Green Beret Racing: How Nick Merrick Built Brotherhood, Purpose, and a Mission Beyond the Military

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What happens when military service ends, but the mission continues?

In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Nick Merrick, a veteran turned nonprofit founder, to explore the critical role of trust, teamwork, and purpose in life after the military. From combat camaraderie to building a new kind of community, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to transition from the battlefield to everyday life—and how brotherhood, adventure, and shared struggle can create powerful pathways to healing.

They discuss:

• The launch of a veteran-led nonprofit focused on mental health through adventure and physical activity
• How healthy competition and shared challenge can reignite purpose after service
• Why trust and communication are essential in building strong teams—both in combat and in civilian life
• The struggles of nonprofit work in the veteran space—and why unity matters now more than ever
• Tools for identity rebuilding, community support, and long-term mental wellness

Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or a civilian looking to understand the real challenges of transition, this episode offers raw insight, actionable hope, and a reminder that healing happens in community.

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1. Trust Over Titles (00:00:00)

2. Mission-First Mindset: Corey’s Truck Story (00:03:20)

3. Why Green Beret Racing Exists (00:07:28)

4. From Racing to Purpose: Evolving the Model (00:11:20)

5. Identity After Service and Preemptive Support (00:16:30)

6. Building Purpose Through Competition (00:22:20)

7. Denali Team: Chat to Commitment (00:28:00)

8. Movement, Fitness, and Getting Back on Track (00:32:30)

9. Broadening Beyond SOF: Community and Inclusion (00:38:10)

10. Battle of the Branches: Healthy Rivalry (00:43:20)

11. Shoulder-to-Shoulder Conversations That Heal (00:49:20)

12. Beyond Racing: Year-Round Purpose Loops (00:54:00)

13. Nonprofits, Integrity, and Staying in Lane (01:00:20)

14. Transition Truths: Skills, Schools, and Loss of Identity (01:06:10)

15. Choose Hard Things: Masogi and Perspective (01:12:30)