Welcome to Episode 15 of the In The Name of Service Podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Barb Thompson. Here we broadcast stories of every day men and women who’ve answered a call to serve in hopes of inspiring and catalyzing the rest of us to follow suit in our own way.

Today’s interview is with Ben Davis, former Navy SEAL and Director of Veterans Outdoor Advocacy Group or “VOAG”. VOAG’s all-volunteer team works to enable access to outdoor adjunct therapies for all Veterans in need by promoting the benefits of outdoor adjunct therapy for Veterans by delivering research and advocacy, while driving access, proving efficacy, and perpetuating the well-being of our public lands. Ben and his team do the work that most of us in helping roles despise; developing relationships with lawmakers, earning a seat at the table in legislative efforts, and creating ...