Your Next Mission®

12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley
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Your Next Mission® video podcast with host 12th Sergeant Major of the Army and Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation, Jack L. Tilley, proudly presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, Purdue Global and USAA with additional sponsorship from Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Vision. Your Next Mission® is a program initiative of the American Freedom Foundation that provides digital and online content, resources and support to our Veterans, Military Servicemembers, Military Spouses and their Families. Episodes released each week on Tuesday at 0900 CST

  1. 2d ago

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 63 | PTSD Is NOT Untreatable | How Cohen Veterans Network Is Saving Lives

    Saving Veteran Lives: The Truth About Mental Health, PTSD, and Recovery  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and on this powerful episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with David J. Linkh, LCSW, PhD, Director of the Cohen Veterans Network Institute for Quality (CVN-IQ) and retired Air Force Colonel. Dr. Linkh shares essential insights from over 30 years of clinical experience, tackling critical issues like lethal means safety, social determinants of health, breaking the stigma surrounding PTSD, and groundbreaking research including our Women Veterans. Whether you are an Active-Duty Servicemember, a Transitioning Veteran, or a Military Family member, this conversation offers real hope, free resources, and proven pathways to healing.

  2. Sep 1

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 63 | "I Am Not Wounded, I Am Recalibrated" The SSG (R) Travis Mills Unstoppable Story

    What do you do when your life changes forever in a single moment? On April 10, 2012, during his third deployment with the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Travis Mills set his pack down on a concealed IED. He survived, becoming one of only a few quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In this extraordinary episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with Travis to discuss his recovery at Walter Reed, why he rejects the term "wounded warrior" in favor of "recalibrated warrior," and how he turned his hardest days into a lifelong mission to support combat-injured Veterans and their Families. From founding the Travis Mills Foundation from a hospital bed to hosting thousands of Military Families at their barrier-free retreat in Maine, Travis proves that attitude, gratitude, and purpose can overcome any obstacle.

  3. Aug 25

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 62 | "They Saved My Life": The Untold Power of the Fisher House | David Coker

    When a medical emergency strikes, where does a Military or Veteran Family sleep?  When a Servicemember or Veteran faces a severe injury, illness, or medical crisis, family support is vital to recovery. It is nearly impossible to find affordable lodging near a medical center and can be an overwhelming financial barrier. In this episode of Your Next Mission®, host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with David A. Coker, President of the Fisher House Foundation, who has spent over 32 years building a lifeline for Military Families. Discover how Fisher House’s network of over 100 homes provides comfortable lodging at no cost, just steps from major VA and military medical centers. He also breaks down vital non-housing support services, including Hero Miles, Hotels for Heroes, commissary scholarships, and family travel for the Warrior Games and Invictus Games.

  4. Aug 18

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 61 | Generational Service to National Policy: D’Juan Wilcher, Life After the Service

    After 14 years as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, LCDR (R) Wilcher transitioned his leadership from the bridge of warships to the forefront of national Veteran policy. Today, as Deputy Director of the Veteran and Military Family Program at the George W. Bush Institute, D'Juan is championing cross-sector solutions to transform Veteran higher education, boost economic mobility, and expand mental health care access for post-9/11 Veterans and their Families. Joined by host SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley, D'Juan breaks down how we can bridge the civilian-military divide, empower student Veterans on college campuses, and build sustainable pathways for successful transition.

  5. Aug 11

    A Miracle 20 Years in the Making: Building the Army's Bone Marrow Database

    What if saving a stranger's life was as simple as a cheek swab? After losing his mother to blood cancer when he was just four years old, Sergeant Christian S. Sutton has spent years turning that devastating heartbreak into a mission to register bone marrow donors and save lives. Building an Army-wide campaign called "Operation Ring the Bell" from the ground up, SGT Sutton's journey is nothing short of miraculous. In the middle of single-handedly registering thousands of Soldiers, SGT Sutton received a life-changing call: he was a genetic match for a 72-year-old grandmother in Illinois battling leukemia. The journey took him to Charleston, South Carolina, where he discovered he was donating at the exact same hospital where his mother fought cancer, exactly 20 years to the day after she passed away. SMA Tilley helps unpack this unbelievable story of profound grit, divine timing, and paying it forward. Together, they help debunk the dangerous myths surrounding bone marrow donation—proving it is as painless as donating plasma—and discuss the dire need for diversity in the national donor database. If you are military or DoW affiliated, get your free swab kit at Salutetolife.org. If you are a civilian, register today at Bethematch.org. Please share this video on every device in the world. You might just hold the cure to someone's cancer.#BoneMarrowDonor#BeTheMatch#OperationRingTheBell

  6. Aug 4

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 59 | A General's New Mission: Ending Child Hunger | LTG (R) Donna W. Martin #EndChildHunger #Veterans

