In this episode, Stories of Service host Theresa Carpenter talks with Navy SEAL veteran Bill Brown and his attorney Chris D’Alessandro about Bill’s firing from McCarter & English. What began with a LinkedIn post reveals a deeper story of alleged discrimination and retaliation tied to Bill’s military service and beliefs.

Chris breaks down the legal side as Bill shares what it’s like to challenge a system that preaches diversity but often excludes veterans.

🎙️ Topics include:

• Transitioning from military to law
• The LinkedIn post that triggered the firing
• Alleged exclusion and retaliation
• What laws protect veterans and whistleblowers
• How to recognize and prove workplace retaliation

🎯 Why This Story Matters
This episode reveals the gap between DEI talk and real inclusion—especially for veterans. It’s about the hidden cost of service and the price of speaking up.

🔍 You’ll Learn:
• What workplace retaliation really looks like
• Challenges veterans face in corporate settings
• What true inclusion means in practice
• Why free speech and respect for service must coexist

📢 Call to Action
If you’re a veteran, an ally, or someone who believes in fairness and truth—this episode is for you. Share it, talk about it, and be part of the movement toward better understanding and advocacy.
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🎙️Episode Title: "Guilty Until Proven Innocent: When the Military Justice System Fails"

Episode Summary:
The U.S. military justice system was designed to uphold discipline and integrity—but what happens when it becomes a tool for political agendas instead of truth?

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, former Navy Commander Arvis Owens shares his harrowing experience of being falsely accused of sexual assault. What unfolds is a disturbing look at a system that, under pressure to show progress on sexual assault cases, has sacrificed due process and fairness in pursuit of conviction rates.

Key Topics Discussed:

•The rise of metrics-based justice since 2009—and why conviction rates became the new gold standard,
•Suppressed exculpatory evidence, blocked video proof, and commanders incentivized to convict,
•The military’s "titling" process that brands service members for life—even after acquittal,
•The absence of innocence projects or conviction review units in military courts,
•The deep personal and professional toll on the falsely accused,
•Why real justice means protecting the innocent and believing victims.

This conversation is not about discrediting survivors—it's about protecting the integrity of the justice system for everyone. When the balance tips too far in one direction, both victims and the falsely accused pay the price.

🔊 Listen now—and ask yourself:
If this happened to someone you love, wouldn’t you want a path to clear their name?

You don’t want to miss this episode — it’s raw, real, and deeply important. 🎙️

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Tuesday show: 🎙️ S.O.S. Podcast | Ep. #204
Guest: Ricki Laahs – Marine Veteran, Critical Care Nurse, and Targeted Citizen

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ricki Laahs, a United States Marine Corps veteran whose career journey spans from military network administration to critical care nursing—and whose personal story raises urgent questions about civil liberties and government overreach.

Ricki began her service as a 0651, specializing in network administration. Her ability to bridge complex IT systems with real-world solutions propelled her quickly into leadership roles, both in uniform and as a government contractor. She later transitioned into project management before answering a deeper call: to serve others through nursing. Today, she applies the same precision, grit, and compassion she learned in the military to her work as an ICU nurse—meeting people on their worst days and offering hope in the darkest moments.

But in 2021, everything changed.

After peacefully attending the January 6th rally in Washington, D.C., Ricki was abruptly fired from her contracting job. Without warning or due process, she was labeled a domestic terrorist and flagged as an insider threat by federal authorities. She’s since been blacklisted from opportunities, harassed in airports, and denied access to the records that explain why.

💥 In this episode, Ricki speaks candidly about:
• Her journey from Marine to ICU nurse
• The emotional and professional toll of being wrongly targeted
• What it means to serve with honor—only to be cast aside without justice
• Why she continues to fight not only for her name, but for the rights of all silenced citizens

🔊 This is a story about courage, resilience, and refusing to be erased.

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