Veteran Stories

June 22, 2022 by Shelly Kirkland 2021 ANNUAL REPORT: A LETTER FROM OUR CEO

2021 was a year like no other for our veteran and military community. Continued isolation, stress and job loss caused by COVID-19, the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and the formal […]

 June 22 2022
March 9, 2022 by Shelly Kirkland Root to Rise

“Root to rise” is common phrase in yoga and one that I have been hearing more frequently as I practice the craft. The visual and physical concept in yoga encourages […]

 March 09 2022

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Service was a way of life in Freddie’s family. With a sense of duty and patriotism, he joined the Navy and served for 30 years, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan. When Freddie retired from the military, he struggled with carrying the burden of three decades of service and the toll it takes on both your body and brain. Determined to transition well and be the husband, father and person he wanted to be, Freddie reached out to Boot Campaign and found authentic treatment that allowed intentional healing. With your support, more Veterans like Freddie will get the treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Freddie Hicks

Boot Campaign 05/08/26 9:11 am

Meet Tanner who served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in Afghanistan and later as a Special Operations Civil Affairs Medical Sergeant, supporting the U.S. Embassy operations in Northeast Syria and Bangladesh. Upon his return, he felt numb, struggling with posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation. When he saw that he needed help, he reached out to Boot Campaign and it changed his trajectory. Our approach of not only supporting Veterans but their families as well meant that Tanner, his wife and family would all benefit. As Tanner would go on to say, “This program isn’t transactional, it’s relational.” With your support, more Veterans like Tanner will get the treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Tanner Wilde

Boot Campaign 01/28/26 1:23 pm

Mark comes from a long line of military service and knew at a young age he wanted to join the Armed Forces. He continued his family’s tradition and served in the U.S. Navy for more than three decades on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team. The intense nature of his work wore on his body, but after his retirement, he started having troubling health and cognitive issues that led him to Boot Campaign. Through our individualized program, Mark regained control of his mental, emotional, and physical health.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Mark Asselin

Boot Campaign 12/10/25 3:18 pm

Chris joined the U.S. Navy at 19 and served as an EOD Technician for 26 years, enduring numerous injuries to both his brain and body. Upon retirement, Chris became reliant on multiple medications that made him feel like “a shell of a person.” Following his individualized treatment plan through our Health & Wellness Program, Chris now manages his symptoms completely free of medications and continues to live his best life with his family. With your support, Chris and Veterans like him can receive the personalized care they need and deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Chris Schneider

Boot Campaign 11/05/25 12:00 pm

Veterans sign up to sacrifice themselves for their fellow countrymen, but who is helping them recover? Boot Campaign's Health and Wellness Program offers specialized care that's unique to every single Veteran we serve. Learn more at: www.bootcampaign.com/healthandwellness
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