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RETURN TO BASE | 

A VETERANLIFE PODCAST

STRAP IN FOR RETURN TO BASE!

On Return to Base, we rip off the 550 cord and 100mph tape that holds us all together and explore topics that veterans can relate to: calls to service, transition stories, memories of skin and blood left in sand and boots.

We’ll chat with professionals, philanthropists, business people, and just good f**kin’ dudes and gals.

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LATEST EPISODES

JOSH DUNTZ | Return to Base Podcast Ep. #17: Josh Duntz & Shift.org

Welcome back to another episode of Return to Base! Today’s special guest is Josh Duntz, a former Navy EOD tech and current sales manager at Shift.org.

BRETT ALLEN | Return to Base Podcast Ep. #16: Brett Allen and “Kilroy Was Here”

After a short break, we’re back with another episode of Return to Base! This time, we’re talking to former Army Cav. Officer and novelist Brett Allen.

DAVE DUFFY | Return to Base Podcast Ep. #15: Dave Duffy

Dave is a retired Special Forces officer who now, in addition to doing business development in the defense contractor industry, is the proud owner/operator of two Tropical Smoothie franchises in Columbia, SC.

MEET THE HOST

CLIFF VAN RICKLEY

MASTER SERGEANT, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED

Cliff served in the United States Army for 20 years doing most of his duty in Special Forces. After leaving the military, Cliff managed global operations for a logistics tech company before joining our team in 2020.

MEET THE HOST

CLIFF VAN RICKLEY

MASTER SERGEANT, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED

Cliff served in the United States Army for 20 years doing most of his duty in Special Forces. After leaving the military, Cliff managed global operations for a logistics tech company before joining our team in 2020.

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