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Paul Pantani Transition Drill Podcast

Paul Pantani has a distinguished law enforcement and public safety career spanning over three decades. As a seasoned leader and highly regarded expert in the field, Paul’s dedication and commitment to excellence has equipped him with a unique blend of skills and experiences. In 2021, Paul launched the Transition Drill Podcast, where he interviews former first responders and military veterans. This initiative highlights his commitment to addressing the importance of career transition preparation, especially given the mental/physical Health challenges these professionals face.

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256. Ramone Resop - After Retiring A Navy Senior Chief Faced His Hardest Battle The Fight For His Family. &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
256. Ramone Resop – After Retiring a Navy Senior Chief Faced His Hardest Battle The Fight For His Family.

Episode 256 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military transition, Family reintegration, and finding purpose after service for veterans and first responders navigating the move into civilian li…

Episode 256 of the T…

Episode 256 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military transition, family reintegration, and finding purpose after service for veterans and first responders navigating the move into civilian life. You'll hear Ramone Resop on the unexpected challenges of leaving the Navy behind, rebuilding his role as a husband and father, and what it takes to redefine success when life changes faster than any mission plan.Ramone retired from the U.S. Navy after more than two decades of service as a Hospital Corpsman and Chief Petty Officer. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, he learned the value of hard wo…

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255. Angela Baker-Creary - From Air Force Msgt To Entrepreneur: Finding Purpose After Military Service &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
255. Angela Baker-Creary – From Air Force MSgt to Entrepreneur: Finding Purpose After Military Service

Episode 255 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military transition, identity after service, entrepreneurship for veterans and first responders navigating life after a long military career, and b…

Episode 255 of the T…

Episode 255 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military transition, identity after service, entrepreneurship for veterans and first responders navigating life after a long military career, and becoming a USC Graduate . You’ll hear Angela Baker-Creary on losing both her military identity and her father at the same time, and what it takes to rebuild your purpose when the future you planned suddenly disappears.Angela reflects on entering the military as an 18-year-old who initially viewed it as nothing more than a job. She shares the lessons she wishes she had learned earlier about educat…

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254. Angela Dejarnette – The Hidden Costs Of Military Service And The Stress Of Transition On Spouses &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
254. Angela DeJarnette – The Hidden Costs of Military Service and The Stress of Transition on Spouses

Episode 254 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military spouse transition, family Stress, and life after service for veterans, first responders, and military families navigating Retirement from …

Episode 254 of the T…

Episode 254 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military spouse transition, family stress, and life after service for veterans, first responders, and military families navigating retirement from high-demand careers. You’ll hear Angela DeJarnette on what happens when the uniform comes off, the family system changes, and what it takes to rebuild communication, purpose, and support before the home breaks under the weight of transition.Angie grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, and never planned on becoming a military spouse. Before marrying her husband, a Navy SEAL, she had built her own profes…

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253. Marcus Wilson - Marine Corps 1St Sgt (Ret.) | Ied Blast Amputee | Today Wounded Warrior Outdoors &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
253. Marcus Wilson – Marine Corps 1st Sgt (Ret.) | IED Blast Amputee | Today Wounded Warrior Outdoors

Episode 253 of the Transition Drill podcast, explores Marine Corps combat service, life after injury, and veteran transition for military veterans and first responders navigating identity, Trauma, and…

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Episode 253 of the Transition Drill podcast, explores Marine Corps combat service, life after injury, and veteran transition for military veterans and first responders navigating identity, trauma, and purpose after the job. You’ll hear Marcus Wilson on surviving an IED blast, fighting his way back into uniform, and what it takes to rebuild a life when the mission changes.Marcus grew up in Dermott, Arkansas, with the Marine Corps already planted in his mind. His dad had served, and a photo of him in dress blues became a reminder of the path Marcus wanted. After graduating high school in 1994,…

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252. Chrisanne Gordon M.d. - Guarding Our Guardians The Impact Of Tbi On Veterans And Their Transition &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
252. Chrisanne Gordon M.D. – Guarding Our Guardians The Impact of TBI On Veterans And Their Transition

Episode 252 of the Transition Drill Podcast, traumatic brain injury recovery, veteran transition, and rebuilding identity for veterans, first responders, and anyone navigating life after service, inju…

Episode 252 of the T…

Episode 252 of the Transition Drill Podcast, traumatic brain injury recovery, veteran transition, and rebuilding identity for veterans, first responders, and anyone navigating life after service, injury, or high-performance careers. You’ll hear Chrisanne Gordon on the hidden cost of brain injury, the fight to be believed, and what it takes to turn personal adversity into a mission that changes lives.Dr. Chrisanne Gordon didn’t arrive in the veteran community through military service. She arrived through medicine, personal hardship, and a realization she couldn’t ignore. Chrisanne followe…

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251. Kwesi Millington - Former Rcmp Officer | In Custody Death, Federal Prison, And Today Keynote Speaker &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
251. Kwesi Millington – Former RCMP Officer | In Custody Death, Federal Prison, and Today Keynote Speaker

In episode 251 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explores identity, resilience, and rebuilding after public scrutiny for veterans and first responders navigating career disruption, reputation loss, and…

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In episode 251 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explores identity, resilience, and rebuilding after public scrutiny for veterans and first responders navigating career disruption, reputation loss, and life after service. You’ll hear Kwesi Millington on what happens when one moment changes everything, and what it takes to rebuild purpose, identity, and a future when the career you expected disappears.Former RCMP officer and now resilience keynote speaker Kwesi Millington shares a story that starts far before policing and goes far beyond the incident that made international headlines.Raised in…

