We Served. . .Now What?

In our first-ever LIVE podcast interview, Aaron sits down and talks candidly with Marine Corps Veteran, Raymond Lott.

Unfiltered, uncut, and full of mistakes, this is the FULL conversation!

Raymond is better known across social media and the music sphere as @TheMarineRapper.

If you don't know who The Marine Rapper is, you'll definitely know who he is after you listen to this episode.

If you'd rather watch the full interview, head over to the Courage to Fight Again Facebook page.

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RESOLVE, the book we've been working on for nearly 2 years, is now available for purchase at the Courage to Fight Again website! Get your copy today!

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- Intro Music: Inspiring Teaser by Rafael Krux -

- Outro Music: Corporate Uplifting Chill by MusicLFiles

o The story of Dave Flounders and Kathleen Saucier is one for the record books!

o After years of service in the military, as well as Dave’s survived suicide attempt, Davy and Kathy are giving back in such a unique way through Samson’s Strength Sustainable Veteran’s Project.

o Be sure to check out their website, sssvp.org! #SSSVP #ChooseToServe

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o CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mature themes, including rape, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and child sexual trauma. We strongly urge caution for those under the age of 13.

o Athena deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2008 with the US Marine Corps, and became a part of the Lioness Program.

o Athena has her master’s degree in Forensic Investigations and is currently a doctoral candidate in Forensic Psychology.

o Athena is passionate about seeking out and catching sexual predators and strives to educate the public about the threat of sexual predators.

o Be sure to check out her website at athenaives.com.

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o Joe Land is a former Navy journalist who stuck around the defense community after he separated from the military, and by his own admittance, he is "chronologically enhanced."

o Today, Joe leads Extreme Military Challenge, giving today’s young people a taste of what life in the military Is like.

o Be sure to check out xmccamp.com for more information on the summer camp for youth, ages 13-18 years of age.

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o John Wayne Walding was born on the 4th of July, and it seemed he was destined to become a US Army Soldier – and that is precisely what he did.

o As a result of a gunshot wound from enemy fire, John became a below-the-knee amputee, going on to return to active duty and become the first amputee to complete Special Force Sniper School.

o John is now a family man, entrepreneur, proud owner of water company, Live to Give, and with every bottle purchased, half the profits go to Veteran and first responder charities.

o Check out Live to Give at https://www.livetogive.com/

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Content Warning: This episode contains a topic (sexual assault) that some listeners may find disturbing. We urge caution for listeners under 13 years of age.

Linsey Daley served in the US Navy and is originally from the UK

o  Linsey is an outspoken advocate for those who have experienced sexual assault while serving in the military.

o Linsey’s company is focused on training mindfulness and meditation to address the challenges of PTSD, focused on helping people heal from trauma.

Be sure to check out Linsey’s LinkedIn page at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linsey-daley/

Find out more about RESOLVE at couragetofightagain.com.

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Charlan Rieve is a musician, mom, and proud Veteran of the United States Air Force.

In this episode, she not only shares her story, but our conversation took a turn into financial education, and she knows her stuff!

Oh, and she also has an accent here and there – see if you can figure out what other language she speaks – she will tell us at the end of the show!

o Big takeaway: Value your story, experiences, and skills gained!

o Next Steps: Check out nextforvets.com for a free Veteran resume self-inspection checklist – and they’re also working on a podcast, coming soon!

To nab a copy of RESOLVE, the soon-to-be-released book from Courage to Fight Again, head over to couragetofightagain.com.

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We've been hard at work recording Season 5 of the show, and we'll be back on the airwaves before you know it!

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss a single episode!

Oh, by the way - the book you've heard so much about is coming out this fall! Find out more at https://couragetofightagain.com/resolvebook.

In a first for Courage to Fight Again, we are rebroadcasting an earlier episode, one that we ran in Season 2! The episode we are rebroadcasting continues to be our most popular episode to date!

Our special guest is Matt Aston. Matt is a U.S. Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and worship leader at one of the largest churches in the nation, Church of the Highlands.

Sponsor Message: Be sure you get on the list for pre-orders of the RESOLVE book, releasing this fall! Head over to https://couragetofightagain.com/resolvebook.

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