From Soldier To Song

After 17 years of service in the U.S. Army, James traded his uniform for a guitar and began an entirely new chapter of his life.In this episode, we sit down with a soldier-turned-musician to hear the story behind the transition from military life to the stage. We talk about the experiences that shaped him, the challenges of leaving the Army, finding a new purpose after retirement, and discovering music as a way to express himself and connect with others.From Afghanistan to the barroom stage, this is a story about service, sacrifice, identity, reinvention, and finding your next mission when the first one is over.17 years in uniform. A lifetime of stories. One guitar.