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May 2, 2026

Spartan Leadership: Operation Clean the School! #shorts

Spartan Leadership: Operation Clean the School! #shorts

Operation Clean a School - Cobra edition is under way. Come out and Spartan up!. Hang out and help Clean Kirkwood Middle School. #TMF #IfNotMeThenWho #MisFitNation #ServantLeader

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May 1, 2026

Navy Chaplain in Afghanistan | Larry Brant on Faith, Trauma & Healing

Navy Chaplain in Afghanistan | Larry Brant on Faith, Trauma & Healing

Some people carry weapons into war. Others carry hope. On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica welcome Dr. Larry Brant—a United States Navy Veteran, Chaplain, pastor, crisis responder, and healer of broken people. Larry has spent a lifetime caring for others: ⛪ 25 years…

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May 1, 2026

How We Lost Afghanistan & Failed Veterans | Lt Col Eric Hommel Speaks Out

How We Lost Afghanistan & Failed Veterans | Lt Col Eric Hommel Speaks Out

What if the biggest failures in war weren’t on the battlefield… but in leadership? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Eric W. Hommel—a prior-enlisted U.S. Navy Cold War submariner, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and author of…

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May 1, 2026

Recap of the Tip of The Spear ; J.J. Millett case and how to help

Recap of the Tip of The Spear ; J.J. Millett case and how to help

We spoke with fire and passion about the case of Veteran JJ Millett in Vermont. Now we need to advocate for him and others like him. This is bigger than one case. When a veteran reaches out during a mental health crisis, the system must respond with both safety and…

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April 30, 2026

The 40-Day Walk: Sergeant David Allwine's Survival

The 40-Day Walk: Sergeant David Allwine's Survival
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April 29, 2026

Navy Corpsman to Filmmaker | Terry Weaver’s Story of War, Faith & Purpose

Navy Corpsman to Filmmaker | Terry Weaver’s Story of War, Faith & Purpose

Some people leave the battlefield… and build something even bigger. On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica sit down with US Navy Veteran Terry Weaver—a former Navy Corpsman who served alongside U.S. Marines in Kuwait and Iraq (2002–2003) as a combat medic. Terry’s journey…

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April 29, 2026

The Tip of The Speer - A Veterans Roundtable

The Tip of The Speer - A Veterans Roundtable

Just a group of Veterans talking about current events and all things related to our community. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4773991641513984

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April 27, 2026

22 Years in the Navy to Building Veteran Culture | Matt Johnson’s Leadership Journey

22 Years in the Navy to Building Veteran Culture | Matt Johnson’s Leadership Journey

What happens when the mission doesn’t end with retirement from the military? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with US Navy Veteran Matt Johnson, a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer who served 22.5 years in the United States Navy. Matt’s military journey began as…

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April 27, 2026

How multiple TBIs affected my life: headaches and coping

How multiple TBIs affected my life: headaches and coping
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April 27, 2026

Why a Combat Photographer's Camera Is as Vital as a Rifle

Why a Combat Photographer's Camera Is as Vital as a Rifle
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April 26, 2026

Purple Heart Stories, Redemption & Leadership Under Fire | This Week on The MisFitNation

Purple Heart Stories, Redemption & Leadership Under Fire | This Week on The MisFitNation

Another powerful week is coming to The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe — where we spotlight real stories of service, resilience, leadership, redemption, and purpose. Here’s what’s ahead this week: 🇺🇸 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomes Dr. Kevin Wallace & Lauren Wallace This Sunday, we sit down with U.S. Air…

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April 26, 2026

Combat Medics, EOD Warriors & Leadership Growth | This Week on The MisFitNation

Combat Medics, EOD Warriors & Leadership Growth | This Week on The MisFitNation

Another impactful week is in the books for The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe — where we continue sharing stories of service, resilience, leadership, and purpose. Here’s what happened this week: 🇺🇸 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed U.S. Army Veteran Martinez Vandergrift Martinez Vandergrift joined us for a powerful conversation…

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April 26, 2026

Leadership When Lives Depend On It | Mark Andrew on Leading Through the Heat

Leadership When Lives Depend On It | Mark Andrew on Leading Through the Heat

When the alarm sounds and lives are on the line… leadership gets real. On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Fire Captain Mark Andrew, author of Leading Through the Heat—a powerful leadership book built from real lessons learned in one of the most demanding professions on…

