CJ3 Foundation Podcast

David Thomas and Dr. Rebecca Thomas are integral members of the CJ3 Mental Health & Wellness Initiative. Every year, radio host Jason Summers of Thunder Country 96.7 KIIC radio conducts Memorial Day weekend interviews during his Coaches Corner segment. Saturday, 24 May 2025 Jason had CJ3 Foundation’s “Dr T” and “Daddy Dave” on the air to talk about what Memorial Day means to them. Take a listen! CJ3 FOUNDATION MISSION. “Serving Our Nation’s Wounded Heroes!“ The CJ3 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization serving our Nation’s wounded Heroes – Wounded/Disabled U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. We do this through four primary Initiatives: (1) CJ3 Advocacy, (2) CJ3 Mental Health & Wellness, (3) CJ3 Service Dogs, and (4) CJ3 Field Ops. www.cj3foundation.org

Jeff Caroon is a retired disabled U.S. Air Force Service Member. Kevin Caroon is a medically retired U.S. Air Force Service Member. Jeff and Kevin participated in the CJ3 Foundation Mental Health & Wellness process in Albia, IA from 28 March 2024 to 2 April 2024. They are making CJ3 Foundation history as the first set of brothers to go through our CJ3 Mental Health & Wellness facility. CJ3 FOUNDATION MISSION. “Serving Our Nation’s Wounded Heroes!“ PURPOSE. The CJ3 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization serving our Nation’s wounded Heroes – Wounded/Disabled U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. The CJ3 Foundation provides services, support, and advocacy to our Nation’s wounded heroes who need/require assistance and then connects them with resources and programs designed to meet their unique set of needs. The CJ3 Foundation assists them in finding both the means and opportunities to holistically improve their life outlook and reconnect with the communities they selflessly chose to serve. www.cj3foundation.org

Travis Wyatt is a retired disabled U.S. Navy Service Member with a service dog. Teea Wyatt is Travis' spouse and Caregiver. Travis and Teea participated in the CJ3 Foundation Mental Health & Wellness process in Albia, IA from 18 January to 23 January 2024. They are making CJ3 Foundation history as the first couple to go through our CJ3 Mental Health & Wellness facility and Teea is the first Service Member spouse that has gone through this program as well. CJ3 FOUNDATION MISSION. “Serving Our Nation’s Wounded Heroes!“ PURPOSE. The CJ3 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization serving our Nation’s wounded Heroes – Wounded/Disabled U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. The CJ3 Foundation provides services, support, and advocacy to our Nation’s wounded heroes who need/require assistance and then connects them with resources and programs designed to meet their unique set of needs. The CJ3 Foundation assists them in finding both the means and opportunities to holistically improve their life outlook and reconnect with the communities they selflessly chose to serve. www.cj3foundation.org

Thunder Country 96-7 KIIC / CJ3 Foundation Podcast (Ronnie Langley and John Rhimer) 20230509 U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart Awardee Ronnie Langley & U.S. Navy Veteran and Purple Heart Awardee John Rhimer participated in our CJ3 Foundation Mental Health & Wellness program in Albia, IA from 4 May 2023 to 9 May 2023. As frequently happens during their time in Albia, IA, our partners over at Thunder Country 96-7 KIIC Radio frequently link up with our CJ3 Recipients to interview them. Radio Host Jason Summers sat down with Ronnie and John and discussed the CJ3 Foundation and their journey. Take a listen! MISSION.  “Serving Our Nation’s Wounded Heroes!“ PURPOSE.  The CJ3 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization serving our Nation’s wounded Heroes – Wounded/Disabled U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. The CJ3 Foundation provides services, support, and advocacy to our Nation’s wounded heroes who need/require assistance and then connects them with resources and programs designed to meet their unique set of needs. The CJ3 Foundation assists them in finding both the means and opportunities to holistically improve their life outlook and reconnect with the communities they selflessly chose to serve. LOGO. The CJ3 Foundation Logo consists of an American flag with a green, blue, and red stripe and the letters CJ3 Foundation below the flag. “American Flag” - We at the CJ3 Foundation believe in this great country, the United States of America, and are proud of those who have selflessly served and sacrificed for it. o Green Stripe - Represents U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans. o Blue Stripe - Represents Law Enforcement. o Red Stripe - Represents Firefighters and Emergency/First Responders. “C” (Combined) - The CJ3 Foundation enlists and incorporates a network of support and services from multiple partner agencies and organizations (federal, state, and local governments; private and commercial sectors; charity and advocacy groups) to provide combined and unified assistance to those in need. “J” (Joint) - In the military, ‘J’ represents activities, operations, and organizations in which multiple elements participate. Hence, it represents the diverse group the CJ3 Foundation supports…our wounded U.S. Military Service Members/Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. “3” (Operations) - In the military, the ‘3 Shop’ denotes support, planning, coordination, and operations. The CJ3 Foundation embraces this ‘3 Shop’ concept as it is representative of our role when providing services, support, and advocacy to those in need. “Foundation” - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization engaging in charitable activities.

U.S. Army Veterans Katie Sikorski & Tamara Key participated in our CJ3 Foundation Mental Health & Wellness program in Albia, IA from 13 April 2023 to 18 April 2023. As what frequently happens during their time in Albia, IA, our partners over at Thunder Country 96-7 KIIC Radio frequently link up with our CJ3 Recipients to interview them. Radio Host Jason Summers sat down with Katie and Tamara and discussed the CJ3 Foundation and their journey. Take a listen! MISSION. “Serving Our Nation’s Wounded Heroes!“ PURPOSE. The CJ3 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization serving our Nation’s wounded Heroes – Wounded/Disabled U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. The CJ3 Foundation provides services, support, and advocacy to our Nation’s wounded heroes who need/require assistance and then connects them with resources and programs designed to meet their unique set of needs. The CJ3 Foundation assists them in finding both the means and opportunities to holistically improve their life outlook and reconnect with the communities they selflessly chose to serve. LOGO. The CJ3 Foundation Logo consists of an American flag with a green, blue, and red stripe and the letters CJ3 Foundation below the flag. "American Flag” - We at the CJ3 Foundation believe in this great country, the United States of America, and are proud of those who have selflessly served and sacrificed for it. Green Stripe - Represents U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans. Blue Stripe - Represents Law Enforcement. Red Stripe - Represents Firefighters and Emergency/First Responders. “C” (Combined) - The CJ3 Foundation enlists and incorporates a network of support and services from multiple partner agencies and organizations (federal, state, and local governments; private and commercial sectors; charity and advocacy groups) to provide combined and unified assistance to those in need. “J” (Joint) - In the military, ‘J’ represents activities, operations, and organizations in which multiple elements participate. Hence, it represents the diverse group the CJ3 Foundation supports…our wounded U.S. Military Service Members/Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. “3” (Operations) - In the military, the ‘3 Shop’ denotes support, planning, coordination, and operations. The CJ3 Foundation embraces this ‘3 Shop’ concept as it is representative of our role when providing services, support, and advocacy to those in need. “Foundation” - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization engaging in charitable activities.