Colonel Paul G. Dixon

Join us on Operation Insight as we host Colonel Paul G. Dixon of the U.S. Army & Army Reserve!

In this episode, our guest traces his journey from a restless youth who had skipping school down to a science to his formative time in Basic Training at Fort Knox. Then, it was on to being assigned as an Armor Officer, and an unexpected turn towards Psychological Operations and multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Listeners will hear personal family history, memorable moments that shaped Dixon’s leadership, and the practical lessons he learned as a company and battalion commander. He explains PSYOPs, the ethics of truth versus disinformation, and how his teams supported units like the 101st Airborne during major operations.

Paul shares firsthand stories from combat — narrow escapes, working with local populations, and how faith and divine intervention from God spurred crucial decisions that ultimately saved lives. He also speaks candidly about traumatic brain injury symptoms, the difficulties of navigating medical care within the military, and the emotional toll of burying wartime experiences.

This episode also explores life after the service: Dixon’s civilian career in risk management, his unexpected retreat into beekeeping, volunteer work as a court‑appointed special advocate (CASA) for children in the foster care system, and how he channels his veteran identity into mentoring, listening, and spiritual leadership for coworkers and community members.

Expect a candid, reflective interview that mixes tactical details with broader themes — leadership under pressure, the responsibility of veterans when sharing stories, faith, healing, and practical advice for anyone seeking to understand modern deployments and veteran reintegration.

(00:00) Disclaimer

(01:01) Opening Theme

(01:30) Introduction

(27:51) Joining the Army: From "Stripes" to "Sir"

(44:36) Tanking & Training

(49:22) Creating a Strong Foundation