Helping 1,000 Veterans Start Skilled Trades Careers

Army veteran Rob Holmes helped ForgeNow graduate 2,000 apprentice-level technicians, including about 1,000 veterans. He led soldiers in the Gulf War at 23 and later left military service after 15 years. The six-week program uses discipline and hands-on training to prepare apprentices for work serving households and communities. The Danny Li Podcast features defining moments from U.S. military veterans, senior military leaders, and national security professionals. Each episode explores military leadership, service, duty, sacrifice, veteran identity, camaraderie, and the transition to civilian life - preserving the experiences and lessons that keep veterans connected to the values, purpose, and identity shaped through military service. Want a brief weekly email when new episodes go live?