"The rank changes, but the mission to lead remains."
In this episode of Prayin and Slayin, we sit down with a true pillar of the Central Texas veteran community: retired Army First Sergeant/Master Sergeant Jess Todd. After 22 years of service, Jess has transitioned his tactical precision and leadership from the frontlines to the treestand and the turkey woods.
We break down the story of his recent big buck, his obsession with the spring turkey woods, and his relentless passion for getting veterans outdoors. Jess is a founding member of 1Mission Outdoors (1MO), the creator of the CTX Turkey Hunters community, and a man dedicated to ensuring no veteran is left behind.
In this episode, we cover:
22 Years of Service
The Big Buck Breakdown
Turkey Fever
1MO Archery Range
Mentorship in the Field
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