Combat Vet Vision

09/03/2026

Service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.

Sometimes it just looks different.

On Episode 307 of Combat Vet Vision, Aaron Q. Seibert, Brian Colburn and Chef James “JB” Brown are joined by returning guest Michael Jon de Leon for a conversation about what has been happening across the veteran community—and some of the work they’ve been doing together.

From nonprofit initiatives and community involvement to fundraisers, golf tournaments, culinary outreach and veteran-to-veteran connections, this episode goes behind the scenes of the relationships and projects that keep veterans connected and serving.

Mike is no stranger to Combat Vet Vision. This time, rather than starting his story over, we’re catching up on what’s happening now—including community involvement and the continued work surrounding Recon Chief.

Because veteran community isn’t built by one organization or one person.

It’s built when people keep showing up for each other.

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09/01/2026

Aaron Q. Seibert and Chef James “JB” Brown discuss what has been happening over the past several weeks, share updates from the nonprofit organizations and veteran initiatives with which they are involved, and provide information about upcoming community events, fundraisers and golf tournaments.

The conversation gives listeners a look behind the scenes at the work being done throughout the veteran community. It also explains how fundraising events, nonprofit partnerships, volunteer service, culinary outreach, peer support and veteran-to-veteran connections help restore camaraderie and purpose after military service.

This episode reinforces a central Combat Vet Vision principle: service does not end when the uniform comes off.

Chief Aaron Q. Seibert, USN (Ret.)
Aaron Q. Seibert Linktree: - linktr.ee/aqseibert
Email: - [email protected]

Chef James “JB” Brown, AAC
Veteran Transition Resource Center:
https://www.vtrc.us

Brian Colburn
Linktree: - linktr.ee/Bcolburn

08/25/2026

What if distressed buildings could become permanent homes and a foundation for a second chance?

Noble Woods III, MBA, founder, Chairman and Executive Director of Elysian Shores Supportive Housing, joins Combat Vet Vision to discuss a mission centered on converting distressed hotels, motels and commercial properties into permanent supportive housing for veterans and families.

Elysian Shores is a veteran-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in San Diego, California. Its approach combines housing with supportive services that can include mental-health counseling, crisis intervention, recovery support, workforce development, healthcare coordination and community operations.

In this conversation, we explore:
Why permanent supportive housing goes beyond simply providing a roof.
How adaptive reuse can turn distressed properties into places of stability.
The role entrepreneurship, real estate and capital formation play in addressing veteran homelessness.
Why supportive services are an essential part of the Elysian Shores model.
How partnerships across real estate, healthcare, behavioral health and the community can move the mission forward.
What "second chances" mean when applied to buildings, communities and lives.

Elysian Shores identifies Woods as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran connected to the Desert Shield/Desert Storm era. Specific rank, service dates, units, deployments and decorations have not been independently confirmed and should be confirmed with the guest before publication if they are to be included.

Today, Woods leads Elysian Shores while bringing experience from entrepreneurship, investing, digital strategy and AI-driven business automation to the challenge of creating sustainable veteran housing.

Guest Links
Elysian Shores Supportive Housing
https://elysianshores.com/

Noble Woods III on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/noblew

Resources
Support the Elysian Shores mission through donations, volunteering, advocacy, professional expertise, property leads and potential development or service partnerships.

Turning Vacant Towers into Homes for San Diego Veterans
https://www.gofundme.com/f/homes-for-san-diego-veterans

Co-Host
Aaron Q. Seibert
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert
Email - [email protected]

Co-Host
Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC
Veterans Transition Resource Center
https://vtrc.us

PRODUCER
Brian Colburn
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

08/24/2026

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08/23/2026

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08/18/2026

What does leadership look like when the mission changes, but responsibility for people does not?

On Episode 305 of Combat Vet Vision, Aaron Q. Seibert and Chef James L. “JB” Brown welcome Mark J. O’Loughlin, Sergeant Major, United States Marine Corps, Retired, Founder and CEO of Validated Leadership and author of Validated Leadership.

Mark served 30 years on active duty in the Marine Corps. His career included infantry leadership, recruit training, combat deployments and service as Sergeant Major of Wounded Warrior Battalion West. His service included operations during Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Desert Saber, along with three Operation Iraqi Freedom deployments.

