Denny Giamazzo: The Realities of Combat, PTSD & Finding Purpose After Service

Author: Deny Caballero
Published: Mon 24 Feb 2025
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes Denny Giamazzo, a veteran whose journey from deployment in Afghanistan to post-military life is both inspiring and eye-opening.

Denny shares his unique path into military service, his experiences in combat as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), and the challenges of leadership, resilience, and purpose in high-stakes environments. Beyond the battlefield, he opens up about the mental and emotional struggles of transitioning back to civilian life, the battle with PTSD, and how adversity fuels personal growth.

This episode covers:
✔️ Denny’s journey from an unlikely recruit to military leader
✔️ The realities of combat & serving on a Provincial Reconstruction Team
✔️ The challenges of coming home: PTSD, transition, and finding new purpose
✔️ How storytelling & podcasting became a tool for healing & inspiring others
✔️ Why community & shared experiences matter for veterans

Denny’s raw and unfiltered insights will resonate with veterans, service members, and anyone navigating life’s toughest transitions.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Social Media Buzz

01:12 Denny's Military Origin Story

10:11 Deployment to Afghanistan: Expectations vs. Reality

13:05 Provincial Reconstruction Team Dynamics

22:09 Combat Experience and Personal Growth