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Allan Shedlin

Nov 8, 2023

Veterans Day in A World Still At War

For Veterans Day, DCG founder Allan Shedlin introduces US Army and Iraq vet Donna Zephrine's reflections on seen and unseen scars of war.

Allan Shedlin

May 24, 2023

A Daddying Call To Arms

DCG's Allan Shedlin shares the writings of Everett Cox, a Vietnam vet battling post traumatic stress while supporting other vets in crisis.

Allan Shedlin

Nov 11, 2021

Veterans Day Is A Good Time to Armor Down and Ask "What About Day Two?"

For Veterans Day, DCG founder Allan Shedlin shares lessons learned from his experience working with military veterans and their families.

Allan Shedlin

Nov 11, 2020

Armor Down/Daddy Up! Salutes Veterans In Their Dual “Call To Arms”

The moment you assume the title soldier (or sailor, airman, or Marine) and the title father, your identity is changed instantly and forever.

Allan Shedlin

May 20, 2020

Mindfulness Helps Honor What's Important On Memorial Day

Armor Down founder and DADvisor Ben King teaches us a new way to give honor and observe Memorial Day with our families through mindfulness.

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