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You survived basic training — don’t let debt destroy your military career.

In this Warrior Wealth Week episode of the SCIIF International Podcast, former Air Force missileer and financial expert Steph “The Wealth Captain” Thomas breaks down how new service members get trapped in debt — and how to escape it.

This episode is a must-watch for E1–E4s, junior officers, transitioning military, and first responders.

You made it through basic training, tech school, and your first real military paycheck hit your account.
That moment feels powerful — but it’s also when predatory lenders lock onto new troops.

In this Warrior Wealth Week episode of the SCIIF International Podcast, Christian HYPEMAN Sledge and the SCIIF team sit down with Stephanie “The Wealth Captain” Thomas, former Air Force missileer and financial strategist, to expose:

Why new troops are prime targets for debt traps

The real danger of co-signing loans for family

Credit score basics every E1–E4 MUST understand

Secured vs. unsecured credit cards explained simply

How debt impacts security clearances

How to build credit the RIGHT way from day one

The Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) — and how it can save you thousands

This isn’t about living broke — it’s about commanding your money instead of letting it command you.

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Women in the military face challenges and sacrifices that rarely make headlines. In this episode, we break down the unspoken taxes—mental, physical, and professional—that female service members quietly carry.

Women in the military serve with excellence—but often at a cost that goes unspoken.

In this SCIIF International Podcast episode, we dive into the hidden “taxes” women pay while serving: career trade-offs, leadership pressures, family strain, and the constant expectation to prove legitimacy in uniform.

This is not a complaint piece. This is a conversation about reality, resilience, and recognition.

🎙️ Topics Covered:
• The invisible pressures placed on women in uniform
• Why “equal standards” don’t always mean equal experience
• Leadership expectations vs lived reality
• Mental load, career sacrifices, and long-term impact
• What leaders MUST understand moving forward

Whether you’re an Airman, Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Guardian, leader, or supporter—this episode matters.

⬇️ DROP YOUR THOUGHTS BELOW ⬇️
How can the military better recognize and support women without lowering standards?

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The U.S. Air Force is evolving — and Airmen need to understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how it impacts your career.

In this episode of LaRae’s Lit Rep on the SCIIF International Podcast, Christian HYPEMAN Sledge and LaRae Johnson break down the latest Air Force updates, including:

✈️ New PT test rules and semiannual testing
👕 Updates to AFI 36-2903 (dress & appearance)
🏃 Fitness culture vs. fear culture
🎯 Incentives, EPBs, OPBs & accountability
🛠️ The $2B B-52 re-engine program and what it means for Airmen
🇺🇸 Pride, readiness, lethality & modernization

This isn’t rumor — this is context, leadership perspective, and real talk for Airmen at every level.

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