In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive deep into the realities of military life, fatherhood, and patriotism with our guest Jason, a fellow veteran. We explore how military service shaped our views on freedom, responsibility, and what it truly means to love America. Through honest, funny, and emotional stories, we unpack the challenges of raising kids with strong values, navigating fatherhood and divorce, and teaching the next generation about respect, sacrifice, and national pride. Whether you’re a veteran dad, a divorced dad, or simply someone seeking a real conversation about life, family, and country, this episode will resonate with you. Veterans, Valor & the 4th: Why We Love America offers a Gen X perspective on service, resilience, and passing those lessons on to our children

00:00 - Introduction

02:59 - Thank you Veterans and you are not alone!

07:38 - What's Our Sense of Patriotism?

15:29 Drill Sargent Dad and Leaders!

30:54 - How accurate are war movies?

38:07 - Taking your fear death and embracing it to "GET IT DONE"

44:39 - How as a dad have we instilled Patriotism to our kids?

52:17 - MRE's and conclusion