Your Next Mission®

Once a Soldier, always a Soldier!   In this episode, listen to SMA Jack Tilley discuss with LTC Olivia Nunn and MSG Eric Hayman the many life changing programs from Soldier For Life.  Transitioning to civilian life has challenges and this episode will highlight how Soldier For Life connects Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and their families with education, employment, and health and wellness...

In this episode, listen to SMA Jack Tilley discuss with General Carter Ham, the President and CEO of AUSA, one of the leading organizations advocating for the Army and soldiers through 122 locations around the country.  You'll hear SMA Tilley and General Ham, long-time friends, discuss everything from when to start the transition process and where to live to mentorship and job search.  O...

In this episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes the incredible Cohen Veterans Network to the show as we hear from Karen Blanchette, Belinda Sharp, and Rafael Rivera about their depth of services for veterans and their expansion plans due to the generous $275 million gift from philanthropist Steven A. Cohen.  Hooah!  And, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode...

In this veterans employment themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes Still Serving Veterans as we hear from Paulette Risher, their CEO and Jim King, the Director of Programs, discuss their robust services for veterans.  Chock full of advice such as “owning your transition,” this episode is a must listen for those who want to succeed at the post-military employment mission!    And, y...

In this education themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes to the show Dr. Alex Gibberson and CSM (Ret.) David Turnbull from Purdue University Global to discuss the importance of using all educational benefits and pathways to power your post-military life.  You'll learn some great ideas as to how to choose an educational partner that is right for you and how your education can open doors and...

In this transition themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes to the show his two friends, the 13th SMA (R) Kenneth Preston and the 15th SMA (R) Daniel Dailey to discuss their personal transitions to civilian life and the elements which made it successful.  They share the best advice they ever received as well as many great thoughts on education, leadership and the humility of being a private a...

In this VA benefits themed episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes to the show Cheryl Rawls, the Veterans Benefit Administration's Assistant Deputy Undersecretary for Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement, for a great conversation on benefits for vets within the American Rescue Plan, women vet issues and the VA's Solid Start program.  During this episode, you'll hear Cheryl's passion for making sure...

FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS WITH NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S BRIAN PARKER AND BRANDI GOMEZ Tune in to listen to a lively and compelling conversation with Navy Federal Credit Union’s AVP, Corporate Communications, Brian Parker and Communications Strategist, Brandi Gomez, as they explore financial education and financial wellness, with advice on how to have discipline with your money...

Pinnacle Five's SMMC (R) Alford L. McMichael, MCPON (R) Jim Herdt CMSAF (R) Jim Finch, and MCPOCG (R) Vince Patton join fellow partner, 12th SMA (R) Jack L Tilley for an insightful American Freedom Foundation's Your Next Mission Podcast. They share advice on leadership, aligning core values, productively transitioning to civilian life, and many more engaging topics for Veterans and Military Famili...

US Army Recruiting Command MG Kevin Vereen and CSM John Foley discuss equality, inclusion, fostering a positive climate, and so much more on Recruiting Command

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Patty Barron, joins American Freedom Foundation co-founder and Your Next Mission host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley to talk family readiness. She shares advice on family support, including programs, hotlines, and more.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems' William McDonough, Sr. Director Business Development, COL, USA Retired, and Suzanne Jones, Sr. Director Human Resources join American Freedom Foundation co-founder and  Your Next Mission host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley. Hear insights on how the skills and leadership developed in the Army can be leveraged in the corporate world.

American Freedom Foundation co-founder and Your Next Mission podcast host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley visits with longtime friend, Ms Pam Swan, Vice President, Military Relations and Business Development at Veterans United on a new episode of Your Next Mission™ podcast. They engage in a compelling and entertaining discussion about mortgage education, building relationships, the Lighthouse program,...

In this podcast we had the opportunity to spend time and talk with the Command Team responsible for training the “Iron Fist” of our Army; the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) at Fort Benning. The “People First” strategy, understanding the human dimension, and just being great leaders, has this team on course to take the MCOE to levels never seen before. It brings me great pleasure to provide y...

In this episode John "Nick" Valentine III and Operation Phantom Support is at the tip of the spear in taking of Soldiers and their Families. Understanding that support is linked to the health, morale, and well-being of the Service Member. What an awesome extension of support to our Families in need. This conversation provides insight that will be critical in messaging resources that our Families n...

Popular vocal group, Voices of Service, deliver a powerful podcast about their mission of using Music as a form of connecting therapy and resilience for us as Service Members. Throughout this podcast, their words spoke to me. SSG (R) Ron Henry helps explain “Find the passion in your purpose, and let it be the purpose in your passion”.

In this episode we sit down with the Commandant for the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence, CSM Jason Schmidt, where we talked Leadership Development and Professional Military Education (PME) for our NCOs. The opportunities the Army gives our NCOs at every level is really exceptional, which is why our NCO Corps is the best in the world.

We had an awesome opportunity to sit down with MG Matt McFarlane and CSM Adam Nash, command team for 4th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Fort Carson to talk about the unique and wonderful things the division is doing for our Army. MG McFarland expressed getting the formation to understand the peaks and valleys in life and wanted their peak to be higher. He also mentioned “Be an expert at what you...

COL (R) DJ Reyes takes us through the Veteran Treatment Court program which emphasizes wellness of our Veterans through rehabilitation not punishment. Getting them re-integrated back not only with their community but with their loved ones and families.  “This is not a hand out,” he states. “This is a hand up!”

MSG (R) Leroy Petry takes us on his spellbinding journey through the mission to capture a Taliban target in Paktia Province of Afghanistan that led to him be awarded the Medal of Honor. You won’t want to miss this harrowing story of bravery and courage of America’s armed forces.

These two great Soldiers pull back the curtain to give us a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the Army’s premier installation for training and deployment of heavy forces at Fort Hood.

Ms Phyllis Wilson, President of the Military Women’s Memorial, 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 the nation’s only historical repository documenting all military women’s service.

Stephen Lofgren, historian with the U.S. Army Center of Military History, discusses in detail the first account of 9/11 that he wrote which describes how so many were suddenly thrust into a nightmare in which they had to struggle together just to survive.

Today’s episode features Ms Teri Maude whose spouse, LTG Timothy Maude, was killed on 9/11.  Please listen as Teri describes in detail the events of that day that so dramatically and drastically changed her and her family’s lives forever.

Country Music Artist, Darryl Worley, describes the lasting impact 9/11 had on his life which led him to write and perform the massive hit record, “Have You Forgotten?” –  the great song about 9/11.  He further shares his stories of the many trips he took overseas performing for the troops forever solidifying his undying love for the military.