Many military veterans have continued their careers as motivational speakers, sharing stories of leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and facing challenges. Their harrowing stories of survival and brotherhood inspire and motivate audiences everywhere. At Executive Speakers Bureau, we thank these brave men and women for their service to our country, and for protecting us all. We are proud to represent them on the speaking circuit and would welcome the opportunity to help you bring a military veteran to your next event.
Top Military Keynote Speakers 
Mike Abrashoff
- Former Commander of USS Benfold
- Author of New York Times Best Seller It's Your Ship
- Thought Leader & Co-Owner, AEGIS Performance Group
Travels From
Florida
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
- America's First Black Female Combat Pilot
- Former Marine & Cop
- Author, Zero to Breakthrough
- Consultant to Business
Travels From
Georgia
John Foley
- Former Lead Solo Pilot for the Navy's elite Blue Angels
- Stanford Fellow, Bestselling Author, and ‘Gratitude Guru’
- Takes you on the journey toward excellence, teamwork and transformation
Travels From
Idaho
David Goggins
- One of the Greatest Endurance Athletes in the world
- Retired US Navy SEAL and former Body Guard for Iraqi Prime Minister
- Bestselling author, Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished
Travels From
Tennessee
Nicole Malachowski
- Pioneering Aviator and First Woman Thunderbird Pilot
- 21-year USAF veteran, Combat Experience in Iraq and Kosovo, Commander of F-15E Fighter Squadron
- White House Fellow and Advisor, Two High-Level Staff Assignments at Pentagon
- Healthcare Advocate and Indomitable Spirit
Travels From
Colorado
Alden Mills
- Best-selling author of Unstoppable Mindset, Be Unstoppable and Unstoppable Teams
- Three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander with distinction
- Nationally recognized rower (Olympic Festival gold medalist,
- Captain of freshman and varsity teams at US Naval Academy)
- Founder of Perfect Fitness, a $95+ million consumer goods company in just 3 years
- Creator of over 40 product patents worldwide
Travels From
California
Travis Mills
- Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Quadruple Amputee
- NYT Best Selling Author of Bounce Back: 12 Warrior Principles to Reclaim and Recalibrate Your Life
- Inspires a “Never give up. Never quit.” attitude for audiences, no matter the obstacles or circumstances.
- Travis captivates rooms with his vibrant personality, witty humor, and infectious enthusiasm for life.
Travels From
Maine
Robert O'Neill
- Former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group
- New York Times Best-Selling Author of "The Operator" & "The Way Forward: Master Life's Toughest Battles and Create a Lasting Legacy"
Travels From
New York
George Randle
- Best-Selling author of The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent
- Has Hired Over 80,000 Professionals Including 2,500 Executives
- Provides data-driven insights & strategies on How to Get the BEST Talent and How to Rebuild Your Recruiting and Hiring Teams
Travels From
Texas
Mike Sarraille
- Former US Navy SEAL and Founder/CEO of Talent War Group & ATTA
- Bestselling author of The Everyday Warrior and Co-Author of The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent
- Men’s Journal Lead Columnist & Podcast Host for the Self-Improvement Focused ‘Everyday Warrior’ Series
- Inspires Companies and Leaders with lessons from the top 1% of teams in the world
Travels From
Texas
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