From the Persian Gulf to the boardroom, meet Xavier Cugnon, VP of HR at Lookout Pest Control. This former Marine Sergeant and Belgian immigrant shares his incredible journey, detailing how military discipline, training, and integrity translated into a 15-year career in Human Resources. Learn about the crucial role of persuasion and leadership in both the Marines and HR, why Lookout Pest Control values veteran hires, and Cugnon's work as Board Chair of SHRM Atlanta. Discover actionable advice for veteran transition, career opportunities in the trades, and how to find your community. A must-listen for veterans, HR professionals, and aspiring leaders.

From the Persian Gulf to the boardroom, meet Xavier Cugnon, VP of HR at Lookout Pest Control. This former Marine Sergeant and Belgian immigrant shares his incredible journey, detailing how military discipline, training, and integrity translated into a 15-year career in Human Resources. Learn about the crucial role of persuasion and leadership in both the Marines and HR, why Lookout Pest Control values veteran hires, and Cugnon's work as Board Chair of SHRM Atlanta. Discover actionable advice for veteran transition, career opportunities in the trades, and how to find your community. A must-listen for veterans, HR professionals, and aspiring leaders.

More than inspiring, Success after Service features real-life stories of everyday Veterans who share their post-military challenges and how they are making an impact in their family life, communities, and careers after service.

More than inspiring, Success after Service features real-life stories of everyday Veterans who share their post-military challenges and how they are making an impact in their family life, communities, and careers after service.

Success After Service

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

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!

Success After Service Lookout Pest Control Xavier Cugnon 

Marine Sergeant to HR VP: Xavier Cugnon on Leadership, Integrity, and Success After Service

Are you a veteran or job seeker looking to level up your career?

In this episode of The Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Sonya Grant (President & CEO) and Olivia Wilson (Literacy & Strategic Partnership Manager) of CobbWorks (WorkSource Cobb). They discuss what it takes to connect underserved communities and transitioning military personnel with meaningful, long-term careers in Georgia.

Learn how CobbWorks is breaking down barriers to employment by offering up to $10,000 in free funding for skills training, certifications, and apprenticeships. Sonya and Olivia explain how their agency helps veterans translate military experience into corporate skills, partners directly with top employers, and provides one-on-one career coaching.

Whether you are looking for an apprenticeship, need help overcoming barriers like housing and childcare, or are an active-duty service member preparing for civilian life, this episode is packed with actionable resources.

Resources Mentioned:

· CobbWorks (WorkSource Cobb): worksourcecobb.org

· The Warrior Alliance: thewarrioralliance.org

Are you a veteran or job seeker looking to level up your career?
In this episode of The Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Sonya Grant (President &amp; CEO) and Olivia Wilson (Literacy &amp; Strategic Partnership Manager) of CobbWorks (WorkSource Cobb). They discuss what it takes to connect underserved communities and transitioning military personnel with meaningful, long-term careers in Georgia.
Learn how CobbWorks is breaking down barriers to employment by offering up to $10,000 in free funding for skills training, certifications, and apprenticeships. Sonya and Olivia explain how their agency helps veterans translate military experience into corporate skills, partners directly with top employers, and provides one-on-one career coaching.
Whether you are looking for an apprenticeship, need help overcoming barriers like housing and childcare, or are an active-duty service member preparing for civilian life, this episode is packed with actionable resources.
Resources Mentioned:
&middot; CobbWorks (WorkSource Cobb): worksourcecobb.org
&middot; The Warrior Alliance: thewarrioralliance.org

Empowering Veterans: Inside CobbWorks' Free Job Training

Unlocking Veteran Careers & Up to $10K in Job Training with CobbWorks | The Warrior Alliance Spotlight

In this episode of The Warrior Alliance Network, hosts Scott and Tug sit down with Air Force veteran Alek Seams. After a 16-year military career, Alek continues to serve on multiple fronts—as an Eagle Leader with Team RWB, a Sergeant First Class in the Georgia State Defense Force, and a plant chaplain. Alek opens up about transitioning from military duty to community leadership, how intense physical fitness became a vital tool in overcoming a severe cancer diagnosis, and why veteran connection is critical. Tune in to learn how organizations like Team RWB and The Warrior Alliance are working together to keep veterans active, engaged, and supported long after their service ends.

In this episode of The Warrior Alliance Network, hosts Scott and Tug sit down with Air Force veteran Alek Seams. After a 16-year military career, Alek continues to serve on multiple fronts&mdash;as an Eagle Leader with Team RWB, a Sergeant First Class in the Georgia State Defense Force, and a plant chaplain. Alek opens up about transitioning from military duty to community leadership, how intense physical fitness became a vital tool in overcoming a severe cancer diagnosis, and why veteran connection is critical. Tune in to learn how organizations like Team RWB and The Warrior Alliance are working together to keep veterans active, engaged, and supported long after their service ends.

Success After Service: Alek Seams on Team RWB, Finding Purpose, and Resiliency

Air Force Veteran Alek Seams: Servant Leadership, Team RWB, & Beating Cancer

In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, host Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Jackie Breitenstein, Program Manager at Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative. Jackie shares how SHARE helps veterans, service members, and first responders living with traumatic brain injury, concussions, and related invisible wounds of war.

She explains how the donor-funded program provides comprehensive, no-cost care, individualized treatment plans, and real-world community reintegration support that helps people return to work, family life, and meaningful daily routines. Jackie also discusses how the program connects with warriors nationwide, why in-person outreach matters, and how Shepherd Center and the Warrior Alliance work together to make access easier.

In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, host Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Jackie Breitenstein, Program Manager at Shepherd Center&rsquo;s SHARE Military Initiative. Jackie shares how SHARE helps veterans, service members, and first responders living with traumatic brain injury, concussions, and related invisible wounds of war.
She explains how the donor-funded program provides comprehensive, no-cost care, individualized treatment plans, and real-world community reintegration support that helps people return to work, family life, and meaningful daily routines. Jackie also discusses how the program connects with warriors nationwide, why in-person outreach matters, and how Shepherd Center and the Warrior Alliance work together to make access easier.

How Shepherd Center’s SHARE Program Helps Veterans Recover from TBI, PTSD & Invisible Wounds

Marine Sergeant to HR VP: Xavier Cugnon on Leadership, Integrity, and Success After Service

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