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Let us know what you think! Veterans Challenge the VA Over GI Bill Benefits In this episode of Security Halt! Podcast, host Deny Caballero explains the legal challenge against the Department of Veterans Affairs over access to GI Bill education benefits. Following a Supreme Court ruling, veteran organizations argue that the VA’s interpretation of the law continues to limit access to benefits that v...

Let us know what you think! JJ Parma shares his journey from Navy SEAL to Wall Street and beyond. He discusses military transition, mental health, networking, and building technology to protect schools. In This Episode: • Military transition challenges  • Mental health and healing  • Entrepreneurship lessons  • Wall Street experience  • School safety innovation Sponsored by: Dr. Mark Gordon &...

Let us know what you think! Sheen Mayberry shares his journey from military service to politics and nonprofit leadership. This episode explores personal growth, leadership, and why veterans must step forward to shape the future. In This Episode: • Military transition and growth  • Veterans in politics  • Leadership lessons  • Political system realities  • Community and purpose 🎧 Subscribe on Appl...

Let us know what you think! In this solo episode of Security Halt! Podcast , host Deny Caballero breaks down Warrior Rising’s new Activate Program, an eight-week startup accelerator created in partnership with Virginia Tech’s Boeing Center for Veterans Transition and Military Families. Designed for veterans and military spouses building tech startups, the Activate program focuses on testing, valid...

Let us know what you think! Geoff Dardia shares his journey through toxic exposures, mental health struggles, and recovery. This episode exposes Operator Syndrome and highlights the importance of proactive healthcare and community support. In This Episode: • Operator Syndrome explained  • Toxic exposures and medications  • Veteran recovery and mental health  • Task Force Dagger’s mission  • Family...

Let us know what you think! Magnus Johnson joins the show to discuss masculinity, vulnerability, mental health, and his book The Men We Make . This conversation explores brotherhood, character development, and why community matters now more than ever. In This Episode: • Modern masculinity challenges  • Mental health and vulnerability  • Brotherhood and community  • Character development  • Hope an...

Let us know what you think!   Corey Crevier shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to Green Beret service and becoming an author. This conversation explores mental health, family, storytelling, brotherhood, and the importance of purpose beyond military service. Key Topics: • Mental health in Special Forces • Transitioning from military life • Writing as a tool for healing • Family, leade...

Let us know what you think!   Former Green Beret Mark Giaconia discusses his experiences in Bosnia and Iraq, emphasizing unconventional warfare, cultural intelligence, and the importance of documenting military history. This episode highlights how rapport building, local engagement, and historical understanding shaped Special Operations missions—and why these stories must be preserved. Key Topics...

Let us know what you think! In this episode, Green Beret veteran Deny Caballero answers audience questions about transitioning out of the military and finding purpose after service. Topics include: Military transition challenges  Identity after Special Forces  Finding purpose after service  Building a support network  Failure and personal growth Deny also explains why he created Security Halt and...

Let us know what you think! Prime Hall shares his journey through adversity, military service, transition, injury, and healing—highlighting the importance of community, mental health, and purpose after the military. Topics Covered: • Military transition • Mental health and social anxiety • Injury and medical separation • Navigating the VA system • Plant medicine and healing • Community building 🎧...

Let us know what you think!   Veteran Corey Hickman AKA "ADOS Actual" shares his journey through substance abuse, rehab, and recovery, highlighting the power of vulnerability, community support, and mental health care. Topics Covered: • Substance abuse and addiction • Entering rehab • Veteran mental health • Vulnerability and healing • Community support • Recovery and personal growth 🎧...

Let us know what you think!   A proposed VA disability rule could have reshaped veteran benefits nationwide. This episode explains the rule, the backlash, and why advocacy stopped it. In This Episode: • VA disability rating rule explained  • Impact on PTSD and mental health ratings  • Doug Collins’ decision to halt the rule  • Why advocacy matters  • Future of VA policy Chapters: 00:00 VA Disabili...

