Beyond the Call featuring Sen. Joni Ernst

18/07/2025 19 min
Beyond the Call featuring Sen. Joni Ernst

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Episode Synopsis

This week's episode of Beyond the Call features a compelling conversation with Sen. Joni Ernst, a 23-year Army veteran and the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate. From leading troops in Iraq to championing the SERVE Act, Senator Ernst shares the experiences that shaped her passion for service, her fight to fix military recruiting, and the values she's passing down to the next generation, including her daughter, a West Point grad. Beyond the Call is an episodic series of in-depth conversations with military veterans and national security leaders who continue to serve our nation long after hanging up their uniform. Through candid discussions, the series explores the unshakable sense of duty that drives these individuals--and the crucial role principled policy plays in safeguarding our nation's strength and security. Learn more at https://vetsonduty.org/beyond-the-call/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/VeteransOnDuty Facebook: / vetsonduty Instagram: / veteransonduty LinkedIn: / veterans-on-duty-vod