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Hon. Andrew H. Card Jr., former Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, and Hon. Leon Panetta, former director of the CIA and subsequent Secretary of Defense under President Barack Obama, will appear on the VoiceAmerica Media podcast Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek tomorrow. Premiering in August 2020, this installment will mark the program’s 250th show.

Voices Against Trafficking (VAT), in partnership with iMAG Media Inc., proudly announced Dr. Chris Meek as the recipient of both the 2025 Voices of Courage Award® and the 2025 Angel Award at the first annual VAT + iMAG Media Global Conference & Gala held on September 27, 2025, at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey.

After 9/11, Chris Meek endeavored to perform small acts of kindness. Over time, he’s made a tremendous impact on the lives of others.

The American journalist, novelist, and political activist Katherine Anne Porter once wrote, “Who wants to read about success? It is the early struggle which makes a good story.” I disagree. Struggle without success more often than not leaves us bruised, disheartened, hollow, and bitter. With apologies to the late Ms. Porter, success is a crucial ingredient to a good story.

I am excited to announce the release of my second book, Everyday Triumph: Extraordinary Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Impact, which officially launched on April 8. This powerful collection of stories highlights the unwavering strength of the human spirit and showcases the remarkable journeys of 15 individuals who have faced adversity head-on and triumphed against the odds.

Dr. Chris Meek, host of “Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek” on VoiceAmerica - Live Internet Talk Radio, proudly announces the release of his second book, “Everyday Triumph: Extraordinary Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Impact,” on Tuesday, April 8.

An esteemed group of high-ranking former government, defense, emergency management officials and first responders has announced the formation of the 9/11 Legacy Foundation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced last month the 10 winners of Mission Daybreak, a $20 million grand challenge aimed at developing innovations to reduce suicides in the veteran and military-connected population.

A collaborative effort between SoldierStrong and the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies has been awarded $1 million in the Veterans Administration’s Mission Daybreak Challenge to reduce veteran suicides, program organizers announced today.