Retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent provides opening remarks
Retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent provides opening remarks during a military resiliency event held by the Mighty Oaks Foundation at Marine Forces Special Operations Command on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.,... More
Edward Bassista, a former sergeant and squad leader
Edward Bassista, a former sergeant and squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The... More
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, talks
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, talks with a U.S. Navy sailor during a tour of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30 at the Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The IWC will serve as a r... More
A photograph signed by the “Currahee Brothers” from
A photograph signed by the “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, lays on panel 43 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Veteran... More
Bob Delaney, a motivational speaker on Post Traumatic
Bob Delaney, a motivational speaker on Post Traumatic Stress and Resiliency speaks to soldiers and civilians assigned to Joint Base San Antonio at the Fort Sam Houston Theater on December 2, 2016. Delaney serve... More
Staff Sgt. Todd Domerese shares his story of traumatic
Staff Sgt. Todd Domerese shares his story of traumatic brain injury and road to healing at a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 at Fort Campbell, Ky. for the third in a series of nine National Intrepid Center of E... More
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Maxine Russell shows a photograph
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Maxine Russell shows a photograph of her son. What started as a gesture of support for troops turned into building a legacy for her deceased son. For nearly 30 years Maxine has sent more... More
(Left to Right) Master Sgt. Scott Pettus, Chad Robichaux,
(Left to Right) Master Sgt. Scott Pettus, Chad Robichaux, Sgt. Maj. Dan Knouse, retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, and Master Sgt. Ryan Evans, pose for a group photo following a military resiliency training event ... More
Gov. Sam Brownback signs a proclamation Thursday, June
Gov. Sam Brownback signs a proclamation Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the Capitol in Topeka, Kan., proclaiming June “Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month” in Kansas. Hundreds of thousands of service members who ... More
Gary “Flint” Purcell, a former specialist and grenadier
Gary “Flint” Purcell, a former specialist and grenadier with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment “Currahee,” 101st Airborne Division, listens to stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen b... More
Members of The Eight Heartbeats, 96th Medical Group,
Members of The Eight Heartbeats, 96th Medical Group, sing The Star Spangled Banner during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30 at the Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. T... More
General Richard Cody, USA (Ret.), former Vice Chief
General Richard Cody, USA (Ret.), former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Trustee, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 at Fort Campbell, Ky. for the third in a series of n... More
Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, 96th
Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, 96th Test Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien, 96th Medical Group Commander Col. Pamela Smith, smile as they cut the ribbon during the ribbon-cutting cerem... More
Mementos left by the “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion,
Mementos left by the “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, lay on panel 43 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Veterans of th... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli is
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli is followed by television news reporters as he tours his house for the first time, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donations ... More
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, talks
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, talks with a veteran during a tour of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30 at the Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The IWC will serve as a regional t... More
Staff Sgt. Todd Domerese shares his story of traumatic
Staff Sgt. Todd Domerese shares his story of traumatic brain injury and road to healing at a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 at Fort Campbell, Ky. for the third in a series of nine National Intrepid Center of E... More
The Installation Commander, Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien,
The Installation Commander, Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien, 96th Test Wing, speaks to the audience during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30 at the Eglin Air Force ... More
Gen. Robert Cone, the Commanding General for the U.S.
Gen. Robert Cone, the Commanding General for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 at Fort Campbell, Ky. for the third in a series of nine National Intrepid Cen... More
Herschel Walker, left, chats with Staff Sgt. Craig
Herschel Walker, left, chats with Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD Ramos Oct. 13, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Walker, in partnership with the... More
The 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, retired Gen.
