As Suicide Prevention Month unfolds, it is vital for all Americans to come together and show support for the often unspoken mental health challenges that plague our nation and to […]
September 09 202417. 22. 44. Those are three of the most notable numbers that have been floating around the Veteran suicide awareness space for at least a decade. They represent a range […]
September 01 2024Jackie is a natural born helper. She joined the military to fulfill a greater purpose, first serving in the Illinois Air National Guard in 2011 and later joining the U.S. […]
August 14 2024There has been a lot of online chatter about the use of the term posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Some have asked why we continue to use terminology that includes […]
August 05 2024At the age of 17, fresh out of high school and seeking opportunities beyond her small hometown, Laura made a pivotal decision to join the U.S. Navy. Little did she […]
July 10 2024Asking for help for invisible wounds of war is the most courageous thing a Veteran can do; by doing so, they are going into battle again – a very personal […]
January 10 2024YOU MATTER has always been personal to Canadian Veteran, Kelsi Sheren, but this year the message strikes an even deeper chord than before. She is simply tired of seeing her […]
September 05 2023For years, I’ve shared my point of view about the suicide rate in the Veteran and active duty military community. The theme has been the same every time: Struggles continue […]
August 30 2023The new, easy 988 number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has been available nationwide for over a year now. Since its launch in July 2022, the 988 line has […]
August 30 2023Steve Lucas retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) field. During his three decades of service, Steve […]
August 02 2023Recent statistics show that the Veteran Crisis Line received more than 88,000 calls, texts and chats in March – the highest amount of monthly contacts ever recorded. The question is: […]
April 30 2023I was asked recently, “Are you willing to change? Truly change?” It left me pondering not only my own personal situation, but our collective one. We often desire change, improvement, […]
February 01 2023In 2022, Boot Campaign was able to serve more veterans than ever before through our unique and comprehensive Health & Wellness Program. Unlike previous years where our program participants had […]
January 18 2023We can all do more to show those around us – especially those within the veteran community who selflessly served us first – these two simple words: YOU MATTER. We […]
September 01 2022A chart posted by The Data Boys (IG: @thedataboys) recently made waves across social media as it compares the number of U.S. military deaths from 2001- 2021. The chart separated […]
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