(I don’t) hate to break to you — life and work as a civilian is harder in many ways than being in the military is. In this intimate and candid conversation, @aaron_loves_america, a recently retired Air Force Pararescueman — and co-host of @onesready and @warroompodcast — shares his challenging journey transitioning from a 22-year military career to civilian life with his friend, Carey Kight. Aaron opens up about the profound mental and emotional shifts required to adapt to a world without the structure, purpose, and camaraderie that defined his military experience. He emphasizes the humbling process of going from being a highly skilled operator and leader to feeling like a novice in his new civilian role, highlighting the importance of managing expectations and being brutally honest with oneself during this transition.⁣ ⁣ Aaron details his experience with the Special Operations Transition Foundation (@specopstf), crediting the organization with saving his life by helping him navigate ...