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.