Veteran Voices: SITREP -Episode 48

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices, we sit down with Alex Johnson, a combat veteran who shares his unfiltered journey from war, identity loss, and alcohol dependency to healing, accountability, and conscious leadership.

Alex opens up about the moment his marriage nearly ended, how alcohol became a coping mechanism after leaving the military, and what finally forced him to surrender control and seek help. He walks us through laying face-down on a therapist’s office floor, learning to remove the “armor” at home, and redefining what service, leadership, and strength really mean outside the uniform.

This conversation dives deep into:

Transitioning out of the military and losing structure, identity, and accountability

PTSD, alcohol use, and the danger of “being present but not available”

Why surrendering and therapy are not weakness

Conscious leadership vs. reactive living

Healthy accountability between veterans

Rebuilding marriage, fatherhood, and trust

Letting go of comparison and focusing on 1% growth

What real service looks like after the military

This episode is for veterans, spouses, leaders, and anyone navigating change, trauma, or personal growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re supposed to become, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Tom and Chris sit down with financial professional Nick Jarvis — a man quietly becoming the go-to guide for veterans facing medical retirement, disability decisions, severance, and the terrifying question… “What now?”

Nick breaks down the real challenges veterans face when stepping out of the military and into civilian life — the uncertainty, the fear, the lack of clarity, and the overwhelming options no one ever explains.

You’ll hear Nick’s simple, powerful message:
You have options. You’ve earned them. And you can thrive, not just survive.

🔍 In this episode, we cover:
• How to translate a military MOS into civilian job opportunities
• Why disability income is untapped power most veterans don’t leverage
• What to do with your TSP when separating
• The truth about severance, pensions, and private retirement strategies
• How families can better understand the emotional weight of transition
• Why too many veterans struggle — and how to change that

Nick also shares real stories of veterans he’s helped, the mindset shifts that changed their futures, and his mission-driven approach rooted in service, clarity, and family protection.

If you’re a veteran, a spouse, or someone supporting a service member through transition, this is required listening. You don’t have to do this alone.

Connect with Nick Jarvis:

🌐 Website: NicholasJarvis.com
📞 Phone/Text: 208-755-9288

About Veteran Voices: SITREP

Hosted by father-son Army veterans Tom and Chris Faust, the SITREP podcast exists to empower veterans with real stories, real resources, and real conversations that support a successful transition into civilian life.

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In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Navy veteran and former federal law enforcement officer Frank McGaha joins us to share a raw, unfiltered look at transition, failure, purpose, and the realities of life after the uniform.

Frank takes us through his journey from BUD/S and SEAL training, to aviation, to multiple deployments, to a career-ending set of injuries — and the moment he realized he could no longer safely do the job he loved. What followed was a complete reinvention: rebuilding his identity, finding new purpose, and creating a coaching program for law enforcement candidates, including veterans navigating the toughest hiring process in the country.

If you’ve ever struggled with transition, questioned your purpose, or wondered how to keep serving when your body or circumstances say otherwise — this conversation is going to hit home.

🎙️ In this episode we cover:

• The brutal truth Frank learned the first time he truly failed
• How injury forced him to rethink everything he thought he was meant to do
• The culture shock veterans face when entering law enforcement
• Why so many military skills don’t translate on paper — and what actually does
• What departments really look for in the psych eval, polygraph, and background check
• How veterans can still find purpose, camaraderie, and service after the military
• The role mentors played in shaping Frank’s entire career
• The one mindset shift that helped him rebuild from the ground up

🔥 Key episode themes:
Failure as growth • Veteran transition • Law enforcement careers • Mental toughness • Injury & resilience • Identity after service • Purpose • Mentorship • Preparing for a second mission

Who This Episode Is For

✔ Veterans struggling with transition
✔ Active-duty service members preparing to ETS
✔ Veterans considering law enforcement careers
✔ Officers looking for stronger mindset, leadership, and preparation
✔ Anyone who’s ever felt stuck between who they were and who they’re becoming

About Veteran Voices: SITREP

Hosted by Army veterans Tom Faust and Chris Faust, Veteran Voices: SITREP exists to support, encourage, and empower veterans in their next chapter. Each episode dives into stories, tools, and conversations that help veterans navigate life after service with purpose, clarity, and community.

You’re not alone.
You have a mission.
And this is your SITREP.

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👉 Armogan Consulting & Training LLC (https://www.armoganct.com/)

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