Set Back, Then March Forward: By Sarah Dilick

Set Back, Then Forward March is a hopeful, personal story about resilience, leadership, and what truly shapes a future soldier. When my younger brother was passed over for a well-earned JROTC promotion in high school, it felt like a moment that could break his confidence. Instead, it became the turning point that pushed him toward a bigger dream.In this episode, listeners follow his journey from disappointment to determination, and eventually to joining the Army in college. Through honest storytelling, this podcast explores what it means to overcome setbacks, redefine success, and keep moving forward—even when the system says otherwise.A setback started his story—his march forward defines it.