Thank You For Your Service - Exvadio

This episode of Thank You For Your Service delivers an unfiltered look at what real police work demands, far beyond the headlines and TV shows. Former Connecticut police officer Alison Sullivan reveals the surprising realities of serving in a high-pressure town bordering Hartford, where crossover crime, fast judgment calls, and life-or-death decisions happen every day. She breaks down the training...

This episode of Thank You For Your Service pulls back the curtain on one of the military’s most overlooked realities: the silent struggle of military spouses navigating geo-batching. Chelsea Thomas, founder of Family in Flight, joins Eric Lopkin for a powerful conversation about the emotional, financial, and personal challenges that come with living apart to keep a family stable. Chelsea shares th...

This powerful episode of Thank You For Your Service delivers one of the most gripping conversations yet. Christian Betancourt takes you inside the realities of serving in the National Guard before and after 9/11, securing New York in the chaos of that day, and deploying to Iraq for life-or-death missions alongside Iraqi police. He speaks candidly about surviving mortar attacks, sniper fire, and th...

This episode of Thank You For Your Service delivers a powerful, unfiltered look into the realities of military life through the voice of Air Force veteran and three time TEDx speaker Shawn Douglas. Shawn opens up about his post 9/11 enlistment, frontline deployments, and the emotional weight carried by those who serve. He breaks down the life or death importance of teamwork, the harsh truths of co...

In this episode of Thank You For Your Service, host Eric Lopkin sits down with Army veteran and opera singer Daniel Erbe for a powerful look at the connection between creativity, service, and purpose. From the concert halls of New York to the front lines of military outreach, Erbe reveals how he turned discipline and artistry into tools for leadership and connection. He opens up about the grueling...

In this powerful episode of Thank You For Your Service, host Eric Lopkin sits down with Air Force veteran Mike Daly for a candid, unforgettable conversation about courage, identity, and transformation. Mike shares how joining the Air Force in the shadow of Vietnam reshaped his character, taught him leadership under pressure, and revealed truths about himself he never expected. From handling top-se...

Every veteran and first responder has a story that deserves to be heard. In this powerful episode of Thank You For Your Service , Navy veteran Laura Celly shares her journey from basic training to life-saving work in military medicine. She opens up about the challenges of boot camp, the emotional toll of treating young patients, and the difficult transition back to civilian life. Her story reveals...