Life transitions can be difficult, stressful, and even overwhelming. In my experience, none were more trying than my transition from civilian to soldier back to civilian again. And I am not the only one. Military transition continues to be one of the biggest hardships service members go through - and many have been in combat! There is good news though, there are in fact people and services we can utilize to help guide us through these transitions, people who have done it themselves and have your best interest at heart. As a former Staff Sergeant in the United Sates Army, active duty 2003-2009, I hear my fellow soldiers struggling the same way now, years later, that I did over ten years ago. This must stop. We have the responsibility to connect with them and keep moving forward in life and on to the next mission. True leadership does not start or stop when military service does, true leadership is a lifestyle.   Follow SOM+C @somcoalition Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Shop using the link/code below to save you money and to further support the show - THANK YOU!  Save 10% off the muscle building stack from BPN with code EVERFORWARD www.bpnsupps.com ----- More about SOM+C: Special Operations Medic Coalition (SOM+C) has been organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code, or corresponding section of any future tax code, serving as a resource for Special Operations Medics through the following activities:   Mission   To Unapologetically Support Advancing the Military Special Operations Medic from battlefield provider to veteran professional ​SOM+C accomplishes this mission by focusing on three C’s; Community, Capabilities, and Career.   Core Values The Sharing of knowledge and experiences in support of our community, to refine the capabilities of SOF medicine, and advance the career of the military special operations medic.   Goals & Objectives of the 3-C’s ​Community Develop the SOF medic community through increased connections with other tactical, austere, and emergency medical communities in an effort to further research and professional opportunities for the SOF medic during and after military service. Promote community understanding of the SOF Medic and specific challenges they are faced with.  ​ Capabilities Strengthen Special Operations Medics as a whole by providing a support system and place to engage fellow USSOF and International SOF Medics in an effort to enhance learning, educational, and personal and professional advancement opportunities. Enhance SOF Medic abilities by providing access to our exclusive content, high quality education, and resources through our vast medical professional network which spans across multiple military branches, civilian, and international communities.   Career Equip SOF Medics with valuable support, such as education grants, medical journal publication guidance, and informed professional opportunities.  Support the warrior transition from battlefield provider to the civilian Veteran professional.    Episode resources: Learn more about SOM+C at https://www.som-c.org  Watch full-length interviews at YouTube.com/ChaseChewning Get the "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Podcasting" at www.OperationPodcast.com Join the EF Nation private Facebook group! Connect and engage with other listeners, expand upon this episode and more at https://www.facebook.com/everforwardradio