What if you could look back on your life and know that the time you spent actually mattered—that it was used with intention, clarity, and purpose?

What does it take to stand up for your beliefs, hold the line on ethics, and lead with integrity—especially when doing so comes at a personal cost?

“DEI — what is it, really?”

That’s where the conversation starts, and honestly, it’s the question almost everyone is wrestling with right now.

There are moments in military service that test a leader’s resolve, judgment, and courage. But for Colonel Anthony Bianchi—an officer who spent nearly three decades serving across combat units….

For years, I have shared stories about the unseen battles within our military—battles not fought on distant deserts or in mountain valleys, but inside headquarters, across conference tables, and within rigid chains of command.

Some stories stay with you long after you hear them. Not because they’re sensational or shocking, but because they’re honest.

This conversation unpacks Jeremy’s evolution from submariner to full-time caregiver to one of the most influential voices in military family policy.

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.