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In this episode, veteran Kate shares her transition journey from active duty to civilian life, highlighting the emotional, social, and professional challenges faced. She discusses the importance of community, finding purpose, and the role of supportive partners during transition. Connect with Irina and Delaina

🎙️ Field Graders Gone Wild | Zero Dark Thirsty In this episode, Delaina sits down with George Markert , a Veteran navigating the transition from military service to civilian life and stepping into public leadership as a candidate for the United States Senate . George shares what the transition really looks like after the uniform comes off, including the identity shift many Veterans face and the ch...

Military to Civilian Transition | SR2SR with Aaron Kelly | Zero Dark Thirsty Transitioning from military service to civilian life is rarely a straight line, especially for senior leaders. In this episode of SR2SR (Senior Rank to Senior Role) on Zero Dark Thirsty , Delaina is joined by hosts Tony and Pedro for an honest conversation with Aaron Kelly , a veteran who shares real-world insight into wh...

25 years. Two careers. One marriage. 💙⚓💍 Linda Mosquera opens up about life as a Navy Sailor, navigating a mil-to-mil marriage, and what it really takes to grow together through decades of service. From communication and sacrifice to transition, community, and resilience, this conversation is a powerful reminder that military marriages aren’t built on perfection. They’re built on teamwork. If y...

Education should adapt to the military lifestyle, not the other way around. In this episode of Ed-Hoc Report , a Zero Dark Thirsty education resource segment, host Delaina Morse sits down with Samantha Perrino from Western Governors University (WGU) to break down education options designed specifically for service members, Veterans, and military families. Samantha shares her background in higher e...

In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty , Delaina Morse sits down with Chris Dove for an honest conversation about the realities Veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life. Chris shares his personal journey navigating the job market after service, including the challenges of networking, resume positioning, and understanding what job offers and negotiations really lo...

Military to Civilian Transition | Veteran Careers, Networking & Leadership After Service | SR2SR Leaving the military isn’t just about finding a job. It’s about redefining identity, purpose, and leadership beyond the rank. In this SR2SR (Senior Rank to Senior Role) episode of Zero Dark Thirsty , Delaina is joined by Tony and Pedro for an honest, no-filter conversation with Stephen Weston about...

🎙️ Ed-Hok Report | Zero Dark Thirsty In this episode of the Ed-Hok Report on Zero Dark Thirsty , Delaina sits down with Kim Archer from Rapid Ascent to talk about real, accessible education pathways for Veterans and military families who are ready to pivot into cybersecurity. Kim breaks down how Rapid Ascent is helping bridge the gap between military experience and civilian cyber careers through h...

In this episode of Field Graders Gone Wild, Delaina and Colonel Paul Fidler discuss the challenges and successes of transitioning from military to civilian life. They explore networking strategies, the importance of utilizing resources outside the military, and the realities of the civilian job market. Paul shares his personal journey, including his experiences at Kroger and Amazon, and emphasizes...

In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty , Delaina Morse sits down with Justin Henderson to talk candidly about the realities of transitioning from military to civilian life and why the E4 Mafia often carries more leadership weight than they are ever given credit for. Justin breaks down the challenges Veterans face when entering the civilian job market, especially in the shadow of the Gr...

In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty , Delaina Morse sits down with Nathanael Young , a former U.S. Navy corpsman turned senior recruiter, to talk honestly about military transition, identity, and what comes next after the uniform comes off. Nathanael shares his journey from military medicine to healthcare recruitment and breaks down what many transitioning service members are not to...