Discover how Chattahoochee Technical College's Vector Center supports veterans! Michael Payne, a U.S. Army veteran and Director of Veteran Services, shares his journey and the Vector Center's comprehensive resources for education, career transition, disability claims, and mental health. Learn about CTC's programs, partnerships with organizations like the Warrior Alliance, and how they help veterans of all ages find new careers and navigate civilian life. Tune in for insights on veteran support, overcoming transition challenges, and finding community.

Discover how Chattahoochee Technical College's Vector Center supports veterans! Michael Payne, a U.S. Army veteran and Director of Veteran Services, shares his journey and the Vector Center's comprehensive resources for education, career transition, disability claims, and mental health. Learn about CTC's programs, partnerships with organizations like the Warrior Alliance, and how they help veterans of all ages find new careers and navigate civilian life. Tune in for insights on veteran support, overcoming transition challenges, and finding community.

This show takes a deep dive into what actions are working to support success after service for America’s Veterans.  Learn more about The Warrior Alliance impact, the VA and state efforts to improve Veteran care, and Veteran Service Organization’s free programs and services.

This show takes a deep dive into what actions are working to support success after service for America’s Veterans.  Learn more about The Warrior Alliance impact, the VA and state efforts to improve Veteran care, and Veteran Service Organization’s free programs and services.

Working to support success after service for America’s Veterans

The Warrior Alliance Spotlight

Welcome to the multi-media platform that combines radio, podcast, video, and live stream programming to drive awareness and outreach to service members, Veterans, and their families. The Warrior Alliance Network's shows will educate, entertain, and provide resources to XTRA 106.3FM's audience. Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 11am to Noon on XTRA 106.3FM for a new show featuring Veteran care subject matter experts and Warriors that will inspire listeners with their stories and educate them about programs and services available to Warriors and their families!

Welcome to the multi-media platform that combines radio, podcast, video, and live stream programming to drive awareness and outreach to service members, Veterans, and their families. The Warrior Alliance Network's shows will educate, entertain, and provide resources to XTRA 106.3FM's audience. Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 11am to Noon on XTRA 106.3FM for a new show featuring Veteran care subject matter experts and Warriors that will inspire listeners with their stories and educate them about programs and services available to Warriors and their families!

Education on Porgrams and Services Available to Veterans

The Warrior Alliance Network

Welcome to the multi-media platform that combines radio, podcast, video, and live stream programming to drive awareness and outreach to service members, Veterans, and their families. The Warrior Alliance Network's shows will educate, entertain, and provide resources to XTRA 106.3FM's audience.

Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 11am to Noon on XTRA 106.3FM for a new show featuring Veteran care subject matter experts and Warriors that will inspire listeners with their stories and educate them about programs and services available to Warriors and their families!

Welcome to the multi-media platform that combines radio, podcast, video, and live stream programming to drive awareness and outreach to service members, Veterans, and their families. The Warrior Alliance Network's shows will educate, entertain, and provide resources to XTRA 106.3FM's audience.
Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 11am to Noon on XTRA 106.3FM for a new show featuring Veteran care subject matter experts and Warriors that will inspire listeners with their stories and educate them about programs and services available to Warriors and their families!

From Apache Mechanic to Veteran Advocate: Michael Payne on Supporting Veterans at Chattahoochee Tech

Army Signal Corps veteran and Chief Warrant Officer II (Ret.) Sheena Parker reveals how she went from 20 years in uniform to building a thriving facility management and government contracting company, Foresight Industries (4SYT), and a fast-growing education platform, GovCon Now. She shares how military discipline, warrant officer leadership training, and sheer resilience helped her transition into entrepreneurship, win contracts with agencies from MARTA to major sports venues, and create opportunities for other veterans and second-chance hires. Discover how she launched her SheenaPreneur YouTube channel, teaches her three-tier contractor methodology at universities like Texas A&M and Syracuse, and helps small businesses secure federal, state, local, and corporate contracts—often starting with nontraditional opportunities like plant care and construction cleanup. If you’re a veteran, spouse, or small business owner looking to break into government contracting, this episode breaks down where to find contracts, how to avoid bidding mistakes, and why you should “find the thing” that truly satisfies you—not just the highest paycheck.

Army Signal Corps veteran and Chief Warrant Officer II (Ret.) Sheena Parker reveals how she went from 20 years in uniform to building a thriving facility management and government contracting company, Foresight Industries (4SYT), and a fast-growing education platform, GovCon Now. She shares how military discipline, warrant officer leadership training, and sheer resilience helped her transition into entrepreneurship, win contracts with agencies from MARTA to major sports venues, and create opportunities for other veterans and second-chance hires. Discover how she launched her SheenaPreneur YouTube channel, teaches her three-tier contractor methodology at universities like Texas A&amp;M and Syracuse, and helps small businesses secure federal, state, local, and corporate contracts&mdash;often starting with nontraditional opportunities like plant care and construction cleanup. If you&rsquo;re a veteran, spouse, or small business owner looking to break into government contracting, this episode breaks down where to find contracts, how to avoid bidding mistakes, and why you should &ldquo;find the thing&rdquo; that truly satisfies you&mdash;not just the highest paycheck.

