In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, Petty Officer First Class Nick Evans, a Coast Guard recruiter and Atlanta native, pulls back the curtain on America’s most misunderstood military branch. Discover the 11 core Coast Guard missions—from maritime law enforcement and drug interdiction to search-and-rescue and environmental protection—and how every role, including IT and logistics, enables mission success.

You’ll learn how the Coast Guard’s unique “non-rate first” pathway lets new enlistees shadow multiple ratings before choosing a career, improving retention and job satisfaction. Nick shares boot camp realities at Cape May, NJ, age limits (up to 41), and why prior-service veterans are prime candidates—including combining service time toward a 20-year pension.

Key benefits covered: GI Bill–funded college, in-service tuition assistance, Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), predominantly stateside duty stations, and quality-of-life advantages for single-income families. Nick also highlights the high-demand Boatswain’s Mate (BM) rating and current recruiting challenges like boot camp seat wait times, plus the new Birmingham, AL training center expanding capacity.

Whether you’re a high school senior, college grad, or veteran considering a return to service, this episode delivers actionable insights on missions, money, and lifestyle.

Key Takeaways:

· 11 missions: law enforcement, SAR, security, environmental protection, aids to navigation

· Non-rate pathway: choose your rating after on-the-job exposure

· Boot camp: 8 weeks at Cape May; lifelong bonds, achievable with commitment

· Age & prior service: recruit up to 41; combine time for 20-year pension

· Benefits: GI Bill, tuition assistance, BAH, stateside stability, family-friendly culture

· Hot rating: Boatswain’s Mate (BM) for small-boat operations and interdictions

· Recruiting update: wait times exist; new Birmingham training center adding seats

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In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, Dr. Jennifer Selke and Matty Cook of Camp Southern Ground share how Warrior Path, Warrior Week, and inclusive camp programming help veterans, first responders, military families, and youth heal, grow, and thrive after service.

Learn how Camp Southern Ground supports veteran transition, post-traumatic growth, strengths-based development, and belonging through no-cost programs, peer-led care, and community connection. Founded by Zac Brown in Fayetteville, Georgia, Camp Southern Ground is changing lives through mission-driven support.

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Discover how the Atlanta Braves Foundation is redefining the role of sports in community impact. In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Danielle Bedasse, Vice President of Community Affairs and Executive Director of the Braves Foundation, shares how baseball serves as a powerful platform for veteran support, youth development, and fighting food insecurity across Atlanta.

From delivering nearly 5 million meals to expanding veteran services from 1,000 to 7,000 individuals annually, this episode highlights the real-world impact behind one of Major League Baseball’s most community-driven organizations.

Learn how strategic partnerships with the Warrior Alliance, PGA REACH Georgia, and local nonprofits are creating lasting change—and why collaboration, storytelling, and authenticity are the keys to nonprofit success.

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Discover how the Atlanta Braves Foundation is redefining the role of sports in community impact. In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Danielle Bedasse, Vice President of Community Affairs and Executive Director of the Braves Foundation, shares how baseball serves as a powerful platform for veteran support, youth development, and fighting food insecurity across Atlanta.

From delivering nearly 5 million meals to expanding veteran services from 1,000 to 7,000 individuals annually, this episode highlights the real-world impact behind one of Major League Baseball’s most community-driven organizations.

Learn how strategic partnerships with the Warrior Alliance, PGA REACH Georgia, and local nonprofits are creating lasting change—and why collaboration, storytelling, and authenticity are the keys to nonprofit success.

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In this episode of The Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Sonya Grant (President & CEO) and Olivia Wilson (Literacy & Strategic Partnership Manager) of CobbWorks (WorkSource Cobb). They discuss what it takes to connect underserved communities and transitioning military personnel with meaningful, long-term careers in Georgia.

Learn how CobbWorks is breaking down barriers to employment by offering up to $10,000 in free funding for skills training, certifications, and apprenticeships. Sonya and Olivia explain how their agency helps veterans translate military experience into corporate skills, partners directly with top employers, and provides one-on-one career coaching.

Whether you are looking for an apprenticeship, need help overcoming barriers like housing and childcare, or are an active-duty service member preparing for civilian life, this episode is packed with actionable resources.

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Are you a veteran or job seeker looking to level up your career?

In this episode of The Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Sonya Grant (President & CEO) and Olivia Wilson (Literacy & Strategic Partnership Manager) of CobbWorks (WorkSource Cobb). They discuss what it takes to connect underserved communities and transitioning military personnel with meaningful, long-term careers in Georgia.

Learn how CobbWorks is breaking down barriers to employment by offering up to $10,000 in free funding for skills training, certifications, and apprenticeships. Sonya and Olivia explain how their agency helps veterans translate military experience into corporate skills, partners directly with top employers, and provides one-on-one career coaching.

Whether you are looking for an apprenticeship, need help overcoming barriers like housing and childcare, or are an active-duty service member preparing for civilian life, this episode is packed with actionable resources.

Resources Mentioned:

· CobbWorks (WorkSource Cobb): worksourcecobb.org

· The Warrior Alliance: thewarrioralliance.org

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In this episode of The Warrior Alliance Network, hosts Scott and Tug sit down with Air Force veteran Alek Seams. After a 16-year military career, Alek continues to serve on multiple fronts—as an Eagle Leader with Team RWB, a Sergeant First Class in the Georgia State Defense Force, and a plant chaplain. Alek opens up about transitioning from military duty to community leadership, how intense physical fitness became a vital tool in overcoming a severe cancer diagnosis, and why veteran connection is critical. Tune in to learn how organizations like Team RWB and The Warrior Alliance are working together to keep veterans active, engaged, and supported long after their service ends.

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In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, host Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Jackie Breitenstein, Program Manager at Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative. Jackie shares how SHARE helps veterans, service members, and first responders living with traumatic brain injury, concussions, and related invisible wounds of war.

She explains how the donor-funded program provides comprehensive, no-cost care, individualized treatment plans, and real-world community reintegration support that helps people return to work, family life, and meaningful daily routines. Jackie also discusses how the program connects with warriors nationwide, why in-person outreach matters, and how Shepherd Center and the Warrior Alliance work together to make access easier.

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In this episode of Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Terrill McFarland shares how the Warrior Alliance is improving outcomes for veterans, military spouses, and military families through community coordination, corporate partnerships, and targeted support. She discusses the biggest challenges facing military-connected families, why continuity and belonging matter, how employers can better recruit and retain veterans, and why women veterans need more tailored services and advocacy. The conversation also introduces a new blueprint for action designed to help organizations work together to create real impact.

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In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, retired Command Sergeant Major Mike Burke and Warrior Navigator Sarah Burke share the realities of military family life, deployment stress, FRG support, and the challenges of transitioning out of the Army. They discuss communication, resilience, military spouse advocacy, and finding purpose after service. This conversation offers practical insight for veterans, military spouses, and families navigating life after the military.

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