Unarmored Talk
Unarmored Talk
Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
Why This Marine Corps Veteran Chose People Over Profit
21 minutes Posted Mar 24, 2026 at 11:00 pm.
Opening And Guest Teaser
What Unarmor Talk Means
From Military Family To Marines
Why He Keeps Serving Veterans
Identity After Leaving The Corps
People First Leadership In Civilians
Comparison And Disability Rating Traps
The Indoc He Wishes He Took
Finding Help Through County VSOs
Closing Thoughts And Thanks
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to ask yourself—am I putting people first, or just chasing outcomes? For the first time, David Tellefsen removes the armor. In this episode, the 22-year Marine Corps veteran and Director of Veterans Services in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, shares what drives his passion for serving others—and why people must always come before profit. We discuss leadership, the identity shift after the military, and the reality many veterans face when transitioning. Da...