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April 3, 2025

5 Powerful Leadership Lessons from Dale Marks

5 Powerful Leadership Lessons from Dale Marks   In a compelling episode of the HeroFront Podcast, Dale Marks—a seasoned military veteran, leader, and inspiration—shared a treasure trove of insights gained from decades of service, …

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April 3, 2025

Unpacking the Key Themes from the Jason Weiss Episode

This blog post will identify and analyze the most important themes and takeaways from the episode. It will provide a structured overview of the key topics discussed, making it easier for listeners to understand and retain the information. In this ep…

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Feb. 9, 2025

Josh White's Guest Tools: Bio, Stats, Cover Art, Platforms

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO PROMOTE: https://linktr.ee/herofront (All Links) Email: HeroFrontPodcast@gmail.com Website: HeroFrontPodcast.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herofront Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Navigating “Freedom Shock” - The Emotional Journey From Military to Civilian Life with Dawnell Kelly

 Navigating “Freedom Shock” in the Journey From Military to Civilian Life By Josh White, Host of HeroFront Podcast Based on Dawnell Kelly's Veteran Transition Philosophy found here: The Optimized Veteran Podcast As I…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Why Are America’s Veterans Jumping Ship and Moving Overseas?

America’s Veterans Are Moving Abroad By John H Davis   We didn’t fight a war for twenty plus years to live in a country at war with itself. The country made enormous demands of us, we deployed over and over again and paid the cos…

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Jan. 21, 2025

Top 5 Lessons Learned from the Legendary Adventures of Jim Clash From Forbes Magazine

Top 5 Lessons Learned from the Legendary Adventures of Jim Clash From Forbes Magazine FULL INTERVIEW HERE Jim Clash is not just an adventure journalist at Forbes—he’s a storyteller of the extraordinary, a seeker of the unknown, and a…

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Jan. 15, 2025

The Military Paid for My Degree: Why It Took Me 20 Years and What I’d Do Differently

The Military Paid for My Degree: Why It Took Me 20 Years and What I’d Do Differently Something incredible has happened—my degree finally arrived! At 40 years old, you might assume this is my master’s degree, but nope—it&rsqu…

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Jan. 8, 2025

Top 5 Self-Development Lessons from Legendary Air Force General - General Mike "Johnny Bravo" Drowley

Top 5 Self-Development Lessons I learned from a Legendary Air Force General - Mike "Johnny Bravo" Drowley When it comes to leadership, resilience, and growth, few figures embody these ideals as profoundly as General Michael “Johnny Bravo&rdqu…

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Dec. 9, 2024

Questions I Wish My First Sergeant Had Asked Me — And How I’d Answer Them Now

MSgt Josh White, a medic and award-winning podcaster, sat down with SMSgt Ashley Hall, a decorated first sergeant, for an open Q&A.  For many service members, isolation, trauma, and the weight of expectations can lead to struggles with men…

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Nov. 29, 2024

Lessons in Leadership and Life from Kaleth O. Wright, the 18th CMSAF

    In his tenure as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright became known for his honesty, empathy, and relentless pursuit of meaningful change. His leadership legacy is one of resilience, progress, and self-ref…

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Aug. 29, 2024

The “Veteran’s Void of Uncertainty” Entering the transition abyss after serving in the military

The “Veteran’s Void of Uncertainty” Entering your personal abyss after serving in the military.  I’m introducing a term that encapsulates a critical and often overlooked period after military service: the “Veteran…

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Aug. 29, 2024

What I’ve Learned in My First Few Weeks Job Hunting After Military Service.

