Michael Parks shares his remarkable journey from U.S. Air Force canine handler and Federal Air Marshal to veteran entrepreneur and founder of Daystar Photography. In this episode of Success After Service, Michael talks about military leadership, the bond between handlers and working dogs, post-9/11 aviation security, and how discipline, purpose, and mentorship helped him build a thriving photography, videography, and drone business. He also explains how veteran partnerships with organizations like The Warrior Alliance and Syracuse University’s IVMF are helping service members and families access resources, opportunity, and community support.

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