From Army Warrant Officer to GovCon Queen: How Sheena Parker Wins Government Contracts (Even Watering Plants!)

How Army Veteran Sheena Parker Builds Million-Dollar Government Contracts After Service

Army veteran and Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier joins Success After Service to share how he turned a life of military service into civic leadership and veteran advocacy. He discusses lessons from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, his role representing District 4 on the Atlanta City Council, and why he is pushing for a dedicated Office of Veteran Services in Atlanta to better support homeless and at-risk veterans. He also breaks down Hire Heroes USA’s impact, including more than 110,000 veteran and military spouse job placements and nearly $1B in economic impact, and explains how their partnership with The Warrior Alliance helps veterans access housing, legal, and employment resources. Veterans will hear practical advice on getting involved in their communities, leveling up careers, and finding purpose after service.

Army veteran and Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier joins Success After Service to share how he turned a life of military service into civic leadership and veteran advocacy. He discusses lessons from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, his role representing District 4 on the Atlanta City Council, and why he is pushing for a dedicated Office of Veteran Services in Atlanta to better support homeless and at-risk veterans. He also breaks down Hire Heroes USA&rsquo;s impact, including more than 110,000 veteran and military spouse job placements and nearly $1B in economic impact, and explains how their partnership with The Warrior Alliance helps veterans access housing, legal, and employment resources. Veterans will hear practical advice on getting involved in their communities, leveling up careers, and finding purpose after service.

Army veteran, Bronze Star recipient, and Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier shares his powerful journey from military service in Iraq and Afghanistan to leading change in Atlanta government and the veteran community.

Veteran to City Leader: Jason Dozier on Atlanta, Hire Heroes USA & Success After Service

Discover how The Warrior Alliance is helping veterans and their families find true “success after service” with holistic support, trusted navigation, and powerful community partnerships. In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, hosts Scott Munn and Navy veteran Tug Cowart sit down with Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mark Eister, Vice President of Operations, to unpack the real value the organization delivers—meeting veterans where they are and addressing the full 360 of their lives.

Mark shares his own challenging transition from a 21-year Army career to civilian life, why “you don’t know what you don’t know” after separation, and how Warrior Alliance fills those gaps with housing, legal, financial, wellness, and benefits navigation. You’ll hear moving success stories, including a Vietnam veteran given the dignity he deserves at end of life, and veteran Luis Algarin, who went from needing help to serving alongside the Alliance at outreach events.

The conversation highlights what makes the Warrior Alliance “secret sauce” work: real people answering the phone, staying on the line, asking “how are you really doing?” and uncovering needs veterans didn’t realize they had. Mark explains how a disciplined operations culture, 40+ vetted partners (from the VA and Georgia Department of Veterans Service to the Atlanta Braves), and a growing statewide footprint are creating a seamless safety net for warriors and families—whether they left the military last week or 50 years ago.

If you’re a veteran who thinks “I’m good,” this episode will challenge that mindset and show why getting registered now creates a safety net for whatever comes next—and how you can move from receiving support to serving other warriors.

Visit TheWarriorAlliance.org to learn more, register, or get involved.

Discover how The Warrior Alliance is helping veterans and their families find true &ldquo;success after service&rdquo; with holistic support, trusted navigation, and powerful community partnerships. In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, hosts Scott Munn and Navy veteran Tug Cowart sit down with Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mark Eister, Vice President of Operations, to unpack the real value the organization delivers&mdash;meeting veterans where they are and addressing the full 360 of their lives.
Mark shares his own challenging transition from a 21-year Army career to civilian life, why &ldquo;you don&rsquo;t know what you don&rsquo;t know&rdquo; after separation, and how Warrior Alliance fills those gaps with housing, legal, financial, wellness, and benefits navigation. You&rsquo;ll hear moving success stories, including a Vietnam veteran given the dignity he deserves at end of life, and veteran Luis Algarin, who went from needing help to serving alongside the Alliance at outreach events.
The conversation highlights what makes the Warrior Alliance &ldquo;secret sauce&rdquo; work: real people answering the phone, staying on the line, asking &ldquo;how are you really doing?&rdquo; and uncovering needs veterans didn&rsquo;t realize they had. Mark explains how a disciplined operations culture, 40+ vetted partners (from the VA and Georgia Department of Veterans Service to the Atlanta Braves), and a growing statewide footprint are creating a seamless safety net for warriors and families&mdash;whether they left the military last week or 50 years ago.
If you&rsquo;re a veteran who thinks &ldquo;I&rsquo;m good,&rdquo; this episode will challenge that mindset and show why getting registered now creates a safety net for whatever comes next&mdash;and how you can move from receiving support to serving other warriors.
Visit TheWarriorAlliance.org to learn more, register, or get involved.

How do veterans and their families truly find success after service? In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, hosts Scott Munn and Navy veteran Tug Cowart interview Sgt. Maj. (Ret.)

From Apache Mechanic to Veteran Advocate: Michael Payne on Supporting Veterans at Chattahoochee Tech

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