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Freedom System exists to reduce Veteran suicide through camaraderie, purpose, and meaningful connection.

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Programs that build connection, purpose, and hope for Veterans.

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Season 4: Episode 14: Hobbies for Healing

What happens when the uniform comes off and the structure disappears? In Episode 14 of the Common Veterans Podcast, Kenny, Jeff, Casey, and Fred sit down for “Hobbies for Healing”—a conversation about what Veterans do with their time, why hobbies matter, and how...

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Season 4: Episode 13: We Didn’t Serve the Same War

Every Veteran served in the military. But we didn’t all serve in the same military. In Season 4, Episode 13 of the Common Veterans Podcast, the crew sits down with Vietnam Veteran Bob Evans for a raw, funny, and at times heavy conversation about how military service...

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Season 4: Episode 12: Strong Enough is Different Now

Season 4, Episode 12 – Strong Enough Is Different Now For a lot of Veterans, physical fitness used to come with a schedule, a formation, a PT test, and somebody making sure you showed up. You didn't have to decide whether you felt motivated that morning. You had a...

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Season 4: Episode 11 Borrowed Confidence

Sometimes, another person sees your potential long before you can see it yourself. In Season 4, Episode 11 of the Common Veterans Podcast, the crew discusses mentorship, leadership, confidence and the people who help shape us throughout military service and civilian...

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Season 4: Episode 10: Tactical Networking

Networking is a mission, not a mystery. For many Veterans, the word “networking” can feel artificial, transactional, or uncomfortable. In this episode of The Common Veterans, Kenny and Jeff welcome retired Army Veteran Brian Beal for a conversation about replacing...

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Facing Your Goliath

The story of David and Goliath offers powerful lessons for Veterans facing life’s biggest challenges. Through faith, resilience, and the strength gained through service, Veterans can confront the giants before them and discover that their purpose did not end when the uniform came off.

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Why Veterans Struggle to Feel Safe After Military Service

Many Veterans leave military service carrying habits and survival instincts that once kept them safe. This article explores Veteran hyper-vigilance, the loss of security after military service, and why learning to feel safe again can be one of the hardest parts of transitioning to civilian life.

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THE COMMON VETERANS

The Common Veterans, featuring Col. Dr. Fred Schlorke, Chief Sgt. Major Jeff Schrock (retired Air Force), Tony Buoscio (ex-Navy), and Sgt. Kenneth Holmes (former Army), joined FreedomSystem.org in 2015, aiding veterans' lives. Jeff manages HR, Kenny as President, collectively aiming to empower fellow veterans.