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 When you're out for a night with the BD, it's bound to be an adventure. Along the way you'll likely encounter myths, moonshiners, and mad mojo. With experiences like these, where deep roots are formed and you never know where the adventure may lead next, it's bound to lead to deep connections and lots of laughter. Having been overseas and out of touch with the USA for the last 14 years, a lot has changed. With your help, BD can better understand a world that was once familiar but is now somewhat foreign, his home… America. So what do you have to lose? Join us on the journey by simply entering your email below for access to the weirdness, wild times, bourbon and all sorts of other curious shenanigans. This is our story. If you want to know more about what it is going to be like, well we can only make you Two Promises.Copyright Two-Promises 2020 Philosophie Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Anthony Rivera (Part 1): Mastery of Chaos—From BUD/S Pool Comp Failures to the "Wild West" of Iraq

    Anthony Rivera (Part 1): Mastery of Chaos—From BUD/S Pool Comp Failures to the "Wild West" of Iraq
    Dec 29 2025

    How do you transition from the "Fog of War" to the "Fog of Peace"? In the premiere of this 4-part series, Navy SEAL veteran Anthony Rivera joins his BUD/S Class 267 classmate to relive the high-stakes selection process that forges an elite warrior.

    Anthony shares a raw and often humorous look at the mastery of chaos, starting with his unexpected failure in BUD/S Second Phase Pool Comp under a "chill" instructor and the overconfidence that led to his setback. We dive into the physical toll of elite training, including a "lawn dart" injury on the obstacle course that nearly ended his career, and the grueling reality of frogman Friday evolutions.

    The conversation shifts downrange to Anthony's first deployment in Iraq's Al Anbar province. From hallucinations of dancing dragons caused by extreme sleep deprivation to burning a "Lord of the Flies" style bonfire as they shuttered a base on the Syrian border, Anthony provides an unfiltered look at the Special Operations lifestyle. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, process-driven culture, and navigating the mental revving that occurs when the engine of the mind won't shut down.

    Key Topics

    The BUD/S selection process and Pool Competency
    Managing chaos through SOPs and process-driven culture
    Extreme sleep deprivation and the revving mind
    Combat operations in Iraq's Al Anbar province
    Transitioning into the Fog of Peace through Vetivize

    ⏳ Timestamps

    01:10 Class 267 reunion and reconnecting after full Navy careers
    02:45 Pool Comp secrets and the "chill" instructor
    05:28 Surf hits and underwater de-rigging chaos
    07:52 The Pool Comp failure caused by overconfidence
    10:10 Obstacle course lawn dart injury before graduation
    12:14 FTX realities and operating injured
    14:31 The Wild West of Iraq in Ubaidi, Al Anbar
    15:50 Dancing dragons and hallucinations from sleep deprivation
    19:05 The engine in the mind and mental overdrive
    21:06 Involuntary combat stress inside CHUs
    24:22 Lord of the Flies moment during base shutdown
    27:49 Enlisted-heavy leadership dynamics in SQT
    32:28 Hypoxia and blackout during the BUD/S tread
    36:14 Entering the Fog of Peace and founding Vetivize

    About the Guest

    Anthony Rivera is a retired Navy SEAL and a graduate of BUD/S Class 267. After multiple deployments to Iraq and serving as a BUD/S First Phase Instructor, Anthony transitioned to the civilian sector with a mission to help veterans navigate the Fog of Peace. He is the founder of Vetivize, a platform dedicated to providing resources and clarity for military members entering the civilian world.

    Connect with Anthony Rivera:

    Website: https://vetavize.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyriveraexecutiveleader

    Whether you're battling dancing dragons in a combat zone or navigating the uncertainty of a career change, the lesson is the same: lean into the process. Anthony Rivera's journey reminds us that even when you lawn dart into failure, the community and the SOPs you build will carry you to the next ridgeline.

    ▶️ What's Next?

    This is only Part 1! Stay tuned for Part 2 of 4 with Anthony Rivera, where we dive deeper into the specific mission of Vetivize and the tactical steps for a successful career transition.

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    38 Min.
  • ⚓️ Full Send Friday: Navy SEAL Aaron Peña on Real Estate Investing, The VA Loan "System," and Healing Invisible Wounds

    ⚓️ Full Send Friday: Navy SEAL Aaron Peña on Real Estate Investing, The VA Loan "System," and Healing Invisible Wounds
    Dec 26 2025

    Transitioning out of the elite special operations community is like "learning a new language." In this comprehensive Full Send episode, former Navy SEAL Medic Aaron Peña joins the show to share his blueprint for a successful post-service life.

    Aaron breaks down the exact system he used to turn his Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) into a real estate portfolio using the VA Loan. We dive deep into the technical side of property acquisition—including house hacking multi-family units and VA loan entitlement—before shifting to the raw, personal reality of service. Aaron opens up about his battle with a life-threatening collapsed lung, the emotional toll of trauma in the Philippines, and his journey through the VA Renew Program. This is a masterclass in professional reinvention and personal resilience.