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250. Riley Gruppo - Army Infantry Officer, Medical Retirement, Toxic Cultures, &Amp; Reclaiming Your Mission &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
250. Riley Gruppo – Army Infantry Officer, Medical Retirement, Toxic Cultures, & Reclaiming Your Mission

In episode 250 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore breaking free from toxic cultures and rewriting your identity in transition for veterans and first responders navigating the high stakes of civi…

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In episode 250 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore breaking free from toxic cultures and rewriting your identity in transition for veterans and first responders navigating the high stakes of civilian life. You’ll hear Riley Gruppo on overcoming systemic isolation, a traumatic medical retirement, and the pressure to be perfect, and what it takes to reclaim your personal mission as an entrepreneur.Riley grew up in a chaotic military family, groomed for a life of service under intense pressure. Seeking her own path, she entered an Early Commissioning Program at Valley Forge Military Academ…

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249. Michael “Sully” Sullivan. Army Green Beret Colonel (Ret.) | Today Executive Director Team Rwb &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
249. Michael “Sully” Sullivan. Army Green Beret Colonel (Ret.) | Today Executive Director Team RWB

In episode 249 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore military transition, long-term service, and purpose after retirement for veterans and first responders navigating life beyond the uniform. You�…

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In episode 249 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore military transition, long-term service, and purpose after retirement for veterans and first responders navigating life beyond the uniform. You’ll hear retired Army Colonel Michael “Sully” Sullivan on leadership, identity, Special Forces service, and what it takes to build a meaningful second mission after a 30-year military career.Michael “Sully” Sullivan grew up in Yakima, Washington, surrounded by a family Legacy of military service that stretched from World War I through Vietnam. His father served as an infantry officer in Vi…

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248. Frank Park: A Firefighter Battles Alcoholism Hits Rock Bottom Finds Faith And Family Recipes &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
248. Frank Park: A Firefighter Battles Alcoholism Hits Rock Bottom Finds Faith and Family Recipes

In episode 248 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore identity loss, PTSD, addiction, and rebuilding purpose for firefighters, veterans, and first responders navigating the hidden emotional cost of …

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In episode 248 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore identity loss, PTSD, addiction, and rebuilding purpose for firefighters, veterans, and first responders navigating the hidden emotional cost of service. You’ll hear Frank Park on what happens when the career you fought to earn becomes the thing quietly destroying you, and what it takes to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom.Frank Park’s story starts long before the fire service. Growing up in Torrance, California, he struggled with Grief, anger, isolation, and rebellion after losing his grandmother at a young age. By high scho…

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247. From Navy Corpsman To Ceo Of Innovo Ai | Technology And Medical Device Leader. Jason Brooks &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
247. From Navy Corpsman to CEO of Innovo AI | Technology and Medical Device Leader. Jason Brooks

In episode 247 of the Transition Drill Podcast, hear the journey of former Navy Corpsman Jason Brooks for veterans and first responders navigating the shift from service to health tech and agentic AI.…

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In episode 247 of the Transition Drill Podcast, hear the journey of former Navy Corpsman Jason Brooks for veterans and first responders navigating the shift from service to health tech and agentic AI. Jason talks about the power of testing the waters during a career pivot, and what it takes to find your "North Star" after the uniform.Jason grew up in a intrigued by science and academic ambition, but his home life was far from stable. After his parents divorced, he spent his youth bouncing between New York and Pennsylvania, eventually finding himself on the streets and living in friends’ home…

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246. Ryan Cunningham - The Unexpected End To His Flying And Military Career Marine Corps F-18 Pilot &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
246. Ryan Cunningham – The Unexpected End to His Flying and Military Career Marine Corps F-18 Pilot

In episode 246 of the Transition Drill Podcast explore military transition, identity loss, and career reinvention for veterans and first responders navigating life after service. You’ll hear Ryan Cu…

In episode 246 of th…

In episode 246 of the Transition Drill Podcast explore military transition, identity loss, and career reinvention for veterans and first responders navigating life after service. You’ll hear Ryan Cunningham on losing the profession he loved, rebuilding after an unexpected medical setback, and what it takes to create a new mission when the original plan ends.Ryan Cunningham’s story starts in Missouri before his family relocated to San Diego, where seeing fighter jets over Miramar changed the direction of his life. As a kid, he was a constant reader, competitive soccer player, and someone dr…

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245. Eric Harmon | From Marine Corps Mp To Eod Tech Then Marsoc | Today Owner Gameday Men'S Health &Raquo; 39544214 1743683711146 9C859Ba3C8F9E
245. Eric Harmon | From Marine Corps MP to EOD Tech then MARSOC | Today Owner Gameday Men's Health

In episode 245 of the Transition Drill Podcast explore military transition, leadership under pressure, and career reinvention for veterans and first responders navigating life after service. You’ll …

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In episode 245 of the Transition Drill Podcast explore military transition, leadership under pressure, and career reinvention for veterans and first responders navigating life after service. You’ll hear Retired Master Sergeant Eric Harmon on the challenge of translating elite skills into the civilian world, and what it takes to build a new mission with real ownership and risk.Eric Harmon grew up in Southern California after spending part of his childhood in Hawaii, raised by a father who served as both a police officer and FBI agent. With no clear plan after high school, he entered the Marin…

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