SEASON 6
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Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 37 | Veterans! Want to benefit from $500 MILLION in Support? | USAA | MG (R) Robert F. Whittle, Jr.
On this week’s 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, and those organizations committed to helping them.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 36 | What Is the Black History Month 2026 Theme and Why Is 2026 the 100th Anniversary? | LTC (R) Dr. Maurice S. Pickett
On this week’s episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley welcomes LTC (R) Dr. Maurice S. Pickett for a candid and thoughtful discussion on the significance of Black History Month.
Together they explore why Black history is not separate from American History, but foundational to it. From the undeniable contributions of Black Americans in military service, education, innovation, and civic leadership to the hard truths surrounding our nation’s origins, this conversation challenges listeners to embrace the full story – not just the comfortable chapters.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 35 | What is AMC – And Who Keeps the Army Ready?| LTG Chris Mohan & CSM Jacinto Garza
Backbone. That’s what United States Army Material Command (AMC) represents within the U.S. Army. In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes LTG Chris Mohan and CSM Jacinto Garza, United States Army Material Command Team, to talk about the backbone of readiness, modernization, and sustainment across the force.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 34 | Listening Without Judgement: The Making of Sheepdog The Movie | Steven Grayhm & Matt Dallas
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Steven Grayhm, the writer, director, and star of the new movie, “Sheepdog,” along with his co-star, Matt Dallas. The film explores a Veteran’s emotional journey as he navigates the effects of trauma transitioning back into civilian life. Together they explore how real Veteran stories shaped the film—and why listening without judgement matters.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 33 | Health is Foundational | Team Red, White & Blue | John “JJ” Pinter
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.
In this conversation, they explore how prioritizing daily movement, sustainable habits, and human connection directly impacts long-term performance, clarity, and overall well-being.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 32 | Healing Invisible Wounds | The Warrior’s Journey | Kevin Weaver
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. Together they discuss the challenges Veterans, Servicemembers and their Families face when dealing with “invisible wounds.” In this candid conversation they discuss resources, talk about shared experiences, and encourage Veterans to continue seeking resources, sharing their stories, and supporting one another on their paths to recovery.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 31 | A Veteran’s Journey Through Healing & Recovery | MSG (R) Pasha Palanker
This week on the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes MSG (R) Pasha Palanker, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, whose story 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 weight of accountability, and the hard-earned steps Pasha took to move forward as trauma, loss, and the echoes of war followed him home.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 30 | Mission, Purpose, and Leadership| SFC Johnny “Viva La Vargas” Vargas
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast, 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 recognition. It’s about showing up for people, leading with empathy, and using your influence to help others win.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 29 | $1 Dollar Mission that is changing the Military | Robert Irvine Foundation | Robert Irvine
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Robert Irvine, Chef, Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist, Tireless Supporter of our Nation’s Veterans, Military, Families and First Responders and Founder of the Robert Irvine Foundation.
Together, they explore how modernizing the military food service, improving nutrition, and focusing on human performance directly impact readiness across the Joint Forces. From major installations to daily life for Servicemembers and their Families, this conversation highlights why fuel, recovery, and leadership matter.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 28 | Three Pillars for Veterans Wellness | 1821 Productions Voice of the Voiceless | SFC (R) William A. ”Stevo” Stephens, Jr.
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley talks with SFC (R) William A. “Stevo” Stephens Jr., Founder of 1821 Productions Voice of the Voiceless, about the Three Pillars outlined in his books: The Mirror, The Broken Mirror, and No Filter. Together, these pillars support Veterans Wellness, helping them rediscover their identity and sense of purpose after leaving military service.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 27 | Competing with Purpose, Not Limits | Hyperformance Foundation | Steve Luppino
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley welcomes Steve Luppino, Founder and Executive Director of Hyperformance Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering and supporting Veterans, Military Servicemembers, First Responders, their Families, and the Families of the fallen through Adaptive Sports.
From the healing power of competition to representing our nation on the world stage, Steve shares powerful insight on what it means to put people first, shifting perceptions around disability, and helping individuals rediscover their purpose.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 26 | Failing Forward: The Leadership Lesson in Authenticity | LeadHership Academy | 1SG (R) Shirley V. Baéz
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley welcomes 1SG (R) Shirley V. Baéz, Founder of LeadHership Academy and Board Member of the BLK OPS™ Foundation.
