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Veterans in the Park

Veterans in the Park

Written by: Charles Chou
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Veterans in the Park is a documentary-style interview podcast from VeteranDegrees.com, hosted by Charles, a Marine Corps veteran. Each episode features one veteran sharing an honest story about life after military service—from changing careers and returning to school to rebuilding identity, finding purpose, and navigating the lessons no transition handbook can teach. Inspired by the feeling of two people talking on a park bench, the show is calm, candid, and peer-to-peer. Guests come from different service backgrounds, career paths, and stages of transition, but every conversation focuses on practical experience and the human side of starting a new chapter. Whether you are preparing to leave the military, building your first civilian career, going back to school, or planning a second act after retirement, Veterans in the Park offers perspective, encouragement, and stories you can relate to. Careers Economics Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • From Tanks to Tech: Brian Tien's Transition from the Army to Google

    From Tanks to Tech: Brian Tien's Transition from the Army to Google
    Jul 14 2026
    In this episode of Veteran in the Park, host Charles sits down with Brian Tien, a former Army Armor Officer who successfully transitioned from the military to a civilian career as an Account Strategist at Google. Brian shares his journey from West Point to commanding Abrams tanks at Fort Hood, and opens up about the unexpected cultural challenges of stepping into the civilian corporate world—from adjusting to flexible schedules to navigating casual workplace interactions. Tune in to hear Brian's candid reflections on the importance of networking, why you should leave the military without regrets, and his best advice for service members who are contemplating their own transition to civilian life.
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    31 mins
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