The Warrior Alliance Spotlight

In this episode of Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Terrill McFarland shares how the Warrior Alliance is improving outcomes for veterans, military spouses, and military families through community coordination, corporate partnerships, and targeted support. She discusses the biggest challenges facing military-connected families, why continuity and belonging matter, how employers can better recruit and retain veterans, and why women veterans need more tailored services and advocacy. The conversation also introduces a new blueprint for action designed to help organizations work together to create real impact.
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In this Warrior Alliance Spotlight episode, retired Command Sergeant Major Mike Burke and Warrior Navigator Sarah Burke share the realities of military family life, deployment stress, FRG support, and the challenges of transitioning out of the Army. They discuss communication, resilience, military spouse advocacy, and finding purpose after service. This conversation offers practical insight for veterans, military spouses, and families navigating life after the military.
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In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Scott Geary, CEO of the Georgia PGA and Executive Director of PGA REACH Georgia, shares how golf is helping veterans heal, connect, and build new career paths. He explains how PGA HOPE introduces veterans and active-duty service members to the game through no-cost instruction, community support, and ongoing engagement. The conversation also highlights growth in golf, workforce opportunities in the industry, and the powerful impact of partnerships supporting Georgia veterans.
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Major General Matt Smith, U.S. Army retired and Executive Director of Veteran Initiatives at Emory University, explains how veterans can translate military leadership into civilian and business success. In this conversation, he discusses the Master of Business for Veterans program, the value of learning the language of business, and why veteran leaders are highly valuable in today’s workforce.
Matt shares lessons from combat leadership, his transition into the private sector, and how veterans can build confidence during the move from uniform to corporate life. He also highlights the importance of community partnerships, career placement, and support for military families.
This episode is a must-listen for veterans, military spouses, hiring leaders, and anyone interested in leadership, career transition, and business education.
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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.
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