In this powerful full-length conversation, Retired USAF Colonel Lisa Carrington pulls back the curtain on the realities of military culture, leadership, sexism, constant relocation, and the emotional aftermath of war. From being the first female officer assigned to an all-male fighter squadron in the 1980s, to confronting harassment, discrimination, and a toxic culture where women had no reporting channels, Lisa shares the raw truth of what it took to rise through the ranks as a Latina woman in an institution dominated by men. She also opens up about the trauma she carried for decades — including sexual assault during initial training — and why she finally decided to break her silence in 2020. Lisa talks about the psychological shock of returning home after combat, how it affected her family (especially her young son), and why military families face a hidden emotional battle most civilians never see. This is an unfiltered, honest, and deeply impactful episode about resilience, leadership, and the price of serving your country from the inside out.