Mil2Vet | Tim Kearns | Navy Veteran

In Episode 98, we sit down with Retired Master Chief Tim Kearns, who served 30 years in the Navy’s Silent Service as Chief of the Boat on the USS Chicago and Command Master Chief of the ARCO. Tim shares his lessons learned from retirement, including the importance of starting your VA claim early with the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, planning at least two years ahead, and staying flexible throughout the transition process. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring insights for service members preparing to navigate life after the military. Don’t forget, we’re wrapping up Season 1 with Episode 100—a recap of the Top 10 Most Viewed Episodes! 👉 Follow, review, and share the podcast to help us reach more veterans and service members. #VeteranPodcast #NavyMasterChief #MilitaryTransition #VeteranStories #VAClaims #Mil2Vet #MilitaryLife #SilentService Let’s build a stronger community together—catch Episode 98 now!