Your Next Mission®

In recognition of  “National Mentoring Month,” SMA Tilley sits down for an informative discussion with Leslie Coffey, Vice President of Military Engagement at American Corporate Partners (ACP). Leslie highlights the various programs and initiatives undertaken by ACP to support Veterans, Military Spouses, and their Families in their transition from military to civilian life though mentoring and how...

In our first episode of the new year, SMA Tilley engages in a powerful and profound conversation with the 17th Sergeant Major of the Army, SMA Michael R. Weimer. In this exclusive interview, SMA Weimer takes us through his remarkable military journey, placing a spotlight on key leadership principles that have defined his career. He further delves into the essence of the Oath of Enlistment and its...

Dive into the essence of 'Be All You Can Be,' a timeless mantra resonating across generations. Join SMA Tilley in a riveting conversation with BG Antoinette R. Gant and CSM Faith Alexander from the U.S. Army Enterprise Marketing Office. Gain exclusive insights into their dynamic approach to executing and analyzing national-level marketing campaigns, driving the Army's recruiting missio...

In this insightful episode, join EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young) partner and U.S. Army Veteran, Paul Estrada, as he explores how to translate transferable skills learned in the military such as innovation, discipline, trust, motivation, and people skills on resumes for Servicemembers seeking civilian employment. Paul provides invaluable advice on navigating the challenges associated with...

In this emotionally charged conversation, SMA Tilley is joined by Frank Larkin, Chief Operating Officer of Operation Warrior Call, for a deeply impactful exploration. Frank Larkin, a former Navy SEAL, Homicide detective, and Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. Senate, brings a unique perspective shaped by a life of service and sacrifice. This episode takes a poignant turn as Frank courageously shares hi...

Featured in this episode is U.S. Army Veteran, Patrick Lafferty, Chief Operation Officer, Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), who joins us to examine the invaluable skills and lessons gained from military service that can seamlessly translate into success in civilian life. In addition, Patrick shares his firsthand experiences on leadership development and how the military shaped them for tr...

Join us as we present a special episode featuring an insightful and timely conversation between SMA Tilley and special guests, MG Johnny K. Davis and CSM Shade S. Munday, Command Team from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. This passionate command team delved immediately into the strategies, challenges, and future directions for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command and the Future Soldier Preparation Co...

In this episode, listen as SMA Jack Tilley discusses with COL David A. Grant, Former Director, and MSG Lorena J. Wilson, Senior Enlisted Advisor, for U.S. Army’s Soldier For Life, their many life changing programs. Transitioning to civilian life has challenges and this episode highlights how Soldier For Life connects Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families with education, employment, and he...

In this episode, we feature two esteemed guests, CMSgt Tanya Y. Johnson, the Senior Enlisted Leader and Master Chief Petty Officer Troy J. Brown, the Senior Enlisted Leader to the Assistant Director for Support, from the Defense Health Agency (DHA). SMA Tilley sits down with these leaders to explore DHA’s dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of our nation's Servicemembers, Veterans...

Everyone who has served is impacted and affected differently. However, each has one thing in common: There is a 100% expiration rate for all Servicemembers. In this extremely informative episode, Michael McCoy, member of the U.S. Army National Guard and Senior Manager, Military Recruitment Programs at Verizon & U.S. Army Veteran Jon Snider, Program Manager, Military Affairs, HCA Healthcare unp...

Join us for an insightful conversation as Dr. Elisa Borah, Director, Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness, Veteran Spouse Network and Research Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin, sits down with SMA Tilley to talk about the incredible work her team is doing for Military Spouses across this country. With years of dedication and commitment to our Military Families, the V...

Military Transition with 2X LinkedIn Top Voice, Michael Quinn. Michael, CEO at HireMilitary and Tenova LLC, and military transition expert, sits down with SMA Tilley for a powerful and candid discussion on transition. Michael shares his story on transition from military service and the different ways to apply tactics to expressing yourself on LinkedIn, growing an audience, mentorship, and building...

GEN (R) Robert B. Brown President & Chief Executive Officer & 15th SMA (R) Daniel A. Dailey, Vice President of Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Programs, join to discuss all things Association of the United States Army (AUSA). The team discuss initiatives, programs, the future and how AUSA remains connected, through over 122 chapters worldwide, to our Soldiers, their Families, Army civi...

