This week we welcome Steve Jimenez, founder of Hives for Heroes.    Hives for Heroes is a national military veteran non-profit organization focusing on honey bee conservation, and a healthy transition from service. Through the national network of beekeepers, and veterans, they provide connection, purpose, and healthy relationships fostering a lifelong hobby in beekeeping.  Steve, and his team,  are connecting heroes, military veterans, and first responders interested in beekeeping with experienced beekeepers in their local community.  We talk about the importance beekeeping plays in our environment, and how veterans can be stewards for these amazing creatures.  Steve talks about the relationship between the beekeeper newbie and mentor, how it transcends the hobby, and how it supports the veteran community.  He describes Hives for Heroes as a  "People" organization that's into Bees.  So grab a buddy and venture into the hive with this week's  episode.

For more information about Hives for Heroes go to https://www.hivesforheroes.com/

This week we are highlighting Project 9 Line and their fundraising event the DFQ 22 Duathlon.  The event will take place May 21st 2022 in Calverton, NY.  The DFQ 22 DU is meant to prove that if you do not quit, you can achieve what once seemed impossible.  We will journey through a 9 mile run, a 9 mile ruck (This year there is no weight minimum for ruck or weighted vest), and a 4 mile run to finish it off; to prove you will not quit!  DON’T F*&%ING QUIT!  To sign up for the event and to explore fundraising options go to https://events.elitefeats.com/22dfq

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