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October 22nd, 2025

From Warhorse to the Workshop: US Army Veteran David Parks’ Journey

  1. From Warhorse to the Workshop: US Army Veteran David Parks’ Journey Richard LaMonica 1:03:05

This week on The ToosDay Crue, hosts Stephen and Jake sit down with US Army Veteran David Parks, a man whose journey from chaos in Iraq to peace in the countryside is a story of grit, resilience, and self-discovery.

David served with Bravo Company 296 in Iraq (2009) as a mechanic stationed at FOB Warhorse, facing the grind of deployment, injury, and leadership challenges firsthand. After the Army, he earned a degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice, conducting research on the correlation between alcohol use, PTSD, and aggression among veterans.

Today, David embraces life off the grid—restoring cars, attending car shows, and enjoying the simple joys of country living. His story reminds us that healing doesn’t always happen on a schedule—and sometimes, purpose is found under the hood of a project car.

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Rich LaMonica The MisFitNation Show

Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting. He is a Motivated Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on. He is currently finishing up two books while pursuing a Ph.D from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother “Challenge Accepted”. He is the Executive Producer and host of The MisFitNation Podcast