Moral Injury and the Unseen Toll of Remote Warfare
Tanner Yackley – Founder & CEO of Remote Warrior LLC
Host: Doug White | Tell This Story Podcast
🔥 Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Doug White sits down with TannerYackley, Founder of Remote Warrior LLC, to shine a light on the emotional and psychological toll of remote warfare. As a mental health advocate and drone combat veteran, Tanner ison a mission to confront moral injury, address the gaps in veteran care, and equip VA providers with tools to better serve this often-overlooked population.
The conversation dives into the stigma around militarymental health, the dangers of silent suffering, and the innovations Remote Warrior is driving—including the RECON trauma screen and strategic policy work for long-term change.
👉 Connect with Tanner:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-yackley/
🌐 Website: https://www.remotewarriorllc.com/
🔗 Link Hub: https://remotewarrior.carrd.co/
📧 Email: info@remotewarriorllc.com
📍 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:40 – Tanner’s story and military experience
05:49 – The hidden cost of drone operations
14:28 – Mental health, stigma, and coping
19:26 – What Remote Warrior LLC is doing differently
30:52 – Message to fellow veterans
34:23 – Resources for families and advocates
🎧 Listen Now:
🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0C4wNoBzyn8e8HwXqdEp7W
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tell_This_Story
📕 Amazon: https://a.co/d/biLp8ba
📖 Learn More:
📘 Hiding in Plain Sight: The Truth About Trauma, Service, and the Way Forward by Doug White🌐www.dougwhiteofficial.com
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