The DD-214 Files

Kris Mason
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Personal Journals
  • Updated Weekly

The DD-214 Files: Life Beyond the Uniform is a podcast about the transition from military life to civilian life. We explore the stories behind the service, Combat, PTSD, purpose, marriage, family, loss, resilience, suicide prevention, and the realities many veterans face after returning home. Whether you're a veteran, a military family member, or someone who wants to better understand those who served, this is a place for you

Episodes

  1. Sep 2

    More Than a DD-214 - Nate Henson's Story

    In this episode of the DD-214 Files. I sit down with fellow veteran Nate Henson and give him the opportunity to share a little of his story.

  2. Aug 14

    The Things We Don't Say Out Loud

    Some of the hardest battles are the ones we never talk about. The Things We Don't Say Out Loud is an honest look at the thoughts, memories, guilt, pain, and emotions many veterans carry quietly long after the uniform comes off, and what can happen when we finally give those things a voice.

  3. Aug 9

    "I Miss It. I Don't Want It Back"

    There are things about the military I'll always miss. The people, the brotherhood, the purpose, and knowing exactly where I belonged. But missing something doesn't always mean you want it back. In this episode, I will talk about that srange space a lot of veterans live in, being grateful for what the military gave us while knowing that chapter needed to end.

  4. Trailer

    Why The DD-214 Files Exist

    Every DD-214 tells only part of a veteran's story. The DD-214 Files is a podcast about what happens after military service. The struggles, the victories, and everything in between. In this short Introduction I share why I started this podcast and the mission behind it. The uniform comes off. The mission doesn't.

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About

The DD-214 Files: Life Beyond the Uniform is a podcast about the transition from military life to civilian life. We explore the stories behind the service, Combat, PTSD, purpose, marriage, family, loss, resilience, suicide prevention, and the realities many veterans face after returning home. Whether you're a veteran, a military family member, or someone who wants to better understand those who served, this is a place for you

Information

  • Creator
    Kris Mason
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kris Mason
  • Show Website
    The DD-214 Files