Semper Try

Marine Veteran Ben Nelson

His 4-year Marine Corp Journey 

Flight Paramedic

Hockey Dad

Gunsmith 

Jennifer Lowe Wife, CRMC Foundation Director, Smiles for Jake President, Cuyuna Chamber Vice President.

Mental Health Awareness

Be Kind

Audio ONLY

Brainerd American Legion Commander Wayne Harting

Audio ONLY

Happy Birthday Marine Corp

Meeting Host Bill Lowe

I talk with Commander of the Brainerd American Legion Wayne Harting.

Mn National Guard Veteran

Coaching

Volunteering 

Episode One of the Semper Try Podcast launches on the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. In this episode, Bill shares the personal story behind the name Semper Try—inspired by the Marine Corps motto Semper Fidelis and built on the belief that trying beats quitting.

Bill walks through his journey from high school to becoming a Marine Corps F/A-18 mechanic, including boot camp setbacks, perseverance through injury, overseas service in Japan, reserve unit in San Diego, and his firsthand experience during 9/11.

Beyond military service, this episode explores life after the uniform—coaching high school clay target shooting, volunteering in the community, leading with the Brainerd Jaycees, launching youth sports fundraisers, and serving on the Brainerd American Legion board.

This episode sets the foundation for the Semper Try Podcast: real stories from veterans, coaches, volunteers, and community leaders who continue to serve, lead, and show up every day.

Semper Try—because trying beats quitting.

Semper Try INTRO