In part three of my Oscar Mike Radio series on J.J.Millett, I sit down with his aunt, Emily Wheeler, to share a story that demands attention and action. Emily describes J.J. as a kind, respectful Army National Guard veteran who served in Afghanistan and later battled PTSD after returning home.

We talked about the moment everything changed. In February, while experiencing severe side effects from VA-prescribed medication, J.J. did what we ask our veterans to do: reach out for help and call a mental health crisis hotline. He cooperated fully with the authorities. Yet today, he facesserious charges that could lead to a 20-year sentence.

In this episode, I share Emily’s perspective and why she isurging the public to act. We discuss the dangerous precedent of criminalizing veterans for seeking mental health support, and how that could discourage others from reaching out when they need it most.

If this story moves you, I encourage you to make your voiceheard:

Orleans County State’s Attorney's Office
c/o Attorney Vincent Illuzzi
217 Main St #2
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: 802-334-2037

We need to amplify this story, not just for J.J., but forveterans everywhere who are fighting battles most people never see.

J.J., you are not alone.

In this special Military Creator Con 2026 episode of *OscarMike Radio*, I sit down with Robin Johnson, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who made the bold transition from 20 years of military service to the stand-up comedy stage.

In our conversation, Robin shares what it was really like toretire in 2020 and take a leap of faith into comedy. We talk about how her time in the military helped shape her voice as a comedienne, the real challenges of building a career in stand-up, and why humor can be one of the most powerfultools we have for connection and healing. 🇺🇸

Robin also opens up about the Best Medicine Brigade, asupport network for military-affiliated comedians, and the meaningful work she’s doing today as a certified humor professional and a veteran fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution. We explore how humor relates to neuroplasticityand mental wellness, and why laughter can truly make a difference in people’s lives.

This is an inspiring, honest, and uplifting conversationabout service, reinvention, and the healing power of humor.

There is still time to get tickets to Military Creator Con 2026. Go to https://www.militarycreatorcon.com/ to learn more!

Thank you, Robin, for talking with me.

In this emotional episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit downwith Elizabeth Dubois, a homeland security expert and cousin of Army National Guard veteran JJ Millet.

We share a deeply emotional and urgent conversation about JJ’s case, where he now faces domestic terrorism charges after a psychiatric crisis triggered by medication prescribedby the VA.

Elizabeth gently guides me through what truly happened: how JJ made the brave choice to call the 988-crisis line, voluntarily surrender his weapons, and seek help. Actions like these, to us, show someone desperately in need of support, not punishment.

We also confront the painful reality of his personaltherapeutic journals being wrongly labeled as a “manifesto,” and what that dangerous mischaracterization could mean, not just for JJ, but for every veteran who might hesitate to reach out for help out of fear of being criminalized.

JJ and Elizabeth are united in their message. This is notjust about JJ’s story; it’s about ensuring that no veteran feels alone or afraid when seeking help. It’s about accountability, compassion, and the devastating consequences when the system fails to protect those who served.

You can make a difference by sharing JJ’s story and raising your voice for help.

JJ, you are not alone.