The 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, retired Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, leads a discussion about suicide, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury with senior leaders from across Joint Base Lewis-Mc... More
Gov. Sam Brownback signs a proclamation Thursday, June
Gov. Sam Brownback signs a proclamation Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the Capitol in Topeka, Kan., proclaiming June “Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month” in Kansas. Hundreds of thousands of service members who ... More
Herschel Walker, right, checks a Team Dover member’s
Herschel Walker, right, checks a Team Dover member’s identification card, along with Airman 1st Class Eric Martinez, 436th Security Forces Squadron response force member, middle, at the main gate Oct. 13, 2015,... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli relaxes
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli relaxes on the couch inside of the "man cave" in his family's brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donations from... More
Members of Team Red, White and Blue, and Team Rubicon
Members of Team Red, White and Blue, and Team Rubicon of Montana pose for a photo before “Run as One” near the Lewis and Clark overlook in Great Falls, Mont., March 28, 2015. Run as One was hosted nationwide to... More
James Gallardo, a former specialist and infantryman
James Gallardo, a former specialist and infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The... More
General Richard Cody, USA (Ret.), former Vice Chief
General Richard Cody, USA (Ret.), former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Trustee, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 at Fort Campbell, Ky. for the third in a series of n... More
Edgar “Jay” Eckhart, a former specialist and infantryman
Edgar “Jay” Eckhart, a former specialist and infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, tells stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen brothers from th... More
U.S. Soldiers treated for traumatic brain injury,
U.S. Soldiers treated for traumatic brain injury, representatives of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), representatives with the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and military leaders participate in ... More
Staff Sgt. Todd Domerese shares his story of traumatic
Staff Sgt. Todd Domerese shares his story of traumatic brain injury and road to healing at a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 at Fort Campbell, Ky. for the third in a series of nine National Intrepid Center of E... More
The 32nd vice chief of staff of the Army, retired Gen.
The 32nd vice chief of staff of the Army, retired Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, leads a discussion about suicide, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury with senior leaders from across Joint Base Lewis-Mc... More
Master Sgt. Ryan E. Evans (right), the operations chief
Master Sgt. Ryan E. Evans (right), the operations chief for Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s Communications Directorate, presents Chad M. Robichaux (left), the founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli (top
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli (top left) poses for a photo with his family in their brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., April 28. The house was built using supplies and donations from local ... More
New post-traumatic stress research at USSOCOM, MacDill AFB
A MagPro magnetic stimulator used for Magnetic Electroencephalogram Resonance Therapy (MeRT) is set up at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 9, 2017. Medical professionals from United States Special Operations ... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli holds
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli holds his adopted son during the dedication ceremony of his family's brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donatio... More
The 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, retired Gen.
The 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, retired Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, leads a discussion about suicide, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury with senior leaders from across Joint Base Lewis-Mc... More
Dr. Thomas Piazza, Invisible Wounds Center director,
Dr. Thomas Piazza, Invisible Wounds Center director, talks with Green Berets from the 7th Special Forces Group (A) before the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30 at ... More
Brig. Gen. Mark Stammer, the Senior Mission Commander
Brig. Gen. Mark Stammer, the Senior Mission Commander for the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 at Fort Campbell, Ky. for the third in a series of nine Natio... More
James Gallardro, a former specialist and infantryman
James Gallardro, a former specialist and infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, listens to stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen brothers from t... More
Former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner
Former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker, right, autographs a photo for Senior Airman Vernon Gary, 512th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, left, Oct. 13, 2015, on Dov... More
Speaking to a standing-room-only audience, former NFL
Speaking to a standing-room-only audience, former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker speaks to military and civilian Airmen of Team Dover on Wingman Day Oct. 14, 2015, at the base t... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli tours
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli tours the "man cave" in his family's brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donations from local businesses and var... More
John Matkin, a former team leader with 3rd Battalion,
John Matkin, a former team leader with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The “Currahee Brother... More
Former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner
Former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker, right, chats with Col. Michael Grismer, 436th Airlift Wing commander, left, Oct. 13, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Walker came to me... More
The 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, retired Gen.
