The Veteran Blueprint ~ Dean Dauphenais

March 22, 2026 ~ Dean Dauphenais discusses his experiences growing up on a Native American reservation and his transition into the Marine Corps. Dean shares insights into reservation life, his family’s values, and his motivations for joining the military as a way to leave the reservation. The conversation also covers the challenges of military-to-civilian transition and Dean’s current work as Executive Director of the National American Indian Veterans, an organization dedicated to advocating for Native American veterans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.