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The Strategic Veteran

The Strategic Veteran

Di: Adam Peters
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 Welcome to The Strategic Veteran, a raw and unfiltered journey into military transition. Host Adam Peters challenges the status quo by sharing authentic stories of veterans navigating life after service while advocating for real systemic change in how our military prepares service members for civilian life. Each episode dives deep into the human transition experience - from the struggles that many face but few discuss to the transformative moments that shape new paths forward. Through honest conversations with fellow veterans, Adam explores the challenges of identity, purpose, and belonging that come with hanging up the uniform. More than just a podcast, The Strategic Veteran is a movement. It's about proving that meaningful change is possible, even in systems others claim can't be changed. Whether you're a veteran seeking connection, a service member preparing for transition, or someone passionate about supporting our military community, these stories will inspire, challenge, and empower you to be part of the solution. Join us as we work to bridge the gap between military and civilian life, one story at a time.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Politica e governo Scienze politiche Scienze sociali
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  • Lyubim Kogan

    Lyubim Kogan
    Apr 13 2026
    Some people talk about helping veterans. Others dedicate their lives to it. In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Lyubim Kogan, the founder of WingsForHeroes.org. Lyubim’s life reads like something out of a movie. He immigrated from the Soviet Union to the United States in 1992 on a ski scholarship. He went on to build a career on Wall Street working in the World Trade Center, surviving the attacks of September 11th, and guiding clients safely through the 2008 financial collapse. But he eventually walked away from finance and spent nearly a decade rebuilding a fuel infrastructure company in Ukraine during an active war. When Russian drones destroyed the entire operation overnight, most people would have started over. Lyubim chose a different mission. He founded Wings for Heroes, a program dedicated to helping combat amputees rediscover dignity, confidence, and purpose through rehabilitation, sports, and paragliding experiences designed to push them beyond the limits they believe they have. From physical therapy to cycling to amputee soccer teams, the program focuses on rebuilding both the body and the mind. This conversation explores sacrifice, resilience, the broken charity system surrounding veteran support, and what it actually takes to help wounded warriors rebuild their lives. CONNECT WITH WINGS FOR HEROES Website https://wingsforheroes.org CONNECT WITH THE STRATEGIC VETERAN Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3U8FOupOu070V00PXR4DSd?si=887c164c4a8e4ae2 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategic-veteran/id1743039436 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thestrategicveteran 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Growing up in the Soviet Union during the Afghanistan war 08:20 Coming to America on a ski scholarship 13:40 Life on Wall Street and working in the World Trade Center 18:30 Surviving 9/11 22:45 Guiding clients through the 2008 financial collapse 29:00 Leaving finance and rebuilding infrastructure in Ukraine 36:40 Russian drone attack destroys the business overnight 43:30 The moment Wings for Heroes was born 50:10 Helping amputee veterans recover through rehabilitation and flight 58:40 The story of the first veteran who rebuilt his life 1:07:00 The problems with the “charity industrial complex” 1:15:00 The future mission of Wings for Heroes
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    57 min
  • Rachel Spekman

    Rachel Spekman
    Apr 6 2026
    What happens when the life you worked so hard to build suddenly stops making sense? In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Rachel Speckman to talk about the moment many high performers quietly experience. The realization that the ladder they’ve been climbing might not actually lead where they want to go. For Rachel, that moment came during her family planning journey. It forced her to step back and ask a difficult question. Was she building a life that actually aligned with her values, or just chasing the version of success everyone else expected? Today, Rachel helps high performers break out of the trap of hollow success and rebuild careers that provide both stability and meaning. This conversation explores identity, purpose, and the courage it takes to start over when the path you were on no longer feels right. If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but empty inside, this episode will resonate. CONNECT WITH THE STRATEGIC VETERAN Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3U8FOupOu070V00PXR4DSd?si=887c164c4a8e4ae2 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategic-veteran/id1743039436 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thestrategicveteran CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Meet Rachel Speckman 02:30 The pressure of climbing the career ladder 07:10 When success starts to feel hollow 12:30 Family planning and life disruption 18:20 The identity reset moment 25:40 Redefining what success actually means 34:10 Breaking away from expectations 42:00 Helping high performers start over 50:10 Choosing meaningful work 58:00 Advice for people feeling stuck
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    41 min
  • Susan Aimes

    Susan Aimes
    Mar 30 2026
    What does it mean to become a Gold Star family? In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Susan Aimes, a Gold Star mother whose son gave his life in service to this country. For families of the fallen, the cost of war does not end when the mission ends. It becomes a lifelong journey of grief, remembrance, and honoring the legacy of those who never came home. Susan shares her story of loss, resilience, and the responsibility she feels to keep her son’s memory alive. The conversation explores the strength of Gold Star families and the lasting impact military service has on those who love and support our service members. This episode is about sacrifice, legacy, and the enduring bond between a mother and her child. If you want to understand the true cost of service, this conversation is an important one. CONNECT WITH THE STRATEGIC VETERAN Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3U8FOupOu070V00PXR4DSd?si=887c164c4a8e4ae2 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategic-veteran/id1743039436 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thestrategicveteran 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Meet Susan Aimes 02:10 Her son’s decision to serve 06:30 The pride and fear of military families 12:20 The day everything changed 18:30 Becoming a Gold Star mother 26:40 The lifelong impact of loss 35:10 Honoring the legacy of the fallen 44:00 Supporting Gold Star families 52:10 What civilians should understand about sacrifice 1:00:00 Remembering her son Chapters
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    1 ora e 2 min
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