Your Next Mission®

Navy Federal Credit Union’s Assistant Vice President, Real Estate Lending, Christopher Davis, offers incredible information on the VA Home Loan process. Watch as he and SMA Tilley dispelled misconceptions and myths that deter almost 29% of Veterans from using their valuable guaranteed benefit.

In this episode, former Vice Chief of Staff, General (R) Peter Chiarelli, and Grady Hannah, Chief Executive Officer of Nightware, discuss their revolutionary FDA-approved software that is changing lives by improving the quality of sleep for many military Veterans.

In celebration of 386 years of service to the nation, the leadership the Army National Guard, Director LTG Jon A. Jensen and CSM John T. Raines III, sit down with SMA Tilley to discuss the oldest military organization in America and the vast footprint of more than 336,000 servicemembers across more than 2,400 communities in 50 states, 3 territories and the District of Columbia.

In this episode, Mary Peter, founder and Executive Director for K9 Partners for Patriots joins SMA Tilley in discussion about a unique resource offered to Veterans who qualify. K9 Partners for Patriots provides professional service dog training to military Veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. Currently, this program helps Veterans of all eras by providing a posit...

In this episode, Bonnie Carroll, President and Founder of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), joins SMA Tilley for a very special discussion about the country’s leading nonprofit organization which is providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or Veteran loved one. Listen as she describes the many programs this wonderful org...

Sarah Minnis, PhD, Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University, joins SMA Tilley to talk military transition. In this very informative episode, Dr. Minnis takes a deep dive into real and relevant topics such as fear and uncertainty, as it relates those getting ready to transition from military to civilian life.  This must listen discussion provides a wide array of important information...

In this special episode, the current Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), the most senior enlisted service member in the United States Armed Forces, joins SMA Tilley for a powerful and intimate discussion about empowering our enlisted servicemembers, ensuring Total Force Fitness and a highly functioning Human Weapon System.

Join SMA Tilley for this special episode celebrating Veterans Day as he talks with MG John B. Richardson IV and CSM Shade S. Munday, command team of the famed and storied 1st Cavalry Division, for an inspiring and historical discussion about the U.S. Army’s 1st Team.  Website 1st Cavalry Division https://www.army.mil/1stcav

In this heartfelt and compelling episode, COL (R) Claude Schmid, Chairman of Veteran’s Last Patrol joins SMA Tilley to discuss the organization’s mission and focus. As COL (R) Schmid explains, some Veterans approach death alone and without a support system. Veteran’s Last Patrol provides volunteers who offer companionship and a listening ear to hear stories and help reawaken memories of “patrollin...

Actors, Writers, Comedians, Content Creators and U.S. Army Veterans, Drew Anthony Hernandez and Juston Graber join SMA Tilley for this humorous and fun conversation about how comedy can help many Veterans get through their most traumatic military experiences.  In this episode, Drew and Juston discuss what led to the instant success of the viral platform, “A Combat Veteran” and how they contin...

In this exclusive episode, Terrence Hayes, Press Secretary, Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), joins SMA Tilley for this powerful discussion about the second-largest Federal agency in the nation, whose mission is to take care of Veterans . As the official spokesperson for Secretary Denis McDonough, Terrence brings his experience, insight and knowledge to share during this resource filled conversa...

On this informative episode, Britton Bloch, Vice President, Talent Acquisition Strategy & Recruiting at Navy Federal Credit Union, joins SMA Tilley for a discussion on opportunities for Veterans and families at NFCU. Britt uniquely covers numerous programs available and provides resources for the entire Family before, during and after transition from the military.

For this episode, Phyllis J. Wilson, CW5(R) and President of the Military Women’s Memorial, join SMA Tilley in preparation of their 25th Anniversary as the nation’s only major memorial honoring all women’s military service. In this episode, Phyllis discusses the impact women have had on our military throughout the history of our country and how their contributions and commitments are so honored in...

Dee Geise, Director, Quality of Life and Soldier and Family Readiness, U.S. Army & Holly Dailey, Director, Family Readiness, Association of the United States Army (AUSA), join SMA Tilley for a special edition on Army Family Readiness. During this episode, Dee and Holly provide what the U.S. Army is doing to sustain and improve the Quality of Life (QoL) for Soldiers and their Families. Housing,...

U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Herman Estrada, aka “Mega Hooah”, joins the Your Next Mission® Video Podcast for a conversation centered around the military transition process and his focus on Leading, Motivating, and Inspiring. As a father of 9 children, his message on the road to becoming a Soldier only intensifies his amazing story. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, CSM E...

On this moving and very spirited episode, Michelle Norman, Executive Director and Founder of Partners in PROMISE, delivers a powerful message for our special needs families serving in the Military. She shares with SMA Tilley how the organization elevates for the concerns and needs of special education students and their families to ensure they have the same access to an education as civilian stude...

Special guest, Director, Vets4Warriors, MG (R) Mark Graham joins the 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley for the premiere of Season #3. MG Graham delivers a powerful story on how suicide changed his family’s life forever which ultimately led to his current position. In addition to discussing his heartbreaking story, he highlights his national 24/7 peer support network (Vets4Warriors) for Veteran and milit...

Here is a #sizzlereel that highlights some of our amazing moments captured throughout Your Next Mission® Season #2 from some remarkable guest.

Former U.S. Navy Seal, Lt. Cmdr. (R), and founder of SEALpreneurship, Ed Hiner delivers a riveting description of the work, focus, and dedication of the 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley, as Your Next Mission™ podcast premieres Season #2.    SMA (R)Tilley is focusing and dedicating Season #2 to Mental Health and Suicide Awareness.    Presented by Cavalry Agency, Navy Federa...

Speaker, Author, and Panelist, COL (R) Dwayne Wagner sits down and kicks off Season #2 with SMA Tilley to discuss and remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. COL (R) Wagner provides some amazing insight and dialogue for the Your Next Mission™ Season #2 Podcast must watch premiere.

Coming live from the home of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell. Join the 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley and special guests for inspiring conversation about the home of the Air Assault School, Veterans and their families, history of the division, and much more. SMA Tilley will end the LIVE show with the command team, Major General Joseph P. (JP) McGee and Command Ser...

Special guests Co-Founder/Executive Director, Rick Kell & Senior Enlisted Advisor CSM (R) Thomas Capel of Feherty’s Troops First Foundation, join the 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley for an incredible podcast. Our guests discuss many great initiatives such as Operation Warrior Call and Operation Proper Exit. In addition, they highlight a national 24/7 peer support network (Vets4Warriors) for Vetera...

Former Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Paul Lawrence, joins SMA Tilley for this powerful discussion about Veterans benefits. Dr. Lawrence brings his experience and passion to share during this resource filled conversation.

In honor of Black History Month 2022, Your Next Mission™ podcast with host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley streams LIVE from San Diego celebrating and highlighting significant achievements made by African American Veterans.  SMA Tilley discusses these contributions of African Americans with some very special guests.

Join GEN (R) Robert Brown & SMA (R) Daniel Dailey as they discuss initiatives, programs, the future and how AUSA remains connected, through over 122 chapters worldwide, to our Soldiers, their families, Army civilians, while honoring those Veterans who have served.