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.

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!

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