Legends Among Us - 2025 Trooper of the Year

CH Phipps sits down with SGT Justin Toepel, the 2025 Trooper of the Year (TOTY) for 3d CR. Justin, currently serving as a mortarman in Ironhawk Troop, Thunder Squadron, shares his TOTY experience from this past summer. He also dives into how he's leveraged personal setbacks to maintain a competitive spirit while leading Troopers within his squad. SGT Toepel provides some great insights on what true intrinsic motivation looks like, even under the most challenging of situations. A great listen! (Recorded on 8 September 2025.)