Aaron Knowles

Featured Work

Podcast

Terminal Leave Radio: From Service to Civilian ↗

One Man Show/Host/Producer

A quick and digestible podcast with tips and advice on transitioning to civilian life.

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Terminal Leave Radio – From Service to Civilian is a podcast dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and their families navigate the challenges of military transition and civilian life. Hosted by a retired U.S. Army veteran with over 20 years of service, the show delivers honest conversations, practical advice, valuable resources, and a little humor along the way. From career development and VA benefits to mental health and finding purpose after the uniform, Terminal Leave Radio reminds every veteran that you’re not alone, and your next mission matters.

Jan 2, 2026 – Present

Article

Men’s Health Article ↗

Co-writer/Focus

This Veteran Tried 'Toughing Out' His Struggles After Service. Then He Found a Better Way.

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As a Veteran, the pressure to “tough it out” is real—especially among male Veterans, who are 27 percent less likely to say they’re struggling than female Veterans are, according to research conducted by Knowledge Panel in April 2025. And when you work within a male-dominated team or field, it’s easy to feel like you must establish yourself as somebody who is reliable, who can keep up, who is not going to crumble under pressure.

Nov 10, 2025 – Present

About

After retiring from over two decades in the U.S. Army, Aaron Knowles shifted his mission from serving in uniform to serving those transitioning out of it. Drawing from his experience as a senior public affairs leader with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Aaron now writes and speaks about the realities of military transition—identity loss, purpose, and the challenge of translating elite experience into civilian careers. His work focuses on helping veterans reclaim their narrative while helping organizations recognize the leadership, resilience, and untapped potential within the veteran community. Through his articles, public speaking, and advocacy, Aaron provides a candid, relatable, and solutions-driven perspective on building stronger connections between veterans and the workforce.

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