HeroFront

01/04/2026

Back in Okinawa in 2008 I was on the flightline working long hours on C-130s juggling three radios and three AMUs dealing with nonstop pressure and heat while trying to keep support equipment running. On the outside I was functioning but on the inside I was falling apart. I was halfway through my enlistment and completely lost. Homesick isolated drinking too much gaming too much gaining weight and losing myself little by little. I was spiraling and didn’t even realize how bad it had gotten.

Then my supervisor stepped in and he didn’t do it with a lecture or paperwork. He did it with real leadership. He showed up with food on the flightline. He checked in on us. He smiled. He treated us like people not numbers. He made us feel like we mattered. That man saved my life and he probably never knew it at the time.

Fast forward to my retirement last February and he flew all the way to Florida just to surprise me. That’s the kind of leader he has always been.

Now years later both of us are online talking openly about veteran mental health because this story isn’t just mine. A lot of us have been there even if we never said it out loud.

If you’re struggling I want you to know you’re not alone. And if you’re looking for someone worth following someone who leads with heart and integrity follow him. He’s the real deal.

01/04/2026

We call that move the it’s a classic for unbeaten awkwardness the next day 😊

01/01/2026

are the best Airmen!

12/26/2025

Well I hope you got what you came for lmao 🤣

12/22/2025

Some of my favorite people ever!

12/19/2025

One of those interviews that sticks with you.

We got time with during a packed, nonstop schedule and he never rushed us once. Fully present. Locked in. Gave us all the time we needed. Easily one of the best interviews I’ve ever been part of.

But the moment that hit hardest was off-camera. When I told him I’d just retired from the Air Force, he gave me a big hug, told me he was proud of me, congratulated me on my service, and then capped it off by telling me I had really cool hair. Not gonna lie, that made my whole year.

Huge shoutout to Robert Griffin III and to his parents for their service. Military brats really are built different. Growing up in that life opens your eyes to the world. Different cultures, places, languages, and perspectives. It shapes you in powerful ways.

RG3 is living proof of that. Grateful for the time, the respect, and the reminder of what’s possible.

12/10/2025

The official favorite star of the HeroFront Podcast is undoubtedly !

12/06/2025

In my opinion, the team is made up of people who truly get it. Many of them are veterans, family members of veterans, or still serving in the reserves. They’re in our community every day fighting for better support and better outcomes for all of us, and it was inspiring to see that firsthand.

In this episode, Ted Painter opens up about his journey. Marine Corps life, Okinawa, the moments that shaped him, and how that lived experience guides the work he’s doing now. It’s the side of transition and leadership people don’t usually get to hear.

If you’re in Tampa or Atlanta, CareSource Military and Veterans enrollment is open through December 9. It’s worth checking your options.

12/05/2025

5 days left until TRICARE Open Season closes.

Ted Painter said something that stuck with me:

“Most companies chase the bottom line. That doesn’t mean it’s right for the people they’re serving.”

Ted knows the system as a Marine, a patient, and now part of CareSource Military & Veterans and the team is full of people like him. Veterans, spouses, and caregivers who actually live this life and put families first.

If you’re in or and eligible for TRICARE Prime, the Prime demo gives you a new option backed by a team that knows what military families deal with.

Open Season ends Dec 9.
For questions or to see what’s possible, call 833-230-2080 or visit CareSourceMilitary.com.

12/03/2025

This is the type of modern healthcare initiative I’ve been waiting for. is offered in or , and if you live there it’s worth taking a closer look!

For questions or to see what’s possible, you can call 833-230-2080.

Big thanks to Ted Painter for the great discussion!

12/02/2025

New Episode! "This Marine Went From Paralyzed To Fighting For Military Families"

There are moments where the mission chooses you. Marine Corps Radio Operator SgtMaj Ted Painter was stationed in Okinawa when everything changed. A sudden illness left him paralyzed, intubated, and fighting his way out of an ...

There are moments where the mission chooses you. Marine Corps Radio Operator SgtMaj Ted Painter was stationed in Okinawa when everything changed. A sudden illness l…

12/02/2025

There are moments where the mission chooses you.

SgtMaj Ted Painter went from waking up paralyzed in an ICU in Okinawa to fighting for military families with

If you’re in the or areas and eligible for TRICARE Prime, you may be able to choose the TRICARE Prime demo with CareSource Military & Veterans during TRICARE Open Season (Nov 10–Dec 9). Same TRICARE Prime benefits, more help getting care:

• Easier access to in-network specialists
• Real people on the phone when you need help
• A push for faster appointments, closer to home
• 12 months of waived TRICARE Prime enrollment fees for eligible retirees and families who pick CareSource during the demo

Ready to enroll or have questions?
• 1-877-996-9333 (enrollment)
• 1-833-230-2080 (questions and support)

If you want the full story, the full episode is out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.