A Conversation with Women Veterans and their impact in the Armed Forces

Between Two Worlds -Transition , Loss, and the Weight We Carry

Shawn, James, and John Ring discuss the difficult  conversation about one of the hardest transitions a person can face: leaving military service and trying to find solid ground again in civilian life. This Episode discusses  those challenges service members face as they leave military service and enter civilian life, and the lasting internal impact of suicide loss on families.

A Conversation with Women Veterans and their impact in the Armed Forces

In this episode we sit down with to special female guests t get there first hand views and experiences of their time in the armed service and how they overcame the vast equality differences in the military.

Heroes in the Sky Foundation and Nautical Salute Present Before There Was a Country _ She was There (1)

Honoring woman's Veterans service and sacrifice.

Breaking The Silence Together: The Aftermath of Suicide; Episode 4

The Masks We Wear - In this episode, James and Shawn explore the “chameleon effect” of warriors — how so many hide behind a smile or positive words while silently battling hurt, trauma, stress, and fear. Too often, they carry these struggles alone, afraid that asking for help will make them seem weak or less masculine, when in reality they’re simply trying to survive another day.

Breaking The Silence: The Aftermath of Suicide; Episode 3

The Silent Weight On May 9, 2026, Breaking the Silence streamed live from the Nautical Salute headquarters in Florida, where James and Shawn discussed the weight of PTSD and how it affects our warriors as they navigate their daily internal struggles.