After a long delay caused by global events, we are very happy to finally be able to take applications for the fall 2023 Camino. Who is eligible? Military veterans no longer deployable Working knowledge of the English language Willing and able to walk over 500 miles in approximately 35 days Ability to travel to Spain…Read more Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2023 Camino.
Author: Brad Genereux
Veterans on the Camino is back!
After an extraordinarily long break due to global pandemics and imminent WW3 (Thanks Putin...) The directors of VOC have determined that we can send the current Veteran group on the Camino this Fall. Better yet, we will begin a new application season in order to have a group ready for a Fall 2023 Camino. Make sure…Read more Veterans on the Camino is back!
Chasing Shadows
We are confronted by our shadow relentlessly. It challenges us. It reminds us of our lives. It is personal and it is cruel. It points an accusing finger at us.
SAVE OUR SHRINES
Matt, thank you for the interview and letting me share my thoughts. Check it out at: https://saveourshrines.substack.com/p/veterans-on-the-camino?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy
Sacred Steps Podcast
Veterans on the Camino is featured this week on the Sacred Steps Podcast. You can watch my interview with Kevin Donahue on YoutTube (https://youtu.be/V9xAyHojExs) or stream the podcast online. STREAM THE PODCAST ONLINE:APPLE: https://bit.ly/APPLE-SacredStepsYOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YOUTUBE-SacredStepsSPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/SPOTIFY-SacredStepsGOOGLE: https://bit.ly/GOOGLE-SacredStepsWWW: http://sacredstepspodcast.com
Podcast interview
VOC can be challenging to explain, to catch a well guided explanation - have a listen as Jose Mari of “El Camino People” interviews me about the program. Buen Camino and thank you for the great conversation Jose! https://elcaminopeople.com/podcast/episode-29-veterans-on-the-camino/?fbclid=IwAR3Qr-wqVsVDqCFo2T1LR8nzKoyhOPXNresBXBx9M5x5QnoCx74nYppKtq8
Meet Thomas
Meet Thomas Thomas served in both the Danish Army and Airforce for 20 years. He deployed 5 times, 4 of them to Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, he provided flightline security at Kandahar airfield in 2007; was part of a construction team in camp Tombstone, Helmland province in 2008; served at Aerial Port Services in Camp Bastion…Read more Meet Thomas
Meet Robert
Robert served 21 years in the Polish army, from 1991 to 2012. He deployed three times as part of the infantry. The infantry are the guys who do the non-glamourous dirty jobs. They wade into fights without hesitation knowing that there is no promise of a tomorrow. His missions included Kosovo-Mitrowica in 2000 (17 months),…Read more Meet Robert
Dedicating my Camino
As the start of the spring 2020 Camino approaches - its time for me to find a Veteran to dedicate my walk to. Since I started this dedication several years ago, its become a key part of our journey. The Veteran becomes a part of our group - I wear the dogtags or bracelet and…Read more Dedicating my Camino
Meet Randi
Randi is a 10 year Norwegian veteran. She served three tours in Lebanon as a radio operator (communications specialist), in the Balkans in 1992 as part of the UN Protection Force as movement control and driver. In 1996 as part of the Nato Implementation Force, and with the Stabilization Force in 1996-1997. Much of Randi’s…Read more Meet Randi
Veterans on the Camino 