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Matthew Perry discusses the impact of military service on leadership and integrity in civilian life.

Most people finish college looking for the easiest path. Matthew Perry chose the opposite. After earning his degree from the University of Cincinnati, he joined the U.S. Army because he wanted to serve. That decision would shape every chapter that followed, from combat deployments to investigations, leadership, fraud prevention, and senior operations management. In Episode 331 of The War Locker Show, Matthew talks about why service still matters, how military leadership translates to civilian success, and why integrity, accountability, and mentorship remain timeless values in an increasingly complicated world. If you've ever wondered whether choosing the harder road actually pays off, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Why he joined the Army after college Leadership lessons from military service Transitioning from the military to civilian leadership Fraud investigations and operational analysis Building trust and mentoring future leaders Why integrity is still a competitive advantage Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support . Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every…

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