Military Bottom Line

Whether you're in the military, considering joining or just want to learn more about military life and opportunities, this podcast is for you. Every week I talk to someone new that has their own first hand experience with the US military. While we focus on the opportunities the military offers for personal growth, we also discuss the cost of those opportunities. I truly believe the military is the greatest opportunity to build a strong future at a young age. Learn with me as we discover how others have made it work for them. *Links in show notes may be affiliate links*

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Ep. 5 - Changing Jobs Due to Combat Injury

On today's episode we have the fortune of hearing from Rafael Cervantes. A Purple Heart recipient who was able to stay in the Marine Corps despite his injuries. We discuss everything from what he hoped to get out of the military and his deployments, to his love for the Marines and how he believes younger Marines and military members should be preparing for what's next in life. Find more about Rafael on Instagram @ridefasterman

May 22, 2020•26 min•Ep. 5

Ep. 4 - Getting an Education as a Marine Embassy Security Guard Abroad

Hear me and my friend, Ethan, talk about his experience in the Marine Corps and what it was like to work on the Marine Security Guard (MSG) program living abroad. In this episode we dive deep into education benefits and the differences between TA (Tuition Assistance) and the GI Bill, further explaining how to make the most of it while still in service.  Ethan has a lot of cool stories and tons of wisdom on how to leverage the opportunities the military has to offer. I learned a lot from tal...

May 20, 2020•41 min

Ep. 3 - The Brig

In today's episode, I talk to my old roommate from the Marine Corps. Cody spent a number of years in and experienced a different type of contract that did include some time in the brig. Despite some difficulties early in his career, he was able to rebuild his reputation in order to receive an honorable discharge and keep all his benefits.

May 17, 2020•40 min•Ep. 3

Ep. 2 - USMC - Josh Hammons

On this week's episode I have my good friend Josh Hammons. He just got out of the Marine Corps after 8 years and worked with munitions and ordinance on multiple aircraft frames. He was able to travel all around the world during his career on different naval ships and was able to save up a ton of money using his strategy, despite being knocked down to zero during his first contract. I hope you guys learn as much as I did from hearing about his experiences.

May 13, 2020•42 min•Ep. 2

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