UNTURNING STEEL

Des Lewis

The Mission Doesn’t End: A Military Spouse’s Perspective on Purpose, Transition & Healing

“It’s not the uniform that gives us purpose—it’s the people we love and the lives we build together.”   When my husband first started preparing for his transition out of the military, we both expected the paperwork, the briefings, and the endless to-do lists. What I didn’t expect—what caught me off guard—was how much that […]

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Veteran Manufacturing 

Walk into any manufacturing facility today, and you’ll see the heartbeat of American productivity. Machines hum, workers move with rhythm, and innovations unfold daily. There’s a challenge we’re facing across all production lines: the skills gap is getting bigger. As experienced workers retire and technology evolves faster than talent pipelines can adapt, U.S. manufacturing faces

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More Than a Mission: What Serving Veterans Has Taught Me About Family, Faith, and Showing Up

When we first began supporting Unturning Steel, I knew it would be meaningful work. What I didn’t expect was how personal it would feel.   As a military spouse, I’ve watched my husband serve faithfully for 25 years. I’ve walked through deployments, homecomings, career changes, and now—our transition out of the Army. So when I

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Momentum, Mission, and a Little Bit of Mayhem (The Good Kind)

“Some weeks are for planning. Others are for building. This one? It was for both—and it was awesome.” What Happens When Vision Meets Action? UTS Happens.   We’ve got big news, buzzing energy, and some serious forward motion at Unturning Steel—so let’s catch you up! From team onboarding and partner calls to sunrise trail runs

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SkillBridge 101: How the DoD’s Best-Kept Secret Is Helping Veterans Launch Their Next Chapter

“It’s not just a program—it’s a runway. SkillBridge gives service members time, structure, and support to land their next mission with purpose.” What Is the DoD SkillBridge Program?   For many service members, the most stressful part of leaving the military isn’t packing up a household or filling out VA paperwork—it’s figuring out what comes

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