Mark Stallin: The Buglin' Bus Driving Veteran

Last night’s episode of Full Speed Ahead: After Battle hit all the right notes — literally.

We sat down with Mark Stallins, a retired Navy veteran who continues to serve long after hanging up the uniform. Mark shared the powerful mission behind his nonprofit, which provides live bugle services at veteran gravesites and ceremonies, ensuring our fallen are honored with the dignity they earned.

But his service doesn’t stop there. Mark talked about how he transformed his Navy skill set into a new calling — driving buses for special needs students, bringing patience, purpose, and heart to a community that depends on steady hands and compassionate leadership.

It was an episode full of humility, service, and the reminder that the mission doesn’t end when the contract does.