Shirley shares how she confronted imposter syndrome, leaned into uncomfortable challenges, and learned that true leadership is about building genuine connections with your people, beyond rank or title.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 25 | Evolving for the Future Fight | U.S. Army Southern European Task Force-Africa (SETAF-AF) | CSM Chad B. Harness
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley sits down with CSM Chad B. Harness of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force-Africa (SETAF-AF) to explore how the Army is transforming to face tomorrow’s challenges across Europe and Africa.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 24 | Inside the VA: Straight Talk | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | The Honorable Dr. Paul R. Lawrence
In this week’s episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley sits down with The Honorable Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, for an insightful and important conversation about the future of Veteran care and the systems that support those who served.
This is a must-watch episode for every Veteran, Military Family Member, and supporter who cares about ensuring our warriors receive the care and respect they earned — not just in service, but for life.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 23 | Coming Home: The Hardest Mission Yet | Wounded Warrior Project | LTG (R) Walter E. Piatt
In this week’s special episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast recognizing Veterans Day, SMA Tilley sits down with LTG (R) Walter E. Piatt, Chief Executive Officer of the Wounded Warrior Project, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to bring every warrior home — mind, body, and soul.
Together, they discuss the challenges many Veterans face after service, the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project to support their healing and transition, and the importance of community and purpose in helping warriors rediscover life beyond the uniform.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 22 | From Service to Security: Navigating Open Enrollment | BCBS | FLTCM (R) Paul Kingsbury & 15th SMA (R) Daniel A. Dailey
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 21 | Veterans Transition to Civilian Life | OSDTN | Arlie Haddix & Penny Anderson
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video episode, SMA Tilley sits down with two remarkable leaders from Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN) — Arlie Haddix, Chief Executive Officer, Lt. Col., Retired, U.S. Air Force and Penny Anderson, Chief Development and External Affairs Officer. Together, they share the incredible story behind OSDTN’s three-decade mission to empower Veterans across Middle Tennessee.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 20 | Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II | Victoria Kelly & Karin Tanabe
In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Victoria Kelly and Karin Tanabe, writers and producers of the PBS Documentary Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II.
This powerful conversation uncovers the human impact behind the dropping of the atomic bomb in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Don’t miss this riveting discussion filled with historical insights, compelling storytelling, and the long-term repercussions for the survivors.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 19 | Journey For A Cause | No One Fights Alone Foundation’s MSG (R) Michael Kendall & Courser Racing Foundation’s SFC (R) Christopher Farrington
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Michael Kendall, President and Founder at No One Fights Alone Foundation & Christopher Farrington, Chief Operations Officer at Courser Racing Foundation. They talk about their heroic journey rowing across the Pacific Ocean to bring awareness to the national tragedy of Veteran suicide.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 18 | Voice of the Army | Association of the United States Army (AUSA) | 15th SMA (R) Daniel A. Dailey
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, 15th SMA (R) Daniel A. Dailey joins SMA Tilley to spotlight AUSA’s global impact. With the Annual Meeting around the corner, hear how AUSA champions Soldiers, Families, and Army priorities worldwide.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 17 | Readiness. Excellence. Destination. | U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson | MG Daryl O. Hood & CSM William M. Shoaf
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes MG Daryl O. Hood, Commanding General, and CSM William M. Shoaf, Command Sergeant Major, of the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson as they dive into what it takes to lead and train America’s future Soldiers. From Civilian to Soldier — it all starts at Fort Jackson.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 16 | Healing From the Heart |Cohen Veterans Network |Claire Lawless & Brandi Salvatore
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Claire Lawless, Former Senior Director, Quality Assurance & Brandi Salvatore, Case Manager, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health at Cohen Veterans Network. They highlight Cohen Veterans Network’s mission to provide accessible, barrier free, high-quality mental health care for Veterans and their families.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 15 | The Power of Together |Heroes to Heroes Foundation | Judy Isaacson Elias
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Judy Isaacson Elias, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Heroes to Heroes Foundation. They discuss the organization’s unique one-year program for Veterans built around rediscovering values, relationships, and finding spiritual healing.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 14 | Transformation Journey |COMMIT Foundation | LTC (R) JC Glick
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes LTC (R) JC Glick, Author, Speaker and Chief Executive Officer of the COMMIT Foundation. In this candid and revealing conversation, they share LTC Glick’s journey through transition that led to four suicide attempts and how he found identiy, purpose and community that gave him strength moving forward.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 13 | Break The Silence | Face the Fight™ | Babs Chase
