Welcome to episode 9 of the In the Name of Service Podcast. Here we broadcast stories of everyday men and women who’ve answered a call to serve in hopes of inspiring and catalyzing the rest of us to follow suit in our own way. Today’s interview is with Eric Hohman. Eric is a former Combat Controller, MBA, and president of the First There Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure current and former Combat Controllers know they have teammates ready to assist them when life becomes difficult. They help coordinate access to medical, mental, and substance abuse treatments and provide emergency financial assistance, career guidance, and help connect families to various support services. First There honors past, present, and future Combat Controllers by raising awareness of their vital contributions to armed conflicts and natural di ...