The Strategic Veteran
The Strategic Veteran
Adam Peters
Susan Aimes
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Mar 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction
Meet Susan Aimes
Her son’s decision to serve
The pride and fear of military families
The day everything changed
Becoming a Gold Star mother
The lifelong impact of loss
Honoring the legacy of the fallen
Supporting Gold Star families
What civilians should understand about sacrifice
Remembering her son
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What does it mean to become a Gold Star family?
In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Susan Aimes, a Gold Star mother whose son gave his life in service to this country.
For families of the fallen, the cost of war does not end when the mission ends. It becomes a lifelong journey of grief, remembrance, and honoring the legacy of those who never came home.
Susan shares her story of loss, resilience, and the responsibility she feels to keep her son’s memory alive. The conversation explores the strength of Gold Star families and the lasting impact military service has on those who love and support our service members.
This episode is about sacrifice, legacy, and the enduring bond between a mother and her child.
If you want to understand the true cost of service, this conversation is an important one.
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