We Need Us: Recovery and Connection with Kelly Gribble & Dave Campbell

We need us. Recovery begins with connection—and nobody should have to find their way alone. On this episode of The Spotlight, United States Navy veteran Nicole Pogue of the Arizona Veterans Resource Center (AZVRC) welcomes Kelly Gribble and Dave Campbell of Our Veterans In Crisis for a candid conversation about recovery, outreach, and finding your people after military service. Dave joins from the road after a retreat in Young, Arizona, sharing his commitment to helping veterans find hope. Kelly describes the group’s practical support—from food and gas cards to resource referrals—and its effort to reach veterans who may believe they have nowhere to turn. Nicole and Kelly explore moral injury, identity, trust, and the importance of listening without judgment. They discuss how shared experiences, outdoor retreats, recovery meetings, and small daily changes can help people reconnect with purpose. They also ask how veteran organizations can work together to make support easier to find. Nicole shares an exciting development: a planned donated building for the center, envisioned as a lasting home where veteran-serving organizations can work side by side. Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, family member, or community supporter, this conversation is an invitation to reach out, get involved, and remember that change is possible. Produced by Happy Jack Media — bringing veteran voices, stories, and communities into the spotlight. Learn more at [www.happyjack.media](https://www.happyjack.media).