VIPER CLASSES BEGIN!

The first class of VIPER, Veteran Internships Providing Employment Readiness, started and we couldn't be prouder! This program is from Alaska and designed to help transition veterans into the civilian community through not just job training but a career and planning a bright future. VIPER's major focus is to End 22, the epidemic of suicides in our military. Meet this historic first class of interns and their instructors!

Tom Heinig (USAF), Even Crooks (Army Guard), Dave Hyde (USMC)

Tom Heinig (USAF), Even Crooks (Army Guard), Dave Hyde (USMC)

Gary Olson (VIPER), Michelle Shower (spouse of Sen. Mike Shower USAF), Fred Amicangioli (USN), Hoss Erving (USAF)

Gary Olson (VIPER), Michelle Shower (spouse of Sen. Mike Shower USAF), Fred Amicangioli (USN), Hoss Erving (USAF)

VIPER IS HERE!

Gary Olson in Washington D.C. — Alaska Military Heritage Museum

Gary Olson is a BIG Alaskan. At 6’6” (or reportedly 6’8” during basketball season) he really is a big Alaskan! More importantly he's making a BIG difference to END-22, the fight to end the suicide pandemic of our military veterans. He has a special weapon called VIPER: Veteran Internships Providing Employment Readiness www.vipertransitions.com. This organization helps transition veterans from a military lifestyle to a civilian one so veterans will be able to train for new careers to help them build a stable and rewarding path for them and their families.

VIPER, Kyle Kaiser, and Gary Olson join us on the Big Alaska Show to share the ever growing good news VIPER is making not only in Alaska but going nationwide!