From Marine Corps combat zones to the big screen, Maurice P. Kerry has faced rejection, setbacks, and challenges. He explains how every failure taught him to adapt, keep fighting, and carve his path to success in Hollywood. Full episode now available on all audio podcast platforms + YouTube. Hashtags: #TMF…
What happens when a Marine's resilience meets Hollywood's spotlight? Maurice P. Kerry remarkable journey from combat zones to camera calls unveils how military discipline transforms into creative determination. As a decorated Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq building armor for military vehicles, Maurice faced the stark reality many veterans…
⚓️🎄 “Yes, the Navy used a PVC Christmas tree to steer ships.” Creativity meets precision — LTC Hasara shares the quirky but effective PVC pipe “Christmas tree” tool that kept massive ships perfectly in formation. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙 Full episode now available on…
🎯 “Before the bomb drops, the skies have to be cleared.” The mission? Clear the skies. LTC Hasara explains how suppression of enemy air defenses sets the stage for every successful strike. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙 Full episode now available on all audio podcast…
🏠 “Before the cockpit, there was grit.” Before flying tankers and mentoring leaders, LTC Hasara grew up facing the challenges of military family life. That upbringing built the resilience that would define his career. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙 Full episode now available on all…
🛩 “If you dream of flying, stop waiting and start training.” If flying is your dream, LTC Hasara says go for it — and explains what it really takes to earn your wings. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙 Full episode now available on all audio…
🚀 “The plane that can see your missile… before you even launch it.” From high above, the RC-135 watches everything. LTC Hasara breaks down how this legendary aircraft tracks ballistic missiles and supports global security. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙 Full episode now available on…
⚖️ “Military leadership isn’t the same as civilian leadership… here’s why.” Not all leadership is created equal. LTC Hasara compares the intensity and clarity of military leadership to civilian life — and what both worlds can learn from each other. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙…
🚁 “The unit you don’t hear about… but EVERYONE wants to be in.” Elite missions demand elite leaders. LTC Hasara reveals the mentorship culture inside the legendary 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment — and why great leaders lift others up. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙…
💼 “From zero… to 190 million in just 15 months.” From the cockpit to commanding big numbers on YouTube — LTC Hasara shares how precision, teamwork, and strategic thinking in the Air Force translate to massive wins in the social media/YouTube business space. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram |…
🔥 “I failed… and it was the best thing that ever happened to me.” Grounded. Then back in the fight. LTC Hasara shares how setbacks became fuel for his biggest wins — and why failure is just a waypoint on the map to success. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram…
What keeps fighter jets in the air during marathon combat missions? Who enables bombers to strike targets half a world away? Lieutenant Colonel Mark "Sluggo" Hasara pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of aerial refueling – the critical backbone of modern air power that few civilians understand but…
⚖️ “Military leadership isn’t the same as civilian leadership… here’s why.” Not all leadership is created equal. LTC Hasara compares the intensity and clarity of military leadership to civilian life — and what both worlds can learn from each other. Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok @markhasara 🎙…
🚨 “Six minutes of fuel left… and 32 jets counting on you.” In hostile skies over Iraq, every second counts. LTC Mark Hasara breaks down the intensity of midair refueling under combat conditions — and why tanker crews are the heartbeat of the mission. ✈️🔥 Follow LTC Hasara: YouTube |…
Army Veteran Sumeya Gibril's path wasn’t easy: she overcame severe challenges, surviving sexual abuse and domestic violence from the age of 6 to 11 before making her way to America. During her military service, she witnessed the painful truth—survivors of sexual assault were often blamed, while offenders walked free. Refusing…
Army Veteran Sumeya Gibril’s incredible journey is a story of bravery, perseverance, and purposeful action. After overcoming childhood trauma and domestic violence before immigrating to the United States, Sumeya was inspired to launch the Rise Above, Be Relentless Foundation. Her nonprofit is dedicated to empowering military sexual trauma survivors through…
Sumeya Gibril’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. Having endured unimaginable trauma as a child and later serving in the Army, she has transformed her pain into a powerful mission. As founder of Rise Above, Be Relentless Foundation, Sumeya champions survivors of military sexual trauma—guiding warriors to reclaim their lives…
Army Veteran Sumeya Gibril’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience and leadership. Having overcome the trauma of childhood abuse and domestic violence before immigrating to America, Sumeya went on to serve in the military—only to encounter injustice once more as she saw survivors of military sexual assault blamed, while…
Against the odds, Sumeya’s journey from a childhood marked by trauma in East Africa to experiencing military sexual trauma in America is a testament to unbreakable spirit. She refused to let injustice or silence be the end of her story. Determined not to accept a world where survivors are pushed…
What happens when a survivor refuses to stay silent? Army Veteran Sumeya Gibril transforms her painful experiences of military sexual trauma into a powerful force for change through her nonprofit, Rise Above, Be Relentless Foundation. Growing up in East Africa and experiencing childhood trauma before migrating to America, Sumeya faced…
Corey, a combat veteran, found new meaning in life by channeling pain into purpose—creating a space where healing and camaraderie flourish. In the midst of the isolation brought on by COVID-19, Corey’s quest for connection after military service inspired him to launch Last Dram Standing. Last Dram Standing is a…
When pain turns into purpose, communities are born. Corey, a combat vet, started Last Dram Standing during the isolation of the pandemic, craving the camaraderie he lost after leaving the military. This isn’t just about sipping whiskey. It’s about using it as a spark for real connection—bringing people together, breaking…
In a time when true human connection seems harder to find, Last Dram Standing is rewriting the script—one glass, one conversation, and one life at a time. Created by combat veteran Corey in the isolating days of COVID, this nonprofit transforms whiskey from just a drink into a spark for…
When a veteran’s pain finds purpose, it can change lives. That’s the heart of Last Dram Standing—a nonprofit founded by Corey in the solitude of the COVID era. His vision? To use whiskey, not just as a drink, but as a spark for powerful connections between veterans and civilians. Corey’s…