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Every veteran has a story worth hearing.
Honest, unscripted conversations between veterans about military service, life afterward, and the person behind the story.
You don't need a story prepared. We can start by saying hello.
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About the show
The veteran is the story.
Why they joined, a day they cannot forget, life after the uniform, or something else entirely. The conversation is honest, unscripted, and centered on the person—not the résumé.
Meet the host
John “Goofy” Smith
John “Goofy” Smith is a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He is a Christian, husband, father, and veteran. He served for 20 years and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He started The Unsung Veteran because he felt called to give veterans a place to tell their stories honestly, in their own words.
