Raised in poverty and surrounded by instability, he faced rejection after rejection in his pursuit of becoming a police officer. Departments turned him down. One even forced him to resign because of his past.

Most people would’ve quit.

He didn’t.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Ryan shares how he fought through adversity to become a Police Detective and SWAT operator—while raising a son, supporting his family, and breaking the cycle he grew up in.

This conversation dives into resilience, discipline, faith, and what it takes to earn your place when nothing is given.

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After surviving an insider attack in Afghanistan that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation, Nick refused medical retirement and fought his way back to operational status, becoming the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an amputee.

This conversation goes beyond the uniform into identity, discipline, faith, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when everything is taken from you.

Nick is the Founder and CEO of Precision Components LLC, founder of MCHN, and author of Objective Secure.

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🎯 In this episode, we discuss:

• Returning to combat after catastrophic injury

• Leadership under pressure in Special Operations

• Identity beyond the uniform

• Discipline, resilience, and mental toughness

• Building MCHN and leading in the civilian world

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With 25 years in high-stakes operational environments across the Middle East, Toni shares what it takes to lead under pressure, navigate identity after service, and continue the mission in civilian life.

She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Fox Force, a nonprofit focused on developing disciplined, self-reliant women through training, mentorship, and real-world capability.

In this episode, we cover leadership, transition after the military, mental health, suicide awareness, and building purpose-driven lives.

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