CBS Eye on Veterans

Each week, Navy veteran and Journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. From topics like treating PTSD, TBIs with marijuana and psychedelics to pushing Congress to pass better laws. Plus, we hear dramatic stories from combat vets, discover job openings, and meet celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians.


  • The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will adjudicate claims for veterans who served offshore during the Vietnam War. Rashmi Matarese, Senior Advisor at Veterans Benefits Administration explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
    June 4, 2021
  • Did the Pentagon turn its back on veterans this Memorial Day? Joe Chenelly, AMVETS talks about how the nation’s largest motorcycle demonstration is radically different this year, but the mission remains the same. See Privacy…
    May 28, 2021
  • Diane Carlson Evans shares powerful stories from the front lines in Vietnam and how she later battled Congress and founded the Women’s Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
    May 28, 2021
  • Host Gary Sinise talks about veterans and Lt. Dan. Acclaimed actor Steve Buscemi describes his time as an NYC firefighter. The National Memorial Day Concert airs Sunday, May 30 on PBS.    See Privacy Policy at…
    May 28, 2021
  • From stage diving at Offspring to a naked backyard bash, my buddy Ronnie will forever be a legend. Hear a tribute that captures the meaning of Memorial Day and celebrates the life of a friend!…
    May 28, 2021
  • Marine Corps vet John Roberts, musician Lauren Monroe, and iconic drummer Rick Allen talk about Project Resiliency and the incredible ways they live the program’s mantra “mind, body, and drum.”  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
    May 21, 2021
  • When my Army vet buddy and fellow journalist Matt Saintsing revealed his bipolar diagnosis on social media, I called him right away. This is our honest conversation about mental health, cannabis, and beer.         See Privacy…
    May 21, 2021
  • Way more than just a job board, Army veteran David Muir Jr. explains how VSN can place veterans directly into their next career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    May 7, 2021
  • Ann Mazur, CEO of Every Mind, explains how the Serving Together Project is dedicated to helping all vets with employment, food, shelter, mental health … they can even get you a computer. See Privacy Policy…
    May 7, 2021
  • Julie Riggs, DC Region Chapter Director shares how they support our military, veterans, and spouses with unique programs including national parks and museums. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    May 7, 2021
  • Army vet Michael Pett has been outside the wire. Now he’s trying to bring his fellow vets inside the corporate team at Uber. They’re hiring for way more than just drivers. See Privacy Policy at…
    May 7, 2021
  • Acclaimed psychologist Shauna “Doc” Springer gets real about the mental health crisis in America and how we should be treating veterans.     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    April 30, 2021
  • How the celebrity activist and BurnPits 360 founder are kicking Congress to pass the bill that will help IRQ AFG veterans right now. See Warfighter 2021 to learn more and join the fight!   See Privacy Policy…
    April 23, 2021
  • Retired SEAL Mike Day shares this miraculous combat story in his book “Perfectly Wounded” and the power of the human spirit within us all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    April 16, 2021