🎙️ On this Your Next Mission® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley explores with Steve Luppino, Founder and Executive Director of Hyperformance Foundation, how competing and reclaiming one’s purpose can transform lives. Steve discusses his commitment to supporting Servicemembers, Veterans, First Responders, their Families, and the Families of the fallen through Adaptive Sports.

He explains how purposeful competition creates community, rebuilds confidence, and shifts perceptions around disability. From personal breakthroughs to representing America globally, Steve highlights how the foundation helps people reignite their mission and discover a renewed sense of purpose.

🎙️ In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley welcomes 1SG (R) Shirley V. Baéz, Founder of LeadHership Academy and Board Member of the BLK OPS™ Foundation.

Shirley shares how she confronted imposter syndrome, leaned into uncomfortable challenges, and learned that true leadership is about building genuine connections with your people, beyond rank or title.

Evolving to meet the fight for the future of our Force: In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast episode, SMA Tilley sits down with CSM Chad B. Harness from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force-Africa (SETAF-AF) to discuss how the Army is evolving to adapt to tomorrow’s future operational landscape 🌍💪.

From integrating unmanned systems 🤖✈️ and next-generation data platforms 💾📡 to transforming the 173rd Airborne Brigade ⚡🎒 into a faster, more agile force, SETAF-AF is reshaping readiness across Europe and Africa. SMA Tilley and CSM Harness also break down the HQ’s journey toward full Joint Task Force validation 🏢 and its impact on global mission readiness 🌐🛡️.

Inside the VA: Straight Talk brings you a direct, honest conversation as SMA Tilley sits down with The Honorable Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, Deputy Secretary of the VA, for a powerful episode focused on the future of Veteran care.

Together, they break down the VA’s next-generation electronic health record system and why seamless DoD-to-VA connectivity is essential for faster access, safer care, and a better experience for every Veteran.

🎙️ In this week’s special episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast recognizing Veterans Day, SMA Tilley sits down with LTG (R) Walter E. Piatt, Chief Executive Officer of the Wounded Warrior Project, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to bring every warrior home — mind, body, and soul.

Together, they discuss the challenges many Veterans face after service, the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project to support their healing and transition, and the importance of community and purpose in helping warriors rediscover life beyond the uniform.

Service, security, and confidence matter when navigating Open Enrollment Season. In this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley outlines the steps Retired Veterans and Military Families need to take to protect their dental & vision coverage with Senior Manager of Community Relations & Field Strategy for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, FLTCM (R) Paul Kingsbury, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Uniformed Services Advisory Board Member, 15th SMA (R) Daniel A. Dailey .

Transitioning from active duty brings new responsibilities, and understanding your options is critical. SMA Tilley shares practical advice and firsthand insights to help you make confident choices as you retire, ensuring your benefits meet your needs.

Your service doesn’t end after active duty — your health and your family’s security matter now more than ever. Watch and take charge of your next mission with confidence!

🎙️ Join SMA Tilley on this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast as he sits down to discuss Veterans transition to civilian life, housing, career support, and programs that empower Veterans to thrive with Arlie Haddix, Chief Executive Officer, Lt. Col., Retired, U.S. Air Force and Penny Anderson, Chief Development and External Affairs Officer.

Discover how OSDTN is transforming the lives of Veterans across Middle Tennessee by providing:

🏠 Safe, stable housing

💼 Career guidance and employment support

🤝 Community programs that give Veterans a hand up, not a handout

Whether you’re a Veteran, supporter, or advocate, this episode is packed with real-life stories, insights, and strategies to help Veterans successfully transition to civilian life.

👉 Learn more about OSDTN: https://www.osdtn.org

In this week’s Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley welcomes Victoria Kelly and Karin Tanabe, writers and producers of the PBS Documentary Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II. This powerful conversation uncovers the human impact behind the dropping of the atomic bomb in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Don’t miss this riveting discussion filled with historical insights, compelling storytelling, and the long-term repercussions for the survivors.