Host Michael Arndt interviews one active duty service member and two combat veterans who found value in the Warfighter Advance program.James Nakamoto was completing his final year in the Coast Guard when interviewed. After nearly 27 years of service, he credits his contact with Dr. Vieten for urging his attendance at his first WA Evolution. The camaraderie he found during that Evolution led him to return again and again to help and give back to other veterans and active duty members.The podcast's second guest is Chris Long, a U. S. Marine combat veteran. Chris has been deeply involved in the Arkansas nonprofit organization: "We Art the 22." A veteran friend in that organization urged him to attend WA. He has attended several evolutions and credits the program with providing him with knowledge and a sense of belonging that has led to his personal healing. In his interview, he speaks passionately of the knowledge of "not being alone" because of WA.The final interview of the podcast features Joseph "Mayhem" Sall. Joseph is a member of a chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association which has been a significant contributor and supporter of Warfighter Advance. His organization believes strongly that the WA mission aligns strongly with their own mission to assist veterans.

Host Michael Arndt interviews three veterans who although they have been out of the military for years found Warfighter Advance enlightening and personally healing.Ken Borchik served 27 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq in several different roles. He learned of Warfighter Advance through his friend, Mike Weed who is also included in this episode. Mike urged him to attend an evolution.Mike Weed, served 23 years in the Navy retiring in 2002 as an aircraft technician. He was deployed six times. A Marine veteran friend of his who was on the Warfighter Advance Staff encouraged him to attend. He refers to the Warfighter experience as discovering "pieces of puzzle" to rebuild lives.Alex Mizanoski, a U.S. Air Force veteran who left the military 14 years ago after 12 years of service including deployment. Alex talks about feeling disconnected returning to civilian life and didn't feel present in his life. He says he need to find support. His discovery of the Warfighter Advance program led him to know that he wasn't alone.All three of these veterans were so grateful for what Warfighter Advance gave them that they wanted to give back. As with many past participants in the program, they now volunteer as program mentors.

Host Michael Arndt interviews two women whose belief in the mission of Warfighter Advance has led them to support WA in distinctly different ways.Jeanine James has been mayor of La Plata Maryland for nine years. She learned of WA by talking to a police officer in her community who spoke of WA's positive effect on his life. Upon getting to know more about WA, Mayor James has become one of the organizations biggest supporters. She regularly attends and often speaks at WA's opening banquet and graduation.The podcast's second guest is Erika Rogers. Erika served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years, 11 years as an air traffic controller and 16 years as a career counselor. Now retired, Erika describes how witnessing the struggles of alcoholism in family members and people she knew led her to come to a Warfighter Evolution. She now acts as a Warfighter mentor.

Host Michael Arndt interviews U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, Warfighter Advance alumnus, and past WA Board Chair, Jim Crigler. As a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, Jim flew thousands of missions in combat. He discusses his Vietnam experiences and loss which he details in his bestseller book, Mission of Honor. Jim also describes his solo canoe trip the entire length of the Mississippi in honor of Gold Star families which he has documented in his second book: Echoes on the Water. His dedication to helping veterans and Gold Star families was spurred along by his attendance at and later involvement with War Fighter Advance. Jim continues to be a lecturer at WA evolutions.

Host Michael Arndt interviews two Warfighters whose positive experience with Warfighter Advance led them to service for the organization.

Dayle Alleyne served four years with the U.S. Marines in the 1980's. The negative effects of personal grief brought him to Warfighter Advance. Dayle's time at a Warfighter Evolution caused him to volunteer as a mentor for Warfighter.

The podcast's second guest is Ryan Daniels. A former Marine who has been deployed across the globe in combat and natural emergency experiences, Ryan serves as the Alumni Director for Warfighter Advance. He discusses the value of the alumni network that checks in with hundreds of alumni each month and supports their needs long after their attendance in person at Warfighter Advance.

Host Michael Arndt interviews U.S. Army Veteran, Warfighter Advance alumnus and chaplain, Mark Thompson. Mattingly discusses his over 20 years of service as a military combat chaplain and his journey to Warfighter Advance. Now, as one of the regular chaplains, he is dedicated to giving back on behalf of veterans and first responders because of the changes he has witnessed in the veterans.As part of "A Mindful Minute with a Mentor," Arndt's second guest is Bill Cords. Cords is a retired Navy Captain who began doing yoga as a way of dealing with his own body and mind issues. He has now been the yoga instructor for Warfighter evolutions for several years. He believes strongly in the power of yoga as one of the tools that can assist veterans in their journey to reintegration.

Host Michael Arndt interviews two Warfighters whose traumatic wartime experiences many years ago led them to Warfighter Advance.

Richard Wong Sing is a U.S. Marine veteran who served 14 years and in 1983 was stationed in Beirut, Lebanon when a suicide bomber destroyed a Marine barracks where he lost 241 of his comrades. Coming to Warfighter Advance has helped him deal with the effects of that experience and he now serves as a mentor for Warfighter.

The podcast's second guest is Mike Rothman. Mike served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy including extensive combat deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He discusses his struggles with years of alcoholism related to the effects of his military experience and the value of Warfighter Advance. He now serves Warfighter as a volunteer.

Host Michael Arndt interviews twoWarfighters who are plank holders for Warfighter Advance as both were part ofthe very earliest discussions which led to the founding of the organization. EndelLee, RDML U.S. Navy (Ret.) spent decades in service, first in the Marine CorpsReserve as an enlisted man and as an officer including multiple deployments. In1993, Admiral Lee was commissioned as a chaplain in the United States NavyReserve. He deployed numerous times as a Navy chaplain in command positionsincluding supporting rescue and recovery operations following Hurricane Katrinawith the Coast Guard. He discusses his support of Warfighter Advance and theimportance of its mission.

Michael’s second interview is with MikeNorgren who served 20+ years as Religious Program Specialist. His close workwith chaplains caring for the combat wounded and dying and assisting theirfamilies affected him deeply. He talks about how Warfighter Advance has givenhim the mission of assisting others as they deal with their reactions totrauma.