From Combat Zones To Clean Water (Mike Carie)
About this episode
Mike Carie shares his journey from military service to civilian life, highlighting the challenges faced after returning home.
Send us Fan Mail War stories usually end with the homecoming. Mike Carie’s don’t, because the hard part kept going after the uniform came off. We talk with Mike, a US Army veteran who grew up bouncing from place to place, joined through the delayed entry program, and learned fast what basic training and real-world readiness demand. From Fort Knox to Fort Bliss, he explains how the military can take a drifting teenager and build capability through pressure, repetition, and pure commitment.&nbs...
People in this episode
Host: Bill Krieger
Guest: Mike Carie
Topics covered
- military experience
- veteran stories
- personal growth
- transitioning to civilian life
- commitment
Keywords
- veteran
- military
- transition
- personal development
- homecoming
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US Army
Places: Fort Knox, Fort Bliss
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