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April 25, 2026

10 Years Incarcerated to Healing Nations | Kalise White’s Redemption Story

10 Years Incarcerated to Healing Nations | Kalise White’s Redemption Story

Some people let their past define them. Others turn pain into purpose. On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica welcome Kalise White—published author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and founder of Help Heal Nations, a trauma-recovery support community built to help people heal, grow, and rise.…

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April 22, 2026

Marine Pilot Hit Rock Bottom… Then Built a Path to Recovery | Garret Biss

Marine Pilot Hit Rock Bottom… Then Built a Path to Recovery | Garret Biss

What happens when the mission ends… but the battle inside your mind begins? On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica sit down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Garret Biss—a retired Marine Corps pilot, TEDx speaker, recovery coach, and founder of ValiantPath™. After retiring from…

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April 22, 2026

Living in a Van to Honor America’s Heroes | Kevin & Lauren Wallace | Van of Valor

Living in a Van to Honor America’s Heroes | Kevin & Lauren Wallace | Van of Valor

What if honoring America’s heroes became your life mission? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Air Force Veteran Dr. Kevin Wallace and Lauren Wallace, the husband-and-wife team behind one of the most meaningful missions in America today—Van of Valor. Van of Valor is a…

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April 21, 2026

Why Veterans Lose Motivation After Leaving the Military | Tia May Opens Up

Why Veterans Lose Motivation After Leaving the Military | Tia May Opens Up

Why do some veterans struggle with motivation after leaving the military? Tia May joined The ToosDay Crüe and shared a powerful realization: after service, civilian life can feel like a complete shock to the system. In the military, many jobs are built around adrenaline, urgency, mission focus, and constant readiness.…

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April 20, 2026

From PTSD to the Racetrack | Army Veteran Tia May Found Healing at 120 MPH

From PTSD to the Racetrack | Army Veteran Tia May Found Healing at 120 MPH

Some battles follow you long after you leave the military. On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica sit down with US Army Veteran Tia May, a telecommunications systems operator who joined the Army in 2001 and faced challenges that pushed her mental health to…

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April 20, 2026

What leading in combat really taught me

What leading in combat really taught me

We sit with US Army Veteran Martinez Vandergrift and discuss Leadership lessons from the fields of battle. Check out the full episode under the Love tab.

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April 19, 2026

Combat Medics, EOD Warriors & Leadership in Action | This Week on The MisFitNation

Combat Medics, EOD Warriors & Leadership in Action | This Week on The MisFitNation

Another powerful week is coming to The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe — where we highlight real stories of service, resilience, leadership, and purpose after adversity. Here’s what’s ahead this week: 🇺🇸 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Martinez Vandergrift Martinez Vandergrift served as a Combat Medic for…

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April 19, 2026

Navy Leadership, Combat Medicine & Podcast Growth | This Week on The MisFitNation

Navy Leadership, Combat Medicine & Podcast Growth | This Week on The MisFitNation

Here’s what happened this week: 🇺🇸 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed U.S. Navy Veteran Matt Johnson Matt Johnson is a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer who served more than 22 years in the United States Navy. He began his career as a Seabee, part of the Navy’s legendary construction battalions…

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April 16, 2026

Marine EOD Veteran on Surviving War & Healing After TBI | Hartvig Holmberg V

Marine EOD Veteran on Surviving War & Healing After TBI | Hartvig Holmberg V

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica sit down with US Marine Corps Veteran Hartvig Holmberg V—a retired Master Sergeant whose 24-year career took him from Light Armored Reconnaissance to the elite world of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). Hartvig joined the Marines in 1997…

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April 16, 2026

Leading veterans: care, grit, and the little things

Leading veterans: care, grit, and the little things
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April 16, 2026

20+ Years of Army Leadership | Combat Medic Lessons That Matter

20+ Years of Army Leadership | Combat Medic Lessons That Matter

What does over two decades of service as a combat medic and leader teach you about resilience, leadership, and purpose? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with SFC (R) Martinez Vandergrift, a highly decorated United States Army veteran whose career spans more than 20…

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