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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
What does it take to survive warzones, near-death experiences, and come back with a story powerful enough to inspire others? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with US Army Veteran Dean Davidson—author, adventurer, and leader forged through some of the most dangerous environments on…
USAF Veteran John Mangan takes us on a flight with him and shares amazing details on trust. Check out the full episode under our Live Tab
US Navy Veteran Matt Johnson reflects on where he was and what was happening when he learned of the events transpiring on 9/11. Catch the full episode under our live tab.
On this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Noah May — a podcaster, writer, and mental health advocate who turned years of depression, anxiety, and self-doubt into a mission to help others feel less alone. A graduate of Auburn University with a degree in journalism, Noah’s journey…
Another powerful week 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 – A Moment for Family The MisFitNation took a beat to spend time with family and recharge. We hope…
Another powerful week 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 – A Moment for Family The MisFitNation took a beat to spend time with family and recharge. We hope…
Another powerful week is coming to The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, where we bring you real stories of service, leadership, resilience, and purpose after the uniform. Here’s what’s ahead: 🇺🇸 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomes U.S. Navy Veteran Matt Johnson Matt Johnson is a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer…
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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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…
What does it take to fly into the most dangerous situations on earth… to save someone else? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) John Mangan, a decorated U.S. Air Force Combat Search and Rescue pilot who spent 25 years flying…
