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Hosted by Marine veteran Bill Lowe, Semper Try celebrates the people who never quit — the veterans, volunteers, coaches, and everyday people who keep showing up when it matters most. Through honest conversations, laughter, and a few lessons learned the hard way, Bill shares stories of service, community, and good old-fashioned effort. Because trying beats quitting — every time.
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Nov 18, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
24 min
I talk with Commander of the Brainerd American Legion Wayne Harting.
Mn National Guard Veteran
Coaching
Volunteering
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
36 min
Episode One of the Semper Try Podcast launches on the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. In this episode, Bill shares the personal story behind the name Semper Try—inspired by the Marine Corps motto Semper Fidelis and built on the belief that trying beats quitting.
Bill walks through his journey from high school to becoming a Marine Corps F/A-18 mechanic, including boot camp setbacks, perseverance through injury, overseas service in Japan, reserve unit in San Diego, and his firsthand experience during 9/11.
Beyond military service, this episode explores life after the uniform—coaching high school clay target shooting, volunteering in the community, leading with the Brainerd Jaycees, launching youth sports fundraisers, and serving on the Brainerd American Legion board.
This episode sets the foundation for the Semper Try Podcast: real stories from veterans, coaches, volunteers, and community leaders who continue to serve, lead, and show up every day.
Semper Try—because trying beats quitting.
Nov 9, 2025