Jesse Gilbertson

In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Jesse Gilbertson to talk about a life built around service — both overseas and here at home.

Jesse shares his time serving in the United States Air Force, including missions supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He opens up about the transition from military life back into civilian life, and how that path led him into a career in law enforcement — where he continues serving his community today.

We dive into the unique perspective veterans bring into policing, the similarities and differences between military and law enforcement service, and what it means to carry those experiences into today’s world.

This is a conversation about duty, transition, leadership, and continuing to serve long after deployment ends.