Your Next Mission®

"No matter what happens in your life... you're still the same person and everybody still loves you and you're worthy of being loved." In this powerful episode of Your Next Mission®, SMA (R) Tilley sits down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, two-time world champion, and Paralympic silver medalist, Dennis Connors. Dennis opens up about his nine years of service as a cryptologic lingu...

"We always say that we want to become the mentor that we wish we had." In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA (R) Tilley sits down with Verenice Castillo, the inspirational Founder and CEO of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN). Verenice shares her powerful journey from arriving in the U.S. as a 16-year-old immigrant to navigating 27 years of military life, faci...

CAN VETERANS ACTUALLY RECOVER FROM PTSD?   June is National PTSD Awareness Month , and we are tackling the invisible wounds of war head-on. In this powerful episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, host 12th Sergeant Major of the Army (R) Jack L. Tilley, engages in a raw, transparent dialogue with Dr. MaryBeth Goodman and BG (R) Michael P. Fleming from the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) . Celebr...

The U.S. is celebrating their 251st Birthday, making it older than the very nation it defends! In this powerful episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, host SMA (R) Tilley sits down with the Command Team of the legendary Eighth Army from Camp Humphreys, South Korea. LTG Joseph "Joe" E. Hilbert and CSM Jeffery D. Weaver discuss the "Ready to Fight Tonight" reality on the Korean Peninsula and h...

66% of Veterans struggling with thoughts of suicide have never spoken to anyone about it in their entire lives. In this powerful, full-length episode, SMA (R) Tilley sits down for an unforgettable, raw conversation with Keith Hotle, the CEO of  @StopSoldierSuicide    Together, they dismantle the dangerous myths surrounding Veteran mental health, unpack the heavy psychological toll of transition is...

Military Spouses make massive sacrifices, but how do you build a powerhouse career when you’re constantly relocating? In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley sits down with Nicole Leth—a resilient Military Spouse, public health expert, and current instructor at the U.S. Secret Service Health and Resilience Training Section. Nicole shares her raw, "un-sugarcoated"...

In this special Memorial Day episode, on the number #1 video podcast on military transition and leadership, host 12th SMA(R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with fellow Vietnam Veteran Esteban Valenzuela, founder of the Law Offices of Esteban L. Valenzuela & Associates.  In this deeply moving conversation, Esteban opens up about the darkness that swallowed him upon returning from war—from carrying we...

Military retirement sounds like the finish line, but the next battle begins after you take off the uniform. Welcome to Your Next Mission®, the nation's #1 video podcast on military transition and leadership. In this episode, host and the 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with Stacy Holt,  @usaa   Military Affairs Director Spouse Engagement & 30+ year Marine spouse and the 15th MCPON (R...

On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast,SMA Tilley welcomes Jessica Manfre, LCSW — Military Events Manager at Recurrent Military, Director of MilSpouseFest, licensed therapist, author of Never Alone, and proud Coast Guard spouse of 21+ years. Jessica oversees 8+ MilSpouseFest events a year (presented by USAA) on bases across the country and now internationally and works alongside f...

No Airman Left Behind. Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, that promise is more than words. It is a mission that never ends. On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley goes inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) with MSG (R) Marsha Hoskins of AFW2, Leslie Santiago Rodriguez and CMSgt (R) Jason David of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Federal Emplo...

The NCO Corps does not need compliant Soldiers. It needs committed warfighters. On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, 12th Sergeant Major of the Army (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with 17th Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer to break down exactly what turns compliance into commitment and why the difference is the why. Two SMAs. Zero filters. The truth that every Soldier...

What does it look like when a bank actually understands the mission? What if your financial institution spoke your language, operated with discipline, and had your six the way your unit did? On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, Jill Castilla joins SMA Tilley to break down how Citizens Bank of Edmond is redefining banking for Veterans, Servicemembers, and Military Families and h...

