The State Of The Union of the After Action Podcast.

Please welcome to the show the 12th Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Douglas A. Collins.

The Secretary and I sat down and discussed a wide range of topics. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for believing in this work and making this happen.

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Please welcome to show Dr. Adam Weissman. Adam is a ER Physician, Founder of REE Medical, and an entrepreneur.

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Please welcome to the show my friend and wellness specialist Sarah Budzyn.

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Please welcome to the show my friend Ernest Colling.

Ernest served as a U.S. Army infantryman from 2000–2004 before spending nearly a decade as an overseas contractor. After experiencing firsthand the performance and wellness challenges faced by service members and contractors, he founded Transcend Company in 2020. In 2022, he launched the Transcend Foundation, where he now serves as President of the Board.

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Please welcome to the show my good friend and Army Veteran Chris Cappy. Chris Cappy leads Cappy Army. Part former 11B infantryman and part journalist but entirely here to entertain and educate you on defense topics.

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Please welcome to the show my good friend and Army Veteran Ronnie Adkins. Ronnie is a Vice President at Funker530, television host, and a Director, Industry Relations at National Association for Gun Rights

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Please welcome to the show good friend Brandon Herrera. Brandon is an online content creator as well as the founder of The AK Guy Inc. He is also the creator of .50 caliber rifle known as the AK-50 & one of the hosts of the Unsubscribe Podcast.

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Please welcome to the show good friend Brandon Herrera. Brandon is an online content creator as well as the founder of The AK Guy Inc. He is also the creator of .50 caliber rifle known as the AK-50 & one of the hosts of the Unsubscribe Podcast.

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Please welcome to the show my new friend and retired police officer Jobe Dickinson. Jobe Dickinson is a retired police officer and member of Border Security Alliance.

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Please welcome to the show my good friend and fellow Marine Tyler Vargas-Andrews. Tyler is a Marine Veteran, hunter, and a entrepreneur.

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Please welcome to the show my good friend and fellow Marine Rian Madden. Rian is a Marine Veteran, Law Enforcement Professional and an entrepreneur.

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Please welcome to the show entrepreneur and proud Arizonan Jonathan Lines.

Jonathan Lines is a Yuma County Supervisor, member of the Arizona - Mexico Commission, business owner, & a Border Security Alliance Supervisor.

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Please welcome to the show Army Soldier, Survivalist, & Reality TV Star Kerra Bennett.

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Please welcome to the show Erik Bartell.

Erik is a former Army Officer, entrepreneur, & fitness influencer.

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Please welcome to the show my good friend Alex Belew. Alex is a award winning chef, entrepreneur and a musician.

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Please welcome to the show John Minelli. John is a Air Force Veteran, former military contractor, entrepreneur, owner & operator of Stiff Lip Supps.

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Please welcome back to the show Detective Michael Collazo.

Detective Michael Collazo of the Nashville, Tennessee Police Department received the Medal of Valor in January 2025. Collazo was one of five recipients of the medal for their actions at The Covenant School on March 27, 2023.

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Please welcome to the show former 68w medic, currently a journeyman electrician, jiu jitsu coach, & my good friend The Fat Electrician.

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Please welcome to the show former 68w medic, currently a journeyman electrician, jiu jitsu coach, & my good friend The Fat Electrician.

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