⚓️ FULLSEND FRIDAY: Navy SEAL Anthony Rivera on AI-Driven Transition, Cracking the VA Code, and the "Fog of Peace" cover art

⚓️ FULLSEND FRIDAY: Navy SEAL Anthony Rivera on AI-Driven Transition, Cracking the VA Code, and the "Fog of Peace"

⚓️ FULLSEND FRIDAY: Navy SEAL Anthony Rivera on AI-Driven Transition, Cracking the VA Code, and the "Fog of Peace"

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 What happens when the "Fog of War" turns into the "Fog of Peace"? In this comprehensive Full Send episode, Navy SEAL veteran and Vetivize CEO Anthony Rivera joins his BUD/S Class 267 classmate to discuss the tactical and psychological blueprint for a successful military transition. Anthony pulls back the curtain on the elite selection process, sharing raw stories from BUD/S Pool Comp and hallucinatory nights in Iraq's Al Anbar province. He then reveals the "cheat code" he discovered in the CFR 38 that allowed him to turn around a VA disability claim in just 11 days. We explore the future of veteran healthcare through Agentic AI, why "emotionally flat" medications are often prescribed without baselines, and the tactical SOS Protocol for managing life's overwhelming waves. This is a masterclass in identity reinvention and systemic reform. Key Topics & SEO Insights • The 11-Day VA Claim Blueprint How understanding the CFR 38 Rating Schedule can bypass the national 181-day average wait time for benefits • Mastery of Chaos Lessons from Navy SEAL training (Pool Comp and the Tread) that apply to high-stakes civilian entrepreneurship • The Future of Veteran Tech Implementing Agentic AI to handle mundane bureaucratic tasks, allowing veterans to focus on spirituality and community service • The ROI of Veteran Benefits How the average Vetivize user increases their annual tax-free income by $14,400 and how this saves corporate America millions in healthcare premiums • The Suicide Antidote Why "Service to Others" is the most effective prescription for the identity crisis and post-service emotional flatness • The SOS Protocol Stop, Seek Center, Orient, Signal — a tactical framework for navigating mental overwhelm and high-stress transitions Episode Timestamps 01:32 Class 267 Reunion — Reliving the cold, miserable days in the Coronado surf zone 04:34 Pool Comp Failures — Overconfidence under a "chill" instructor 10:10 The Lawn Dart Injury — Breaking a shoulder and collarbone two weeks before graduation 14:54 Iraq Hallucinations — Dancing dragons after two weeks of combat sleep deprivation 24:22 Lord of the Flies — Burning the Ubaidi base during closure 32:28 Hypercapnia Blackout — Passing out during the BUD/S Tread 36:37 Entering the Fog of Peace — Transitioning out after 11.5 years and the identity crisis 38:52 Cracking CFR 38 — Ignoring peer advice and reading the source regulations 41:14 The Birth of Vetivize — Using AI to connect veterans and nonprofits 49:19 The BDD Program — The six-month pre-separation claims window 54:40 Migraines and IBS — Symptoms veterans normalize but shouldn't 64:13 The $14,400 Raise — Financial impact of correct benefits integration 68:51 Startup Hell Week — Daily fires of entrepreneurship with a SEAL mindset 75:06 Community as the Antidote — Spirituality and service as suicide prevention 81:55 The Identity Trap — Letting go of rank-based self-definition 89:26 Diabetes vs Mental Health — VA medication critique without baselines 93:27 Safety Brief Humor — The joke that broke the platoon 100:32 Burn the Boats — Going all-in on the next mission About the Guest Anthony Rivera is a retired Navy SEAL and founder of Vetivize. After navigating his own high-speed transition, Anthony dedicated his career to helping over 7,000 veterans access their earned benefits. Vetivize uses proprietary AI to centralize the fragmented veteran nonprofit ecosystem and provides a secure Health Vault for service members. Connect with Anthony Rivera: Website: https://vetavize.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyriveraexecutiveleader Success isn't about never failing. It's about the grit to re-engage. If you're navigating the VA black hole or wrestling with who you are after service, remember this, If it's not alright, it's not the end. Call a buddy. Re-enter the arena. 🌎 Connect with the Two Promises Podcast 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify 📲 Follow Us: Youtube Tiktok Facebook Instagram #NavySEAL #VADisability #CFR38 #MilitaryTransition #Vetivize #AgenticAI #VeteranHealth #BUDS #PTSDRecovery #Entrepreneurship #IraqWarStories #MentalHealthReform #SOSProtocol #TwoPromisesPodcast #VeteranBrotherhood #IdentityTransition
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