Anthony Dyer, Combat Aviation, Brotherhood, and Healing After Military Service
Wed Jan 14 2026
What do you get when a small-town kid joins the military, flies into the heart of war, and then has to face his own battles back home? You get Anthony Dyer—a former Special Missions Aviator turned author, speaker, and advocate for mental health and veteran recovery. In this raw and revelatory episode, Anthony joins Tyler to unpack a life shaped by precision, pressure, and purpose; from loading munitions on fighter jets to manning the guns of an AC-130 in combat zones around the world. But the real story begins after the uniform comes off. Grappling with addiction, identity loss, and PTSD, Anthony’s journey back to wholeness is anchored in faith, family, and the power of telling the truth, even when it hurts. This is more than a story of war, it’s a testament to healing, humility, and the hard-earned wisdom of a man who’s still learning, still leading, and still serving.
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What do you get when a small-town kid joins the military, flies into the heart of war, and then has to face his own battles back home? You get Anthony Dyer—a former Special Missions Aviator turned author, speaker, and advocate for mental health and veteran recovery. In this raw and revelatory episode, Anthony joins Tyler to unpack a life shaped by precision, pressure, and purpose; from loading munitions on fighter jets to manning the guns of an AC-130 in combat zones around the world. But the real story begins after the uniform comes off. Grappling with addiction, identity loss, and PTSD, Anthony’s journey back to wholeness is anchored in faith, family, and the power of telling the truth, even when it hurts. This is more than a story of war, it’s a testament to healing, humility, and the hard-earned wisdom of a man who’s still learning, still leading, and still serving.