As we conclude our third season of the Never Stop Serving Podcast, host Olivia Nunn speaks with MOAA member Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret). Our season has largely focused on war stories, but in this episode we learn of a dynamic career cut

Maj. Josh Glover: Helo Crash Sends Marines into Fallujah Firefight

Nov 28th, 2022 31m

In this episode of the Never Stop Serving Podcast, host Lt. Col. Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret), speaks with Silver Star recipient Maj. Josh Glover, USMC (Ret). During his second deployment to Iraq, Glover, then a first lieutenant, was serving as a Qui

Maj. Brian Cillessen: "We fought hard on this day."

Nov 21st, 2022 45m 37s

In this episode of the Never Stop Serving podcast, host Lt. Col. Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret), speaks with Maj. Brian Cillessen, USMC (Ret). In January 2005 then-Capt. Cillessen was attached to a Special Forces ODA as an embedded trainer and Marine a

Oil Terminal Attack: Coast Guardsman Earns Valor During the Iraq War

Nov 14th, 2022 34m 29s

In April 2004, Joe Ruggiero was a petty officer serving with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment aboard the Navy’s USS Firebolt in the Persian Gulf. Ruggiero and a team of Coast Guardsmen and sailors were conducting a boarding operation ne

Marine and Author Elliot Ackerman: On America's End in Afghanistan

Nov 7th, 2022 37m 8s

As Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021, Elliot Ackerman, a former Marine Corps infantry officer and MARSOC team leader, found himself in the middle of an unofficial evacuation effort to help Afghan allies escape the country. Ackerman, a Sil

Lt. Col. Melissa May: Combat Pilot by Day, Diaper Duty By Night

Oct 31st, 2022 41m 6s

Melissa May didn’t grow up with fighter pilot dreams but the self-described "tree hugger and snowboarder" was recruited to swim at the the Air Force Academy. In due time May found herself flying combat missions over Libya by day and changing di

Combat Rescue: Two-time Silver Star Recipient Chris Barnett

Oct 25th, 2022 36m 32s

In this episode Lt. Col. Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret.) speaks with retired Col. Chris Barnett, a U.S. Air Force Pave Hawk pilot, who was pulled off an instructor assignment and sent to Afghanistan to fly combat rescue missions in Helmand Province. H

Stopping an Insider Attack: Silver Star Recipient Delorean Sheridan Tells His Story

Sep 29th, 2022 27m 14s

In this episode, Silver Star recipient Delorean Sheridan, a retired Air Force senior master sergeant, walks listeners through an insider attack he stopped on March 11, 2013 in Afghanistan. After serving more than 20 years, Sheridan now works on

Inside the Bin Laden Raid: CW5 Doug Englen Tells His Story

Sep 29th, 2022 25m 32s

Never Stop Serving: Season 3 , Episode 1War Stories: CW5 Doug Englen In this episode Lt. Col. Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret.) speaks with retired CW5 Doug Englen, an Army Chinook pilot with more than 2,500 combat missions under his belt. Englen started

Project Enlist- The Concussion Legacy Foundation

May 22nd, 2022 31m 28s

The Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) was founded by Chris Nowinski, Ph.D., and Robert Cantu, M.D. Nowinski met Dr. Cantu, a world-renowned concussion expert while seeking treatment for the Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) he developed from a co

Mental Health with HeadStrong Project

May 15th, 2022 29m

Mental Health. It's more than two buzzwords. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. U

Integrating back into the home life- life after service with Zachary Bell

May 8th, 2022 41m 5s

You've served your nation honorably, and you've hung up your uniform and tucked away your boots ... so, now what? Life after service can be challenging. Leaving the structure of the military can be scary and stressful. Owning your transition is

Diversity in Today's Military with Mr. Beach Anselm and Ms. Pat Williams

May 1st, 2022 46m

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are these just the latest buzz words, or do they actually mean something in the military? Is the military a diverse fighting force? How do we grow a diverse fighting force? Does diversity matter? Listen to Oli

Why the First Job Rarely is a Fit with Katie Spinazzola & Alfredo Torres

Apr 24th, 2022 45m 10s

So, you've transitioned from the military, and you've landed your first job; life is great! You are on your way to settling into another fantastic career beyond the boots... right? Well... maybe not...Roughly 44% of veterans leave their first c

Keep Serving and How to Give Back- How Community is the Key in the War on Mental Health with Dr. David Tharp

Apr 17th, 2022 37m 37s

Community and tribe are two words we often hear in the military community. But, does it matter when it comes to mental health? When many of us leave the military, we hear that our identity and the sense of giving back are lost. We also know tha

Merging Vets and Players and Mental Health Guest: Nate Boyer

Apr 10th, 2022 35m 4s

What do Special Forces, National Football League, Acting, and Mental Health have in common? Well, in this case, Nate Boyer! This week, Olivia Nunn can catch up with her long-time friend and Army veteran Nate, the co-founder of Merging Vets and

Financial Wealth Management- Planning for your Rainy Day with MOAA

Apr 3rd, 2022 33m 13s

You've planned for your future, or have you? What exactly are you planning for your future? Is there a difference between savings and investment planning? Do you need to know what stocks are? Is having a 401K or a Roth IRA essential? Do you fee

Olivia Nunn's Story - Our Podcast Host Shares Insights on Her Military Career and Transition

Mar 27th, 2022 44m 30s

This week we turn the tables on podcast host Olivia Nunn and she shares her story. Find out why Olivia wanted to serve in the U.S. Army, why giving back matters to her and, more importantly, why mental health in the Military Community matters.

Holding Down the Fort - The Military Family and the Backbone that Keeps it Together

Mar 20th, 2022 40m 58s

The military family stays together because of the glue that binds it. Our unsung heroes are the military spouses who run the household, who play nanny, caregiver, boo-boo fixer, carpool driver, after-school sports practice pick-up, homework enf

Stepping Back from Suicide

Mar 13th, 2022 30m 54s

The following episode contains content related to a suicide attempt. Discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or via www.veteranscrisisline.net.Mental health an

Special Operations - How Transitioning Programs Miss the Mark with Them

Dec 28th, 2021 39m 2s

Special Operations troops are highly skilled and equipped to win any mission assigned. So, transitioning out of the military should be a breeze, right? Wrong! As they prepare to transition from uniform, Special Operations service members find t

Growing a More Diverse Military

Dec 26th, 2021 42m 28s

State Tax Update- Exempting Military Retired Pay and Pensions

Dec 19th, 2021 36m 19s

You did it! A well-earned military career has come to a close; you have faithfully served 20 or more dedicated years to our nation. The time has come, and you now receive a monthly retired check from good old Uncle Sam each month. You can now s

Marketing Yourself For A Second Career with Pat Cole and Tasha McCullar

Dec 12th, 2021 28m 13s

A successful career in the military is no easy feat, regardless of whether that means four years or 30 years. For many, what's even more daunting is creating a second career beyond the uniform. For many military members, trying to answer the qu

Arlington National Cemetery and the Proposed Tightened Eligibility w/ Mark Belinsky

Dec 5th, 2021 30m 32s

Arlington National Cemetery is one of the country’s oldest national cemeteries. The cemetery’s rolling hills mark the final resting place for more than 14,000 veterans, including those who fought in the Civil War. The nation’s premier military