Why Every Veteran Struggles to Transition (And How to Fix It) - Michael Komorous
Retired Air Force Colonel Michael Komorous exposes the silent mental health crisis veterans face upon returning to civilian life, why so many military veterans experience an identity crisis after transitioning, how to find purpose using the “20-20-20 rule,” and why letting down your guard feels impossible after time spent in combat.
Michael Komorous is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, command pilot, data analytics specialist, and founder of Alpha Zulu Solutions. After a 24-year military career that spanned Pentagon leadership and commanding C-17 operations, he launched the Voice for Valor podcast and authored his memoir, The Climb: How a Boy Who Counted Exits Learned to Fly, dedicated to capturing the unvarnished stories of combat veterans, first responders, and military families.
He explains:
◼ Why stepping out of uniform causes an identity crisis for veterans
◼ The “20-20-20 rule” passed down by his mentor that guarantees lasting purpose in retirement
◼ The exact steps veterans must take to transition from isolation to community
◼ How the tragic loss of his best friend inspired Voice for Valor and proved that storytelling saves lives
◼ Why veterans constantly “move the goalposts” on their own service and downplay their trauma
Follow Michael:
Website - https://voiceforvalor.com/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@voiceforvalor
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-komorous/
