In this episode, Kenneth Webb shares what happens when a 33-year Army career, a second career at American Airlines, and every familiar identity finally fall away. After retiring as a lieutenant colonel and realizing no one cared who he used to be, Ken walked away from the U.S., moved to Miraflores, Peru, and began rebuilding life on his own terms.
We talk about long-term service in the Army Reserves, deployments to Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, identity loss after retirement, depression, and the decision to stop chasing titles. Ken opens up about learning Spanish through immersion, pursuing a doctorate later in life, and writing his first crime novel not for status or money, but because he had something he needed to say.
This conversation is about reinvention, sovereignty, and choosing a life that actually fits.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
• 33 years in the Army Reserves and multiple combat deployments
• The identity crash after retiring twice
• Depression after losing rank, structure, and mission
• Leaving the U.S. and starting over in Peru
• Learning Spanish through immersion, not apps
• Why Ken started writing crime fiction
• Publishing a first novel without chasing approval
• Choosing peace over prestige
GUEST BIO
Kenneth Webb is a retired Army lieutenant colonel, former military intelligence officer, and author. After decades of service and a second civilian career, Ken relocated to Peru where he focuses on writing, language immersion, and personal reinvention. His debut crime novel, Trapped in Deception, explores identity, manipulation, and starting over later in life.
LINKS
• Kenneth Webb Website: https://kenwebb69.com
• Book: Trapped in Deception (Amazon)
• The Strategic Veteran Podcast:
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3U8FOupOu070V00PXR4DSd
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategic-veteran/id1743039436
