Veteran Life

Return to Base: Steven Graham on Sheepdog Film & Veteran Stories

Host Cliff VanRickley interviews filmmaker Steven Graham, creator of 'Sheepdog,' a powerful film exploring post-deployment veteran challenges. Graham shares...

Veterans Create Custom Bourbon at Makers Mark Private Selection Program

Army veterans Matt and Scott visit Makers Mark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, to showcase the Veterans Private Select program. This unique initiative allows...

K9 Veterans Day: Special Forces Handler & Rico's Combat Bond

Master Sergeant Smith from 5th Special Forces Group shares the remarkable story of his partnership with Rico, a retired Belgian Malinois who served multiple...

Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee: Eric Horton

Army veteran Eric Horton shares his perspective on Veterans Day meaning during an authentic Humvee ride through Tennessee. The retired logistician with 26...

Return to Base: Army Veteran & Alumni Engagement Leader Share Transition Strategies

Eric Horton, Tennessee's Executive Director of Veteran Services, and Michelle Olive from the Commit Foundation discuss building personal brand, finding purpose...

Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee: Former Drill Sergeant Jeff Negus

Former Army drill sergeant Jeff Negus shares his 20-year military journey from the 1990s through retirement in 2018. The conversation covers his deployment...

Army Veteran Scott DeLuzio's Painful Afghanistan Deployment

Army National Guard veteran Scott DeLuzio shares his deeply personal Afghanistan deployment story in this powerful Return to Base podcast episode. DeLuzio...

Return To Base: From Green Beret to NFL to Hollywood -- Nate Boyer's Story

Former Green Beret Nate Boyer shares his extraordinary journey from Army Special Forces to the NFL and Hollywood on Return to Base. Boyer discusses his...

Return to Base: The Unspeakable PTSD of Veterans with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

Return to Base podcast's inaugural episode features Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of 'The Body Keeps the Score,' discussing how trauma affects veterans'...

Return to Base: Navy SEAL & Inc 500 CEO Alden Mills on Leadership

Former Navy SEAL and Inc 500 CEO Alden Mills joins Return to Base to discuss his journey from Naval Academy crew team captain to SEAL Team operator to...

Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee: Deputy Bryan

Air Force Security Forces veteran Ryan shares his strategic military-to-civilian transition journey on Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee. Host Cliff...

Return to Base: Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill on Combat Mindfulness

Former Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill, co-host of Men Talking Mindfulness podcast, joins Return to Base to discuss how elite special operations training...

Return to Base: Military Transition Expert Natalie Oliverio

Navy veteran and Military Talent Partners CEO Natalie Oliverio shares her personal transition journey from military service to civilian career success. She...

K9 Veterans Day: Thank You To Our Four-Legged Heroes Like Rico The Malinois

Retired Master Sergeant Smith from 5th Special Forces Group shares the incredible story of Rico, his Belgian Malinois partner who served multiple deployments...

What Does a Veteran Look Like? Breaking Stereotypes About America's 16 Million Veterans

A powerful tribute challenging stereotypes about what veterans look like in civilian life. This moving video showcases the diversity of America's nearly 16...

Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee: What Veterans Day Really Means

Army veteran Eric Horton joins host for a Veterans Day Humvee ride, sharing authentic perspectives on what the holiday means after 26 years of service. From...