    Welcome to Your Next Mission® video podcast, the nation's number one video podcast on military transition and leadership!Our guest rose to the rank of Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army. Now in retirement, LTG (R) Donna W. Martin is fighting a different kind of battle as the Founder and President of Securing Our Children's Future, LLC, a nonprofit dedicated to making sure no child in her Hampton Roads community goes hungry.In this deeply moving episode, host SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley, explores the realities of transitioning out of uniform, the struggle to find renewed purpose, and the incredible true story of a lunch lady’s apron that inspired a community-wide movement to feed vulnerable children. We also dive into LTG (R) Martin's work as Chairperson of The ROCKS, Inc., discussing the critical need to mentor the next generation of military and civilian leaders.If you have a heart for children, are navigating a career transition, or simply want to learn what true servant leadership looks like from two of the Army's finest, this episode is for you.Links & Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeSecuring Our Children's Future, LLC https://securingourchildrensfuture.org/The ROCKS, Inc. Mentorship Program: https://www.rocksinc.orgYour Next Mission Job Board & Profile Match: https://www.yournextmission.orgContact SMA Tilley directly: smatilley@yournextmission.org or call 844-424-1134Dive into these 12 powerful questions answered in this episode:How can we ensure no child in our community goes to bed hungry over the weekend?What does it really take to transition from a demanding military career to community leadership?How did a lunch lady's simple, multi-pocketed apron inspire a city-wide movement to feed children?How is the innovative "Stuff a Cruiser" program helping local police sustain local food banks?Why is mentorship crucial not just for military officers, but for elementary school students?How does childhood hunger directly impact literacy and education rates?What are the three essential rules every Transitioning Servicemember needs to hear?How does The ROCKS, Inc. use modern algorithms to connect junior officers with the perfect senior mentor?How did finding a mentor help SMA (R) Tilley navigate and overcome post-Vietnam anger issues?What can a 3-Star General teach us about servant leadership, humility, and faith?How do you start and sustain a successful nonprofit when you have absolutely no prior business experience?What incredible things happen when you give a hungry child the resources they need to finally dream big?#YourNextMission #JackLTilley #DonnaWMartin #armyveterans #foodinsecurity #servantleadership #militarytransition #veteransupport #communityservice #militaryleadership

  7. Jul 28

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 58 | Whoever Owns Alaska Owns the World: Inside the Army's Most Extreme Division

    "Whoever owns Alaska owns the world." These prophetic words from the founder of the modern Air Force, General Billy Mitchell, ring truer today than ever before. Operating in the most unforgiving and extreme environment on the planet, the 11th Airborne Division "Arctic Angels" stands guard at the top of the world. But what does it take to fight, survive, and win when temperatures plummet to -40°F and the elements are as dangerous as the enemy? In this powerful episode of Your Next Mission®, video podcast, host 12th Sergeant Major of the Army, Jack L. Tilley, takes you inside the Army's premier extreme cold-weather warfighting force. Sitting down with Major General John P. Cogbill and Command Sergeant Major David P. Hanson, this conversation explores the epic rebirth of the 11th Airborne Division. Born in the sweltering jungles of the WWII Pacific theater—where they executed the flawless Los Baños POW rescue and became the first Allied force to occupy Japan—this storied division is now dominating the frozen tundra.

  8. Jul 21

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 57 | VA Deputy Secretary Reveals The Massive Improvements At the VA

    The VA is changing how it delivers care, and the numbers speak for themselves! In this powerful and timely episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, host 12th Sergeant Major of the Army (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, The Honorable Dr. Paul R. Lawrence. They break down a major drop in the VA claims backlog, the rollout of the electronic health record management system (EHRM), and the opening of new "Vet Centers" across the country. Plus, learn how the VA is leveraging social media to listen directly to your feedback and how they are connecting transitioning service members to high-paying jobs in the national security sector.But wait...there's more: This week, the VA is celebrating a massive milestone: the 96th Birthday of the Veterans Administration! Officially founded on July 21, 1930, by President Herbert Hoover, the VA has spent nearly a century evolving to meet the needs of our nation's heroes. We salute the dedicated staff, doctors, nurses, and leaders—past and present—who work daily to fulfill Lincoln's promise "to care for him who shall have borne the battle."If you or a loved one served, you cannot afford to miss this update on the benefits you earned.Contact & Support the Show: Call In with Questions: 844-424-1134Email the Host: smatilley@yournextmission.org1. How do I find out if my local hospital has officially transitioned to the new Electronic Health Record Management (EHRM) system?2. If I travel out of state or move across the country, will my medical history actually transfer seamlessly to a new VA hospital under this Oracle system?3. What security protocols are in place to ensure that integrating Artificial Intelligence into our health records won't compromise personal medical privacy?4. My claim has been pending for months. How does the record-low backlog affect my individual processing timeline?5. What exactly is the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, and how many days before my separation date do I need to start filing paperwork?6. How do "Vet Centers" differ from standard VA clinics, and can I utilize them even if I'm not currently enrolled in VA healthcare?7. Is there a Vet Center location directory online, and are these storefronts fully staffed by fellow Veterans who understand my service?8. I want to leave feedback about poor customer service at my local facility; what is the fastest way to get my complaint noticed by leadership on social media or online channels?9. What kind of training or certification programs are available to help transitioning Servicemembers get hired in the defense industrial base or "golden dome" manufacturing projects?10, Are there remote or hybrid administrative jobs available through USAJobs.gov within the VA system right now?11. If I live more than two hours away from a VA facility, how do I qualify for the expanded Community Care Network to see a local specialist instead?12. I never served in combat and didn't think I was eligible for anything. How can I easily verify if I qualify for healthcare or benefits under the expanded PACT Act criteria?#Veterans #VABenefits #MilitaryTransition #YourNextMission #VAHealthcare #SupportOurTroops #VetCenters #PACTAct #VABirthday #VA96

    Your Next Mission® Season #6 EP 57 | VA Deputy Secretary Reveals The Massive Improvements At the VA
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Your Next Mission® video podcast with host 12th Sergeant Major of the Army and Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation, Jack L. Tilley, proudly presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, Purdue Global and USAA with additional sponsorship from Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Vision. Your Next Mission® is a program initiative of the American Freedom Foundation that provides digital and online content, resources and support to our Veterans, Military Servicemembers, Military Spouses and their Families. Episodes released each week on Tuesday at 0900 CST

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  • Creator
    12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley
  • Show Website
    Your Next Mission®