The VetsConnection Podcast

Ep. 85 - Michael Carter - From Navy Air Traffic Control To A Veteran Music Festival Founder

August 3, 2026·55 min
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Send us Fan Mail We talk with Navy veteran Michael Carter about how one air traffic control near miss shattered his confidence, pushed him into a mental health crisis, and forced him to fight for real help. We also trace how music, community, and his service dog Frankie helped him rebuild, then inspired him to create Stage for Change and the Carolina VetFest fundraiser. • joining the Navy after 9/11 and choosing a path with purpose • air traffic control stress and the one-detail m...

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