Join hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart as they spotlight retired U.S. Army Colonel John Thompson, a 30-year veteran and Director of Risk Management at Cox Enterprises. Discover Colonel Thompson's career highlights, including commanding the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, his transition to civilian life, and his commitment to helping veterans through the Warrior Alliance. Don't miss this insightful conversation about service, leadership, and the importance of supporting our veteran community.

Key Takeaways:
Insights into Colonel John Thompson's 30-year military career
The role of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
Transitioning from military to civilian life
The importance of veteran support organizations like the Warrior Alliance
How Cox Enterprises supports veteran success
The value of recording and preserving veterans' stories

#WarriorAlliance #VeteranSupport #MilitaryLeadership #JohnThompson #USArmy #VeteranTransition #CoxEnterprises #SpecialOperations #MilitaryCareer #VeteranSuccess

Join hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart as they spotlight retired U.S. Army Colonel John Thompson, a 30-year veteran and Director of Risk Management at Cox Enterprises. Discover Colonel Thompson's career highlights, including commanding the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, his transition to civilian life, and his commitment to helping veterans through the Warrior Alliance. Don't miss this insightful conversation about service, leadership, and the importance of supporting our veteran community.
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Insights into Colonel John Thompson's 30-year military career</li>
<li>The role of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment</li>
<li>Transitioning from military to civilian life</li>
<li>The importance of veteran support organizations like the Warrior Alliance</li>
<li>How Cox Enterprises supports veteran success</li>
<li>The value of recording and preserving veterans' stories</li>
</ul>
#WarriorAlliance #VeteranSupport #MilitaryLeadership #JohnThompson #USArmy #VeteranTransition #CoxEnterprises #SpecialOperations #MilitaryCareer #VeteranSuccess

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!

An In-Depth Conversation with Colonel John Thompson

Spotlight: John Thompson of Cox Enterprises

In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, host Scott Munn and Navy veteran Tug Cowart sit down with Michael “Military Mike” Madsen, a 33-year U.S. Army veteran whose journey spans Special Forces, aviation, Desert Storm, Somalia, and Afghanistan. Hear how a defining IED blast and a difficult transition out of uniform led him to a new mission: serving homeless and at-risk veterans as Development Coordinator and Veteran Service Officer at Operation Rally Point in Monroe, Georgia. Discover how Operation Rally Point provides rapid housing, peer support, and VA disability claims assistance to veterans in crisis, why so many fall into homelessness after service, and how community partners like The Warrior Alliance and the Atlanta Braves network are changing lives across Braves Country. If you care about veteran homelessness, PTSD, and life after service, this conversation with “Military Mike” will show you what real warrior leadership looks like off the battlefield.

In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, host Scott Munn and Navy veteran Tug Cowart sit down with Michael &ldquo;Military Mike&rdquo; Madsen, a 33-year U.S. Army veteran whose journey spans Special Forces, aviation, Desert Storm, Somalia, and Afghanistan. Hear how a defining IED blast and a difficult transition out of uniform led him to a new mission: serving homeless and at-risk veterans as Development Coordinator and Veteran Service Officer at Operation Rally Point in Monroe, Georgia. Discover how Operation Rally Point provides rapid housing, peer support, and VA disability claims assistance to veterans in crisis, why so many fall into homelessness after service, and how community partners like The Warrior Alliance and the Atlanta Braves network are changing lives across Braves Country. If you care about veteran homelessness, PTSD, and life after service, this conversation with &ldquo;Military Mike&rdquo; will show you what real warrior leadership looks like off the battlefield.

TWA Spotlight Michael Madson Operation Rally Point

Military Mike Madsen: From Special Forces to Saving Homeless Veterans at Operation Rally Point

In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Dawn Churi, Executive Director of Blaze Sports. Born from the legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, Blaze Sports has evolved into a premier organization dedicated to empowering veterans and individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports.

Dawn discusses the critical role of "sport as medicine," explaining how activities like wheelchair basketball, archery, and even pickleball are used to combat PTSD, isolation, and physical limitations. Learn how their partnership with The Warrior Alliance provides a holistic safety net for veterans, addressing everything from mental health to housing.

Tune in to hear inspiring success stories, including how one veteran went from a devastating diagnosis to cycling 100 miles, proving that recovery is a team sport.

In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Dawn Churi, Executive Director of Blaze Sports. Born from the legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, Blaze Sports has evolved into a premier organization dedicated to empowering veterans and individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports.
Dawn discusses the critical role of "sport as medicine," explaining how activities like wheelchair basketball, archery, and even pickleball are used to combat PTSD, isolation, and physical limitations. Learn how their partnership with The Warrior Alliance provides a holistic safety net for veterans, addressing everything from mental health to housing.
Tune in to hear inspiring success stories, including how one veteran went from a devastating diagnosis to cycling 100 miles, proving that recovery is a team sport.

How Adaptive Sports Save Lives: Inside Blaze Sports Atlanta (1996 Paralympic Legacy)

Legacy of the Games: How Blaze Sports is transforming Veteran Recovery through Adaptive Athletics

U.S. Army Cavalry Scout and Purple Heart recipient David Kendrick Jr. shares his powerful journey from being shot by a sniper in Baghdad at 20 years old to becoming a national mental health advocate, NAMI ambassador, author, and speaker. He opens up about survivor’s guilt, PTSD, opioid addiction, and a suicide attempt—and how therapy, community, and purpose helped him rebuild his life.

In this episode of “Success After Service” on The Warrior Alliance Network, David discusses:

- The Father’s Day mission in Iraq that changed everything

- Healing from life‑threatening injuries and invisible wounds

- How NAMI and the NAMI Homefront program support veterans’ families

- Turning pain into purpose through advocacy, his memoir “Cavalry,” and the Lion Speaking Agency

- Practical ways veterans and families can recognize warning signs and seek help

 

If you’re a veteran, family member, mental health professional, or supporter, this conversation offers real insight, hope, and tools for navigating life after service.

U.S. Army Cavalry Scout and Purple Heart recipient David Kendrick Jr. shares his powerful journey from being shot by a sniper in Baghdad at 20 years old to becoming a national mental health advocate, NAMI ambassador, author, and speaker. He opens up about survivor&rsquo;s guilt, PTSD, opioid addiction, and a suicide attempt&mdash;and how therapy, community, and purpose helped him rebuild his life.
In this episode of &ldquo;Success After Service&rdquo; on The Warrior Alliance Network, David discusses:
- The Father&rsquo;s Day mission in Iraq that changed everything
- Healing from life‑threatening injuries and invisible wounds
- How NAMI and the NAMI Homefront program support veterans&rsquo; families
- Turning pain into purpose through advocacy, his memoir &ldquo;Cavalry,&rdquo; and the Lion Speaking Agency
- Practical ways veterans and families can recognize warning signs and seek help
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If you&rsquo;re a veteran, family member, mental health professional, or supporter, this conversation offers real insight, hope, and tools for navigating life after service.

David Kendrick Jr.’s Journey Through PTSD, NAMI, and Success After Service

Spotlight: John Thompson of Cox Enterprises

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