Episode 37: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Lieutenant Colonel Scott Helmer of the NY Air National Guard. Scott currently serves as the Chief Nurse of the 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and has put in 33 years of federal military service. In addition to his military responsibilities, Scott also works as a nurse right here in the Mohawk Valley Heath System.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(0:30) - Scott Helmer Intro & Background
(2:00) - Career Start & Active Duty
(2:30) - NY Air National Guard
(4:00) - Sacrifice
(6:05) - Studies After Enlisting
(8:45) - Becoming a RN
(9:20) - Memorable Moments of the Journey
(12:00) - Favorite Place the Military Has Taken You
(14:40) - What Did You Have Wrong About the Military?
(17:45) - Camaraderie & Friendships
(20:00) - What Does Veteran's Day Mean to You?
(24:10) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(27:10) - Favorite Downtime Activities
(29:00) - Most Memorable Prank
(30:30) - Giving Back to the Community
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Scott Helmer's Links:
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2020/11/16/honoring-lt--col--scott-helmer
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