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Beyond the Uniform: Buzz Lewis and the Purpose Behind Unturning Steel

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Introduction When Jason “Buzz” Lewis enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, his plan was simple: serve four years, earn college tuition, and move on. Twenty-five years later, Buzz had served across continents, commanded troops in combat, advised from the halls of the Pentagon, and shaped the operational heart of America’s military missions. His story […]

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You Earn Your Spot Every Day”: How NickLambson Found Purpose Beyond the Uniform

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Nick Lambson didn’t set out to be inspirational. He simply wanted to do his job well, serve his country, and come home to be the best husband and father he could. But in the process of navigating one of the most demanding roles in the U.S. military and later, one of the most daunting shifts

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Rediscovering Purpose: Why It’s Essential to Mental Health During Life Transitions

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In my work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve supported individuals through all kinds of life transitions—career shifts, loss, parenthood, retirement, relocation. And while every journey is unique, there’s one constant that stands out again and again:   A sense of purpose is one of the most protective factors for mental health.   When

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

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“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 

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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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Rebuilding Supply Chains with Veteran Grit

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The American Supply Chain is Having a Reckoning For too long, American industries have outsourced not only production—but resilience. The global supply chain was built for cost-efficiency, not crisis. It wasn’t designed for pandemics, trade wars, or political unrest. And when the shocks came, we felt it—empty shelves, stalled production lines, and a painful realization:

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

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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)

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“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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