In this poignant episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, COL (R) Dr. Tracy Neal-Walden and Dr. Nichole Ayres from the Cohen Veterans Network join SMA Tilley for a vital discussion about suicide and struggles with mental health that is affecting our nation's Veterans. Dr. Neal-Walden and Dr. Ayres provide invaluable insights into the multifaceted challenges that Veterans and their Families...

Gold Star Mother and Gold Star Ambassador at “The Heroes Journey”, Holly Higgins-Staudacher, joins SMA Tilley to share the heartfelt story of her son, Danny,  who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.  SMA Tilley listens as Holly delivers powerful insight into the interwoven conversation on destiny and faith. She shares important ways to embrace healing. Holly also describes her w...

In this deeply personal and insightful conversation, MG (R) Dr. Gregg Martin, a Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, and Author, shares his remarkable story of battling mental illness. MG Martin's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as he opens up about the challenges he faced while living with Bipolar Disorder and the profound impact it had on his service to our country...

Join us for a powerful and emotional episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast as we embark on a crucial mission: to confront and combat the tragic issue of Veteran suicide head-on. SMA Tilley is joined by VADM (R) John M. Bird, Senior Vice President of Military Affairs, USAA and Maj. Gen. (R) Alfred K. Flowers Sr., Board Chairman, Reach Resilience, an Endeavors Foundation, as they delve deep in...

In a Military that is constantly evolving, education remains the bedrock for our Servicemembers. CWO3 (R) Kelvin Gumbs, Executive Director for Educational Partnerships, Purdue University, joins SMA Tilley as we continue our focus to champion the cause of education for our Servicemembers. Not only is this episode a testament to Purdue Global's unwavering dedication to our military, but also giv...

Join us for an insightful conversation as Besa Pinchotti, Director and CEO of the National Military Family Association (NMFA) sits down with host SMA Tilley to shed light on the incredible work that the National Military Family Association does to support our Military Families. With years of dedication and commitment to our Military Families, the NMFA has been a driving force in ensuring that our...

In this powerful episode, former Green Beret LTC (R) Scott Mann, Founder, Rooftop Leadership & The Heroes Journey, joins SMA Tilley to discuss human connection and healing through the art of storytelling. Throughout this discussion, LTC (R) Mann passionately expresses the value of human connection where leaders can create environments where individuals feel valued, heard, and motivated to cont...

Interim Dean for the School of Health Science Dr. Rebecca Zolotor and Dr. Richard Orona, Director of Military Health and Nursing join us from Purdue Global to discuss all things education for the Veteran, Servicemember and their Family. Dr. Zolotor and Dr. Orona explain the ways that Veterans, Servicemembers, and their Families can take advantage of programs that are regionally accredited and oper...

In this episode, SMA Tilley sits down with U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) command team, LTG Omar J. Jones IV and CSM Jason R. Copeland, to discuss the “Army’s Home”. This discussion captures the 4 core competencies of Soldier & Family Programs, Infrastructure, Readiness and Deployability and Base Operations that frames IMCOM’s unique mission and which provides support across...

In this episode Managing Co-Founder of 🔗50strong, Kandi Tillman, joins SMA Tilley for an amazing and insightful conversation centered around Veteran employment. Kandi captures what her organization does in support of military employment and how they utilize the national approach to support hundreds of employers & thousands of military-affiliated jobseekers through their ecosystem.  

In this episode, SMA Tilley sits down with Navy Federal Credit Union’s Chris Davis, Assistant Vice President of Field Mortgage and Michelle Robinson, Supervisor Mortgage Origination to understand how they go above and beyond to fulfill their mission of providing exceptional financial products and services to their valued members. From Comprehensive Banking Solutions to Financial Education and Comm...

In this episode, COL (R) Dr. Gordon Sumner, President and CEO for Veterans Moving Forward, joins SMA Tilley for a discussion about a unique resource offered to Veterans who qualify. Veterans Moving Forward provides service dogs, facility dogs, and emotional support dog to Veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges at no cost to the Veteran or their Family.  Dr. Sumner explains how the...