After Action

Host Stacy Pearsall meets Native American veterans who served their country while honoring tribal traditions. For them, the warrior role represents not only courage and valor in combat, but also the duty to provide for family, protect community and preserve cultural values.

Host Stacy Pearsall talks with three female veterans who served as nurses during the Vietnam War. These young women treated devastating combat injuries, comforted the wounded, and displayed immense courage—yet many faced hostility and neglect when they returned home from service.

Host Stacy Pearsall explores the healing power of “dirt therapy” with three veteran-farmers who found a new mission in agriculture. Their stories show how farming reduces stress, improves physical and mental health, and provides veterans with a renewed sense of purpose and community.

Host Stacy Pearsall talks with veterans who transitioned from military service to law enforcement, exchanging boots for badges. Drawn to teamwork, service and discipline, they share why veterans make up nearly 25 percent of the nation’s police force and how their training shapes the job.

Host Stacy Pearsall talks with three veterans who once faced homelessness and are now serving others in need. Through open conversations, these veterans reveal their struggles, their resilience, and their mission to support fellow veterans on the path to stability, hope and healing.

Host Stacy Pearsall talks with three veterans who know the meaning of leadership and its power to change lives. Military leadership shapes missions, morale and effectiveness, and can often mean the difference between success and failure, triumph and tragedy, in times of great challenge.

Host Stacy Pearsall meets three former POWs who “returned with honor,” a phrase used by military personnel to signify their promise to endure hardships, preserve dignity while in captivity and return home with integrity intact. Their stories reveal extraordinary strength and unshakable spirit.

Discover what military life is like before, during and after action with Air Force combat veteran Stacy Pearsall. This powerful series shares the experiences of veterans from across the country, offering candid conversations that reveal sacrifice, resilience and the lasting impact of service.