From Green Beret to Guitar Strings: Michael Allen’s Journey of Service, Struggle, and Song

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voice Radio, Donald Dunn sits down with Michael Allen — known as The Tactician Musician — to explore his transformation from Army combat engineer to Green Beret and now aspiring musician. Michael shares raw, unfiltered stories of deployments, leadership, sobriety, and finding peace through songwriting. From Afghanistan firefights to Nashville stages, his journey is one of resilience, authenticity, and a refusal to compromise his sound for the industry. Featuring the story behind his hit single War Machine, this episode dives deep into the realities of service, self-discovery, and chasing a dream.