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MIL2VET Veteran Podcast

by Chris Elder, Navy Veteran, and Yogi Hernandez, Active Duty Navy Chief, Mil2Vet

The Veteran Podcast and YouTube Channel supporting military service members and veterans through transitions. We share inspiring stories, firsthand experiences, and essential resources to help veterans navigate from military to civilian life. Join our community to explore insights, share experiences, and access a wealth of information. Hosted by Navy Veteran Chris Elder and Active Duty Chief Yogi Hernandez. The opinions expressed do not reflect the opinions of the DOD. Discover More: Join the News Letter at: mil2vet.com YouTube: youtube.com/@Mil2Vet

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Latest Episodes

Mar 27, 2026 · 44 min
🎙️ March 2026 Scuttlebutt Live This episode of Scuttlebutt brings real conversations from the veteran community—no script, no filter. Chris, Yogi, and Megan talk through what’s happening right now—transition challenges, wins, and what veterans are actually dealing with after service. Topics i…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1h 11m
Scuttlebutt Live: A Veteran-Focused Show Covering Current Events, Veteran News, and Powerful Veteran Stories!
Jan 17, 2025 · 52 min
In the final part of our Mil2Vet Season 1 Recap, Chris and Yogi sit down to talk about and review key clips from episodes featuring Misty Moreno (Air Force Veteran), Tab Bartley (Marine Veteran), Josh Johnson (Army Veteran), and Marcus Holan (Marine Veteran). They highlight heartfelt advice, reflect…
Jan 10, 2025 · 27 min
In Part 3 of our Mil2Vet Season 1 Recap, Chris and Yogi sit down to talk about and reflect on powerful clips from conversations with Mario P. Fields (Marine Veteran), Davon Copeland (Navy Veteran), and JJ Cummings (Navy Veteran). They explore lessons on leadership, resilience, and personal growth fr…
Jan 3, 2025 · 25 min
In Part 2 of our Mil2Vet Season 1 Recap, Chris and Yogi sit down to talk about and revisit memorable clips from episodes featuring Greta Hamilton (Navy Veteran), Maurice Wilson (Navy Veteran), and Marc Vasquez (Navy Veteran). They reflect on these veterans’ deeply personal experiences of transitioni…
Dec 27, 2024 · 9 min
In Part 1 of our Mil2Vet Season 1 Recap, Chris and Yogi sit down to talk about and review impactful clips from episodes featuring Jeff Swan (Navy Veteran), Enrique Gonzalez (Navy Veteran), and Brooke Oachs (Navy Reserve Recruiter). They dive into powerful stories of military transition, lessons lear…
Dec 20, 2024 · 1h 12m
On this milestone 100th episode of the Mil2Vet Podcast, we are thrilled to bring you the incredible story of Eddie Lowery Jr., a Navy veteran who dives deep into his personal journey of resilience, growth, and life after military service. Eddie shares raw and honest insights about his time in the Na…
Dec 13, 2024 · 2h 5m
In this episode of the Mil2Vet Podcast, we’re joined by Nick White, a Navy veteran with a compelling story. Nick takes us through his journey in the Navy, sharing unforgettable sea stories from his time aboard ships like the USS George Washington and the USS Iwo Jima.He opens up about his experience…
Dec 6, 2024 · 51 min
In Episode 98, we sit down with Retired Master Chief Tim Kearns, who served 30 years in the Navy’s Silent Service as Chief of the Boat on the USS Chicago and Command Master Chief of the ARCO. Tim shares his lessons learned from retirement, including the importance of starting your VA claim early wit…
Nov 29, 2024 · 53 min
🎙️ Mil2Vet Podcast: Candace Herold – From Navy Corpsman to IT Professional This week, we sit down with Candace Herold, a Navy Corpsman with over 18 years of service. Candace shares her journey, from being stationed overseas as a single parent to reaching her high-year tenure in a job field with a …
Nov 22, 2024 · 1h 10m
Join us for this episode of the Mil2Vet Podcast, where we talk with Ben Monette, an Army veteran and Green Beret, about his med board transition journey. Ben shares the challenges he faced, his fight with addiction, and his recovery through Tree House Recovery. Now dedicated to helping other veter…
Nov 15, 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Mil2Vet podcast, we’re joined by Monica McNeal, an experienced career readiness coach who helps veterans prepare for civilian careers. Monica shares her top tips for a successful military transition: 1️⃣ Have a Plan A, B, and C, 2️⃣ Get a mentor through ACP or Veterati, and 3️…
Nov 8, 2024 · 1h 10m
Mil2Vet Veteran Podcast | Hispanic Heritage in Military | Judge Frederick Aguirre In this special episode of the Mil2Vet Veteran Podcast, we welcome the Honorable Frederick Aguirre, a retired judge and passionate advocate for recognizing Hispanic contributions to the U.S. military. Although not a …
Nov 1, 2024 · 1h 28m
Mil2Vet | Dondre Lawson | Army Veteran Welcome to the Mil2Vet podcast, where over 100 veterans share their stories. In this episode, we sit down with Dondre Lawson, an Army veteran and CEO of Emerald Technical Solutions. From military service to entrepreneurship, Dondre’s journey showcases the grit,…
Oct 25, 2024 · 1h 20m
Welcome to the Mil2Vet podcast, where over 100 veterans share their stories. In this episode of Mil2Vet, we sit down with Brett Crozier, the former commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. When COVID hit his ship, Crozier made a decision that would change the course of his career—choosing…
Oct 18, 2024 · 38 min
Mil2Vet | Tiffany Martschink – Army Veteran and Founder of the Mettle of Honor PodcastIn this episode, we welcome Tiffany Martschink, Army veteran and founder of the Mettle of Honor Podcast. Tiffany shares her journey from military service to building a platform where veterans and first responders s…
Oct 11, 2024 · 1h 17m
From Air Force Reserves to Army Doc – Jerome Spearman’s Veteran Advocacy Journey Meet Jerome Spearman, who served a total of 16 years between the Air Force Reserves and as an Army medic. After being med boarded out in 2018, Jerome transitioned into a career as a Registered Nurse and veteran advocat…
Oct 4, 2024 · 59 min
In this episode of the Mil2Vet podcast, we dive deep into the transition experiences of Army veteran Crystal Tramack. With over 100 inspiring stories shared on our platform, we focus on the unique journey of veterans transitioning from military to civilian life.Crystal’s story highlights the challen…
Sep 27, 2024 · 1h 5m
Craig Hannum | Mil2Vet Veteran Podcast | Military Police and Suicide Prevention Expert In this episode, we’re joined by Craig Hannum, a U.S. Army veteran with over three decades of experience in military police and suicide prevention. Craig has been a leader in these critical areas, earning the U.S…
Sep 20, 2024 · 53 min
Craig Hannum | Mil2Vet Veteran Podcast | US Army Veteran Transition In this powerful two-part episode, we welcome Craig Hannum, an award-winning suicide prevention expert and military police veteran with over 24 years of service in the U.S. Army and as a civilian. Craig’s remarkable career has earne…