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The Next Mission
Military personnel face untold challenges during service—but one of the most formidable missions is the transition back to civilian life. Experience the trials and triumphs of post-military transition through the stories of Helen, Sam, and Bernard—three transitioning service members who set off on a road trip across the country to discover their purpose in the civilian world.
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Final interviews, and why staying open to chance—and risking missteps—is essential.
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The roadtrippers explore risk first-hand while zip lining and rock climbing.
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The team bonds as they explore ways to integrate more fun into their future careers.
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The roadtrippers meet industry pioneers working in cyber risk and catastrophe modeling.
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The roadtrippers get motivated after visits to the FBI, a courthouse, and an art museum.
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The Dallas roadtrippers speak with a wind energy pioneer and a photographer.
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Stories from a nonprofit director, a teacher, and a startup CEO in Austin.
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El Paso to Abilene: the roadtrippers talk career callings with a pilot and a pediatrician.
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After an interview with Governor David Y. Ige, the road trip comes to a close.
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The road-trippers reach Oʻahu, their trip’s third and final island destination.
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The road-trippers travel to the island of Maui and visit a humpback whale sanctuary.
The journey begins; the students interview two Hawaiian residents working in the sciences.