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🔥 America’s 250th, A Boy Soldier’s Story & Mental Health Law | Big Week Ahead

America’s 250th birthday deserves a week of unforgettable stories—and that’s exactly what’s ahead on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**.

🇺🇸 **Saturday – Happy 250th Birthday, America!**

As our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and resilience, we honor the generations who have defended the ideals that continue to unite us. Happy Independence Day from all of us at The MisFitNation!

📚 **Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomes Heidi Langbein-Allen**

Rich LaMonica sits down with author Heidi Langbein-Allen, who brought her father Wilhelm Langbein’s incredible story to life in *Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler’s Army*.

Conscripted into Hitler’s Army at just 13 years old, Wilhelm survived unimaginable hardship during World War II. His story is one of survival, courage, and the enduring power of hope.

⚖️ **Tuesday – The ToosDay Crüe welcomes Mark Astor**

Attorney Mark Astor joins the Crüe to discuss one of today’s most important topics—helping families navigate Mental Health and addiction crises.

From emergency guardianships to the Baker Act and Marchman Act, Mark explains how the legal system can become a pathway to healing, recovery, and hope for families in crisis.

🎙️ **Thursday – The MisFitNation welcomes Paul Darling**

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Darling joins Rich for a conversation on military leadership, strategy, and service.

A published military writer, host of the *War 102* podcast, and current member of the Tennessee State Guard, Paul brings decades of experience and insight into what leadership looks like on and off the battlefield.

💥 Real stories.
💥 Real leadership.
💥 Real history.

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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