Combat Vet Vision

Aaron Q. Seibert
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Aaron Q. Seibert having 3 Combat tours now serves as a Wounded Warrior Liaison, Vice President of the Warrior Built Foundation and heads the West Coast offices of the PTSD Foundation of America providing Peer-to-Peer PTSD Discussion. Aaron is a Keynote speaker for multiple Military, Civilian and non-profit organizations in supporting the needs of our Combat Veterans and educating the public. Bringing his experiences and expertise to the Public he has launched “Combat Vet Vision”, An on-demand internet radio show to expand his reach with the goal of helping more and more Vet’s. We Support https://warriorbuilt.org/ http://ptsdusa.org/get-help/ptsd-chapters/southern-california/ Strength & Honor

  1. 3d ago

    Baja 1000 Pro Moto Ironman Racer and Veteran Advocate

    At 65, John Hodel is returning to the Baja 1000 to finish a mission inspired by his brother, Navy Seabee Mark Hodel, killed in Vietnam. Discover a story of faith, resilience, remembrance and service to veterans. Guest Links: High Risk High Reward - https://www.highrisk-highreward.com/ SCORE International - https://score-international.com/race-teams/racers/728-John-Hodel-SCORE.html Baja SOS - https://www.facebook.com/BajaSos Links: Co-Host Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert Email - aqseibert@yahoo.com Co-Host Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC Veterans Transition Resource Center https://vtrc.us PRODUCER Brian Colburn Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

  2. Nov 3

    LTC John McBrearty, Military History and Veteran Voices

    Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John J. McBrearty shares a story of 32 years of military service, historical writing, and mentoring veterans to preserve their experiences through storytelling. Guest Links John Writes History: https://johnwriteshistory.com/ Written by Veterans: https://writtenbyveterans.com/ Writers Club: https://iecwc.com/members/member-biographies/john-j-mcbrearty/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23355902.John_J_McBrearty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVLPR1ayctw Show Links Co-Host Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert Email - aqseibert@yahoo.com Co-Host Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC Veterans Transition Resource Center https://vtrc.us PRODUCER Brian Colburn Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

  3. Oct 27

    Military Culture and Community Service

    Chief Aaron Seibert and co-host Mike DeLeon explore military culture, Navy Chief traditions, veteran camaraderie, and community service through Recon Chief Inc. and veteran-focused partnerships. Takeaways:I emphasize that veteran events and organizations provide essential camaraderie and reduce isolation for returning service members.We describe programs like guitar builds, track chairs, and Warrior Built as therapeutic activities that foster skill development, social bonds, and renewed sense of purpose for veterans.I explain that peer support, road trips, and hands on projects often inspire veterans to seek help and file VA claims.We highlight the PTSD Foundation, Camp Hope, and warrior groups as free or low cost resources for extended recovery programs.I report that Recon Chief and partner organizations run races, golf events, and fundraisers which create meaningful veteran engagement and funding.We note technology and AI tools are being taught to veterans to save time, grow businesses, and expand opportunities.I stress that volunteer effort, sponsorship, and small acts of logistical support can have deep therapeutic impact on individual veterans.We urge veterans to find a niche, engage in local groups, and seek practical support rather than remain isolated at home. Connect With Mike DeLeon Recon Chief Inc.: https://reconchief.com/ Mike DeLeon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jon-de-leon-12b7b411a Veteran Resources PTSD Foundation of America: https://ptsdusa.org/ Episode Credits Host: Chief Aaron Q. Seibert, USN (Ret.) Collaborator and Co-Host: Mike DeLeon Producer: Brian Colburn Links Co-Host Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert Email - aqseibert@yahoo.com Co-Host Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC Veterans Transition Resource Center https://vtrc.us PRODUCER Brian Colburn Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

  4. Oct 20

    We Won the VA Art Award: The Story Behind 'Cost of Freedom'

