From leading Infantry squads in Iraq and Syria to running HIMARS missions, contracting in Afghanistan, and working DEA intel on the southern border—our guest has lived the sharp edge of modern warfare. But on Beyond the Barrel, his mission looks different: breaking down the walls inside the veteran community. As the founder of Bunker Bros, he’s pushing for a space where veterans—no matter the era or operation—connect without division. From imagining emo nights at the VFW to building a brotherhood for the next generation, this episode pours truth straight, no chaser—diving into service, identity, and what it takes to reinvent the veteran experience.

Timestamps:

2:05 Bunker Bros & app

3:55 Bachelor party story

9:10 Sports cards & family

17:05 9/11 & enlistment

19:30 Iraq & ISIS fights

23:20 Afghanistan & withdrawal

44:00 Analyst vs. military life

45:20 Syria & alliances

1:15:00 Closing reflections

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