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June 13th, 2026

Service, Sacrifice & Legacy: Army Veteran Ethan Groce and Gold Star Son Jason Galvan

This week on MisFitNation, we’re honored to welcome two remarkable guests whose lives have been shaped by service, sacrifice, and a commitment to preserving the stories that matter most.

Ethan Groce is an Army Veteran, Social Worker, Veteran Advocate, and Board Member of the Mid America Veterans Museum. Having served from 2017 through 2023 and continuing in the Army Reserves, Ethan understands firsthand the challenges of military service, including experiencing the aftermath of the Abbey Gate bombing during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Joining him is Jason Galvan, a Gold Star Son whose Family’s sacrifice gave him a unique perspective on loss, resilience, and the importance of honoring those who served. Jason has become a passionate advocate for preserving military legacies and ensuring that future generations understand the true cost of freedom.

Together, Ethan and Jason co-host Operation Insight, where they spotlight everyday heroes whose extraordinary actions often go unnoticed.

In this powerful conversation, we’ll explore:

🎖 Military service and leadership
🇺🇸 The lasting impact of sacrifice
💙 Life after loss and finding purpose
🎙 The mission behind Operation Insight
📖 Preserving veteran stories for future generations
🤝 Supporting military families and communities
🔥 Why heroes still walk among us today

This is more than a conversation about military service. It’s a conversation about Legacy, purpose, resilience, and honoring those who paved the way.

Join us live and be part of the discussion.

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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