Coffee Talk Season Opener Ep. 34: 28‑Year Army Veteran Rob Whiteley on Service, Leadership & Life After the Military
Mon Jan 12 2026
Step into the Season Opener of Coffee Talk with Bryan & Marie as they sit down with an extraordinary guest, Rob Whiteley. After serving 28 years in the U.S. Army (1993–2021), Rob retired as the Operations Sergeant Major for Cadet Command and Fort Knox. His career spans roles as an 11B Infantryman and later an 11Z Senior Enlisted Advisor, with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, the Western Pacific, and beyond.
Now in retirement, Rob has dedicated his life to building a nonprofit organization focused on service, purpose, and giving back. Join us for a powerful, grounded conversation about leadership, sacrifice, transition, and the mission that continues long after the uniform comes off
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Step into the Season Opener of Coffee Talk with Bryan & Marie as they sit down with an extraordinary guest, Rob Whiteley. After serving 28 years in the U.S. Army (1993–2021), Rob retired as the Operations Sergeant Major for Cadet Command and Fort Knox. His career spans roles as an 11B Infantryman and later an 11Z Senior Enlisted Advisor, with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, the Western Pacific, and beyond. Now in retirement, Rob has dedicated his life to building a nonprofit organization focused on service, purpose, and giving back. Join us for a powerful, grounded conversation about leadership, sacrifice, transition, and the mission that continues long after the uniform comes off