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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action

Strategies For A Safer Tomorrow: CSM Bart Womack’s Story (Part 2)

May 08, 2025 • Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS

In this gripping follow-up episode, retired Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack returns to share the lasting impact of surviving a horrific insider attack during his time with the 101st Airborne. He shares the emotional and strategic fallout of that day, and how it reshaped his understanding of trust, leadership, and personal safety.

Tune in as Bart offers powerful, practical lessons drawn from his experience. From spotting red flags to understanding the “proximity illusion,” he breaks down the situational awareness strategies that can help prevent violence before it happens. Bart also shares his advice for fellow veterans navigating the transition to civilian life, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding your tribe, staying connected, and reaching out to those who’ve walked a similar path.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:37 – The attack and its impact

6:22 – Strategies to mitigate insider threats

11:42 – The impact of society, mental health, and lack of faith in today’s world

14:25 – Embracing situational awareness

18:05 – Final thoughts and advice

CSM Bart Womack

Learn more about Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack HERE

EPISODE LINKS

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Read The Embedded Enemy Book summary HERE

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RESOURCES

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Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.