Let us know what you think!   Entrepreneur and author Miles Spencer joins Deny Caballero to discuss positivity, mentorship, fatherhood, and legacy. This episode explores intergenerational storytelling, global perspective, and the mission behind Reflecta. Topics Covered: • Positivity through adversity • Fatherhood and adventure • Intergenerational storytelling • Reflecta platform • Mentorship and e...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero breaks down the 2025 Veteran Suicide Prevention Report and explains the critical role brain health, TBI, and community support play in preventing veteran suicide. Key Topics Covered: • Veteran suicide statistics  • Traumatic brain injury risk  • Transition to civilian life  • VA care and enrollment  • Mental health advocacy Chapters: 00:00 Veteran Suicide...

Let us know what you think! Eric Tansey joins Deny Caballero for a powerful conversation on faith, addiction recovery, fatherhood, leadership, and community. This episode explores how prayer, accountability, and vulnerability lead to transformation—and why veteran communities matter now more than ever. Topics Covered: • Addiction, recovery, and faith • Parenting in the digital age • Leadership thr...

Let us know what you think! Christi Myers joins Deny Caballero to discuss ketamine therapy, trauma healing, and the role of mindfulness and integration in modern mental health care. This episode explores safety, access, and the future of psychedelic medicine. Key Topics: Ketamine therapy Trauma and mental health Mindfulness and breathwork Psychedelic medicine Healing and integration 🎧 Subscribe o...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero explores blast overpressure (BOP), a silent but dangerous contributor to brain injury in military personnel. This episode explains symptoms, risks, cultural barriers, and the importance of awareness and documentation. Key Topics Covered: • Blast overpressure explained • Cumulative brain injury from training • Military culture and underreporting • DoD poli...

Let us know what you think! Former Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Jr. breaks down his transition from elite military service to storytelling and writing. This episode explores vulnerability, growth, mental health, and why process matters more than outcomes when redefining purpose after service. Key Topics: Military transition Writing and storytelling Mental health and self-care Growth beyond the unifo...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero breaks down his 100-day challenge and the lessons learned from a year of imbalance. This episode focuses on building sustainable habits through morning routines, prioritizing family wellness, improving sleep, and leveraging hormone optimization and technology to support long-term growth. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why the 100-day challenge builds re...

Let us know what you think! Former Green Beret Travis joins Deny Caballero to discuss life after combat, resilience, and recovery. From TBI and mental health challenges to stem cell therapy and veteran advocacy, this episode highlights the work being done through Project Recon to change veteran healthcare outcomes. Key Topics Covered Green Beret life and combat experience Transitioning from milita...

Let us know what you think!   Deny Caballero explains the PACT Act, VA benefits, toxic exposure claims, and the Burn Pit Registry. A must-listen for veterans navigating healthcare, compensation, and long-term protection. Topics Covered: PACT Act explained Burn Pit Registry differences Presumptive conditions VA claims and benefits Veteran self-advocacy Chapters  00:00 Understanding the PAC Act and...

Let us know what you think! In this episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Jay Fain for a candid conversation that begins with humor and ends with clarity. Together, they explore Freemasonry—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it continues to matter, especially for veterans seeking brotherhood after service. This episode covers:  • Freemasonry myths vs reality  • Community and con...

Let us know what you think!  This episode explores the shared experiences of military athletes and veterans, focusing on brain injuries, mental health, identity after service, and the pursuit of purpose. Through stories of post-9/11 Iraq, selection pipelines, and life in the 173rd Airborne, Deny Caballero and Bradley Pennington discuss growth, vulnerability, fatherhood, and alternative healing pat...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero introduces the 100 Days to Optimize Challenge—a structured, veteran-led approach to improving mental health, physical performance, and spiritual alignment. This episode explains the framework, rules, and accountability measures behind the challenge and why holistic wellness is critical to addressing veteran suicide and long-term resilience. Key Topics: •...

Let us know what you think! In this episode, Deny Caballero welcomes Rick Franco, co-founder of Four Branches Bourbon, to discuss veteran entrepreneurship, responsible alcohol culture, and building a business rooted in service and honor. Rick shares how Four Branches was created by veterans from different military branches to honor sacrifice while changing the narrative around alcohol and mental h...