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley sits down with Babs Chase, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation & Executive Director of Face the Fight™. Together, they have a candid conversation uniting diverse voices to break the stigma around the national tragedy of suicide in the Military and Veteran community.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 11 | U.S. Army G-1 | LTG Brian S. Eifler and SGM Christopher P. “Smoke” Stevens
In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes LTG Brian S. Eifler, Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army G-1, and SGM Christopher P. “Smoke” Stevens, U.S. Army G-1 Senior Enlisted Leader. They discuss their primary focus on Army personnel and outline the development of effective policies designed to sustain personnel readiness—recognizing that people are the Army’s greatest mission.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 10 | Navy Federal Serves | Jerome Tennille
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley sits down with Jerome Tennille, U.S. Navy Veteran and Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact at Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU). Together, they explore how NFCU goes beyond banking—serving their members, Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families with long-term support, strategic partnerships, and a deep commitment to community impact.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 9| Business in a Box | VIQTORY & The Vetrepreneur Academy | Chris Hale
In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley interviews Chris Hale, CEO of VIQTORY and the Vetrepreneur Academy, as well as a U.S. Navy Veteran. Their discussion focuses on the ways military experience prepares Veterans for entrepreneurial success and examines how the Vetrepreneur Academy facilitates their transition into business ownership.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 8 | Your Faith is a Mighty Weapon! | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps | Chaplain (MG) William Green, Jr. & RSGM Meaghan B. Simmons
In this special episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast celebrating the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps’ 250th birthday, SMA Tilley is joined by the leaders of the Corps’ command team, Chaplain (MG) William Green, Jr. and RSGM Meaghan B. Simmons. Together, they honor the Army Chaplain Corps’ legacy of guiding Servicemembers and Families through life’s battles with care, compassion, love and respect setting the conditions for them to help us as a nation to win!
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 7 | Benefits That Save You Money! | Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Leslie Santiago-Rodriguez & CMSgt (R) Jason David
In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley is joined by two distinguished guests: Leslie Santiago-Rodriguez, Manager of Uniformed Services Community Relations at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and U.S. Army Veteran and Jason David, Executive Director of Ibis Public Sector, Board Advisor for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. Together, they explore how Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program goes above and beyond to ensure that Active-duty Servicemembers, Retired Veterans, and their Families fully understand their vision and dental benefits—and how to make the most of them.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 6 | Healing Through Music | SGM (R) Mark Reilly
In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley sits down with SGM (R) Mark Reilly, CEO & President of The Washington Tattoo. Together, they dive into the healing power of music and its ability to empower Veterans and Transitioning Servicemembers by restoring identity, offering purpose, and creating a sense of belonging in the face of mental health challenges.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 5 | Caring for Our Military Children | Amy Moore & Ashley Jensen
In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Amy Moore, Clinical Director, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock in Colorado Springs, and Ashley Jensen, Senior Manager, Clinical Practice, Cohen Veterans Network. Together, they explore how military children often face many of the same mental health challenges as their parents who serve and how Cohen Veterans Network is working to address these unique needs through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 4 | Uncommon is Calling | Army National Guard | LTG Jonathan M. Stubbs and CSM James Brian Kendrick
In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes LTG Jonathan M. Stubbs, Director of the Army National Guard, and CSM James Brian Kendrick, Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Army National Guard. Together, they delve into the Army National Guard’s vital role in protecting America’s freedoms and ideals, as well as the uncommon calling to serve in the Army National Guard.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 3 | Hiring Heroes & Building Futures | CSM (R) Robert Cobb
In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley sits down with CSM (R) Robert Cobb, Army Relationship Director, Military Affairs, USAA. They dive into USAA’s mission to hire Veterans and their Spouses, and CSM Cobb opens up about his own transition from military to civilian life, offering a powerful glimpse into what it takes to build a future after service.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 2 | The Power of Prayer | CSM Steve & Courtney Devot
In this touching and inspiring episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley talks with CSM Steve Devot and his wife Courtney, parents of Kobe Devot. On October 26, 2024, Kobe was seriously injured in an automobile accident. They discuss the day of the incident and how the power of prayer, resilience, faith, and love played a major role in Kobe’s recovery.
Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 1 | Happy 250th Birthday Army! | MG Christopher R. Norrie & CSM Jonathan Reffeor
Kicking off Season #6 of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes the 3rd Infantry Division Command Team, MG Christopher R. Norrie, Commanding General, and CSM Jonathan Reffeor, Division Command Sergeant Major. Together, they celebrate the Army’s 250th Birthday, reflecting on the significance of this milestone, the esteemed history of the 3rd Infantry Division, and the pride of being a Dogface Soldier.