After retiring from the Marine Corps, Mark continued serving the military and veteran community through leadership development, PsychArmor, veteran advocacy and nonprofit work. He currently serves as a Financial Readiness Specialist with Wounded Warrior Project while leading Validated Leadership, a five-rule framework designed to help managers and supervisors lead people more effectively.

In this conversation:

How leadership changes from combat operations to recovery and transition
Why genuinely caring about people still requires accountability and hard conversations
Lessons learned while developing Marines, drill instructors and future leaders
Translating military leadership experience into civilian organizations
Why talented employees are often promoted without being taught how to lead
How continued service can provide purpose long after military retirement

Mark’s story connects leadership, resilience, mentorship and service after service. His work challenges leaders to move beyond position and authority and focus on the people they are responsible for developing.

Guest Links

Validated Leadership
https://validatedleadership.com/

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-j-o-loughlin-sgtmaj-usmc-retired-35017522

Links

Co-Host
Aaron Q. Seibert
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert
Email - [email protected]

Co-Host
Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC
Veterans Transition Resource Center
https://vtrc.us

PRODUCER
Brian Colburn
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn
Sitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com

08/11/2026

What happens when the mission changes, but the drive to keep moving forward remains?

Combat Vet Vision welcomes Giovanni Perez, a retired U.S. Army combat engineer, wounded veteran, adaptive motorcycle and off-road competitor, and veteran advocate whose post-service journey has taken him from Afghanistan to some of the toughest terrain in off-road racing.

Giovanni lost his left arm while serving with the Army in Afghanistan. After returning home, motorcycles became more than recreation. Through adaptation, determination and the veteran community, riding became another place to find challenge, camaraderie and purpose.

Giovanni has competed in desert and off-road events including the Baja 500, Baja 1000 and Vegas to Reno. His adaptive riding includes motorcycle modifications that allow him to ride with a prosthetic left arm. In the 2018 Baja 1000, he was part of a six-rider team that officially finished the legendary event.

His story also extends beyond racing. Giovanni has been connected with the Warrior Built Foundation, an organization serving combat veterans and wounded service members through vocational and recreational opportunities, including fabrication, mechanics and off-road racing. He has also participated in Wounded Warrior Project advocacy activities supporting issues affecting post-9/11 veterans.

In this episode, we explore:
• How the combat-engineer mindset can translate into adapting to life after a major injury
• The transition from military service to finding a new mission
• Returning to motorcycles after losing his left arm
• Adaptive riding and the challenge of desert and off-road competition
• The role of camaraderie, machines and racing in rebuilding purpose
• Why continuing to serve and advocate for other veterans matters

This conversation is not simply about overcoming an injury. It is about adaptation, teamwork and discovering that purpose can take a different form when the original mission changes.

Guest
Giovanni Perez
Retired U.S. Army Combat Engineer
Wounded Veteran | Adaptive Motorcycle & Off-Road Competitor | Veteran Advocate

Guest Links
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/giovanni.perez.353803
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-perez-54847797
Instagram ():
https://www.instagram.com/oggio31/
Warrior Built Foundation:
https://www.warriorbuilt.org/

Featured Resource
Drive On, Echo Bravo Productions
A documentary project following combat veterans competing in the Baja 1000.
https://echobravoproductions.com/drive-on

Crisis Support
If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.

Listen, share this episode with a veteran or military family who needs to hear it, and connect with organizations creating new opportunities for veterans after service.

Combat Vet Vision's mission is simple: Educate, Empower, Elevate.

Links
Co-Host
Aaron Q. Seibert
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibert
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibert
Email - [email protected]

Co-Host
Chef James L. “JB” Brown, AAC
Veterans Transition Resource Center
https://vtrc.us

PRODUCER
Brian Colburn
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Bcolburn

08/04/2026

What happens after the uniform comes off?

For Marine Corps veteran Sherman Watson Jr., the transition included combat injuries, rehabilitation, memory challenges, and rebuilding his life after being medically retired.

But Sherman made a promise to the Marines he lost: he would continue serving by helping veterans and their families.

In Episode 303 of Combat Vet Vision, Sherman shares how that promise led him into more than two decades of veteran advocacy, housing support, community outreach, and his current work with the Veteran Military Community Center at National University.

This conversation is about recovery, purpose, education, and making sure no veteran is forgotten.

🎙️ Listen to Episode 303: Sherman Watson Jr. — Leadership, Veteran Advocacy, and Service After the Marine Corps

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07/28/2026

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