Brian and Lara Beltz: From the Navy to Building a Life and Business Together:

Have questions about this episode?In this episode of Our Veterans, Our Stories, we feature Brian and Lara Beltz, two Navy veterans from Hancock County whose military experiences shaped not only their futures, but the life and business they built together.Lara shares her journey into the Navy, her work as a corpsman, and her time serving in Sicily, where she worked in a high stress medical environment that left a lasting impact. She also opens up about the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, the loss of purpose many veterans experience, and the importance of finally seeking support through the VA.Brian reflects on why he chose the Navy, the practical skills he gained through military service, and how those lessons carried directly into the trades and eventually business ownership.Together, they talk about discipline, perseverance, mentoring young people, hiring veterans, and why connecting with the Hancock County Veterans Service Office matters.This episode is an honest and thoughtful conversation about what service gives you, what it costs, and how veterans continue to lead long after the uniform comes off.