As a military veteran or first responder, you need to plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In Round 17 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 - The Hiring Interview Process Medium Range - Star ..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, former Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmer, Kat Apostolina, reflects on the mental and physical challenges of her military training and career. Despite being the sole female in a class of 20, she graduated with just six others, proving that mental resilience was key to success. In her 7 years of service, she had deployments to Afghanistan and Kuwait. An injury sustained during a training exercise ultim ..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 16 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 - Square Away Your Legal Documents Medium Range ..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, Isaac Lee (call sign Whiskey), a retired Marine Corps Lt. Col., is back for round 2. You can go back to Episode 97 for more on Whiskey. This time Isaac is now a published author of his first book Hangar 4 which is newly available. In this conversation we talk about the cathartic process of writing his book, which began when he started keeping journals during flight school and continued through his entir ..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 Round 15 of 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 - Build Your Wardrobe Medium Range - Practice ..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. This time on the Transition Drill Podcast catapult into the life and insights of James "Bart" Bartelloni, a former Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot and Annapolis graduate, who shares his interesting journey from the cockpit of a Tomcat to the challenges of civilian transition. Bartelloni’s story is not just about flying high but also about navigating the turbulent waters of life after the military. In this episode, Bartelloni recounts his exhilarating exper ..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 Round 14 of 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 - Job Search Journal Medium Range - Mentor Yo ..read more

In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore the life of Anthony Glenn II, a Marine Corps veteran whose story is a testament to the power of resilience, transformation, and the fighting spirit of a Marine. Anthony's early life was marked by adversity. His youth was a struggle for attention and direction, leading him into frequent run-ins with the law. Yet, it was this very fight for survival and identity that forged his path to the Marine Corps. Anthony's transition from a troubled youth to a disciplined Marine is not just a story of personal achievement; it's a narrative that res ..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 Round 13 of 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 - Think Beyond Your Transition Medium Range ..read more

In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, follow the career and experiences of Sean Greenleaf, his 5 combat deployments, his early days as a young Infantry Marine, his time as a Drill Instructor, and his time with the prestigious Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1), the helicopter squadron for the President. Sean's journey through the Marine Corps is not just a story of military service but a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and the enduring bonds of brotherhood. Sean's military career began with no intention of making it a lifelong commitment. Yet, his initial plan ..read more