162. Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Marine Overcoming Trauma and Helping Veterans. Diego Garcia
Description
As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, Marine Corps veteran Diego Garcia shares his incredible life journey, from growing up as an undocumented immigrant in the gang-filled streets of Los Angeles to serving on the frontlines in Iraq. Diego opens up about the hardships of his childhood, the struggles he faced navigating gang life, and how joining the Marines offered him a path to escape and find purpose. Veterans and first responders will resonate with his honest account of boot camp's physical and mental challenges, the weight of service and combat, and the personal sacrifices made during war. Now dedicated to helping others, Diego started the non-profit Semper Utilis offering hope and support to those who have served, by empowering to earn and not simply give handouts. Tune in to hear how he’s channeling his experiences to empower fellow veterans and first responders to heal and thrive.
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