In this episode, I dive deep into my experience as a former teacher and veteran to explain why I believe the U.S. Department of Education should be dissolved. This is a bold take, but one rooted in firsthand insight and a passion for meaningful reform in education. 📖 Read the full blog post: <a href="https://veteranperspectives.beehiiv.com/p/the-case-for-dissolving-the-federal-department-of-education-a-former-teacher-s-perspective" target="_new" rel="noopener">The Case for Dissolving the Federal Department of Education</a> 💌 Episode Sponsor: Support our small business and grab exclusive digital freebies, updates, and more when you <a href="https://jkprintsandgifts.systeme.io/40eecf78" target="_new" rel="noopener">join the JK Prints &amp; Gifts mailing list</a>Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to share your thoughts after the episode!

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Veteran Perspectives is what happens when a disabled Army vet with PTSD, a past in teaching, and way too many opinions decides to turn his blogs into a podcast. It’s part therapy, part rant, part “WTF is even happening anymore?” Expect stories, strong takes, awkward tangents, and the occasional “Did he really just say that?” If you're into honesty, dry humor, and war-torn wisdom from a dude who’s been through it—pull up a chair. No guests, no scripts, no filter. Just vibes.

"Life, trauma, purpose—and a little profanity.”