Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
We started Tracer Burnout with a simple idea: a platform for military veterans to share their stories of service. By inviting veterans to speak about their experiences, we hope to help them feel heard, to know their service matters, to preserve their memories for future generations, and to provide civilians with a better understanding of life in the service.

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“No flag - no bag.”
*Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss sexual assault, which may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised.*
Air Force veteran and artist, Mrs. Yelizaveta “Liz” Taylor, joins us in our virtual studio for this episode to tell us about her service in not one, but two different career paths she had while in service. From immigrating from Ukraine to the US, to serving food in the Dining Facility and from transferring service members’ remains with Mortuary Affairs to scrambling fighter jets in Korea, Mrs. Taylor's time in uniform was full of highs and lows. How else would you be able to meet the Prime Minister of Moldova and lose your wallet in ancient Cambodian ruins?
In the Free Fire Area, we talk about what we're currently reading (or just finished), Roger takes a shot at Welsh names, and Dan finds a way to insult France. Again.
"I was a product of the Cold War."
Army veteran, Mr. Bob Charles, joins us in-studio for this episode to tell us about his journey. From joining the Army Reserves and mobilizing for Desert Storm, to slinging pizzas and concrete after separation; rejoining after 9/11 and deploying to Iraq, joining the Civil Affairs Corps; golfing with 2-star generals, angry mothers-in-law, and pink soju near the DMZ, Mr. Charles has had quite the ride, and he's happy to share the details.
In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss their favorite fictional universes: Star Wars and steampunk. Nerds!

Inventor, author, entrepreneur, and Army and law enforcement veteran, Mr. Steven Ferrell, joins us in the virtual studio for our first Quick Hit of 2026! Steven tells us about how his injury led him to an invent a unique piece of fitness equipment (BenchBlokz), start his own business, and continue to invent more fitness related gear.
He also tells us about the flood of copycats and knock-offs that have hit him since finding success and how that frustration led to him writing his upcoming book, Legion of 22.
Mrs. Lisa Kalkes joins us for this Quick Hit to tell us about Veteran Benefits Guide, how they help veterans get the benefits they deserve and how they’re different from so-called “claim sharks”, and a little advice for veterans looking to file their first claim.
