In this moving episode of the Stories of Service podcast, host Theresa Carpenter welcomes Holly Yeager, a retired law enforcement officer and mother of Robert Condon,

The most powerful stories often rise from the darkest chapters.
When we share our pain, we connect — and in that connection, healing begins.

In this powerful episode of Stories of Service, host Theresa Carpenter sits down with Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Lenore Hackenyos, a U.S. Air Force Reserve officer whose decades of leadership in logistics, emergency management, and joint operations gave her a front-row seat

What happens when duty to country collides with duty to conscience? For former Green Beret Captain John Frankman, that question became more than philosophical — it became the defining moment of his military career.

For most service members, the greatest challenges are found on the battlefield. But for some, the fiercest fight begins after returning home — in family court.

In this inspiring episode of Stories of Service, host Theresa Carpenter reconnects with the roots of her podcast — shining a light on ordinary people who do extraordinary work.

Imagine getting fired — and knowing it was unjust. Imagine starting a years-long legal fight against the very system that once called you a brother-in-arms.

When justice falters, who stands up to defend it—especially within a system built on hierarchy, command, and obedience? On this episode of the Stories of Service Podcast, host Theresa Carpenter welcomes Attorney R. Davis Younts

Running for office is no small decision, whether at the local, state, or federal level. For retired Marine Corps officer Chris Burnett, the choice to run for Congress stems from a lifelong commitment to service and leadership.

In this heavy episode of the Stories of Service podcast, host Theresa Carpenter speaks with retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief Keith Barry, retired Navy commander Jen Forbus, and veteran mentor Rodney Johnson.

In a powerful and emotional episode of the Stories of Service podcast, host Theresa Carpenter sat down with Navy SEAL veteran and attorney Bill Brown.

In this gripping episode of Stories of Service, host Theresa Carpenter explores one of the most challenging and controversial issues facing America’s service academies:

host Theresa Carpenter examines a case that exposes cracks in the foundation of military justice. Eric Gilmet,

Ron Deanne represents that kind of transformative mentorship—a Vietnam-era Navy veteran whose expertise in aircraft

In this episode of the Stories of Service Podcast, host Theresa Carpenter welcomes a dynamic voice in Navy leadership:

For young service members preparing for their first PCS, finding honest information about living conditions can feel impossible.

Some guests leave such an impression that you know they have to come back. Riley Tejcek is one of those people.

In a deeply insightful episode of the Stories of Service podcast, host Theresa Carpenter sits down with Dr. Robert Marietta

In this powerful episode of Stories of Service, host Theresa Carpenter speaks with Colonel Doug James (Ret., U.S. Air Force)