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#703 Beau Higgins Marine Veteran; 22 Jul 2026
Growing up in a Marine Corps family in New Orleans, Beau Higgins was surrounded by stories of service long before he ever wore the uniform himself. After attending the University of Virginia and searching for direction during his senior year, a chance conversation with a Marine Corps recruiter changed the course of his life. What began as a plan to serve a single enlistment turned into a remarkable 25-year Marine Corps career. In this episode, Beau shares the lessons he learned as a Marine officer, the transition from The Basic School into the Fleet Marine Force, and the leadership…
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