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s a game safe just because it’s made for kids? Former CIA operative Nic McKinley joins Big Penn to discuss Roblox, online grooming, and the risks parents may overlook.

Nic returns to Swaggy Vets: Life After Boots for a direct conversation about protecting children online and disrupting human trafficking. A former U.S. Air Force Pararescueman and founder of DeliverFund, Nic explains how his team uses intelligence analysts, data, and technology to help law enforcement investigate trafficking networks.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why Nic challenges parents’ assumptions about Roblox and social media safety.
• How predators can use attention, friendship, and gifts to manipulate young people.
• How DeliverFund turns digital information into leads for law enforcement.
• Why funding, staffing, and prosecution matter alongside technology.
• Nic’s “10 Points of Disruption” framework for targeting trafficking businesses.
• His account of DeliverFund’s work supporting attorneys representing an Epstein victim.
• The screen and internet rules Nic uses with his own children.

From military service to a new mission, this conversation explores how veterans can apply their experience to protecting communities—and why Nic believes parents need to take a more active role in their children’s online lives.

What is one rule you use at home to keep your children safer online? Share it in the comments.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Roblox, Social Media & Online Safety
02:35 What Parents Misunderstand About Online Grooming
06:48 How Predators Build Trust
12:09 Who Is Responsible for Protecting Children Online?
15:09 Inside DeliverFund: Intelligence Against Trafficking
18:12 Turning Digital Leads Into Investigations
24:23 Human Analysts, Technology & Major Operations
27:55 Actionable Intelligence & Finding Missing Children
32:56 Why Trafficking Cases Stall
36:29 Disrupting Traffickers Across Jurisdictions
38:27 Funding DeliverFund & Reaching More Officers
44:04 The 10 Points of Disruption
47:19 Sentencing, Accountability & Funding Priorities
52:46 DeliverFund & the Epstein Files
1:00:23 How Trafficking Investigations Expose Other Crimes
1:05:44 Nic’s Proposal for a Federal Anti-Trafficking Force
1:10:15 What’s Next for DeliverFund?
1:14:25 Is There a Typical Trafficker?
1:17:36 Nic’s Rules for Screens & Internet at Home

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then Master Sergeant Janina Simmons shares her journey to Ranger School and the discipline required to succeed as a soldier.

We discuss the reality of military service and the specific challenges faced while navigating the ranks. MSG Simmons breaks down her unique sticky note method for staying focused and shares the leadership lessons that helped her become the first Black woman to pass this rigorous training. This conversation offers a candid look at the mental toughness required to overcome physical barriers and build a lasting career.

Beyond the training, we explore the importance of finding mentors and setting a legacy for those following in your footsteps. Whether you are currently serving or looking for inspiration on how to approach your goals, these insights provide a roadmap for resilience and personal growth in any high-stakes environment.

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How does a gang member become a Green Beret? Join the Swaggy Vets Podcast for an incredible episode with CPT (R) John Arroyo, whose journey from troubled youth to elite U.S. Army Special Forces soldier is a testament to resilience and transformation. 🌟 Shot at Fort Hood in 2014, John shares his life-changing recovery, the power of forgiveness, and his mission to inspire veterans through faith, family, and purpose. This episode is a masterclass in overcoming adversity and veteran motivation. 🇺🇸💪 Asking “How do veterans find purpose after service?” or “What is resilience in combat?” This is your must-listen episode!

🎙️ From Special Forces training to surviving a near-fatal shooting, John opens up about his path to the 3rd Special Forces Group, the impact of 9/11, and writing his story to empower others. Learn how he overcame self-doubt, founded The Incredible Foundation, and supports veterans through the Veteran Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1). Packed with raw stories and practical insights, this episode inspires veterans and anyone seeking personal development.

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Swaggy Vet Podcast! Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Bobby Henline. Bobby's military career, spanning decades from his enlistment in 1989 to his return in the early 2000s, is packed with stories of resilience and transformation. Listen in as Bobby shares his Army journey, challenges faced during Desert Storm and Iraq, and how humor played a pivotal role in his recovery and continued service to the veteran community. 

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Jason Trudell sits down to discuss the realities of life after service and the weight of the *VET NATION* mission.

We break down the complexities of veteran advocacy and what it takes to maintain a sense of purpose once you have transitioned out of uniform. *This conversation cuts through the noise to focus on the grit required to build a community and support those who have served.*

Understanding military culture is essential for anyone trying to navigate the civilian world. We explore the specific challenges of veteran support and why finding a new mission is the only way to move forward effectively. This is a raw look at the dedication needed to advocate for others.

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0:00 The Weight of an Atlas
2:11 Into the Heart of the Fire
6:40 Witnessing Resilience in the Rubble
*11:00 The Warrior Spirit Beyond Borders*
17:43 The Humility of Unpreparedness
*23:22 The Internal Battle of a Veteran*
34:16 The Paradox of Isolation
54:03 The New Mission: No Veteran Left Behind

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John Culpepper joins Big Penn on Life After Boots, Episode 70. From the Navy to the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, we explore life after service, building a tree-service business, bodybuilding discipline and accountability in peptide laboratory research.
Father First & Entrepreneur Always. A conversation about standards, identity and your next mission.

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