On this episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with JJ Pinter, Deputy Director at Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB)—West Point graduate, combat veteran, and one of the early builders who helped scale one of the most impactful veteran communities in the country.
This conversation is about the real transition veterans face after service—identity, health, discipline, complacency, and why so many of us “let ourselves go” once the uniform comes off. JJ breaks down what Team RWB actually does (and what most people don’t understand about it): it’s not just a run club—it's a health and wellness community built to create connection through movement, accountability, and belonging.
We also dive into the GWOT 100—a powerful 100-mile February challenge built around movement + storytelling from the Global War on Terror era, designed to build consistent habits and reconnect veterans to purpose and community.
If you’re a veteran, supporter, or someone who needs a reset—this is your sign.
Join the movement:
Team RWB: teamrwb.org
GWOT 100: gwot100.org
Download the Team RWB App (Apple/Google Play)
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Chapters (YouTube Timestamps)
00:00 Intro: Welcome Warriors + Guest Overview
01:10 JJ’s “why” for joining the Army
03:05 Field Artillery on paper—real war in practice
05:10 Transitioning out: identity, stability, and the National Guard bridge
07:30 Why veterans let themselves go after service
10:20 Resistance to complacency + competitiveness
14:05 West Point: public ranking, pressure, and performance culture
18:10 What Team Red, White, and Blue really is
20:35 The mission: health and wellness as the foundation
23:00 Who Team RWB is for (veterans + civilians)
26:10 How JJ got involved + 14 years building the org
29:00 What Team RWB does (and doesn’t do)
31:45 GWOT 100: why it matters + the mission behind it
36:10 How the GWOT 100 works (badges, mileage conversions, puzzle medal)
41:10 Why consistency beats intensity (habit-building)
44:20 How to volunteer + how to join Team RWB
47:05 Non-negotiables: early mornings, reading, discipline
52:10 The hard truth: ownership, entitlement, and personal responsibility
56:20 Future initiatives + GWOT 100 kickoff “Thunder Run”
58:40 Where to find Team RWB + final message
