July 10, 2025

From Combat to the Classroom: Gerald Gangaram’s Mission for America

From Combat to the Classroom: Gerald Gangaram’s Mission for America

A story of incredible challenges met with courage, character, and honor

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In this inspiring episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Retired U.S. Army Major Gerald Gangaram, a decorated combat pilot turned national advocate for civic education.Raised in a low-income neighborhood in Queens, NY, Gerald's journey took him from West Point to the battlefields of Afghanistan, where he led soldiers and flew Apache helicopters during Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, he serves as the Vice President of Civic Leadership Development at the Bill of Rights Institute, where he empowers students and leaders to embrace America’s founding principles.🎯 In this episode, we explore:His upbringing and path to West PointLeadership lessons from combatThe power of education in transforming livesWhy civic education is essential to our nation's futureHis vision for American youth and communitiesGerald’s story is one of resilience, patriotism, and purpose—a true reminder of how service doesn’t stop at the uniform.📘 Learn more: https://billofrightsinstitute.org📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation#CivicEducation #VeteranLeadership #GeraldGangaram #USArmyVeteran #TheMisFitNation #AfghanistanVeteran #WestPoint #BillOfRights #YouthEmpowerment

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