SEASON 4
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EP 12: Managing Co-Founder, Kandi Tillman 🔗50strong
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.
EP 11: Navy Federal Credit Union
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 Community Engagement, Chris and Michelle explain why Navy Federal is widely recognized for its unwavering dedication to improving the financial well-being of those who have served our country.
EP 10: Veterans Moving Forward with COL (R) Dr. Gordon Sumner
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 Veteran can apply, the timetable to receive their support dog and so much more.
EP 9: Teaching Moments with Dr. Paul R. Lawrence – Part III, V.A. Education Benefits
In the final segment of our III Part Series “Teaching Moments with Dr. Paul Lawrence,” our discussion unpacks the education benefits offered to Veterans including the G.I. Bill. Dr. Lawrence provides insight into the legendary legislation that spans 79 years for the G.I. Bill and ways Veterans can pursue their education.
EP 8: Teaching Moments with Dr. Paul R. Lawrence – Part II, Financial Wellness
In Part II of our III Part series titled “Teaching Moments with Dr. Paul Lawrence,” the Former Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs discusses “Financial Wellness” with SMA Tilley. Dr. Lawrence, who possesses a Ph.D. in economics, provides unbelievable financial advice that will benefit our Veterans, Servicemembers and their Families.
EP 7: Teaching Moments with Dr. Paul R. Lawrence – Part I, V.A. Benefits
Former Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, joins SMA Tilley for this powerful III Part discussion about V.A. Benefits for Veterans, the disability claims process and more. Dr. Lawrence brings his experience and passion to share during this resource filled conversation.
EP 6: U.S. Army’s 248th Birthday
In celebration of the U.S. Army’s 248th Birthday, the 40th Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN James C. McConville and the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, SMA Michael A. Grinston, join SMA Tilley to capture 248 years of creating #ArmyPossibilities since 1775!
EP 5: Eighth Army
In this episode, LTG Willard M. Burleson III and CSM Robert H. Cobb join SMA Tilley to discuss “Fight Tonight” and the Eighth Army’s enduring presence in Korea with their allied partners since 1944. In addition, they highlight why Korea is the Assignment of Choice for Servicemembers and their Families.
EP 4: Wreaths Across America
Remember the Fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children that freedom comes at a great cost. This is the profound and heartfelt message delivered by Wreaths Across America Executive Director, Karen Worcester, as she shares with SMA Tilley, the mission for this honorable organization and how they serve our Gold Star Families, Veterans, Servicemembers, and their Families.
EP 3: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Sheri Goode and Terri Jones join SMA Tilley to share the heartfelt story of their children who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. SMA Tilley listens as these Surviving Mothers provide insight into all the ways the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, commonly known as TAPS, supports the loved ones of fallen Servicemembers across the country.
EP 2: Lee Kirby, Co-founder & Chairman, Salute Mission Critical
There is Veteran friendly, then there’s Veteran centered. In this episode, Lee Kirby, Chairman & Co-founder of Salute Mission Critical, joins SMA Tilley to discuss the mission of this amazing organization and how they use the military ecosystem of precision and attention to detail by hiring Veterans and Military Spouses to perform complex tasks in mission critical environments in the high-quality data center industry.
EP 1: Army Enterprise Marketing Office (AEMO)
We jump start our 4th Season of the Your Next Mission® video podcast with a brand refresh of the U.S. Army marketing campaign, “Be All You Can Be”. Today, Major Sheena L. Rubin and Major David K. Huffman from the Army Enterprise Marketing Office share exclusive insight with SMA Tilley on the research and strategy behind the new campaign. The team also discusses the new look and feel that’s instills what the Army stands and the “Possibilities” it presents.