Veterans Speakers

Courage Beyond Service: Expert Wisdom Shared by Military Veterans & Former Service Members

List of Veteran Speakers

The inspiring veterans in this category include bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, pro athletes, activists, and disability advocates who are popular keynote speakers for Veteran's Day and beyond. Not only do these motivational speakers cover various military topics and veteran issues, but also how to apply their military experiences to work, relationships, and personal growth. From founding their own companies to becoming Paralympic athletes, these veterans have built successful platforms in a variety of industries and are sought-after leadership experts on topics such as teambuilding, peak performance, and overcoming adversity.

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Rocky Bleier
(28 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient; Inspiring Veteran's Advocate

John "GUCCI" Foley
(6 ratings)

Keynote Speaker, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Best-Selling Author & "Gratitude Guru"

Oz Sanchez
(7 ratings)

Retired Marine; 7x Paracycling World Champion; 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist

Mike Abrashoff
(11 ratings)

Leadership, Organizational Culture & Transformation Speaker, Former Commander of USS Benfold; Bestselling Author of "It's Your Ship"

Carey Lohrenz
(18 ratings)

First Female F-14 Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, Pioneer in Military Aviation, Team-Building, Leadership & Strategy Expert, Author

Danielle Green
(5 ratings)

Former Notre Dame Women's Basketball Player, Iraq War Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient; Warrior Speaks Spokesperson

Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)
(6 ratings)

First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran & Jet Fighter Squadron Commander; National Women’s & Women in Aviation Halls of Fame Inductee

J.R. Martinez
(31 ratings)

Actor, Bestselling Author, Advocate & Wounded U.S. Army Veteran; Motivational Speaker on Resilience & Optimism

John Register
(4 ratings)

Paralympic Silver Medalist, Desert Storm Veteran & Founder of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Military Sport Program

Shoshana Johnson
(10 ratings)

First African American Woman POW in U.S. War History, Author of "I’m Still Standing" & Veteran Advocate

Jason Redman
(12 ratings)

U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran; Expert on Leadership, Mindset & Teamwork; NY Times Bestselling Author

Olga Custodio
(3 ratings)

Retired Lt. Colonel, US Air Force; America's First Latina Fighter Pilot; Executive Director, San Antonio Chapter of Women in Aviation International; STEM Advocate

Melissa Stockwell
(12 ratings)

Paralympic Medalist & Three-Time World Champion; Co-Founder of Dare2tri & Army Veteran

Brent Gleeson
(6 ratings)

Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Bestselling Author; Founder & CEO of EXCELR8

Tom Voss
(7 ratings)

U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Mental Health & PTSD Advocate; Featured in the Award-Winning Documentary "Almost Sunrise"

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
(6 ratings)

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Mindset & Peak Performance Leadership Consultant, Former Marine; Author of "Zero to Breakthrough: Accomplishing Goals That Matter”

Scott O'Grady
(2 ratings)

Former U.S. Air Force Captain; Fighter Pilot Who Survived After Crashing Behind Enemy Lines; Motivational Speaker; Author of "Return With Honor"

Ed Hiner
(2 ratings)

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author & Leadership Expert

Gary Sinise
(2 ratings)

Actor Known for "Forrest Gump"; Advocate for America's Servicemen & Women; Founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation