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Operation Encore: Soldiers, Stories, and Songs

Listen to veteran and active-duty members of the armed forces highlight their original music and tell stories of their service, as they work to spread their message and their music, to new fans.Operation Encore is a non-profit veterans organization that provides opportunities for veteran and active duty singer-songwriters and musicians to take their music to the next level through artist development, professional recording, and industry-focused educational services. We seek out talent from across veteran communities to produce and highlight their original music, showcase their talents and advance their careers. Our podcast features powerful stories and original songs from our artists and artists across the veteran community.

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Episode #38: Air National Guard Firefighter and Recruiter Jovon Newman

May 25, 2025 • Operation Encore • Season 1 • Episode 38

In this episode of Soldiers, Stories & Songs, Guy Jaquier and Adam Rossi spend time with Air National Guard Firefighter and Recruiter Jovon Newman. Jovon was born in Philadelphia, PA and has served for 9 years (and counting) in the Delaware Air National Guard, currently as an E6 Tech Sargent stationed with the 166 Airlift Wing.

Jovon’s musical style is a wonderful blend of country, pop, R&B, with a touch of North East Coast that has been bringing him recognition, awards and radio play. In 2022, Jovon’s debut single, "Certified," was awarded Best Country Americana Song of the Year at the Delaware Public Media Awards. His latest single, "Lovin You Back," has resonated with audiences from Pennsylvania to Delaware and beyond and was nominated for Best Country Song of the Year for 2023.

In this episode, we will hear Jovon’s songs:

“Certified”

“Lovin’ You Back”, and

“Never Felt This Way Before”

If you enjoy listening to Jovon, you can follow him at: https://www.facebook.com/Jovon.Newman.Music/

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