MG Douglas Sims, Commanding General, and CSM Raymond Harris, Command Sergeant Major, of the 1st Infantry Division, at Fort Riley take us through “The Big Red One’s” numerous deployments in all corners of the world protecting our country’s interest talking about the proud legacy of the oldest continuous serving division in the Army.

SGM Kristopher Rick, Senior Military Fellow of the Sergeant Major of the Army Fellowship Program, takes us through all the various programs and services the Department of Labor is doing to provide employment support for in-service and transitioning military and military spouses. Please visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/veterans to learn more.

Military Spouse, Executive Career Consultant and Author of “Success in Your Next Mission: A Guide for Senior Military Leaders in Transition,” Ms Vera Steiner Blore, takes a deep dive into military transition, discussing the impact it has, discovering who we are when we take the uniform off, finding a new sense of purpose and a place to belong.

Blue Star Families CEO & President, Kathy Roth-Douquet tells stories of challenges and struggles the military face in their communities dealing with isolation and just fitting in and how Blue Star Families’ programs are providing touch points that enables them to connect.

Eden Murrie, E.J. Hirsch and Kyle Steffen from Operation Stand Down Tennessee emphasize the importance of finding the right resources and having a plan when Veterans and their families are getting ready to transition out of the military. OSDTN provides great and valuable insight by Engaging . . . Equipping . . . Empowering them where they are in their lives.

WWE Hall of Fame and world champion wrestler, John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) joins SMA Tilley for a fun and inspiring conversation about how he got into wresting and the impact of 9/11 that lead him to devote his life to helping Veterans and their families. You’ll also hear about his trips to Afghanistan and Iraq and WWE’s annual “Tribute To The Troops” event that inspired and touch so many of our military around the world.

Country Music Artist, Darryl Worley, describes the lasting impact 9/11 had on his life which led him to write and perform the massive hit record, “Have You Forgotten?” – the great song about 9/11. He further shares his stories of the many trips he took overseas performing for the troops forever solidifying his undying love for the military.

Today’s episode features Ms Teri Maude whose spouse, LTG Timothy Maude, was killed on 9/11. Please listen as Teri describes in detail the events of that day that so dramatically and drastically changed her and her family’s lives forever.

Stephen Lofgren, historian with the U.S. Army Center of Military History, discusses in detail the first account of 9/11 that he wrote which describes how so many were suddenly thrust into a nightmare in which they had to struggle together just to survive.

Ms Phyllis Wilson, President of the Military Women’s Memorial, discusses the impact women have had on our military throughout the history of our country and how their contributions and commitments are so honored in the nation’s only historical repository documenting all military women’s service.