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Introduction to 988
 

988 is the new, nationwide Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number, established to provide immediate support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, or thoughts of suicide. Similar to dialing 911 for emergencies, dialing 988 connects callers directly to trained counselors who are available 24/7.
 
If you are or know of a Veteran in crisis, please call the Veteran Crisis
 
Line:  DIAL 988, option 1

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Call Vets4Warriors: 855-838-8255

Mission Roll Call
Honor Wall: Honor Those Who Served. Every veteran has a story worth sharing. Throughout the rest of 2025, Mission Roll Call is honoring the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who served with our new veteran Honor Wall. If you’re a veteran or you have someone in your life who served, you can add their name and story to the wall. Each tribute stands as a reminder that service never ends; it carries forward in every life they’ve touched. [ADD YOUR HERO]
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Veteran Homelessness in America: Michael’s Story (Part I) Homelessness doesn’t always look the way we think it does. We picture an older veteran gripping a cardboard sign. We think of addiction, post-traumatic stress, or chronic unemployment. But veteran homelessness isn’t always visible. Sometimes it’s a young man with a neatly folded DD-214, bouncing between hotel rooms and worn-out couches, struggling to regain his footing in a country he once served. Sometimes, it’s a 29-year-old named Michael. [READ FULL STORY]
Veteran Matthew Landis on Addiction, Homelessness, and the Fight to Rebuild There’s a moment many veterans face that no one prepares them for—the one after the mission ends, when the uniform is off, and the silence sets in. For Matthew Landis, the path from Air Force veteran to addiction and homelessness wasn’t a single breaking point; it was a slow erosion. One choice, one loss, one moment at a time. [READ FULL STORY]
These are just a few of the names and stories already shared on the wall. Take a moment to read, remember, and honor them. [VIEW THE HONOR WALL]
Caring for the Caregivers: When service members return home, caregivers often carry the unseen weight of recovery. Learn how Operation Healing Forces is helping them find rest, renewal, and connection through retreats built for healing and hope. [READ THE ARTICLE]
 America’s Hidden Heroes: Across the country, millions of military and veteran caregivers provide strength behind the scenes. This story shines a light on their sacrifices and how new legislation is expanding the support they deserve. [READ THE ARTICLE]
Veteran Assistance Contacts/Crisis Lines If you are a veteran and are in crisis, please call: Veteran Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Vets4Warriors: 855-838-8255 If you or any veteran, their family, or caregiver are in need of other support, please fill out this form to be connected with America’s Warrior Partnership’s The Network.
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Veteran Assistance Contacts/Crisis Lines If you are a veteran and are in crisis, please call: Veteran Crisis Line:DIAL 988 then PRESS 1 or Vets4Warriors: 855-838-8255 If you or any veteran, their family, or caregiver are in need of other support, please fill out this form to be connected with The AWP Network
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IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

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