In this powerful episode of the Built to Serve Podcast, we sit down with Michael Farve, a U.S. Army veteran and the Military Workforce Development Coordinator at Performance Contractors. Mike opens up about the life-changing hospital visit that set him on the path to military service and the shocking news he received on his very first day of basic training.With honesty and humor, he recalls getting caught stealing MREs from the supply closet, the lessons he learned during deployment in the heart of the Sunni Triangle, and the unlikely friendship he formed with an internet café owner amid the chaos of war. Mike doesn’t shy away from the difficult moments—sharing his firsthand experience with the trauma of combat and the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life.Ultimately, Mike’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and faith. He talks about how trusting in a higher power guided him from the battlefield to his calling at Performance Contractors, where he now helps fellow veterans find purpose and opportunity in the workforce.Tune in for an inspiring, heartfelt conversation about service, second chances, and the strength it takes to rebuild.