S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work
From the little league coach to the former addict helping those still struggling, hear from people from all walks of life how they show up as a vessel for service and drive for transformational change. Hosted by Theresa Carpenter, a 29-year active duty U.S. naval officer who found service was the path to unlocking trauma and unleashing your inner potential.
Episodes
241 episodes
Green Beret Forced Out for Following His Conscience: The John Frankman Story
What would you do when the order on your desk contradicts the conviction in your gut? We sit down with former Green Beret captain John Frankman to unpack the moment duty collided with conscience during the COVID vaccine mandate—and the ripple e...
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Army Veteran Exposes Family Court Bias Against Service Members | S.O.S. #230
A uniform shouldn’t cost a parent their child. We sit down with retired Army officer, attorney, and parent advocate Erhan Bettistani to unpack how military service collides with family court—and why a little-known administrative process, the Fa...
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Combat Pilot to Million Dollar CEO | Jeff Moss - S.O.S. #229
What does leadership look like when control disappears? We sit down with Jeff Moss—Bronze Star Army aviator, bestselling author of My Leading Edge, Pfizer veteran, and Inc. 5000 franchise owner—to trace a life built on moral courage, mentorship...
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Whistleblower vs. The Military Machine: Sgt. Lindstrom’s Shocking Update - S.O.S. #228
What do you do when the institution you served closes ranks—and you’re left to fight alone? We sit down with Marine veteran and former Nevada National Guard member Andy Lindstrom to unpack a hard, complicated story: years of reporting alleged m...
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Fix Our Military “Justice” System! | R. Davis Younts - S.O.S. #227
Justice should not depend on who’s most afraid of a headline. We sit down with nationally recognized trial lawyer and former Air Force JAG Davis Younts to examine where military justice goes off the rails—and how to bring it back on track. Davi...
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Chris Burnett – A Veteran Running for Congress | S.O.S. #226
What happens when a Marine JAG officer trades combat zones for campaign trails? Chris Burnett is finding out firsthand as he runs for Maryland's 6th congressional district.After 22 years in the Marine Corps navigating the complexities o...
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Wrongfully Convicted | Former Navy SEAL Keith Barry - S.O.S. #225
When a nation asks its warriors to defend freedom and uphold justice abroad, shouldn't those same warriors expect justice at home? This powerful episode unravels the harrowing journey of Keith Barry, a decorated Navy SEAL whose 25-year military...
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Veteran discrimination? | Former Navy SEAL Bill Brown | S.O.S. #224
The aftermath of national tragedy provides a somber backdrop as Navy SEAL veteran Bill Brown joins us to discuss his fight for veteran equality – a battle that extends from courtrooms to state legislatures and strikes at the heart of how Americ...
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Unjustly accused | Faces 240k in debt!!! - S.O.S. #223
A life's trajectory derailed by a single night, a textbook case of injustice unfolding at one of America's most prestigious military academies. This urgent special episode of Stories of Service brings to light the troubling case of Joseph Ferna...
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From Navy Corpsman to MARSOC 3 | Eric Gilmet - S.O.S. #222
A decorated Navy corpsman's career derails when military justice turns against him. Eric Gilmette served 21 honorable years, deploying as a medic with Marine infantry and special operations forces, only to find himself embroiled in a four-year ...
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The Legendary Ron Deanne | S.O.S. #221
The most meaningful connections in military service often come from those who guide us through our most challenging moments. Ron Dean represents this kind of transformative mentorship—a Vietnam-era Navy veteran whose expertise in aircraft elect...
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Damo Unfiltered: Giving Sailors a Voice the Navy Can’t Ignore | S.O.S. #220
What happens when a sailor takes his leadership philosophy beyond the quarterdeck and into the podcast studio? Command Master Chief Damo McCullough's story illuminates how authentic conversations can transform military culture.From his ...
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From Soldier to Whistleblower | Welcoming back Mandy Feindt - S.O.S. #219
What happens when a decorated Army officer discovers her family is being poisoned by contaminated water on a military base – and then faces retaliation for speaking out? Major Mandy Feindt takes us inside one of the largest toxic exposure cases...
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Hots&Cots: The App Giving Military a Voice with Rob Evans | S.O.S. #218
When you're a young service member preparing for your first PCS, finding honest information about where you'll live and eat can be nearly impossible. Military barracks and dining facilities remain one of the most significant blind spots in our ...
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From Bobsled to Baghdad: Active Duty Marine Riley Tejcek | S.O.S. #217
What happens when you refuse to let the world put you in a box? Marine Corps officer Riley Compton reveals the extraordinary journey that unfolded when she decided to pursue every passion without limitation.Riley's story begins in the M...
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Inside the Mind of a Military Psychiatrist with Dr. Robert Marietta | S.O.S. #216
Military psychiatrist Dr. Robert Moretta exposes the hidden flaws in our armed forces’ mental healthcare system—where administrative convenience often trumps genuine healing. From the overuse of adjustment and personality disorder diagnoses to ...
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Battlefield to Brotherhood | Aaron Love - S.O.S. #215
What happens when a warrior who's dedicated to never leaving anyone behind is forced to witness a fellow airman lost at sea? Aaron Love's journey from elite Air Force Pararescueman to outspoken veterans advocate reveals the profound cost of ser...
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When The System Turns On Its Own | Doug James - S.O.S. #214
What happens when a system designed to protect our warriors becomes their greatest threat? In this powerful conversation, retired Air Force Colonel Doug James exposes the devastating impact of false allegations in military justice—a crisis he k...
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Inside 500 Military Cases of False Allegations with Investigator Mike Conzachi | S.O.S #213
The military justice system is failing our warriors through a perfect storm of bias, incompetence, and political pressure. In this eye-opening episode, Mike Konzachi—Army veteran, retired homicide detective, and private investigator—pulls back ...
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From Shadowland to Freedom: Frank Soonius | S.O.S. #212
In this powerful episode, Frank Sunius takes us on a remarkable journey—from a difficult childhood in Amsterdam to wrongful imprisonment in Australia, and ultimately, to his rebirth as an inspirational speaker and author.Born to a mother...
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The DeRito Act and the Fight for Military Justice | Adam DeRito- S.O.S #211
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, decorated veteran and military justice reform advocate Adam DeRito takes us through his remarkable journey from Air Force Academy cadet to the frontlines of a battle few civilians understand: the f...
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From Battlefield to Policy | Troy D. Carico - S.O.S #210
The remarkable journey from combat Infantry officer to veteran advocate unfolds as Troy Carrico shares his extraordinary path of service beyond the battlefield. A highly decorated, service-connected disabled Army veteran, Troy reveals how child...
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The Silent Warriors: How False Accusations Destroy Military Careers | Darin Lopez - S.O.S. #209
What happens when political pressure infiltrates military justice? Navy veteran Darin Lopez and retired Navy SEAL Keith Barry pull back the curtain on one of the most troubling chapters in modern military history - a period when false accusatio...
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Lauren Palladini’s Fight for Justice in Military Medicine | S.O.S. #208
“It doesn’t matter, you can’t sue anyway.”From Battlefield to Birth Trauma: Lauren Palladini’s Fight for Justice in Military MedicineThis week’s guest, Lauren Palladini, is a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division wh...
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From Combat to Corporate: Dr. Michael Hackney on Leadership, Change & Service Beyond the Uniform | S.O.S. #207
In this powerful episode of Stories of Service, host Theresa Carpenter sits down with Dr. Michael Hackney—Army veteran, business leader, coach, and author—to explore the dynamic intersections of military service, organizational leadership, and ...
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