Chris Ophardt

Chris Ophardt Retired Army Lt. Col living in Myrtle Beach working hard and enjoying every day Lt. Col. Christopher D. Ophardt, USA (Ret.) is a decorated U.S.

Army veteran, accomplished business consultant, and trusted communications strategist with over two decades of distinguished military and civilian leadership. Chris launched his military career as a field artillery officer, where he led combat operations in Western Baghdad and provided critical support to Special Operations Forces during three deployments to Iraq. He served as a senior advisor and

spokesperson for top-tier military and government leaders, including the Secretary of the Army and the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. His strategic communication leadership shaped national conversations around military operations, crisis response, and institutional transparency, reinforcing public trust in the Army’s mission at home and abroad. His leadership excellence earned him multiple commendations, including the Combat Action Badge, two Bronze Stars, and the prestigious Legion of Merit. Throughout his 20-year Army career, he progressed through increasingly complex roles, ultimately leading integrated military and civilian teams with precision and vision. In the private sector, Chris brings this same discipline and clarity to help organizations strengthen their reputation, navigate adversity, and foster lasting growth. Known for his integrity and results-driven approach, he combines a strong operational mindset with executive-level communication expertise to guide businesses, nonprofits, and government entities through transformative change. He holds an MBA with honors and remains a committed mentor to high-performing teams across industries. Deeply rooted in service beyond the uniform, Chris served as the elected President of his 800-home Property Owners Association and was the founding Chairman of the Sea Island Heritage Academy Board, a new charter school in St. Helena, South Carolina. He also served as President of the Hilton Head Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter and continues to give back as a mentor, coach, and tutor in his community.

When every side of the political class focuses more on getting re-elected than serving the people, both civilian and mil...
10/11/2025

When every side of the political class focuses more on getting re-elected than serving the people, both civilian and military institutions drift from their mission.

Add in generals and diplomats more concerned with their legacies, future jobs, and appeasing elected officials — and you have the perfect recipe for dysfunction.

The 2025 political landscape is the result of that failure.

Watch this video, then read The Afghanistan Papers for a deeper look at how systems lose accountability over time.

Bodyguard of Lies is the first unvarnished documentary on the Afghanistan War, exposing the falsehoods told to Americans and the secrets kept. The film revea...

Don’t miss the flyover today!
07/04/2025

Don’t miss the flyover today!

If you want the truth about the one big beautiful bill. Grade B-
07/02/2025

If you want the truth about the one big beautiful bill. Grade B-

The Senate version adds tax permanence and more Medicaid reform.

Thanks to Liz Callaway for inviting me to guest host on Wednesday June 11!
06/13/2025

Thanks to Liz Callaway for inviting me to guest host on Wednesday June 11!

Enjoy your favorite Talk WTKN radio hosts anytime by listening to our podcasts. Browse and steam available episodes.

Come on out tomorrow morning Friday May 2! I will be joining Nick Summers as a guest host!   VFW Post 10420 Murrells Inl...
05/01/2025

Come on out tomorrow morning Friday May 2! I will be joining Nick Summers as a guest host! VFW Post 10420 Murrells Inlet, SC

VFW Post 10420 Murrells Inlet, SC
04/11/2025

VFW Post 10420 Murrells Inlet, SC

Enjoy your favorite Talk WTKN radio hosts anytime by listening to our podcasts. Browse and steam available episodes.

Multiple deployments to Iraq taught me that being in the military is usually more absurd than heroic, at least in our mi...
03/31/2025

Multiple deployments to Iraq taught me that being in the military is usually more absurd than heroic, at least in our minds. Those few moments of "heroics" define and change you as much as all the downtime in between.

Written and directed by Iraq War Veteran Ray Mendoza and Civil War’s Alex Garland, and starring D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor,...

Why USAID needed to be brought under control!
03/13/2025

Why USAID needed to be brought under control!

TALK 94.5 Liz And Nick · Episode

When you are part of the coverup the best way to come clean is to write a tell all book and act dumbfounded when people ...
02/27/2025

When you are part of the coverup the best way to come clean is to write a tell all book and act dumbfounded when people criticize you. However the book will be accurate, insightful to future historians and ranks up there with FDR hidding his health before and during his presidency. I will pay the money for the pure entertainment and disbelief value.

From two of America’s most respected journalists, an unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political history: Joe Biden’s run for reelection...

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New York, SC

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