In this episode I talk with Chris Cruise - dad, husband, former corporate stooge and current entrepreneur behind Cruise Custom Flags. From humble beginnings as the youngest of 5 children, through airborne school, the 82nd Airborne Division and an early deployment to Iraq, Chris shares his journey through the military and his path to founding a successful company based in giving back and sharing a bit of Kentucky with the American people. You can find Chris and Cruise Customs Flags: Website:...

In this episode I talk with Brian Boushey, a United States Marine turned Soldier. From his childhood growing up watching classic sports movies and running around the backyard playing Marine, to his time in Afghanistan as a Marine and later his time in...

Today I talk with Tony Reno, a veteran of the U.S. Army and current Crimes Against Children Detective. From his childhood in California, through his Psychological Operations training, Airborne School and two deployments to Iraq, Tony shares his...

In this episode I talk with Sergeant First Class Todd Fitzwater, a 20-year veteran and recent retiree of the United States Army. Todd and I talk about his child hood, lessons learned from his parents, his path to the Army and how he served his country...

Shane Magnussen is a combat veteran who served with the United States Army.  In this episode we talk about Shane's childhood in the mountains of Colorado, his entry to the military, a combat deployment, and trials, tribulations and dark times after leaving the military. Shane is the founder and owner of Scorpion 6 Knives, an American made and handcrafted knife company. Follow Shane at: https://www.instagram.com/scorpion_six/ And explore the Scorpion 6 website...

What if the one constant in your life changed? For U.S. Army Major (Ret.) Chris Lane, that happened after retiring with 18 years of service. But Chris' military journey started at birth with his father. From growing up on military installations, to ROTC and an 18-year career, Chris' life was deeply rooted in the service. In this episode of the Service Record Podcast, Chris shares his story from his younger years through retirement and what's he's since experienced in the corporate arena.

In this episode of the Service Record Podcast I talk with Jason Piccolo, a former special agent and supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security. Jason patrolled trafficking corridors as a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico Border. He went on the disrupt major narco-smuggling organizations and landing an assignment to the prestigious White House Security Council's Human Smuggling Cell. Jason hosts the popular podcast, The Protectors w/Jason Piccolo. The Protectors...

In this episode I talk with John Neilson, an active duty member of the United States Coast Guard. John grew up with the Coast Guard always nearby, foreshadowing his path in life. From his childhood to a deployment with the Coast Guard, John talks about life lessons, experiences, guys he serves with and lifelong advice from his father. You can find John at: Instagram: @neilsonleatherco Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/neilsonleatherco And you can find Combat Flags and the Service Record Podcast...

Benjamin Breckheimer is a combat-wounded veteran who found a new purpose in life after being severely wounded by an IED in Afghanistan. In this episode of the Service Record Podcast, I talk with Ben about: His early love of the military An unforgettable memory from his first deployment that signaled a change in his service The day he was hit by an IED His struggles with purpose and suicide during his recovery Why he scales the highest peaks on the planet What he sees in his future ...

U.S. Army Veteran & Founder of Combat Flags, Dan Berei, gets deep with active duty service members and veterans to understand what brought them to serve in the United States military. The Service Record Podcast moves beyond war stories to chronicle and understand why some choose to serve when most others don’t. With veterans, we take the discussion a step further to uncover the good, the bad and the ugly about the transition from the military back to the civilian sector.