Breck Mahoney had quite the Chicago Marathon experience. The morning of the big race, his wife Ashleigh was still at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago following the birth of their new baby. "She was an absolute super hero," Breck Mahoney said. "It was a game-time decision on whether or not I would run." But Mahoney said his wife was the one who encouraged him to do it. So early Sunday morning, he walked straight from the hospital room to the starting line and began his 26.2-mile journey

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Memorial services in the military are never routine. They mark moments when leaders carry the weight of loss while still preparing their formations for what comes next. Major General Gil Ferguson and Dalia Muñoz understand this balance better than most. For Ferguson, it’s about giving soldiers the space to grieve without losing sight of the mission. For Dalia, it’s about honoring her father, SFC Pedro Muñoz, whose sacrifice continues to shape how others serve. Listen to the full episode now: htt