    Key Topics
    • The VA Loan wealth strategy and entitlement looping
    • Transitioning from Navy SEAL Medic to real estate agent
    • The four pillars of home inspection: roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical
    • Recovering from invisible wounds through the VA Renew Program
    • Building a veteran community through a local FOB
    • The all-in mentality and choosing family over rank progression
    ⏳ Timestamps

    00:22 The identity crisis of transitioning out of uniform

    02:57 Retiring at 20 years and the impact of absence on family

    03:40 VA loan strategy and freeing up entitlement

    04:58 House hacking using BAH instead of paying rent

    06:50 Why VA loans work best on 1–4 unit properties

    08:41 Using VA loan entitlement multiple times

    11:00 New construction incentives and closing cost strategies

    12:50 Feeling like a tourist at home after transition

    15:30 Researching successful veterans before leaving service

    21:21 Fatherhood, presence, prayer, and authenticity

    24:50 The 9/11 catalyst and choosing the SEAL path

    27:00 The undesignated grind before the pipeline

    31:09 SOCM school and proving the instructors wrong

    35:58 Combat medicine in the Philippines and mass casualty triage

    46:51 Applying triage and SOPs to real estate

    50:54 The BUD/S tread failure and composure under stress

    63:22 Collaborating without ego while leading in Yemen

    67:45 Mission over commission in real estate decisions

    74:50 Building the FOB in St. Augustine, Florida

    86:50 Processing the loss of a child casualty

    89:13 The Renew Program and inpatient trauma recovery

    93:33 The collapsed lung that nearly ended Aaron's career

    100:32 Burn the boats and committing to the next mission

    About the Guest

    Aaron Peña is a retired Navy SEAL Medic and First Phase Instructor who now serves as a Principal Real Estate Agent in Northeast Florida. He is the founder of the St. Augustine SEAL network (the FOB) and is dedicated to helping veterans and first responders leverage their benefits to achieve financial autonomy.

    Connect with Aaron Peña:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-pena73/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.pena.863363/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_pena7/

    Compass: https://www.compass.com/agents/aaron-pena/

    If you are currently in a transition—whether it's leaving the military or shifting your career—Aaron's advice is simple: Commit without a plan B. Identify your next mission, find your community, and be humble enough to ask the questions that lead to growth.

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  • ⚓ Aaron Peña (Part 4): Building the FOB—Brotherhood, Invisible Wounds, and the Power of Surrender

    ⚓ Aaron Peña (Part 4): Building the FOB—Brotherhood, Invisible Wounds, and the Power of Surrender
    Dec 22 2025
    What does it mean to be a committed leader when the mission shifts from the battlefield to the home front? In the final chapter of this four-part series, former Navy SEAL Aaron Peña gets vulnerable about the Invisible Wounds of a 20-year career. Aaron discusses the deep sense of loneliness that often follows a military transition and how he took purposeful action to build a Forward Operating Base (FOB) for SEALs in Northeast Florida. From managing the "rabid spider monkey" energy of community service to the harrowing story of a life-threatening spontaneous pneumothorax as a new guy, Aaron's story is a masterclass in resilience. He pulls back the curtain on his time in the Renew Program, an inpatient treatment for combat trauma, proving that the ultimate achievement isn't just surviving the fight—it's having the conviction to ask for help and lead others through their own reinvention. In this episode, you'll learn: Building the FOB: How Aaron grew a local network from 4 to 27 SEALs by simply asking, "Who do you know?" The Down-Man Response: How a brotherhood shows up when one of their own is diagnosed with cancer. The Powerhouse Spouses: Why military spouses are critical to veteran community resilience. SOPs for Suffering: Why "suffer in silence" is a failing strategy and how structured support changes outcomes. The Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A terrifying medical emergency and the fight to remain in the SEAL teams. Time, Talent, and Treasure: A framework for meaningful service within local veteran communities. ⏳ Timestamps 01:13 The loneliness of transition after relocating from San Diego 02:30 Building the FOB by reaching out to the SEAL Future Foundation 03:25 The "young frogman" effect and its impact on veteran mental health 05:00 Supporting a down man after a cancer diagnosis 05:35 How military spouses lead community resource coordination 06:30 Time, talent, or treasure as a framework for giving back 07:50 Building a high-performing real estate team through cultural fluency 10:30 Missing the healing impact of being a medic and confronting life's fragility 13:34 Invisible wounds from a child casualty in the Philippines 15:15 The Renew Program and a five-week inpatient trauma journey 15:58 Breaking the suffer-in-silence mentality through vulnerability 17:30 The dangerous cycle of physical pain and unmanaged mental health 20:16 Waking up with a collapsed lung and emergency room chaos 22:41 Needle decompression and lung surgery details 25:01 Fighting the medical board to remain in the SEAL teams 27:15 Final message on commitment, humility, and embracing the process 29:27 Debrief & Cocktail About the Guest Aaron Peña is a former Navy SEAL Medic, first-phase instructor, and current real estate principal agent in St. Augustine, Florida. He is a passionate advocate for the SEAL Future Foundation and a leader in building local veteran support networks. Aaron's journey from combat trauma to community leadership reflects a lifelong commitment to service and reinvention. Connect with Aaron Peña: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-pena73/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.pena.863363/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_pena7/ Compass: https://www.compass.com/agents/aaron-pena/ Success isn't just about the mission; it's about the commitment you make to yourself and your community after the uniform comes off. Aaron Peña's journey from a collapsed lung to a flourishing real estate career proves that with enough Grit and the willingness to Surrender your ego, reinvention is always possible. If you felt the conviction in Aaron's story today, don't keep it to yourself. The best way to support the Two Promises Podcast is to take action: Subscribe & Review: Help us reach more people by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite platform. Build Your Own FOB: Reach out to one person this week and ask, "Who do you know?" Start building the community you wish you had. Connect with the Foundation: Support our brothers at the SEAL Future Foundation and find your next ridge line. 🌎 Connect with the Two Promises Podcast 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify 📲 Follow Us: Youtube Tiktok Facebook Instagram #SEALFutureFoundation #VeteranBrotherhood #NavySEAL #MentalHealthAwareness #PTSDRecovery #InvisibleWounds #VeteranRealEstate #StAugustine #VALoan #MilitaryTransition #WarriorMindset #TaskForceDagger #OperatorSyndrome #VeteranSpouse #Reinvention
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    34 Min.
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