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Full Speed Ahead: After Battle

Full Speed Ahead: After Battle

Written by: Josh McCabe
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📅 Live Every Monday🕖 7C / 8E

Hosted by Navy veteran & VFW Life Member Josh McCabe, this show dives into the real, raw journey of transitioning from military to civilian life — with unfiltered conversations, veteran humor, and a focus on mental health.

💥 Who’s joining the conversation?

You’ll hear from voices across the spectrum, including:

• 🪖 Veterans sharing their stories

• 🧠 Mental health professionals

• 📄 Resume & interview prep specialists

• 🤝 Advocates, mentors, and others passionate about veteran success

💬 We’ll talk struggles, wins, and the mental health challenges that make transition one of the leading causes of veteran suicide. Because you’re not alone — and we’re not afraid to talk about it.

📩 Want to be a guest or share your insight?

Email: fsa@mbradio.us

🎧 Join us for real talk, real life, and real support.

Let’s move Full Speed Ahead — together.

Josh McCabe Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Mark Stallin: The Buglin' Bus Driving Veteran

    Mark Stallin: The Buglin' Bus Driving Veteran
    Feb 3 2026

    Last night’s episode of Full Speed Ahead: After Battle hit all the right notes — literally.

    We sat down with Mark Stallins, a retired Navy veteran who continues to serve long after hanging up the uniform. Mark shared the powerful mission behind his nonprofit, which provides live bugle services at veteran gravesites and ceremonies, ensuring our fallen are honored with the dignity they earned.

    But his service doesn’t stop there. Mark talked about how he transformed his Navy skill set into a new calling — driving buses for special needs students, bringing patience, purpose, and heart to a community that depends on steady hands and compassionate leadership.

    It was an episode full of humility, service, and the reminder that the mission doesn’t end when the contract does.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Shawn Laurie aka The Veteran Guy

    Shawn Laurie aka The Veteran Guy
    Jan 27 2026

    This week, we welcome Shawn Laurie — The Veteran Guy — a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who served nine years in the South Carolina National Guard, including two tours in Afghanistan. After being injured on his second deployment, Shawn spent two years at Fort Gordon’s Wounded Transition Unit, where he was diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and severe anxiety before medically retiring in 2012.

    But Shawn’s story didn’t end there.

    He battled addiction. Faced suicidal thoughts. Lost his best friend to suicide in 2016.

    And then — he chose recovery.

    Now, Shawn is the author of Veteran Mindset 2.0 and Dear Friend, host of the podcast From Struggles to Success, and a powerful voice in the fight against veteran suicide and addiction. His message is raw, real, and unforgettable:

    “Your diagnosis does not define you. Don’t just talk about it — be about it. Turn your mess into your message.”

    In this episode, Shawn shares his journey from the edge to empowerment — reminding every listener that you are not battling this alone.

    Lean on your people.

    Reach out when it gets heavy.

    And watch your true friends rise to the occasion.

    This is more than a conversation.

    It’s a lifeline.

    Tune in to Full Speed Ahead — where we speak truth, honor the struggle, and fight for the ones still in the battle.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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