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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In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, co-hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with Army veteran and poet Chris Clark (SFC Retired) to explore how creative expression can help veterans process trauma and rediscover purpose after service.

After retiring from over two decades in the Army, Chris found that transitioning to civilian life wasn’t as simple as expected. Through poetry, he discovered a powerful outlet for reflection, healing, and connection.

Join us as we talk about:

• Replacing one routine with another after the military
• How writing became Chris’s form of therapy
• The challenges and surprises of adjusting to civilian life
• Finding identity and meaning beyond the uniform

If you’re a veteran navigating life after service—or know someone who is—this conversation will remind you that your story still matters, and healing often starts with sharing it.

📌 About the Podcast:
Veteran Voices: SITREP shares real stories, resources, and insights to empower veterans in transition. Hosted by Tom Faust and Chris Faust, both Army veterans, the show covers topics like PTSD recovery, homelessness prevention, entrepreneurship, and community support.

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Episode 44 – Dr. Tony Dice: After the Trident

Former Navy SEAL, firefighter, paramedic, and now clinical therapist, Dr. Tony Dice has lived through both the highs of service and the depths of addiction. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Dr. Dice opens up about the darker side of military culture, how alcohol and drugs became “emotional currency,” and the spiral that led him to rock bottom.

He shares powerful moments from his fight for sobriety—what he calls “passive suicide”—and the turning point that came when he realized his son might follow in his footsteps. Now 15 years sober, Dr. Dice has dedicated his life to helping veterans and first responders through Bishop & Dice Defense, a unique program that builds trust through tactical training before bringing in mental health support.

We talk about:

• The transition from SEAL teams to civilian life—and the dangers of unchecked freedom
• Why veterans need specialized treatment approaches for PTSD and addiction
• How asking for help goes against military conditioning, yet saves lives
• His upcoming book After the Trident: A Navy SEAL’s Battle with Secret Shame and Addiction
• Why “even heroes need heroes”

This episode is a gut-punch reminder that the toughest fight often begins after the uniform comes off—and that recovery and redemption are always possible.

Dr. Dice's Links:

Bishop & Dice Defense: http://www.bishopdicedefense.com/
Get the Book: http://www.drdicebook.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bishopdicedefense
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🎙️ Episode 43: Dr. Brian Livesay — Moral Injury, PTSD, and the Healing Journey

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Dr. Brian Livesay—Army veteran, psychologist, and innovator of Critical Memory Integration (CMI)—joins Tom and Chris Faust to dive deep into the unseen wounds veterans carry after service.

From redefining PTSD as a survival response to exposing the silent epidemic of moral injury, Dr. Livesay brings a raw, compassionate, and expert perspective to the complex mental health challenges faced by transitioning service members.

He shares:

* His own journey from the battlefield to the therapy room
* The emotional cost of leaving the uniform behind
* A story of transformative healing through CMI
* Why moral injury needs more attention, and how we begin to heal from it

Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, or someone who supports the military community, this is a must-hear conversation about hope, pain, purpose—and the power of facing your story head-on.

🫡 “Faith moves mountains... I’ve seen people transform the topography of their lives.” — Dr. Brian Livesay

Dr. Brian Livesay's BIO: https://www.veteranvoices.us/livesay-bio

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Arise Alliance: https://arisealliance.org/
Arise Alliance Institute: https://www.instagram.com/ariseallianceinstitute/
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What happens when your military service ends, but the battle within continues?

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Navy veteran Robert Wheeler shares his unfiltered story of identity loss, trauma, depression—and how he found hope again. From military police service to struggling through the dark aftermath of his transition, Robert opens up about holding a gun in his hand, nearly giving up, and what saved him: connection, coaching, and a mindset shift rooted in gratitude.

Today, Robert leads Battlefitted, helping veterans and first responders navigate trauma, rediscover purpose, and build resilience through fitness, mindset, and discipline.

This is a must-watch for anyone seeking real talk about what it takes to heal after service.

🔗 Connect with Robert: https://battlefittedbrand.com
🎧 Robert's Podcast: Battle Harder
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In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with veteran and lifelong "word nerd" Gail Marie Beckman—a trailblazing cruciverbalist who's been crafting custom crossword and word search puzzles since 1991.Gail shares her inspiring journey from enlisting in the Army to escaping the family construction business to building a one-of-a-kind puzzle business from scratch. Learn how a typo-filled cable company sparked her first custom crossword, how her puzzles have brought joy and healing to families and corporations alike, and why she believes puzzles offer mental clarity and therapeutic escape—especially for veterans.We also explore:Her service in Baumholder, Germany in the late '70sCreating puzzles for brands like Purina, Humana, and Johns HopkinsA special veteran-themed puzzle supporting suicide preventionHer heartfelt Betty White tribute puzzleAdvice for veterans looking to turn their passion into a businessPlus, don’t miss the exclusive word search puzzle Gail created for the Be The One campaign — available to download for free!🎁 Free Puzzle Download (Suicide Prevention & Veteran Support):👉 https://veteranvoices.us/be-the-one🛒 Check out Gail's puzzle books:Available via Barnes & Noble Print-on-Demand — titles include Mind, Body, Crosswords and More, Cannabis & Crosswords, and her upcoming Fur & Feathers puzzle collection!👉 http://veteranvoices.us/beckman-books💬 Connect with Gail:Find her on LinkedIn to inquire about custom puzzles for your next event, family celebration, or corporate training.👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-marie-beckman-638725309/———🪖 Veteran Voices: SITREP is your go-to podcast for real conversations that empower, uplift, and inform veterans transitioning from military to civilian life.🎧 Subscribe and follow for more inspiring veteran stories and resources.📢 Veteran Voices: SITREP — Where your voice matters.#VeteranVoices #CrosswordCreator #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryToCivilian #PTSDSupport #PuzzleTherapy #WomenVeterans #BeTheOne #VeteranTransition #GailBeckman #SuicidePrevention #PodcastInterview👉 https://www.veteranvoices.us👉 Email Us: sitrep@veteranvoices.us

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Episode 40 - Interview with Vanity Dawton - Victim Advocate

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with Vanity Dawson, an Air National Guard veteran, trauma therapist, and former SHARP and victim advocate.

Vanity opens up about her personal journey from service member to licensed clinical professional counselor—revealing how her military experiences and personal trauma shaped her calling to support others.

💬 Hear how:

• Helping others helped Vanity heal herself
• She’s become a safe space for veterans seeking mental health support
• Working with children and adults has expanded her mission
• Her transition out of uniform was only the beginning of her service

🎧 Whether you're a veteran, a survivor, or someone passionate about healing and advocacy, this conversation will move you, inform you, and remind you that the mission doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.

📚 Mentioned in this Episode:

Vanity’s book: Life After Trauma:

Companion workbook: Empowered by Resilience

Connect with Vanity: https://vanitydawson.com

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