After the JAG Corps: Navigating Your Career Progression

Tom Welsh
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A podcast to assist judge advocates separating or retiring from the military by providing information on post-service opportunities, job search strategies, and other resources as they navigate the transition to civilian employment.

  1. 168. Filling a Niche with K. Denise Rucker Krepp

    FEB 14

    168. Filling a Niche with K. Denise Rucker Krepp

    This week, I catch up with Denise Krepp, who has made a career of filling a niche since she left the Coast Guard in 2002, and a person always willing to take on the fights that need to be fought.

    1h 1m
  2. 167. Coast to Coast with Rachel Reddick

    JAN 31

    167. Coast to Coast with Rachel Reddick

    This week, a conversation with former Navy judge advocate Rachel Reddick whose post military career has included a brush with political office, service with Military Commissions Defense Office, a move across country, the California bar exam, a stint as an employment lawyer, and now as an attorney with an Investigations firm.

    57 min
  3. 166. It Don't GTMO Better Than This: Jennifer Strazza!

    JAN 17

    166. It Don't GTMO Better Than This: Jennifer Strazza!

    As a young officer, Jennifer was told that that her job with the Naval Support Group Activity at Fort Meade was not conducive to long-term success for a career in the Navy JAG Corps. Taking the hint, Jennifer started applying for jobs, but having made a good impression on a civilian attorney with whom she often collaborated, Jen landed at the National Security Activity, where she has been for over two decades.

    53 min
  4. 165. Rachel Flannery: Pivoting With Intention

    JAN 3

    165. Rachel Flannery: Pivoting With Intention

    In this episode, Rachel Flannery, U.S. Army Reserve, takes us through her career progression from the Active Component to a career as a National Security Attorney at the Department of Homeland Security, via Georgetown and an LLM, in pursuit of her goal to "Pivot With Intention."

    1h 12m
  5. 164. Meet the Swiss Army Knife, John Smallman

    12/20/2025

    164. Meet the Swiss Army Knife, John Smallman

    This week, we hear from former Marine, steelworker, FBI agent, Navy JAG, NCIS special agent, counter-intelligence officer, volunteer, and fisherman, John Smallman. From investigating crimes to prosecuting them, John has had a dynamic and interesting career. Full of great sea stories and laughs, there is no better way to close-out the year than talking to John about his career.

    51 min
  6. 163. Shelby Hladon: The Volunteer Who Cannot Say No

    12/06/2025

    163. Shelby Hladon: The Volunteer Who Cannot Say No

    In this episode, we hear from Shelby Hladon whose desire to spend more time with her sons has led to a post-military career as a volunteer, especially when it comes to youth and veterans.

    46 min
  7. 162. Patrick Courteau's Flight From Air Force Airman to Litigation Associate

    11/22/2025

    162. Patrick Courteau's Flight From Air Force Airman to Litigation Associate

    In this episode, Patrick Corteau shares his journey from serving as a judge advocate in the Air Force to securing a position with Greenberg Traurig, in its Minneapolis, MN, office.

    48 min
  8. 161. “Don’t Overthink It”: One Man’s Journey to a More Purposeful and Happier Life

    11/08/2025

    161. “Don’t Overthink It”: One Man’s Journey to a More Purposeful and Happier Life

    In this episode, I talk to Matthew Dursa, former Navy JAG, about his journey in overcoming a tendency to overthink things, which he shares in his new book, “Reading This Book Won’t Help You: Doing the Work Will.” A copy can be purchased on Amazon at https://a.co/d/a8AQUDN.

    56 min
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