# 646 Part 1 John Crouch Marine Veteran; 22 Apr 2026

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Podcast: [The Lost Art Project: Veterans’ Voices](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lost-art-project-veterans-voices-6732580)
Published: 2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://TheLostArt.podbean.com/e/646-part-1-john-crouch-marine-veteran-22-apr-2026/
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Duration seconds: 6735

## Resource

Join me as I sit down with 1stSgt John Crouch, USMC (Ret.), who shares his journey before joining the Marine Corps and the challenges he faced in boot camp. Feeling at times like he was falling short and calling himself a “subpar Marine,” John pushed through the doubts and adversity to become the motivated leader he is today. Hear how perseverance, determination, and the drive to improve shaped his career and the Marines he would later lead. John has a way of telling his story that pulls you in and makes you feel like you were right there beside him. Don’t miss this powerful conversation and another incredible veteran story.

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