Unstoppable Stories - Episode 12: Lessons from 32 Years of Military Service with Lloyd "Milo" Miles

In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James welcomes Lloyd “Milo” Miles, Senior Vice President of Global Military Operations at UMGC and retired U.S. Army officer, for a powerful conversation on leadership, service, and purpose. Milo shares how his 32-year military career shaped his approach to leading others—and how his second chapter in higher education is rooted in that same sense of mission.From his early days at West Point to leading troops in the field, Milo discusses the formative experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy and passion for servant leadership. He reflects on the values instilled through military service, the importance of humility, and how his commitment to supporting others continues to guide his work in education today.Don’t miss this thoughtful episode about finding purpose, giving back, and making a lasting impact through leadership. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe!To learn more about UMGC, visit: UMGC.edu/Unstoppable    Host: Nathan James, HostGuest: Lloyd “Milo” Miles, Senior Vice President, Global Military Operations, UMGCTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 02:06) Introduction(02:07 - 04:19) Why UMGC Post-Military(04:20 - 12:13) Inspiration Behind Joining the Military(12:14 - 13:57) Milo’s Time at West Point(13:58 - 21:17) Early Lessons as a Young Lieutenant(21:18 - 28:02) Forming a Long Remembered Friendship(28:03 - 35:31) Military Accomplishments and Challenges(35:32 - 36:35) Being Close with Family(36:36 - 41:47) Making a Tough Choice(41:48 - 43:55) The Most Important Life Lesson Milo has Learned(43:56 - 45:42) What’s Next for Milo(45:43 - 47:23) Final Thoughts(47:24 - 48:49) Closing