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July 6, 2023 32 mins

Today Mike welcomes Eric Ballester, Combat Controller, Air Force retired. No one can question Eric's passion and commitment that he had during his time in service, and you will see why in this interview.


Eric's family was rooted in service and he found his purpose on the front lines after 9/11, deployed to Afghanistan. He and Mike discuss the challenges he faced during his transition from military life, including the search for a new sense of identity and somewhere to belong. They talk about how Eric navigated the healing process while seeking mentorship and education, the importance of community support, and the hidden strength of veterans as they continue to serve their communities.


Thank you for listening to Veterans Never Stop Serving. Please like, follow, subscribe, rate, review, and most importantly share this with a friend or any Veteran’s groups that you are associated with. These uplifting stories honor the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our country, and the more listeners we have, the more heroes we can help.

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