Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth

• 218: Military Retirees' Guide to the Survivor Benefit Plan Decision

  Jen shares a snippet from Scott R. Tucker’s book, Don’t Forget Your War Chest, for military retirees seeking an alternative solution to the Survivor Benefit Plan.Jen’s upcoming book, The Military Spouse Benefit Plan, addresses the same topic for military spouses seeking a confident and informed decision about the Survivor Benefit Plan.The Introduction of The Military Spouse Benefit Plan and a free PDF of Don’t Forget Your Chest (for ranks E9, O5, and O6) is now available at: https://jenusvetwealth.gumroad.com/l/msbp/SUBSTACK This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/subscribe

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• 217: How A Gold Star Family Member Leads to Informing Military Spouses About the Survivor Benefit Plan

  Free Download to the Introduction to Jen’s upcoming book, The Military Spouse Benefit Plan — https://jenusvetwealth.gumroad.com/l/msbp/SUBSTACK Whether you're a long-time or first-time listener, this episode brings you up to date on Jen’s journey from a Gold Star daughter to veteran spouse, podcaster, and soon-to-be author of a book about military spouses making a confident and informed decision about the Survivor Benefit Plan.Resources Mentioned* National Military Podcast Day (OCT 05) — https://nationaltoday.com/national-military-podcast-day/* Veteran Podcast Awards — https://veteranpodcastawards.com/* Important Update on Veteran Podcast Awards — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/parade-deck_activity-7379983896769167361-neDy/* Subscribe to Scott R. Tucker’s live show, Military Retirement Blueprint by US VetWealth, with co-host and CEO of Blue Water Advisors Mike Wallace — https://www.youtube.com/@USVWTV/streams* Blue Water Advisors — https://bluewater-advisors.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/subscribe

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• 216: Military Transition for Seasoned Spouses - A Fresh Perspective

  Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth is back, and we answer the big question, “Jen, where have you been???”This upcoming fall season is dedicated to seasoned spouses preparing for military transition. Together, we’ll explore what happens when we stop following orders and start choosing what comes next. Because you, too, are retiring — and now, it’s your turn to own what’s next.The Introduction to Jen’s upcoming book, The Military Spouse Benefit Plan, is now available — along with a free copy of Scott R. Tucker’s book, Don’t Forget Your War Chest. Simply visit: https://jenusvetwealth.gumroad.com/l/msbp/SUBSTACKShoutouts & Resources Mentioned:Internet Marketing Training Center — IMTC is an approved participating provider of My Military (Spouse) Career Advancement Account (MyCAA), which is a component of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program (SECO). Learn more at https://imtcva.org/military-page/Vets2Industry’s Monthly Networking Circuit — V2I is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting service members, veterans, and their families by connecting them with free educational resources, mentors, and career tools. Born from lived experience, our mission is to ensure no veteran ever feels alone during or after their transition. https://vets2industry.org/monthly-networking-circuit/Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University — IVMF at Syracuse University is committed to supporting veterans and their families as they navigate their entrepreneurial journey. Arm yourself for entrepreneurship success with the IVMF’s arsenal of programs. https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/getting-started/VETSOCIAL25 - This virtual conference is for you whether you are a still-serving military service member, veteran, military spouse, or a veteran. https://veteransocialsummit.comPost-Veterati - Post-Veterati is the digital Military-Community mentorship platform that empowers transitioning service members, military spouses, and U.S. Veterans to choose unlimited mentors to talk about employment, education, entrepreneurship, and beyond. https://www.post-veterati.org.Shout out to Kalen Cotto with KMC Digital for your mentorship! https://app.post-veterati.org/profile/kalen-cotto-2b64a5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/subscribe

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• 215: For Seasoned Military Spouses Preparing for Military Transition - Season 10 Trailer

  Welcome to Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealthI’m your host, Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, veteran spouse, and upcoming author. This season is dedicated to our seasoned spouses preparing for military transition. Together, we’ll explore what happens when we stop following orders and start choosing what comes next. Because you, too, are retiring. And now… It’s your turn. Let’s get started. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/subscribe

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• 214: Jen Amos wraps up Season 9 with gratitude

  214: Jen Amos wraps up Season 9 with gratitudeAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qeXZu6FrNysAnd that's a wrap for Season 9 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! As Jen focuses on other business endeavors, she expresses how she found this short season very gratifying. She reflects on why she started the show in the summer of 2019 and how her motivations have evolved throughout the seasons. She addresses a commonly asked question about her personal story and association with the military. She expresses gratitude and invites the listener to stay in touch with "Inside the Fort by US VetWealth" at https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portalSEASON 10 AIRS FALL 2025! Until then, take care and happy holidays, all!MENTIONED RESOURCES027: Gold Star Daughter Jen Amos Returns to the Military Community 20+ Years Later After Losing Her Father https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/027047: Season 3 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort Podcast with Gold Star Daughter, Veteran Spouse and Host Jen Amos https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/047BONUS: "The families of our fallen deserve to have their loved one's story told and preserved for future generations." Gold Star Family's Day with Dennis Schroader https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/bonus-2021-09-26109: "You can support someone, but ultimately, they have to want to get that help themselves." Gold Star Families and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Leslie McCaddon https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/109Silent Soul: The MM1 Alfonso Apdal Amos Story (The Price of Freedom Chronicles - Cold War Era) https://priceoffreedomfoundation.org/alfonso-apdal-amosPublic presentation MM1 Alfonso Apdal Amos' book https://www.facebook.com/share/p/e7S55XLYUt9Nw4js/As of Fall 2025, we have revamped our site! So if any episodes or links seem to be missing, don't hesitate to contact Jen at [email protected] main sponsor, US VetWealth, proudly offers Life Insurance and Annuity Strategies for The High-Income Military Retiree. Let's help you capitalize on your above-average health and substantial income-earning potential for post-military life. Free military retirement calculator is available at https://usvetwealth.com/SHOW'S HISTORY FROM SEP 2023 to NOV 2024:For Season 8 and 9, we showcased our partnership with Blue Water Advisors who brings needed change to our Veteran Senior Leaders, One Career Progression at a Time. Learn more at https://www.bluewater-advisors.com/For Seasons 7, 8, and 9 (from episodes 152 to 214), the show partnered with The Rosie Network to showcase Service2CEO Graduates. Read more at This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/subscribe

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