On this special spotlight episode of Veteran Story Hour, we sit down with Kara from Dynamic Aviation — a Shenandoah Valley company doing extraordinary work behind the scenes of national and global crises.

From spraying vaccine-laced bait across forests to combat rabies, to helping contain the screw worm crisis threatening U.S. livestock, Dynamic Aviation modifies aircraft to serve communities in crisis. But the mission doesn’t stop in the air. Kara discusses their efforts on the ground — supporting veterans through job transitions, hosting internship programs for local high schoolers, and creating meaningful career pathways that don’t require a college degree.

We also get a behind-the-scenes look at their annual Halloween-themed golf tournament, benefiting Salute of Virginia.

This is an episode about innovation, service, and showing up for others — and what it means when a company chooses impact over publicity.

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Every veteran has a story worth preserving—stories of courage, sacrifice, humor, and humanity. Veteran Story Hour captures these remarkable personal histories directly from the voices of the men and women who’ve served our nation.

Recorded live each week at SALUTE of Virginia in Waynesboro, this podcast creates a living history, ensuring these powerful memories are preserved and shared for generations to come.

Hosted by John Fairbanks of the Shenandoah Valley Story Network, join us as we honor those who served by listening, reflecting, and remembering.

Because every veteran’s story deserves to be told—and every voice deserves to be heard.