In this preamble episode, listen to the 12th SMA Jack Tilley and Ted Hacker, the Co-Founders of the American Freedom Foundation and Your Next Mission, discuss why they have launched this exciting new platform and podcast.  After 17 years of lifting the lives of our veterans and their families, you'll hear Jack and Ted chat about their goals, their mission and their passion for helping every veteran possible transition to civilian life with great success and happiness.  

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

Once a Soldier, always a Soldier!  

In this episode, listen to SMA Jack Tilley discuss with LTC Olivia Nunn and MSG Eric Hayman the many life changing programs from Soldier For Life.  Transitioning to civilian life has challenges and this episode will highlight how Soldier For Life connects Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and their families with education, employment, and health and wellness resources and opportunities through their powerful network of government and community organizations, corporate partners, advisors, educators, and Retired Soldiers and Veterans.  You'll even hear LTC Nunn discuss how she is using the Army Skill Bridge program as she transitions to civilian life! 

And, SMA Tilley even shares a personal story along the way!

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

In this episode, listen to SMA Jack Tilley discuss with General Carter Ham, the President and CEO of AUSA, one of the leading organizations advocating for the Army and soldiers through 122 locations around the country.  You'll hear SMA Tilley and General Ham, long-time friends, discuss everything from when to start the transition process and where to live to mentorship and job search.  One of the key thoughts from General Ham was the importance of soldiers who have already successfully transitioned becoming mentors to soldiers coming behind them.  

And, SMA Tilley even a couple of great stories during the episode! 

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

In this episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes the incredible Cohen Veterans Network to the show as we hear from Karen Blanchette, Belinda Sharp, and Rafael Rivera about their depth of services for veterans and their expansion plans due to the generous $275 million gift from philanthropist Steven A. Cohen.  Hooah! 

And, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode! 

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

In this veterans employment themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes Still Serving Veterans as we hear from Paulette Risher, their CEO and Jim King, the Director of Programs, discuss their robust services for veterans.  Chock full of advice such as “owning your transition,” this episode is a must listen for those who want to succeed at the post-military employment mission!   

And, yes, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode! 

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

In this education themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes to the show Dr. Alex Gibberson and CSM (Ret.) David Turnbull from Purdue University Global to discuss the importance of using all educational benefits and pathways to power your post-military life.  You'll learn some great ideas as to how to choose an educational partner that is right for you and how your education can open doors and get you started on the career field you wish to be in.  

And, yes, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode! 

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

In this transition themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes to the show his two friends, the 13th SMA (R) Kenneth Preston and the 15th SMA (R) Daniel Dailey to discuss their personal transitions to civilian life and the elements which made it successful.  They share the best advice they ever received as well as many great thoughts on education, leadership and the humility of being a private again as you enter civilian life.  Greta advice and great laughs from three SMAs!

And, yes, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode! 

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

In this VA benefits themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes to the show Cheryl Rawls, the Veterans Benefit Administration's Assistant Deputy Undersecretary for Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement, for a great conversation on benefits for vets within the American Rescue Plan, women vet issues and the VA's Solid Start program.  During this episode, you'll hear Cheryl's passion for making sure all vets have a great transition, starting with the need to enjoy the many VA benefits earned through service.  

And, yes, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode! 

Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! 

For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS WITH NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S BRIAN PARKER AND BRANDI GOMEZ

Tune in to listen to a lively and compelling conversation with Navy Federal Credit Union’s AVP, Corporate Communications, Brian Parker and Communications Strategist, Brandi Gomez, as they explore financial education and financial wellness, with advice on how to have discipline with your money in order to succeed financially.

Pinnacle Five's SMMC (R) Alford L. McMichael, MCPON (R) Jim Herdt CMSAF (R) Jim Finch, and MCPOCG (R) Vince Patton join fellow partner, 12th SMA (R) Jack L Tilley for an insightful American Freedom Foundation's Your Next Mission Podcast. They share advice on leadership, aligning core values, productively transitioning to civilian life, and many more engaging topics for Veterans and Military Families.