Nikki and Bobby Allmann join the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into healing through fitness, rebuilding identity, and supporting veterans and first responders through the Workout Warriors Foundation. They share insights on transition struggles, trauma recovery, community building, adaptive athletics, and creating an environment where no one fights alone.

In this episode, we explore:
• Losing purpose & identity during transition — and finding your way back.
• Creating a tribe through fitness, humor, and shared struggle.
• How community leadership prevents suicide and restores hope.
• The mission and expansion of the Workout Warriors Foundation.

Whether you're navigating transition, rebuilding your health, or searching for a supportive community, this episode gives you clear, actionable steps to strengthen your next chapter.

Nikki and Bobby Allmann are co-founders of Warrior Acts CrossFit and the Workout Warriors Foundation. Nikki served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, deploying five times, while Bobby served as a law enforcement officer and SWAT operator. Together, they’ve built a mission-driven wellness community serving veterans, first responders, and adaptive athletes across South Carolina and beyond.

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

VET S.O.S.
VET S.O.S. – Operation Startup
VET S.O.S. – Learning Lifeline

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Description:
Shawn Welsh, co-founder of the VET S.O.S. Network, sits down with Kings to share the origin story, the mission, and the future of the lifeline helping veterans avoid “drowning in the sea of transition” and their participation in the Military Effect - Our Time to Serve Campaign.

In this emotional, insightful interview, Shawn opens up about:
• His military career in the intelligence community
• How mentorship pushed him to create VET S.O.S.
• The mistakes, growth, and leadership lessons that shaped the mission
• Why resilience, trust, and vulnerability are central to veteran support
• The vision behind the new nonprofit and global story-capture platform
• How volunteers can join the network as Lifeguards

Whether you’re transitioning out of the military, seeking mental health support, or looking for community, this episode delivers clarity, hope, and next steps you can use today.

About the Guest:
Shawn Welsh is a retired Army senior NCO, leadership expert, resiliency trainer, and co-founder of the VET S.O.S. Network. He leads with authenticity and commitment—serving veterans through storytelling, connection, and resource amplification.

Grab the Lifeline:
The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

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Tyrone Hewitt joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the truth about military transition and how service members, veterans, and spouses can avoid the common pitfalls that lead to frustration, wasted benefits, and misaligned career choices. He shares how Act Now Education, mentorship, and informational interviews can guide you toward the right certifications, degrees, and career paths—so you don’t waste time or money.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why transition planning must start early and intentionally
• How Act Now Education gives free (but aligned) resources—not random ones
• The moment Tyrone discovered his WHY at a VA homeless stand-down
• How senior leaders can avoid entitlement-based transition mistakes

Whether you're navigating military transition, building a new career, pursuing higher education, or exploring what comes next, this conversation gives you the clear, actionable steps you need.

Tyrone Hewitt is a retired Navy veteran, transition readiness leader, and nationally respected veteran advocate. Through Act Now Education and his mentorship work, he helps thousands navigate career development, VA/DoD benefits, and educational pathways with clarity and purpose.

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

Don’t drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline.

VET S.O.S. – Military Transition Resources Show
VET S.O.S. – Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight
VET S.O.S. – Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight

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