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Episode 5 | Chris VanSant | Finding a Path Forward | TBI & Mental Health Discussion
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Chris VanSant joined the show to discuss his struggles during and after the military stemming mostly from his 11 combat deployments with the Unit. Chris opens up about TBIs, PTS, and almost self destructing. Chris' story does not end in darkness, it begins when he reaches his path forward by finding his next mission and discovering the healing power of hiking.
About Chris: Christopher VanSant is a retired 20+ year Special Operations Veteran with service on four continents and in 17 countries. Chris's service includes time in the 75th Ranger Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, and 11 combat deployments as both a Team Member and Team Leader in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). During the latter part of his career, Chris held the position of Soldier Systems Commodity Chief for The United States Army Special Forces Command for three years. His duties included the development, procurement, and fielding of hard and soft armor, helmets, ballistic eyewear, clothing, backpacks, tactical vests, and load carriage. During his final two years in the Army, Chris served as the Deputy Chief of the G8, Force Modernization Office, for 1st Special Forces Command, where he managed a $2.1 Billion equipment portfolio, oversaw 23 Subject matter experts in five commodity areas, and was responsible for developing, procuring, and equipping 14,991 Soldiers. He retired in 2015, at which point he became the Chief Operating Officer for Tyr Tactical, LLC., where he remains today.
"Groundtruth” is for those who have ‘been there, seen that and have lived it’, hosted by those who have done the same. A mixture of military medical providers, special operations veterans and everything in between. "Our lives begin to end, the day we become silent about the things that matter."
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