Kevin Kalkwarf opens up about balancing family life during the holiday season, then shares anecdotes from his tenure as a Buckner company commander. Along with challenging deployment experiences, these events influenced his leadership style and approach to life. Kevin discusses his transition to the corporate sector, emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s value and the power of effective communication. He has a passion for mentoring transitioning veterans and has aspirations to own a whiskey distillery. Kevin answers the question about why he committed to West Point, before wondering what one thing other classmates would tell their plebe selves.