Your Next Mission®

In this special Memorial Day episode, on the number #1 video podcast on military transition and leadership, host 12th SMA(R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with fellow Vietnam Veteran Esteban Valenzuela, founder of the Law Offices of Esteban L. Valenzuela & Associates. 

In this deeply moving conversation, Esteban opens up about the darkness that swallowed him upon returning from war—from carrying weapons on the streets of California a...

Military retirement sounds like the finish line, but the next battle begins after you take off the uniform. Welcome to Your Next Mission®, the nation's #1 video podcast on military transition and leadership.

In this episode, host and the 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with Stacy Holt,  @usaa   Military Affairs Director Spouse Engagement & 30+ year Marine spouse and the 15th MCPON (R) Russell L. Smith to pull ba...

On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast,SMA Tilley welcomes Jessica Manfre, LCSW — Military Events Manager at Recurrent Military, Director of MilSpouseFest, licensed therapist, author of Never Alone, and proud Coast Guard spouse of 21+ years. Jessica oversees 8+ MilSpouseFest events a year (presented by USAA) on bases across the country and now internationally and works alongside founder Curtez Riggs on the Military...

No Airman Left Behind. Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, that promise is more than words. It is a mission that never ends. On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley goes inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) with MSG (R) Marsha Hoskins of AFW2, Leslie Santiago Rodriguez and CMSgt (R) Jason David of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Federal Employee Program, and to reveal exactly ...

The NCO Corps does not need compliant Soldiers. It needs committed warfighters. On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, 12th Sergeant Major of the Army (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with 17th Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer to break down exactly what turns compliance into commitment and why the difference is the why. Two SMAs. Zero filters. The truth that every Soldier, NCO, Veteran and Military Family ...

What does it look like when a bank actually understands the mission? What if your financial institution spoke your language, operated with discipline, and had your six the way your unit did? On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, Jill Castilla joins SMA Tilley to break down how Citizens Bank of Edmond is redefining banking for Veterans, Servicemembers, and Military Families and how the Roger app is changing the wa...

Question? What Do PCSing Military Families Really Face? On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes 1SG (R) Patrick Reed and wife Maria Reed, creators and hosts of the VetstreamTV.com series “Moving With The Military.” They expose the real, unfiltered truth behind military life on the move and discuss the unbelievable ways they are supporting many Military Families. What do Military Families REALLY ...

Comedian Jeff Allen opens up about Marriage, Family Chaos, and Faith that Hits Home is exactly what audiences are searching for when it comes to real, relatable, and hilarious comedy rooted in truth and Faith.

In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, comedian Jeff Allen joins SMA Tilley for a conversation that blends humor, real-life experience, and Faith in Christ. From marriage struggles to family chaos, Jeff Allen...

On this week’s episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes back Chris Davis, Assistant Vice President of Field Mortgage at Navy Federal Credit Union. Together they highlight the powerful role the VA Home Loan plays in supporting Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families on their path to homeownership, amplifying the value of this earned benefit and the real impact it continues to have across the milit...

Access to instant emergency money for Soldiers and their families. What is Army Emergency Relief (AER) and why has it been called the Army’s safety net for Soldiers and their Families? How does Army Emergency Relief provide financial support when Soldiers face unexpected hardships? In this powerful episode of the Your Next Mission® Video Podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes 16th SMA (R) Michael A. Grinston, the CEO of Army Emergency Relief...

80,000 Soldiers training for war every year. That is the mission at Fort Leonard Wood, one of the United States Army’s most important training installations.In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, we go inside Fort Leonard Wood with:• Major General Christopher G. Beck – Commanding General, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood• Command Sergeant Major Jorge Arzabala – CSM of the Maneuver Suppor...

Do you want to know how Veterans can benefit in $500 million in funding?

In this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes MG (R) Robert F. Whittle Jr., Senior Vice President, Head of Military Affairs at USAA, to break down the Honor Through Action initiative: a $500 million commitment dedicated to strengthening Veterans, Military Families, Transitioning Servicemembers, and those organizations committed to...

In this episode of Your Next Mission®, SMA Jack L. Tilley sits down with LTG Chris Mohan and CSM Jacinto Garza, the leadership team of United States Army Materiel Command (AMC), to answer the question many ask but few fully understand:

Who actually keeps the Army ready?

AMC is the backbone behind the force.

They sustain global operations.

They modernize equipment.

They rebuild the Organic Industrial Base.

They power readiness through adv...

In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Steven Grayhm, writer, director, and star of the new movie, “Sheepdog,” along with his co-star, Matt Dallas. The film follows a Veteran’s emotional journey as he confronts the effects of trauma while transitioning back into civilian life.

Together, they explore how real Veteran stories shaped the film—and why listening without judgment matters. They also share ...

Health is the foundation of every successful transition after military service. In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley sits down with John “JJ” Pinter, Deputy Director of Team Red, White & Blue and U.S. Army Veteran, to discuss why health, consistency, and community are critical long after the uniform comes off.

Many of the negative outcomes we see in the Veteran space don’t appear overnight. They often ...

Invisible wounds can follow Warriors long after the uniform comes off. How do mission, purpose, and leadership evolve after service? In this week’s Your Next Mission ® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Kevin Weaver, Co-Founder, President & CEO of The Warrior’s Journey, and U.S. Air Force Veteran, for a powerful conversation about peer-to-peer support, the invisible battles Veterans face, and the importance of connection, purpo...

A Veteran’s Journey through Healing and Recovery begins this week on the Your Next Mission® video podcast where SMA Tilley welcomes MSG (R) Pasha Palanker. A U.S. Army Combat Veteran, whose journey is forged in moments where life and death stood eye to eye with an insurgent in a split second that forever changed this warrior’s life. 

Together, they unpack the mindset required to survive, the weight of accountability, and the hard-ea...

How do Mission, Purpose, and Leadership evolve after the uniform comes off? In this week’s Your Next Mission ® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley sits down with SFC Johnny Vargas, also known as “Viva La Vargas” across Social Media, for a powerful conversation about impact, responsibility, and choosing to be a light in a dark world. 

Johnny shares why real leadership isn’t about rank, platforms, or recognition. It's about showing ...

The $1 Mission changing the Military is happening behind the scenes and most people never hear about it. In this week’s episode on Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Robert Irvine, Chef, Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist, Tireless Supporter of our Nation’s Veterans, Military, Families and First Responders and Founder of the Robert Irvine Foundation. 

Together, they explore how modernizing the military food serv...