Lucky Charms And The Long Road Back (Jim Bennett)
About this episode
Jim Bennett shares his journey from a promising military career to personal exploration and service during pivotal moments in history.
Send us Fan Mail A full-ride scholarship, a Pentagon internship, and a clear military track should have meant a smooth launch. Jim Bennett did the opposite. He chased the Appalachian Trail, learned what it means to “hike your own hike,” and then carried those lessons into the Michigan Army National Guard as 9/11 turned weekend service into a new era of war and responsibility. We talk through the moments that shaped him: Hurricane Katrina relief in the Gulf, the grind of leadership trai...
People in this episode
Host: Bill Krieger
Guest: Jim Bennett
Topics covered
- military service
- personal growth
- leadership
- disaster relief
- veteran experiences
Keywords
- military
- Appalachian Trail
- Hurricane Katrina
- 9/11
- leadership
- veteran stories
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan Army National Guard
Places: Appalachian Trail
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