The 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, retired Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, leads a discussion about suicide, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury with senior leaders from across Joint Base Lewis-Mc... More
Bob Delaney, a motivational speaker on Post Traumatic
Bob Delaney, a motivational speaker on Post Traumatic Stress and Resiliency speaks to soldiers and civilians assigned to Joint Base San Antonio at the Fort Sam Houston Theater on December 2, 2016. Delaney serve... More
Al Thompson, a former specialist and medic with 3rd
Al Thompson, a former specialist and medic with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, listens to stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen brothers from the Vietnam... More
Edward Bassista, a former sergeant and squad leader
Edward Bassista, a former sergeant and squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, tells stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen brothers from the Vie... More
James Gallardo, a former specialist and infantryman
James Gallardo, a former specialist and infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, listens to stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen brothers from th... More
“Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry
“Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Veterans of the battalion visit the memorial ann... More
Gale Shire, a former sergeant and team leader with
Gale Shire, a former sergeant and team leader with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The “Curr... More
Chad M. Robichaux, founder of Might Oaks Foundation,
Chad M. Robichaux, founder of Might Oaks Foundation, speaks to Marines and Sailors from Marine Forces Special Operations Command, during a military resiliency event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Augu... More
Herschel Walker, second from left, chats with members
Herschel Walker, second from left, chats with members of the 436th Airlift Wing Safety Office Oct. 13, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Walker shared stories about his upbringing, family, business and sports... More
Herschel Walker, right, speaks to members of the 436th
Herschel Walker, right, speaks to members of the 436th Operations Support Squadron Oct. 13, 2015, at the Aircrew Flight Equipment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Walker and the Patriot Support Program’s ... More
U.S. Army Gen. Robert Cone, center, the commanding
U.S. Army Gen. Robert Cone, center, the commanding general for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the third in a series of nine National Intrepid Center of E... More
Gale “Caje” Shire (right), leans in to hug Lou “Louie”
Gale “Caje” Shire (right), leans in to hug Lou “Louie” Oswald, both former Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018... More
Mementos left by the “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion,
Mementos left by the “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, lay on panel 43 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Veterans of th... More
The “Currahee Brothers” bring a replica guidon from
The “Currahee Brothers” bring a replica guidon from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during their annual visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C... More
Tech. Sgt. Anthony Davalos (left), Team Red, White
Tech. Sgt. Anthony Davalos (left), Team Red, White and Blue’s activities director and Anne Marie Scott, Team Rubicon Region-VIII coordinator, begin the “Run as One” trail run at the Lewis and Clark overlook in ... More
Lieutenant Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., commanding general
Lieutenant Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the dedication ceremony of retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli's brand new house, Jacksonville... More
Jamie Gizzarelli holds back tears as she tours her
Jamie Gizzarelli holds back tears as she tours her family's brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donations from local businesses and various veterans' groups. Giz... More
Retired Gen. Richard Cody, center, the former vice
Retired Gen. Richard Cody, center, the former vice chief of staff of the Army and Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Trustee, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the third in a series of nine National Intrepid... More
Andy Lovy, or “Doc Lovy” (left), a former battalion
Andy Lovy, or “Doc Lovy” (left), a former battalion surgeon, and Al Thompson, a former medic with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, pose for a group photo during their visit the V... More
The “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry
The “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, pose for a group photo during their visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Veterans... More
180219-A-HL390-0237 Gale “Caje” Shire (left), a former
180219-A-HL390-0237 Gale “Caje” Shire (left), a former Soldier with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, leads an impromptu receiving line of handshakes in front of the Vietnam Veter... More
Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, speaks
Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, speaks to the audience during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30 at the Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The IWC wil... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli holds
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli holds his adopted son during the dedication ceremony of his family's brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donatio... More
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Maxine Russell shows a photograph
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Maxine Russell shows a photograph of her son. What started as a gesture of support for troops turned into building a legacy for her deceased son. For nearly 30 years Maxine has sent more... More
Members of Team Red, White and Blue, and Team Rubicon
Members of Team Red, White and Blue, and Team Rubicon of Montana begin the “Run as One” trail run at the Lewis and Clark overlook in Great Falls, Mont., March 28, 2015. Run as One was hosted nationwide to raise... More
Gale “Caje” Shire, a former sergeant and team leader
Gale “Caje” Shire, a former sergeant and team leader with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, listens to stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen brothers from t... More
Paul Clement, a former sergeant with 3rd Battalion,
Paul Clement, a former sergeant with 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, listens to stories from 50 years ago as his group meets to honor fallen brothers from the Vietnam War, Feb. ... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli tours
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli tours his family's brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donations from local businesses and various veterans' gro... More
Retired Gen. Richard Cody, center, the former vice
Retired Gen. Richard Cody, center, the former vice chief of staff of the Army and Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Trustee, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the third in a series of nine National Intrepid... More
Former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner
Former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker speaks to Team Dover members on Wingman Day, Oct. 14, 2015, at the base theater on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Patriot Support Program’s... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli gives
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli gives his wife, Jamie, a big hug while touring their family's brand new house, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donations from... More
The “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry
The “Currahee Brothers” from 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Veterans of the battalion visit the memorial... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli shakes
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli shakes hands with Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, after the dedication ceremony of his family's brand new h... More
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli unlocks
Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Vincent Gizzarelli unlocks the front door of his new house for the very first time, Jacksonville, N.C., Apr. 28. The house was built using supplies and donations from local busines... More