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title: "Erik Bartell on finding your tribe"
date: "2021-04-01"
modified: "2021-08-04"
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# Erik Bartell on finding your tribe

![](<https://taskandpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/28/Erik_1920x1080png.png>)

Like many veterans, Erik Bartell left the military with no idea what he was going to do next. After serving for six years as an Army infantry officer, an injury forced him to make a decision. Erik had always wanted to lead, but with this injury he would not be able to lead Soldiers directly in the field. He made the difficult decision to leave the Army and soon found inspiration from an unlikely source, fitness. Erik found his drive and was soon teaching other veterans the tools they needed to move forward. Learn about Erik’s journey with The FitOps Foundation and how supportive organizations can make all the difference for the veteran community.

***Made possible with support from [Verizon](<https://www.verizon.com/military/>).***

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