Real conversations with our classmates. The good, the bad, and the beautiful.
Episodes
Episode 1: From Buffalo to Baghdad: Don Herzog on Brotherhood, Loss, and Living Fully
Donny Herzog
In this heartfelt conversation, Don “Whitey” Herzog opens up about growing up in Buffalo, finding West Point through an unlikely source, and the lifelong friendships that shaped him. From wild spirit missions to the life-altering loss of his best friend, Don shares how trauma, purpose, and connection have defined his journey—and why joy is something we all deserve.
Episode 2: Quiet Strength, Heavy Burdens: Brian's Journey Through Brotherhood and Purpose
Brian "Suppy" Supko
In this deeply personal interview, Brian Supko reflects on hardship, healing, and the quiet ways we carry—and sometimes hide—our pain. With honesty and humility, he speaks about combat’s unseen toll, losing classmates to suicide, and the difference a single connection can make. This is a call to check in, hang on, and never forget what we’ve all endured together.
Episode 3: Campbell, Hildebrandt & Simko on Burnout, Brotherhood, and What Comes Next
Bryan "Soup" Campbell, Eric "Hildo" Hildebrandt, and Don "Donny" Simko
This raw and honest episode dives into the aftermath of service—career shifts, emotional strain, and what it means to keep going. Bryan, Eric, and Don speak candidly about their battles beyond the battlefield, the moments they nearly walked away, and the classmates who helped them through. A powerful reflection on how we carry each other, even years later.
Episode 4: From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid - How Hayley had to give up her "Camouflage" to survive
Hayley Ulrich Zeidman
Hayley Zeidman grew up addicted to achievement and rose to the top 3% of our class. However, this intensity came at a high cost to her health and relationships.
In a tale of incredible resilience, Hayley candidly shares her journey to rock bottom in health crisis and finding her way back to health and to our class.
Her reflections remind us that the best wins in life come from the strength of the team beside us.
