Episode Title:
Friendology & the Ranger Creed — Candace “Candyss” Bryant on Building the Ranger Legacy

Episode Description:
Ryan Hunt sits down with Candace “Candyss” Bryant—long-time force in the veteran community, former Best Ranger Competition lead, and founder of the Ranger Legacy Foundation—for a candid, high-energy conversation about grit, purpose, and building a lasting home for the Ranger story. Candace shares how a “happy accident” pulled her into the Ranger world, why the Ranger Creed became her compass, and what she learned stepping away to reset—and then returning with a bigger vision.

They dig into the Foundation’s plan for a world-class community center and home for the Ranger Hall of Fame, the phased fundraising (seed goal surpassed, next $1M to secure land and pre-design on the path to a $20M+ campaign), the Camo Jacket Society, and an active RFP for architecture and site work. Candace lays out a realistic runway (18–24 months of campaign activity; doors opening in roughly 4–5 years) and exactly how Rangers, spouses, and civilian allies can plug in—money, time, or network.

Plus: a preview of her VETSOCIAL25 “Friendology” Part II talk—why deep, intentional relationships are the veteran community’s unfair advantage.

If the Ranger Creed moves you—“shoulders back, chin up”—share this episode and get involved with the Ranger Legacy vision.