Voice for Valor
Real People. Real Conversations. A Brighter Tomorrow.
Hosted by SeayMy T.Tee's
STORIES THAT STAY WITH YOU.
Real People.Real Conversations.A Brighter Tomorrow.
Long-form conversations with veterans, first responders, military families, and people whose experiences deserve more than a soundbite. This is a place to listen longer, understand more, and carry the stories forward.
I've worn the uniform. Now I make room for the stories.
FEATURED EPISODE
Episode 34
He Quit Golf in His 20s. Then He Built a Foundation Around It.
Tony MillerAir Force — C-130 Loadmaster
Tony Miller retired from the Air Force at 38, helped grow his father's commercial door business, and shut it down after the 2008 housing crash. Now he leads an all-volunteer golf foundation for veterans and first responders and has written a book to get people talking again.
FROM MIKE
Host · Founder · Retired U.S. Air Force officer
Service is part of who we are. It isn't the whole story. Voice for Valor is a place for the experiences, families, questions, and turning points that don't fit into a soundbite.
As I prepare to publish my memoir, I'm sharing this next chapter alongside the people who trust me with theirs.
THE STORY JOURNAL
Interviews / Essays / Perspectives / The Story Behind the Story
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Interview
He Died Three Times. Then He Built a Mission for Veterans.
Manny Harmon was told he might never walk without a cane or walker again.
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Essay
A Rudderless Ship Makes Excellent Speed in No Particular Direction
A rudderless ship still has engines, fuel and a full crew. It just cannot choose where.
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Interview
She Prepared Sailors to Leave. Then She Felt Useless Overnight.
After 26 years in the U.S. Navy—and years spent guiding sailors through their own transitions—Tamara Moore thought she was ready to retire.
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Perspective
No One Can Stop You From Being Good Enough
A retired Air Force officer reflects on the recruiter who said pilot was off the table, the OTS class that proved otherwise, and why one gatekeeper never gets the final vote.
EXPLORE STORIES BY WHAT PEOPLE CARRY
WHERE TO FIND VOICE FOR VALOR
Watch. Listen. Read. Follow. Be part of the conversation.
VOICE FOR VALOR APPAREL
Stories you can carry.
A small permanent series built around the conversations and truths behind Voice for Valor. The apparel supports the mission; it is never the center of it.
Produced in partnership with SeayMy T.Tee's
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When the Uniform Comes Off, the Weight Doesn't — Veteran Graphic Tee
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Real Stories. Real Weight. — Voice for Valor Graphic Tee
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Real Conversations Save Lives — Voice for Valor Graphic Tee
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The Quiet Ones Have the Loudest Stories — Voice for Valor Graphic Tee
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We Carried It Home — Voice for Valor Graphic Tee
VETERAN RESOURCES
Support. Information. Community.
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Mental Health Support
Mental health care and resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Transition Resources
The Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
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Veteran Organizations
Find a VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization or representative.
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Nominate a Guest
Know a story that should be heard? Suggest a guest for Voice for Valor.
Discouragement can sound official and still be incomplete.
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year.