Jonathan Milkovich. https://www.operationwarriorfit.org/ Who is he and why did he start this charity? Listen to this episode of "Why not me with John O'Brien" to find out. Jonathan in his own words: When I transitioned out of the military, I thought I was prepared. I had served for years and built skills, discipline, and leadership I was proud of. But nothing truly prepared me for what it felt like to step away from the uniform and into the unknown. Suddenly, the structure I had relied on was gone. The routine. The accountability. The sense of purpose that drove me every single day was no longer there. And maybe the hardest part of all, I didn't feel like I belonged anywhere anymore. But something changed when I found racing. What started as a simple way to stay active turned into something much more. Training for races gave me back my discipline. Pushing through long runs gave me time to clear my head. And every finish line gave me a small but powerful reminder that I still had something in me worth fighting for. That spark turned into a fire. And that fire became Operation WarriorFit. I built OWF not just as a fitness program, but as a mission for others like me. For veterans, service members, and first responders who are navigating the after-service fog. For those who want to be part of something again, something that challenges them, supports them, and helps them grow. This community is full of people who show up not just for themselves, but for one another. I've seen veterans finish their first 5K and light up with pride. I've seen first responders who carry the weight of their communities finally find space to focus on themselves. Operation WarriorFit is proof that you don't have to be in uniform to live with purpose. That fitness can be more than a goal, it can be a lifeline. If you've ever struggled with what comes next, you are not alone. This movement is here to prove that. And if you believe in that mission too, then you belong here. With purpose and pride, Jonathan Milkovich Founder and Executive Director, Operation WarriorFit