What I’ve Learned in My First Few Weeks: (Veterans Opportunity to Work VOW ACT - In Lieu of DD214 for USAJobs.Gov for early applications during skillbridge and terminal leave: Example form at bottom of page) 1. FLAKY Connections: The hook-up…

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July 12, 2024

Keep Hope Alive During Your Military Transition: Insights gained from Veteran Owned Company Namauu Technological & Industrial (NTI)

I attended an incredibly insightful talk given by the Namauu Technological & Industrial (NTI) Team who shared invaluable insights on navigating a challenging phase for any Veteran entering the void of unknown...Departing the Military. I wro…

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March 21, 2024

Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating Military Transition with Confidence w/William Pugh From The Post Military Service Podcast

Lessons learned from my episode Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating Military Transition with Confidence w/William Pugh From The Post Military Service Podcast In this episode of the HeroFront Podcast, I had the privilege of joining William Pugh from …

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Jan. 28, 2024

Life in the Danger Zone: F-35 Fighter Pilot's Path to Resilience After A Mid-Air Collision, With Test Pilot and A.I. Expert, Col Tucker 'Cinco' Hamilton

This episode with Colonel Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton dives deep into many fascinating topics. It unveils the intersection of social media and aviation, where Colonel Hamilton's journey intersects with the digital realm, transforming it into a platform …

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Jan. 12, 2024

Never Quit: Navigating Life Changing Trials, Celebrating The Triumphs, and Embracing My Transformative Journey w/Amanda Martinez

"As I faced personal and professional setbacks, my reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism intensified. The lowest point came with a DUI in Germany, a moment that shook me to my core."By Amanda MartinezAs I sit down to write my story, I can't help…

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July 2, 2023

Owning Your Journey: Embracing Resilience and Finding Community w/Kristen Christy

Owning Your Journey: Embracing Resilience and Finding Community w/Kristen Christy Life is a beautiful yet challenging journey, and in the midst of it all, there's one thing that remains constant: resilience. It's that fire within us that keeps us…

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July 2, 2023

Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Excellence: Building an Elite Honor Guard Program

Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Excellence: Building an Elite Honor Guard Program with Rian Hudson In a recent podcast episode, my colleague Rian Hudson and I discussed our experiences in the Air Force Honor Guard program. We delved into the …

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July 1, 2023

The Inspiring Journey of Blythe Cooley: Triumph Over Codependency and Finding Peace

The Inspiring Journey of Blythe Cooley: Triumph Over Codependency and Resilience Full Interview w/Blythe Found Here: https://www.herofrontpodcast.com/msgt-blythe-cooley-from-surviving-to-thriving-ep-3/ In this powerful podcast episode, we delve…

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March 17, 2023

'A Decade Under The Influence' Searching For My Rock Bottom That Didn't Exist

'A Decade Under The Influence' Searching For A “Rock-Bottom” That Didn't Exist Being in a deployed location has me reflecting a lot on my life lately and there’s one lesson I feel the need to share with anyone that is going t…

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Feb. 5, 2023

Sharpen The Sword! What Happens When You Neglect Self-Care

It's those weeks & months where our time is taken from us when I’m reminded of the importance of adequate self-care or what I like to call "keeping your sword sharp"; being ready for battle, ready for life. When the stuff hits the fan and …

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Nov. 9, 2022

Giving People What They NEED to Succeed! by Bryan Holm

We’ve all been there! We’re navigating through our week, assigning tasks, leading teams, and trying our best to make a difference.  And then, out of nowhere, someone fails at something we were counting on them for… and a mill…

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Sept. 30, 2022

Letters to Lackland: A story about hope, resiliency, and overcoming the things that broke me. By C.R. Brislin

Disclaimer: This article is individually owned and a unique and personal story from Cailey Brislin's perspective. The article doesn’t necessarily represent Air Force positions, strategies or opinions. Additionally, the intent is to educate, in…

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May 27, 2022

The Leader Within: Stop Waiting For A “Title” - Be AMAZING Right Now by Bryan Holm

The Leader Within - by Bryan Holm Over the past few years, I’ve learned that one of my favorite parts of leadership is having the opportunity to mentor people from all walks of life.  Sometimes, those people are direct reports, and other…

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