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Military Families Carry the Weight Too | Jessica Shepherd’s Story
Reach One More: The Eagle Ops Founder Story With Shep & Jessica
In this episode of the Rally Point Podcast, Eagle Ops co-founder Jessica Shepherd shares the deeply personal story behind Eagle Ops and the realities many veterans and military families face after service. Jessica opens up about watching her husband transition out of the Marine Corps, the loss of military brotherhood, and the emotional impact of helping her Vietnam veteran father navigate the VA system after decades of silence. This episode is about connection, healing, purpose, and why no veteran should walk the journey home alone. Topics include: Military transition Veteran isolation VA disability claims Vietnam veterans Family support Building community after service The origin story of Eagle Ops Learn more at: https://eagleops.org
In the first episode of the Eagle Ops Podcast, co-founder Jessica Shepherd sits down with her husband and Marine Corps veteran and Eagle Ops co-founder Johnathon "Shep" Shepherd to share the founder story behind one of Oklahoma's most active veteran nonprofits. Shep walks through his journey from a single-mom household in Catoosa, to enlisting in the Marine Corps after a recruiter challenged him with one question, to becoming a meritoriously promoted Sergeant in 34 months. He opens up about the hardest years after transitioning home: the isolation, the struggle, and the night in September 2007 that became the turning point. From that moment, Shep and Jessica began building what would eventually become Eagle Ops: a nonprofit reaching veterans and their families across Oklahoma through Rally Points designed to fight loneliness and isolation, the two biggest threats to veteran wellness. If you're a veteran or family member feeling alone, this episode is for you. The cost of admission is showing up. Learn more and find a Rally Point near you at eagleops.org.
Welcome to EAGLE OPS: The Rally Point Podcast …a place where stories are told, connections are made, and the mission continues. As part of our Reach One More Operation, this podcast brings you face-to-face with veterans, the resources that support them, and the people working behind the scenes to make an impact. This is more than a podcast Meet us at the Rally Point!