How do you break free from a military culture where drinking feels normal?

In this powerful episode of This Sober Vet, Army Airborne Veteran Josh shares his journey from parachuting into Iraq to battling the deeply rooted drinking culture that many service members experience—and how sobriety transformed him into the father and man he always wanted to be.

Josh reflects on the pressure to drink in the military, the impact alcohol had on his life, and the decision to choose recovery over self-medication. His story is about more than quitting alcohol—it's about rebuilding relationships, embracing fatherhood, and finding purpose after military service.

Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, parent, or someone questioning your relationship with alcohol, Josh's story offers hope, practical insight, and proof that lasting change is possible.

In this episode:

• Serving as an Army Airborne Veteran in Iraq
• Military drinking culture and alcohol abuse
• Breaking free from addiction
• Becoming a sober father
• Rebuilding life through recovery
• Finding purpose after military service

Sobriety doesn't take away who you are—it helps you become who you were meant to be.

Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.

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