterans Council
- Confusion over recent name changes of popular military bases
- The big project: The "Patriot Park Memorial"
- The number of active military and veterans living in Saratoga Springs
- Perks of military discounts
- How the council is working to compile local businesses who offer these discounts for veterans
- Helen and Russ share their backstory of how they came to be in Saratoga Springs and why they chose to live there after their military journey
- Their love for Saratoga Springs, the best place they have ever lived after moving about 13 times in different states.
- His experience with the Utah Guard and doing Signal Intelligence work
- The importance of letting military families know about the support available to them in local communities.
Episode Resources