Your Next Mission®

In this episode of Your Next Mission® video, 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilly sits down with Chris Newsome, Executive Vice President of Government Services at  @recruitmilitary , to discuss a game-changing AI platform for transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans and so much more.The two combat arms Veterans dive into the hard truth of why many Veterans leave their first civilian job within 12 to 18 months and how to find the proper cultural fit. Chris reveals how the new RecruitMilitary® Veteran Talent Source, powered by an AI partner named Find Them, is revolutionizing military hiring by looking beyond basic keywords and military occupational specialties (MOS) to highlight genuine transferable skills. From in-person and virtual hiring events to career readiness workshops on federal resumes and salary negotiation, this episode is packed with essential advice for anyone planning their post-military career.

In this deeply emotional and critical episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, 12th  SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation, to discuss the urgent fight against Veteran Suicide, the critical importance of Military Caregivers and so much more. Three years ago, the USAA, Reach Resilience Foundation, and the Humana Foundation launched "Face the Fight," a national coalition that has now grown to over 300 partners and positively impacted more than 1.4 million lives.Tiffany shares the profound work being done to support Military Families, K-12 military children facing deployment transitions, and the incredible responsibility shouldered by Military Caregivers. She also breaks down the Humana Foundation's recent $3 million commitment to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to ensure Military Caregivers receive the critical mental health support they deserve. Throughout the episode, SMA Tilley vulnerably opens up about his own personal battles with anger and undiagnosed PTSD following combat deployments, emphasizing the life-saving importance of simply asking a Veteran, "Are you okay?".If you or a Veteran you know is struggling, help is available. Dial or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

On this episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with Captain (R) William S. "Bill" White, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Life Distribution at USAA. They discuss critical steps for Military Families to take regarding financial wellness, retirement planning, and life insurance.Captain White shares insights from his 25 years as a Naval officer and his time at USAA to provide actionable advice for transitioning Servicemembers, Veterans and their Families. The conversation highlights the three big questions to answer before leaving the service and the importance of securing life insurance when you are young and healthy. Additionally, the episode covers mental health support, buddy checks, and building community connections.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and on this vital episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast , host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley sits down with Dr. Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS. Dr. Vassy is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Clinician-Investigator at the VA Boston Healthcare System and  Director of the VA’s Genomes2Veterans Research Program. Did you know that Military Veterans face twice the risk of prostate cancer compared to civilians? With 15,000 new diagnoses in the VA every year and 400,000 Veterans currently receiving care, prostate cancer accounts for 30% of all new VA cancer diagnoses.

On this powerful episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley welcomes Major General (R) Kelly K. McKeague, Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).Across the globe, over 81,000 American Servicemembers remain unaccounted for from World War II through recent conflicts. Director McKeague shares how the DPAA fulfills our nation’s sacred promise: Never Leave a Fallen Comrade Behind.In this episode, you will learnThe distinction between POWs and MIAs, and why National POW/MIA Recognition Day carries deep generational meaning.Exclusive Announcement: How DNA advancements and Family mobilization led to the planned December 7, 2026 disinterment of 85 Unknowns from the USS Arizona.High-stakes underwater recovery operations, including the historic expedition into the hull of the WWII POW ship Oryoku Maru.How Military Families can request simple DNA cheek-swab kits to help identify missing loved ones.