Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services has just wrapped Episode 31 of the Service Before Self podcast, marking the midpoint of Season 5 of Dixon Center’s flagship series that presents in‑depth, solution‑focused conversations with veteran advocates, nonprofit leaders, and community innovators.

In Season 5, Dixon Center has uplifted veterans and their families by spotlighting practical, community-driven solutions. On February 12, 2025, we launched with an intimate conversation featuring Adam Marr, co‑host of Tango Alpha Lima and Director of Operations at the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, where he candidly shared his transition story and highlighted pioneering efforts to expand veteran mental‑health access.

In early April, the spotlight turned to Steve Jordon and Chesley Michaels from the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program in Episode 29, Pathways to Citizenship. Steve and Chesley detailed how legal advocacy is opening pathways to citizenship and improving access to earned benefits for veterans.

Then, on May 16, we welcomed Ed Dennis, Executive Director of the Andy Quattlebaum & Blackwell Family Foundation in Episode 30, The Power of Legacy. Ed showcased how community nonprofits “punch above their weight” through research‑based services and unwavering advocacy for veterans and their communities.

Our next episode, Equine-Assisted Therapy and its Impact on Veteran Wellness, drops on July 2 and future episodes will continue our legacy of deploying our influence, ideas, and actions to enhance and increase the impact of organizations and individuals who share our noble purpose of making the lives of veterans and their families better.