    We introduce Vet Vision as a platform for veterans, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers to speak about service, transition, and recovery. I interview Austin Wagner, a United States Army veteran who became a tattoo artist and later a master engraver. He recounts his eighteen years of service, combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, and a medical separation after health issues and PTSD. He explains how engraving and art became a therapeutic path and how his award winning memorial pieces are displayed at the VA. We discuss his creative process, his work with other veterans, and upcoming shows and charity projects. I close by noting how art and community support can aid veteran transition and by sharing how listeners can find and contact Austin. Links Co-Host Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert Email - aqseibert@yahoo.com Co-Host Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC Veterans Transition Resource Center https://vtrc.us PRODUCER Brian Colburn Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

  5. Oct 13

    Navy Master Chief to Veteran Homeownership Advocate, Angel Escribano

    Retired Navy Master Chief Angel Escribano shares how 23 years of leadership shaped his next mission: helping service members and veterans make informed decisions about VA financing, housing, and long-term financial stability. Guest Links Goatlocker Realty & Lending https://goatlocker.us/ Century 21 Masters https://homes.c21masters.com/murrieta-team/angel-escribano Co-Host Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert Email - aqseibert@yahoo.com Co-Host Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC Veterans Transition Resource Center https://vtrc.us PRODUCER Brian Colburn Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

  6. Oct 6

    I Survived Combat and Addiction — I Found Hope at Camp Hope

    I present Jake Salzman, who overcame profound post‑traumatic stress and a debilitating opioid addiction through the intercession of veterans’ court and the restorative regimen at Camp Hope, and who now serves as a chapter manager for the PTSD Foundation of America, devoting himself to the rehabilitation and reintegration of fellow veterans. I recount Jake’s trajectory from a Marine infantryman who confronted the exigencies of combat and the attendant grief of fallen comrades, to a man adrift after service, ensnared by alcohol and opiates, and ultimately compelled to seek aid when legal consequences forced a reckoning. I describe how the concomitant effects of therapy, chemical dependency counseling, equine work, faith‑based support, and structured peer mentorship at Camp Hope engendered a rigorous and transformative recovery. I note that Jake’s lived experience now informs his vocation: we observe him guiding incarcerated veterans, assisting with benefits and legal navigation, and leading outreach to ensure others do not endure their struggles in isolation. I affirm that his testimony exemplifies the restorative potential of veteran‑centric programs and the salutary impact of pathway‑oriented court alternatives, and we urge listeners to recognize the concrete avenues to help that exist for those similarly afflicted. Takeaways: I joined the Marine Corps because family service and 9/11 convinced me to fight.I saw combat, lost fellow Marines, and learned that training cannot prepare you for grief.After discharge I felt a deep loss of purpose which led me to heavy drinking and opiate addiction.I reached a low point with arrest and homelessness, and a veterans court offer led me to Camp Hope.At Camp Hope I received trauma therapy, substance counseling, equine therapy, and spiritual support, which helped me surrender and begin recovery.Now I serve as a chapter manager and assistant manager on the outreach team, and I help veterans access benefits, legal aid, and residential treatment by walking with them through the process.We emphasized that veterans courts and community programs provide critical options that can change legal outcomes and restore hope through structured care and peer mentorship. LinksJohn Saltzmann on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-saltzmann-9291a8282 Co-Host Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert Email - aqseibert@yahoo.com Co-Host Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC Veterans Transition Resource Center https://vtrc.us PRODUCER Brian Colburn Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

