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June 5th, 2026

From Combat to Author: A Purple Heart Soldier’s Untold Iraq War Story

🎙️ On this episode of ToosDay Crüe, we sit down with Purple Heart recipient, Iraq War veteran, and author Jason Rumbaugh for a powerful conversation about combat, survival, Trauma, resilience, and the journey that inspired his memoir, Waves of Shrapnel: A Soldier’s Journey.

Born and raised in Port Angeles, Washington, and now living in Central Wisconsin, Jason shares an unfiltered look at military life, his experiences during the Iraq War, the realities veterans face after returning home, and how humor helped him navigate some of life’s darkest moments.

As a husband, father, UWSP graduate, and proud cat dad to four rescue cats, Jason brings a unique perspective on healing, Family, purpose, and finding meaning after war.

This is a raw, honest, and often surprisingly funny conversation that explores the human side of military service and the lasting impact of combat.

📚 Learn more about Waves of Shrapnel: A Soldier’s Journey:

Get the Book on Amazon

📱 Connect with Jason Rumbaugh:

Jason Rumbaugh on Facebook

Topics Covered

✅ Iraq War Experiences
✅ Purple Heart Recipient Story
✅ Military Life & Combat Reality
✅ Veteran Mental Health
✅ Trauma & Recovery
✅ Writing Waves of Shrapnel
✅ Family After Service
✅ Resilience & Personal Growth
✅ Veteran Advocacy
✅ Life Beyond the Battlefield

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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