HeyJaredMilitary Retirement Podcast
Highlighting military retirement journeys from all walks of the military. Wide ranging long form conversations with Veterans. We discuss the retirement process, life starting in the military, and life after the military.
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#143 - What Veterans should know before using VA loan again (opens the original)
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Retired Army veteran Betty Gonzalez joins John and Victor for a practical conversation about military transition, veteran homeownership, real estate investing, and building a new life after service. Betty shares how she joined the Army in 1997 to pursue education and learn English, retired after 22 years in 2019, and eventually established herself in South Florida real estate. A major focus is the VA home loan program. Betty explains common misconceptions she encounters among veterans and agents
#142 - What Happens After the Mission? A Veteran’s Path to Recovery (opens the original)
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Air Force veteran Anthony “Tito” Dyer joins John and Victor for a candid conversation about combat aviation, military transition, trauma recovery, family, and the work of rebuilding purpose after service. Dyer reflects on a career that included weapons loading, firefighting, AC-130 aerial gunnery, and HH-60G rescue crewmember duties, including a 2018 East Africa rescue mission. This episode is not only about operational experience. Tito discusses confronting the effect of drinking on his family,
#141 - What Veterans Are Talking About: Claims, Privacy, Housing and Connection (opens the original)
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What are veterans thinking about right now? In this community-driven episode, John and Victor discuss issues that reach far beyond retirement pay: burn-pit exposure, VA disability claims, expensive housing, civilian reintegration, digital privacy, and the need for real veteran connection. The conversation begins with Kevin Lloyd’s serious health situation and the support work of Burn Pits 360 Veterans Organization. John and Victor discuss why veterans pursuing exposure-related claims may need to
#140 - From 23 Years Active Duty to Podcast Host: Martin Foster's Exit Plan (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Military Retirement Podcast, we look directly into the mental, emotional, and practical realities of navigating the transition pipeline from active duty to civilian life. Moving away from a decades-long military career isn't just about handing in gear—it requires redefining your purpose, overcoming career anxiety, and managing family priorities with clear intentionality. John and Vic kick off the Sunday broadcast discussing personal tracking habits, bullet journaling, and
#139 - Is 20 Years Enough? Why Modern Servicemembers Aren't Leaving Active Duty (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Military Retirement Podcast, John and Vic dive directly into a major emerging trend across the armed forces: why more and more service members are choosing to stay in past 20 years instead of separating at the earliest opportunity. Transitioning isn't a one-size-fits-all equation, and in today's unpredictable economic environment, staying in uniform can be a strategic financial move. We break down the core drivers behind "The Great Reversal". From analyzing the volatile ci
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