Veteran Life

On the Radar: Iran Spending, FPCON Levels, Commissary Shopping & Sheepdog Movie

Weekly military news roundup covering Pentagon's $200 billion Iran operations request facing Congressional pushback, elevated FPCON Charlie security at MacDill...

Return to Base: Sally Rejas -- Puerto Rican Military Spouse Journey

Sally Rejas shares her remarkable journey from Puerto Rico to the 82nd Airborne on Return to Base podcast. Host Cliff VanRickley explores Sally's childhood as...

Return to Base: Steve Weintraub on VetTix & Post-Service Impact

Marine veteran Steve Weintraub, Chief Strategy Officer at VetTix, discusses his 32-year military career, transition from aviation to ground officer, and how...

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...