The Veterans Unmasked’s Podcast

Some people leave the military. Others never stop serving. In Episode 007 of Veterans Unmasked, we sit down with Tim Stroud, an Army veteran, combat medic, veteran advocate, and founder of Stay Tuned For Vets, to discuss what service truly looks like after the uniform comes off. From his experiences as an Army medic to creating programs that connect veterans through music, woodworking, community e...

What is life really like beneath the ocean's surface? For more than 12.5 years of military service, Cory Kammerdiener answered that question as a U.S. Navy submariner. Serving aboard the USS Drum, the USS Dolphin, and with the Near Term Mine Reconnaissance (NMRS) program, Cory experienced a side of military service that few people ever see. In Episode 006 of Veterans Unmasked, Cory takes us inside...

Mark Cupp served as an Army 19K Tanker after joining the military in 2008. Like many young soldiers during the Global War on Terror, he enlisted with a clear purpose: to serve his country and make a difference. In this episode of Veterans Unmasked, Mark shares stories from Fort Knox, Fort Hood, and his deployment to Iraq, including life in Kirkuk and Erbil. He reflects on military culture, deploym...

Veterans Unmasked | Episode 004 From fighting a war overseas to fighting fires at home, Sergio Payan's life has been defined by service. In this powerful episode of Veterans Unmasked, host Remy sits down with Army veteran, firefighter, and EMT Sergio Payan for an honest conversation about military service, brotherhood, sacrifice, loss, and the responsibility of continuing to serve others long afte...

In this episode of Veterans Unmasked, host Remy sits down with retired U.S. Air Force veteran Brice Porter for a candid conversation about military service, leadership, mental health, brotherhood, and finding purpose after the uniform comes off. After more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, Brice has continued his mission of serving others through the Men's Textile Collective Foundation...

In this episode of Veterans Unmasked, host Remy sits down with U.S. Marine Combat Veteran Taylor Mahaffey for a candid conversation about military service, combat deployments, and the often-overlooked challenges that follow after returning home. Taylor reflects on enlisting after the events of September 11th, training at Camp Pendleton, and deploying to Iraq during a time when mortar and RPG attac...

In Part 2 of our Memorial Day launch episode, we sit down with Gold Star Wife Karen Pfeifer for a raw and honest conversation about grief, military family life, loss, resilience, and moving forward after tragedy. After sharing the story of losing her husband, PFC Chris Pfeifer, and giving birth to their child just 24 hours later in Part 1, this episode opens the door to a deeper discussion about t...

In this deeply personal two-part conversation, Gold Star Wife Karen Pfeifer shares the story of her husband, PFC Christopher Pfeifer of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, and the life they were building together before war changed everything. From deployment and injury in Afghanistan to the final days spent at his side, Karen speaks openly about love, fear...

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