Season 3, Episode 12: Don’t Stop Believing
How Veterans can leverage military skills to build networks and navigate civilian careers. To the Veterans who never stopped believing — in themselves, in their brothers and sisters, and in the future. We’ve all been those “streetlights, people, livin’ just to find...
Season 3: Episode 11: With a Little Help from My Friends
The Gap We’re Closing Transitioning from military to civilian life can feel like stepping off a moving train. The speed changes, the rules change, and—surprise— and no one issued you a manual. That’s where mentorship and camaraderie step in. This episode digs into how...
Season 3: Episode 10: Married to a Veteran (The Spouse Episode)
Married to a Veteran – The Spouse Episode Season 3, Episode 10 of The Common Veterans When we think of service and sacrifice, it’s easy to focus on the Veteran — but what about the ones who held the line back home? In this episode of The Common Veterans, Jeff Schrock...
Season 3: Episode 9: Game Night and Interview with John Burk
Roll for initiative! In this high-spirited episode, the crew sits down to talk about the games that shaped them—on and off the battlefield. From heated rounds of beer pong in the barracks to late-night strategy battles over Axis & Allies, games have always been a...
Season 3: Episode 8: You Can’t Do That
For those who’ve served, transitioning to civilian life can feel like entering a different world. In Episode 8: You Can’t Do That, the hosts of The Common Veterans take a humorous but honest look at what doesn’t translate from the military to the civilian world—and...
14 years, 9 months…
Times Fly By 14 years, 9 months, 26 days, and a wakeup. My gosh, how has time flown so fast? Sarah's and my oldest son graduated 8th grade from Trinity Lutheran School last night and has started his transition to High School. All the memories flooded back last night...
Season 3, Episode 7: Trust Me, I Am From the Government
The Common Veterans explores the seven most dangerous words in the world. In this episode, we dive deep into the promises, pitfalls, and realities of government systems affecting Veterans’ lives—blending candid discussions, expert insights, and real-life experiences....
Hit the Trail: FreedomSystem.org’s Mountain Biking Program Empowers Veterans Through Adventure
Reclaim the Trail, Rebuild the Spirit, Veteran Mountain Biking Program Making the Veteran Mountain Biking Program was a quick pitch, but we started it, and now it’s awesome. At FreedomSystem.org, we believe healing doesn’t just happen in hospitals or therapy sessions...
Episode 6 – Time
Through music, the Common Veterans reflect on the songs that helped them survive the suck… and maybe even dance in the rain with a poncho and an MRE. I. Introduction In this episode, we dive into how music shaped our military experiences—from boot camp blues to...
Season 3 – Episode 5 – Hollywood
Episode 5: Hollywood In this episode of The Common Veterans, we take on Hollywood and its portrayal of the military. What’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what just makes us laugh? Before we roll, check out FreedomSystem.org for upcoming events, including our charity...