Joel Peterson: Friendly Fire, Resilience, and Leading Through Service

In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Joel Peterson — a combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, small business owner, and VFW Commander. Joel shares his incredible story from Iraq, including surviving a friendly fire incident and the chaos and heroism that followed.

We talk about what it takes to recover from trauma, the strength it takes to lead after service, and the importance of building community for veterans. From the battlefield to the business world, Joel’s journey is one of grit, purpose, and service beyond the uniform.

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