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!

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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

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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

Army Green Beret veteran and Special Forces medic Chris Jacobsen shares his journey from post-9/11 enlistment to 16 years in Special Forces, deployments across the globe, and the tough transition back to civilian life. He explains how volunteering and mentorship with the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) helped him rediscover purpose, and how he now serves as Southeast Regional Coordinator empowering veterans and mentoring youth in character and leadership. Hear insights on mental health, life after service, community, travel, and why giving “service after service” can change lives for veterans and their families.

Army Green Beret veteran and Special Forces medic Chris Jacobsen shares his journey from post-9/11 enlistment to 16 years in Special Forces, deployments across the globe, and the tough transition back to civilian life. He explains how volunteering and mentorship with the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) helped him rediscover purpose, and how he now serves as Southeast Regional Coordinator empowering veterans and mentoring youth in character and leadership. Hear insights on mental health, life after service, community, travel, and why giving &ldquo;service after service&rdquo; can change lives for veterans and their families.

Army Green Beret and Special Forces medic Chris Jacobsen joins the Warrior Alliance Spotlight to share his powerful story of service, sacrifice, and life after the military.

From Green Beret to Mentor: Chris Jacobsen on Veterans’ Purpose, Transition & the Travis Manion Foundation

Army veteran Jeremy M. Walker joins Success After Service to share his powerful story of enlisting at 16, earning a Bronze Star for Valor in Afghanistan, overcoming injury and PTSD, and redefining purpose after a 22-year military career. He explains how founding Helmets to Boots helps veterans and their families navigate transition, mental health, VA benefits, and entrepreneurship, and why community partnerships like The Warrior Alliance and the Atlanta Black Chamber are critical. Hear candid insights on identity after taking off the uniform, turning pain into service, and using leadership skills to build businesses, strengthen communities, and prevent veteran suicide.exposureninja

Army veteran Jeremy M. Walker joins Success After Service to share his powerful story of enlisting at 16, earning a Bronze Star for Valor in Afghanistan, overcoming injury and PTSD, and redefining purpose after a 22-year military career. He explains how founding Helmets to Boots helps veterans and their families navigate transition, mental health, VA benefits, and entrepreneurship, and why community partnerships like The Warrior Alliance and the Atlanta Black Chamber are critical. Hear candid insights on identity after taking off the uniform, turning pain into service, and using leadership skills to build businesses, strengthen communities, and prevent veteran suicide.exposureninja

From Bronze Star to Helmets to Boots: Jeremy Walker’s Powerful Veteran Transition Story

Success After Service: Jeremy Walker on Helmets to Boots, Purpose, and Veteran Transition

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!)

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

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