Episode 43

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25th Sep 2025

043 | Tony Camacho and His Life as a "Weekend Warrior"

In this episode, Tony Camacho shares his extensive military journey, detailing his experiences in the Marine Corps, transitioning to law enforcement, and serving in various capacities, including as a public affairs officer and advisor to the Navy Seabees. He reflects on the challenges and growth he encountered throughout his career, the unique opportunities he had, and the lessons learned from his time in service. In this conversation, Tony Camacho shares his journey from military service to a successful career in law enforcement, discussing the challenges and rewards of balancing both roles. He emphasizes the importance of planning for transitions, recognizing transferable skills gained from military experience, and the value of support systems in mental health. The discussion also touches on the significance of understanding one's worth beyond combat experience and the intangibles that contribute to success in civilian life.

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The Veritable Veteran Podcast
The Veritable Veteran Podcast is a place for military veterans and their families to have real and raw conversations about the very real and raw emotions they are struggling with. Too often, veterans and their families depart the military and dive head-first into civilian life, leaving behind familiar territory and a support network of like-minded individuals. They are left to deal with the mental turmoil on their own, surrounded by people who cannot and will not understand what they are going through. The loss of purpose, crisis of identity, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt plague veterans daily, but they don't know how to verbalize what they are feeling.

This podcast helps put words to those thoughts. Through my family's and my own personal experiences, and through the experiences of others, we expose the lies we have believed and bring truth the conversation. You are not alone in what you are feeling, and this show will help you and those closest to you understand that.

Contact us at theveritableveteran@gmail.com

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