  7. Sep 29

    I Lost Myself and Found Hope: A Marine's Journey from Addiction to Redemption

    I state unequivocally at the outset that the paramount message of our conversation is that there is hope for veterans ensnared by addiction, PTSD, and the disorienting vicissitudes of transition. I, alongside Chef JB Brown, engage Daniel “Smoke,” a United States Marine, who recounts his trajectory from enlistment and frontline service to a decade-long struggle with substance abuse, incarceration, and profound moral injury. We examine the concrete pathway to rehabilitation that he embraced: solicitation of assistance, enrollment in Veterans Treatment Court, immersion in Camp Hope’s therapeutic milieu, and the sustaining influence of peer accountability. I recount how sustained commitment to those resources enabled him to reclaim custody of his child, secure stable employment, and rebuild a life anchored in serviceable purpose. We emphasize that recovery is arduous yet attainable, and we exhort fellow veterans to request aid without shame. I close by affirming that strength and honor remain guiding tenets as one pursues reintegration and restoration. Takeaways:I describe my decade-long struggle with addiction, legal trouble, and shame before seeking help.I recount how a prayer and asking for help in jail began my path to recovery and change.We explain the role of Camp Hope and veteran treatment court in offering structured therapy and clear accountability.I emphasize peer-to-peer support and camaraderie as essential to maintain long-term recovery and regain purpose.I share that recovery required hard work, steady accountability, and years of consistent effort to rebuild trust.I tell how regaining custody of my daughter and finding stable work renewed my hope and responsibility.I offer a clear message: there is always hope, and asking for help can change your life.We discuss how military training and values like strength and honor can be repurposed to support recovery and resilience in civilian life. LinksCo-Host Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert Email - aqseibert@yahoo.com Co-Host Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC Veterans Transition Resource Center https://vtrc.us PRODUCER Brian Colburn Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

  8. Sep 22

    I Served 28 Years and Now I Help Sailors Buy Homes

    We foreground veteran transition as our principal concern, emphasizing education about VA home loan benefits and a SkillBridge pathway into real estate as concrete means to facilitate post‑service stability. I introduce Master Chief Ron, a retired leader who delineates his trajectory from immigrant origins to a twenty‑eight year naval career and now to mentorship and real estate advocacy, and who elucidates how chiefs adjudicate advancement through selection boards. We recount the hardships of repeated deployments and the psychological challenge of translating military competencies into civilian vocations, and we underscore servant leadership as the essential practice by which promotion and post‑service purpose are realized. We describe practical interventions — shipboard briefings, community trainings, and a Century 21 affiliation that enables veterans to pursue mortgage and real estate careers — designed to decrease rental dependence and promote long‑term homeownership. I assert that knowledge only attains potency through application, and we advocate early investment, disciplined execution, and engagement with veteran resources to secure a durable return on service. We invite those with servant hearts to join the Veterans Transition Resource Center so that together we may provide hope, structure, and tangible pathways for veterans and their families. Takeaways: I describe how difficult transition from military to civilian life can be and why support matters.We explain the selection board process and why chiefs take pride in advocating for sailors.I emphasize servant leadership as the path to influence and long term success after service.We run VA home loan education on ships and bases to help sailors buy homes now.I advise SkillBridge and real estate training to build skills before leaving service.We stress that reading and steady self development made me resilient, improved leadership, and prepared me for business and community service outside the Navy.I warn that veterans often lose purpose after retirement and must find meaningful work or service.We note many bureaucratic systems remain outdated and veterans need guidance to file claims and forms.

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Aaron Q. Seibert having 3 Combat tours now serves as a Wounded Warrior Liaison, Vice President of the Warrior Built Foundation and heads the West Coast offices of the PTSD Foundation of America providing Peer-to-Peer PTSD Discussion. Aaron is a Keynote speaker for multiple Military, Civilian and non-profit organizations in supporting the needs of our Combat Veterans and educating the public. Bringing his experiences and expertise to the Public he has launched “Combat Vet Vision”, An on-demand internet radio show to expand his reach with the goal of helping more and more Vet’s. We Support https://warriorbuilt.org/ http://ptsdusa.org/get-help/ptsd-chapters/southern-california/ Strength & Honor

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  • Creator
    Aaron Q. Seibert
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    316
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Q. Seibert
  • Show Website
    Combat Vet Vision