Military to Civilian Life: Finding Purpose and Peace with Wes Averkamp
What happens when the mission ends, but life keeps going? In this episode of Life Between Titles, host Savan Kong sits down with First Sergeant (Ret.) Wesley Averkamp, a U.S. Army veteran who served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wes opens up about his journey from small-town Iowa to the front lines of war — and how he learned to rebuild his identity after retirement. They discuss everything from leadership and resilience to family, faith, and financial literacy. Wes shares lessons from 22 years of service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and how he ultimately found peace in the basics — sleep, food, family, and joy. Whether you are a veteran, a leader, or someone navigating your own life transition, this conversation will remind you that purpose isn’t lost after a title ends — it just changes shape.
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