Getting Out: Recent Episodes
Chris Clark
Insight and perspectives from veterans on the transition to civilian life and what challenges they’ve had to overcome.
John McGowan grew up in the small farming town of Tom’s Brook, VA. John joined the Navy in 2014 and spent 4 years as a Master-at-Arms in Bangor, Washington. After he got out he started in the trades, owned his own company, and is now a manager for a landscaping company.
A 13-year veteran of the fire service, Ryan spent 4 years active duty as a Crash-Rescue Firefighter in the USAF. After separating in 2013, he quickly transitioned to a municipal firefighter in Eastern North Carolina before heading to the Charlotte area where he now serves as a Captain for a growing suburban department. Ryan has been married to his wife, Caitlyn, for two years and has a 11-month old son. Aside from being able to grow a glorious mustache and intimidate people with his unenthusiastic facial expressions, he enjoys drinking cold ones, playing hockey and spending time in the mountains.