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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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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#VETSOS #MilitaryTransition #VeteranPodcast #TyroneHewitt #ActNowEducation #TransitionPlanning #VeteranMentorship #ServiceToSchool #GrabTheLifeline #CareerReadiness

Scott Manthorne joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into The Military Effect—a movement focused on connection, trust, leadership, and shared responsibility between civilians and the veteran community.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why connection is the true currency of success after service
• How veterans transition from rank to relationships
• The role civilians play in strengthening veteran outcomes
• Why mentorship and trust outperform resumes and titles

Whether you're navigating military transition, leading in business, or looking to better support veterans and their families, this conversation delivers clear, human-centered insight you can apply immediately.

Scott Manthorne is the author of The Military Effect, founder of the Inside Circle, and a globally recognized expert in relationship-driven leadership. His work focuses on amplifying veteran voices, strengthening community trust, and activating civilian leadership through service.

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

• VET S.O.S.
• VET S.O.S. – Operation Startup
• VET S.O.S. – Learning Lifeline
• VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop

Website: vetsospodcast.com
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#TheMilitaryEffect #VETSOS #VeteranTransition #VeteranLeadership #CivilianSupport #VeteranMentorship #LeadershipPodcast #ItsOurTurnToServe #VeteranCommunity #GrabTheLifeline

Michael D’Angelo joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how stand-up comedy became his lifeline after a difficult medical separation from the Marine Corps — and how his nonprofit, the Rapid Fire Comedy Tour, is now transforming morale across military units and first responder communities nationwide.

In this episode, we explore:

• How injury, depression, and uncertainty shaped Michael’s transition out of the Marine Corps

• How comedy helped him rebuild purpose — from Vegas dive bars to living in his car while training in Los Angeles

• How Rapid Fire Comedy Tour boosts morale, builds camaraderie, and exposes young service members to diverse voices in the arts

Whether you're navigating military transition, rebuilding identity, or looking for tools to strengthen your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps rooted in resilience, creativity, and service.

Michael D’Angelo is a Marine Corps veteran and Las Vegas–born comedian who began performing in 2013 after leaving the military. He is the founder of the Rapid Fire Comedy Tour, a 501(c)(3) organization bringing high-energy comedy shows directly to military bases and first responder communities across the nation. His mission: More bases. More shows. More morale.

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. – Military Transition Resources Show
VET S.O.S. – Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight
VET S.O.S. – Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight
VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop

Website: vetsospodcast.com
X/Twitter: @vetsospodcast
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast
YouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcast
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#VETSOS #MilitaryTransition #RapidFireComedyTour #VeteranComedy #MarineVeteran #MoraleMatters #VeteranSupport #FirstResponderSupport #ComedyHeals #GrabTheLifeline

This week on the VET S.O.S., we welcome Dr. Tony Dice, a Navy SEAL veteran, therapist, and founder of Bishop & Dice Defense LLC. Dr. Dice opens up about his intense battle with addiction, the moment that changed his life, and how he turned pain into purpose.

From war zones to treatment centers, his story captures the raw reality of transition, the weight of trauma, and the resilience it takes to rise again. Now a respected therapist and professor, Dr. Dice dedicates his life to helping veterans and first responders lower their guard and embrace healing.

This episode isn’t just about recovery—it’s about redemption, service, and rediscovering your mission after the military.

🎙️ Tune in to the VET S.O.S. Network for more stories that remind us all: you’re never alone, and it’s never too late to start again.
#VETSOS #MilitaryTransition #AddictionRecovery #VeteranHealing #NavySEALVeteran #MentalHealthForVeterans #VeteranTherapist #FirstResponderWellness #RecoveryJourney #BishopAndDiceDefense #GrabTheLifeline

Join the VET S.O.S. Network as Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant host Adam Bird, the visionary founder of Heroes Media Group — a thriving platform dedicated to uplifting veterans, first responders, and community heroes through storytelling and purpose-driven media.

Adam opens up about his turbulent military transition, the lessons learned from early entrepreneurship, and his passion for creating positive spaces that celebrate the hero community. From HMG Beverage’s veteran-crafted coffee to JB Audio Clothiers’ custom suits for transitioning veterans, Adam’s journey is proof that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off — it simply evolves.

This episode delivers humor, honesty, and inspiration as the VET S.O.S. team explores how HMG is redefining veteran media, encouraging collaboration over competition, and proving that positivity truly sells.

Listen now and discover how one veteran’s vision is shaping the future of storytelling and community impact.

🎙️ VET S.O.S. Network – Don’t Drown in the Sea of Transition. Grab the Lifeline.

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On the VET S.O.S. , Navy veteran and retired Chief Lee Crowson unpacks a two-part transition—from losing expected orders and scrambling for work to returning stronger, mentoring others, and building an IO psychology community that actually solves problems.

We cover:

• Why mentorship and warm intros beat cold outreach

• Converting E-6 to E-8 leadership reps into IO psychology tools: coaching, feedback, motivation, and psychological safety

• Rebuilding identity, combating doubt, and navigating pay shocks the smart way

• Practical resources and peer communities that make the journey lighter

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your service into a people-first leadership career—without necessarily going back for another degree—this conversation is your playbook. Don’t drown—grab the lifeline.

#VETSOS #MilitaryTransition #VeteranMentor #IndustrialOrganizationalPsych #VeteranLeadership #CareerTransition #PsychologicalSafety #TeamPerformance #VeteranResources #PostMilitaryCareer #GrabTheLifeline