Question? What Do PCSing Military Families Really Face? On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes 1SG (R) Patrick Reed and wife Maria Reed, creators and hosts of the VetstreamTV.com series “Moving With The Military.” They expose the real, unfiltered truth behind military life on the move and discuss the unbelievable ways they are supporting many Military Families...

Comedian Jeff Allen opens up about Marriage, Family Chaos, and Faith that Hits Home is exactly what audiences are searching for when it comes to real, relatable, and hilarious comedy rooted in truth and Faith. In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, comedian Jeff Allen joins SMA Tilley for a conversation that blends humor, real-life experience, and Faith in Christ. From marriage s...

On this week’s episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes back Chris Davis, Assistant Vice President of Field Mortgage at Navy Federal Credit Union. Together they highlight the powerful role the VA Home Loan plays in supporting Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families on their path to homeownership, amplifying the value of this earned benefit and the real impact it...

Access to instant emergency money for Soldiers and their families. What is Army Emergency Relief (AER) and why has it been called the Army’s safety net for Soldiers and their Families? How does Army Emergency Relief provide financial support when Soldiers face unexpected hardships? In this powerful episode of the Your Next Mission® Video Podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes 16th SMA (R) Michael A. Grinsto...

80,000 Soldiers training for war every year. That is the mission at Fort Leonard Wood, one of the United States Army’s most important training installations. In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, we go inside Fort Leonard Wood with:• Major General Christopher G. Beck – Commanding General, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood• Command Sergeant Major Jorge A...

Do you want to know how Veterans can benefit in $500 million in funding? In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes MG (R) Robert F. Whittle Jr., Senior Vice President, Head of Military Affairs at USAA, to break down the Honor Through Action initiative: a $500 million commitment dedicated to strengthening Veterans, Military Families, Transitioning Servicemembers,...

Black History Month 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of its first national commemoration in 1926. What is the official Black History Month 2026 theme and why does this milestone matter today? The official Black History Month 2026 theme, announced by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is: “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” In this special episode o...

In this episode of Your Next Mission®, SMA Jack L. Tilley sits down with LTG Chris Mohan and CSM Jacinto Garza, the leadership team of United States Army Materiel Command (AMC), to answer the question many ask but few fully understand: Who actually keeps the Army ready? AMC is the backbone behind the force. They sustain global operations. They modernize equipment. They rebuild the Organic Industri...

In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Steven Grayhm, writer, director, and star of the new movie, “Sheepdog,” along with his co-star, Matt Dallas. The film follows a Veteran’s emotional journey as he confronts the effects of trauma while transitioning back into civilian life. Together, they explore how real Veteran stories shaped the film—and why listening withou...

Health is the foundation of every successful transition after military service. In this episode of  Your Next Mission® video podcast , SMA Tilley sits down with John “JJ” Pinter, Deputy Director of Team Red, White & Blue and U.S. Army Veteran, to discuss why health, consistency, and community are critical long after the uniform comes off. Many of the negative outcomes we see in the Veteran spa...

Invisible wounds can follow Warriors long after the uniform comes off. How do mission, purpose, and leadership evolve after service? In this week’s Your Next Mission ® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Kevin Weaver, Co-Founder, President & CEO of The Warrior’s Journey, and U.S. Air Force Veteran, for a powerful conversation about peer-to-peer support, the invisible battles Veterans face, and...

A Veteran’s Journey through Healing and Recovery begins this week on the Your Next Mission® video podcast where SMA Tilley welcomes MSG (R) Pasha Palanker. A U.S. Army Combat Veteran, whose journey is forged in moments where life and death stood eye to eye with an insurgent in a split second that forever changed this warrior’s life.  Together, they unpack the mindset required to survive, the weigh...

How do Mission, Purpose, and Leadership evolve after the uniform comes off? In this week’s Your Next Mission ® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley sits down with SFC Johnny Vargas, also known as “Viva La Vargas” across Social Media, for a powerful conversation about impact, responsibility, and choosing to be a light in a dark world.  Johnny shares why real leadership isn’t about rank, platforms, or...