About this episode

Retired Army Colonel Mike Sullivan and his daughter, Olympic bronze medalist Sammy Sullivan, discuss military service, family dynamics, and fitness in honor of Father's Day.

To celebrate Father’s Day, retired Army Colonel Mike “Sully” Sullivan and his daughter, Olympic bronze medalist and Army Captain Sammy Sullivan, talk about five generations of military service, accidental trailblazing, a Green Beret’s surprisingly tender parenting philosophy, developing grit and more. Sully, the executive director of Team Red, White & Blue, also discusses the organization’s mission to keep veterans “left of clinical.” Plus: New research on team sports as therapy, and how The American Legion supports adaptive sports programs. SHOW LINKS Learn more about Solace Health and check your eligibility here Learn more about Team RWB Learn more about the Army World Class Athlete Program Learn more about Capt. Sammy Sullivan and Team USA Rugby Women's Eagle Sevens There is still time to be part of The American Legion Family USA 250 Challenge Read more of the Journal of Veterans Studies report on how team sports help veterans with PTSD Find out more about how The American Legion can help you get back in the game with Operation Comfort Warrior grants. Follow the progress of the Veterans SPORT Act on and the National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026 Capitol Hill Your stories…

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Sullivan, Sammy Sullivan

Topics covered

• military service
• family
• fitness
• veteran support
• team sports therapy
• parenting philosophy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Team Red, White & Blue, The American Legion, Army World Class Athlete Program, Team USA Rugby Women's Eagle Sevens, Operation Comfort Warrior

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