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April 14th, 2026

Career Readiness, Mentorship & Purpose After the Uniform | FourBlock | E.J. O’Brien

  1. Career Readiness, Mentorship & Purpose After the Uniform | FourBlock | E.J. O’Brien Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott 50:54

E.J. O’Brien joins the VET S.O.S. Network as part of the Military Effect Campaign to discuss career readiness, mentorship, and finding purpose after military service through FourBlock.

In this episode, we explore:• Why military transition is a lifelong journey• How veterans can translate experience into civilian value• The power of mentorship, sponsorship, and community• Why purpose matters more than titles and paychecks

Whether you’re transitioning out, pivoting careers, or supporting someone navigating life after service, this conversation delivers clear, actionable insight grounded in real-world experience.

E.J. O’Brien is a retired U.S. Air Force senior enlisted leader and Vice President at FourBlock, where he helps veterans and military spouses prepare for meaningful civilian careers. With over two decades of leadership experience, E.J. is dedicated to strengthening the military-to-civilian pipeline through mentorship, Education, and connection.

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

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Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.