Discover how Dr. Takosha Swan transformed her military experiences into impactful community leadership, mental health advocacy, and entrepreneurship for veterans. Dive into insights on transitioning from service, building purpose, founding the Veteran Anthem, and empowering women veterans in business. Don’t miss strategies for VA benefits, suicide prevention, and Dr. Swan’s advice for military families and spouses.

Discover how Dr. Takosha Swan transformed her military experiences into impactful community leadership, mental health advocacy, and entrepreneurship for veterans. Dive into insights on transitioning from service, building purpose, founding the Veteran Anthem, and empowering women veterans in business. Don&rsquo;t miss strategies for VA benefits, suicide prevention, and Dr. Swan&rsquo;s advice for military families and spouses.

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

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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

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!

Veteran Success Story: Dr. Takosha Swan Inspires with Anthem & Mental Health Advocacy

Success After Service: Dr. Takosha Swan’s Veteran Journey, Anthem, and Mental Health Advocacy

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.

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&rsquo;s IVMF are helping service members and families access resources, opportunity, and community support.

TWA SAS Michael Parks Daystar Photography 

From Air Force K9 Handler to Veteran Entrepreneur: Michael Parks on Service, Survival, and Daystar Photography

In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Chris Newsome of RecruitMilitary shares how military leadership translates into civilian career success. A U.S. Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Chris discusses his path from combat service to executive leadership and breaks down the biggest challenges veterans face when transitioning to the workforce. He also explains how RecruitMilitary helps employers connect with veteran talent and why hiring veterans is a smart business decision.

Listeners will hear practical advice on job searching, resume positioning, interview preparation, and how veterans can turn military experience into meaningful civilian careers.

In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Chris Newsome of RecruitMilitary shares how military leadership translates into civilian career success. A U.S. Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Chris discusses his path from combat service to executive leadership and breaks down the biggest challenges veterans face when transitioning to the workforce. He also explains how RecruitMilitary helps employers connect with veteran talent and why hiring veterans is a smart business decision.
Listeners will hear practical advice on job searching, resume positioning, interview preparation, and how veterans can turn military experience into meaningful civilian careers.

TWA Spotlight Chris Newsome RecruitMilitary 

Veteran Leadership in Action: Chris Newsome on Hiring, Transition, and Purpose

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

Success After Service: Dr. Takosha Swan’s Veteran Journey, Anthem, and Mental Health Advocacy

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