After the JAG Corps: Navigating Your Career Progression

187. From Colonel to Civilian Counsel: Dustin Lane's Career Progression

In this episode, recently retired Air Force Colonel Dustin Lane shares his career progression after more than two decades in uniform to now working as a civilian counsel

186. From the JAG Corps to Eagle Edge (via DHS): Marc Koblentz's Next Chapter

After a seamless transition from the Air Force to a job with the Department of Homeland Security, Marc walked away from the job to which he was recruited without a back-u

185. Andy Decker: From the Fleet to JAG to Building Communities

Andy Decker originally served as a Surface Warfare Officer before becoming a JAG via the Legal Education Program. After an early retirement, Andy is now charting a new co

184. Pavan Parikh: Former USAR Judge Advocate and Hamilton County (OH) Clerk of Courts

This week, Pavan Parikh talks about his career in public service at the state and federal level.

183. Marcus Duffy: Unique Air Force Practice Leads to Thriving Civilian Law Practice

This week, Marcus Duffy shares his journey from Ireland to the U.S. Air Force to a civilian practice in Flagler Beach, FL.

182. Jeff Luster: An Environmental Lawyer's Career Arc from Sea to Space

In this episode, retired Navy Captain Jeff Luster shares his journey as an active duty Navy judge advocate to the Navy and now Air Force's Office of General Counsel as an

181. John Saran: Perservance

In this episode, we meet John Saran who's never gave up on his journey to joined the military, affiliating with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve in 2025. His demonstration of

180. Ebenezer Gyasi: Be Humble, Be Happy

in this episode, Ebenezer Gyasi takes us through his career as a school teacher, judge advocate, and now civilian attorney. The parents of first generation immigrants who

179. Odom Brings Perspective to Career Change

In this episode, retired Navy Commander Jonathan Odom or "Odom" shares how a pivotal event in his life has shaped his entire outlook on life and why he did not worry abou

178. Cory Chipman: Good Things Come To Those Who Pray . . . and Network!

In this episode, Cory Chipman takes us through his journey to the U.S. Army JAG Corps, talks about his stint in the Army, and then about his journey to civil practice, wh

177. Greg Saybolt: The Cornhusker Career Shift

Greg Saybolt had no previous connection with Omaha, Nebraska, before accepting a position with Fiserv. In this episode, Greg takes us through his approach to his career p

176. Roll Tide: Allen Linken, Professor, University of Alabama

In this episode, Allen Linken shares his transition from active duty to becoming a professor at the University of Alabama.

175. Jennifer Johnson: From Direct Appointment to the Navy and Back

In this episode, I talk to Jennifer Johnson who joined the Navy JAG Corps after graduating law school, passing the bar, and working in the civilian sector. Jennifer then

174. John Kiel's Unusual Post-Military Career Progression

A motivational episode for all judge advocates leaving military service. John Kiel's career progression is a culmination of a military career: from facing unplanned conti

173. Glenn Harwood Continuing His Selfless Service

As a U.S. Army Soldier, Selfless Service was one of the core values instilled into Glenn Hardwood. His decision to run for the District Attorney for Midland County, Texas

172. Jake Pugh, Founder and Chief Legal Officer, VetsForever

As we leave the service, we tend to spend a lot of time trying to figure out what we want to do and what road we want to travel. Jake Pugh shows us that sometimes choosin

171. A Life of Law and Service: Colonel Max Wood’s Journey

By any account, Frank "Max" Wood has had a successful and varied legal career. From judicial clerk to active duty Air Force JAG serving in Wyoming, the Philippines, and T

170. Adam Torem - Lawyer, Airman, and Judge: A Career of Opportunities

In this episode, we hear from Adam Torem, a retired U.S. Air Force judge advocate whose intention was to leverage his environmental law experience in the civilian sector,

169. "Truckin" With Bill Rogers

This week, I talk with Bill Rogers, who has a very diverse legal career: civilian practice, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, government servant, general counsel, advisor, Bn

168. Filling a Niche with K. Denise Rucker Krepp

This week, I catch up with Denise Krepp, who has made a career of filling a niche since she left the Coast Guard in 2002, and a person always willing to take on the fight