As a military veteran or first responder, you need to plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In Round 30 of the Tactical Transition Tips series on the Transition Drill Podcast, advice is tailored to police officers, first responders, and military veterans at various stages of their career transition. Whether you're on the cusp of change, planning a few years down the line, or envisioning a decade ahead, this episode has you covered. In this episode, the three transition tips addressed are: Close Range - Professional Demeanor Today Medium Range - Enhan ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this Flashback Friday episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, we recap Episode 56 with Jose Rodriguez. Jose grew up knowing he was going to be a cop. He graduated high school early and began working as a volunteer with the local fire department. At that time the police officers were also firefighters and Jose saw this as a way to get his foot in the door. After almost 2 years as a volunteer and eventually a reserve officer, he was hired as a full ..read more

In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, sit down with Josiah O'Neil, whose journey from military service to political candidacy is sure to resonate with military veterans and first responders. Josiah chronicles his early enlistment in the Army at 17, his experiences as a combat medic during the Iraq War, and his transition to working as a military contractor. He shares his time as a police officer at both local (city PD and Sheriff) and federal levels (DSS), highlighting the challenges and realities faced by law enforcement. As politics intersected with his career, Josiah passionately ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this powerful episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, sit down with retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Marcus Dawson to explore his journey from the battlefield to the dojo. Marcus shares his experiences in the Marines, detailing the challenges and situations that shaped his 28-year military career. He retired in 2020; he planned to go 30 years, but his commitment to his family was stronger than his commitment to the Marine Corps. He ope ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In Round 27 of the Tactical Transition Tips series on the Transition Drill Podcast, advice is tailored to police officers, first responders, and military veterans at various stages of their career transition. Whether you're on the cusp of change, planning a few years down the line, or envisioning a decade ahead, this episode has you covered. In this episode, the three transition tips addressed are: Close Range - Set Realistic Short-Term Goals Medium Range - Pl ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. Join me in this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, as I sit down with Eric Johnson, a former Navy officer and the CEO of Trident Coffee. Eric shares his journey from growing up in San Diego, attending the Naval Academy wanting to be a pilot, pivoting after a medical diagnosis prevented him from being a pilot and serving in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, to his decision to leave the military and pursue entrepreneurship. Eric got out of the milita ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In Round 26 of the Tactical Transition Tips series on the Transition Drill Podcast, advice is tailored to police officers, first responders, and military veterans at various stages of their career transition. Whether you're on the cusp of change, planning a few years down the line, or envisioning a decade ahead, this episode has you covered. In this episode, the single transition tip addressed is: Honor Their Memory Your host, Paul Pantani, leveraging personal ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this riveting episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, retired Navy SEAL Commander Jimmy May talks about his remarkable military journey, from his early days navigating the challenges of Navy SEAL training to his numerous deployments and leadership roles in combat zones. Jimmy candidly shares his experiences with the unique pressures of military life, including the physical and emotional tolls of constant deployments, injuries, and balancing family ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In Round 25 of the Tactical Transition Tips series on the Transition Drill Podcast, advice is tailored to police officers, first responders, and military veterans at various stages of their career transition. Whether you're on the cusp of change, planning a few years down the line, or envisioning a decade ahead, this episode has you covered. In this episode, the three transition tips addressed are: Close Range - Get Letters of Recommendation Medium Range - Dro ..read more

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, Join us for a conversation with retired Marine Lt. Col. Mike O'Brien, a TOPGUN graduate and former fighter squadron leader who has transitioned from a military career to the political arena. Mike takes us through his journey, starting with his early days at Annapolis Naval Academy, becoming a fighter pilot, his experiences flying fighter jets, including the F-18 and F-35, and attending TOPGUN. He shares ..read more