December 1, 2022

Life After The Military: Army Signal Officer and Paralympic Athlete, COL (Ret) Patty Collins

Not only did Patty Collins complete an extraordinary 24-year career as an Army Signal Officer, but she also competed as a triathlete in the 2016 Paralympics held in Rio de Janeiro.

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And the Life After the Military Podcast

Channel Director, Howie Cohen and Lee Elias deliver educational and inspiring conversations with veterans, coaches, and mental health experts. The mission: reduce transition stress and prevent veteran suicide.

“The struggles for veterans and their families during transition are real. We spotlight the people and resources ready to help veterans succeed and thrive at this critical time.”

November 17, 2022

Life After The Military: Marine Corps Colonel (Retired) Beau Higgins

In this new Pivotal Moments Media Charlie Mike Channel episode of Life After the Military, Lee and…

September 29, 2022

Life After The Military: How do you handle physical and mental abuse?

In this Pivotal Moments Media Charlie Mike Channel episode of Life After the Military, learn how…

July 21, 2022

Life After The Military: Sergeant Major (Ret.) Matt Quick

Listen as Matt describes the value of networking early and significantly lowering the financial…

July 7, 2022

Life After The Military: General (Ret.) Mike Eastman

In this week’s episode of Life After the Military, Lee and Howie interview BG (Ret) Mike Eastman,…

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January 13, 2022

Life After the Military – Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE

Howie and Lee talk with Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE. Ash, a highly accomplished leader in the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, had a distinguished 21-year career that…

January 6, 2022

Life After The Military – Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret) Vonzell Mattocks

Master Gunnery Sergeant (Retired) Vonzell Mattocks describes his Big 3 E’s: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Employment. Vonzell had a varied post-military career that…

December 30, 2021

Life After The Military – Colonel (Ret) Jeff Worthington

“Use your last job in the military to prepare for your next job after you get out of the military” is one piece of advice Colonel (Retired) Jeff Worthington shares in this…

December 16, 2021

Life After The Military – Colonel (Ret) Fran Trentley

In the latest episode of Life After the Military, COL (Ret) Fran Trentley provides spot-on guidance and advice for transitioning veterans. Listen to Fran describe his…

December 9, 2021

Life After The Military – Dr. Stacey Dixon

In the latest episode of Life After the Military, Dr. Stacey Dixon talks about her service in the United States Marine Corps as a Meteorology and Oceanography Officer, her…

December 2, 2021

Life After The Military – Retired Army CSM, Gerald Tyce

Retired Army Signal Corps CSM, Gerald Tyce speaks candidly and transparently shares his challenges with transition to the private sector, overcoming the stress of multiple…

November 24, 2021

Life After The Military: Mark Greene

Listen to retired Navy SEAL officer, Mark Greene talks about his challenges with transition, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress, and how he sought help…

November 10, 2021

Life After The Military – Matt Kellam

In this exceptionally powerful and informative episode of Life After the Military, Lee and Howie talk with former Marine, Matt Kellam. Matt serves as the Dominion Energy…

November 4, 2021

Life After The Military – Tony Crescenzo

Lee and Howie talk with former Marine, Tony Crescenzo. Tony currently serves as the CEO of Intelligent Waves and is highly engaged with the Northern Virginia Technology…

October 28, 2021

Life After The Military – David Tenenbaum

In this episode of Life After the Military, Lee and Howie talk with former Air Force Officer, David Tenenbaum. David currently serves as a Director for Heroes Linked, a…

October 21, 2021

Life After The Military – James Jordan

In this episode of Life After the Military, Lee and Howie talk with US Army Command Sergeant Major (Retired) James Jordan. James served for over 31 years as a noncommissioned…

October 13, 2021

Life After The Military – Mark Clifton and AC Coley

In this episode of Life After the Military, Lee and Howie talk with US Army Command Sergeant Majors (Retired) AC Coley and Mark Clifton. AC and Mark share valuable…