Our event Hosts play a vital role in our mission to bring healing and restoration to our combat-wounded Veterans. Their selfless generosity and hard work behind the scenes truly set the stage for a memorable and life-changing time in the field, on the water, or around the dinner table or campfire. On today’s episode, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes one of our remarkable and long-standing event Hosts to the show, Mr. Bruce Schreiner.

Bruce Schreiner is the co-host of the North Dakota Wild Pheasant Hunt, in Garrison North Dakota. This is a memorial event dedicated to Bruce’s brother Glenn, who also hosted the event and had a deep reverence and respect for Veterans until his passing in 2019.

Bruce has lived in Garrison his entire life and has three children and five grandchildren. He doesn’t just live in the community, he is an active part of it, having had a wonderful career at Garrison State Bank & Trust for 38 years retiring in 2021 as President. He’s also been a member of the Garrison Fire Department & Rescue Squad since 1984, serving as Chief from 1993 until 2025, and is also active in the State Firefighters Association. He further serves on the local Chamber of Commerce, Garrison Area Improvement Association and Better Living for Garrison. His family are fourth generation farmers, and his two nephews now operate the family farm, carrying on a proud and storied tradition. This is an outstanding episode that we know you will enjoy. Let’s go ahead and jump into the conversation with John and Bruce.

Takeaways:

1. The WWIA Podcast emphasizes the importance of community involvement in supporting combat wounded veterans.
2. Event hosts like Bruce Schreiner play a vital role in creating impactful experiences for Purple Heart recipients.
3. The dedication of local businesses and volunteers significantly enhances the success of veteran-related events.
4. Personal stories shared by veterans during these events foster healing and connection among participants.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. WWIA
2. Wounded Warriors in Action
3. Krause's Market
4. Garrison State Bank and Trust
5. Garrison Fire Department
6. Garrison Area Improvement Association
7. Better Living for Garrison
8. Garrison Chamber of Commerce
9. West River Transit

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This episode of the WWIA Podcast is sponsored by ABLEnow. ABLEnow is a national ABLE savings program designed specifically for people with disabilities. It allows eligible...