https://www.rangeforehope.org OUR MISSION Our Mission is to provide outdoor activities as a positive outlet to assist Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, and their Dependents overcome life's difficulties specifically attributed to the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). ABOUT US In 2018, retired US Army First Sergeant Alvin King, founded King Fore A Day, a Veteran Charity Golf Event. The goal for the event was to support South Carolina-based Veteran Non-Profit Organizations with resources and funding to combat the impacts of PTSD within the Veteran Community. As a former Combat Veteran with multiple deployments, he personally understands the struggles that Veterans suffer with and wants to provide a means to support Veterans and their families through the Range Fore Hope Foundation Programs.    Since 2018 we have donated to Project Josiah, a Veteran Peer-to-Peer Counseling Non-Profit Organization in South Carolina. The donated funds directly supported the training of over 40 Peer Facilitators throughout the State. We also contributed to PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Columbia. The funds provided in the past three years have been able to impact over 100 Combat Disabled Veterans through the game of golf with HOPE Certified PGA Professionals.   We are excited to introduce the launching of new Programs and Partnerships with Cobblestone Park Golf Club (Blythewood), Clyburn Golf Center in Downtown Columbia, and SC Youth Challenge Academy (SCYCA in Eastover) for 2021 and beyond. The Cobblestone and Clyburn Center Programs will offer weekly Range Time and access to a PGA Pro during their practice time at NO COST to the participant. The SCYCA Program will provide Range Time and access to a PGA Pro for Cadets prior to their cycle graduation all at NO COST to the Cadets. . The Programs will be funded primarily by the Range Fore Hope Foundation. ​

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Alvin King Army Veteran and Founder of Range Fore Hope Non-Profit

 Cedar Hills Hospital Military Program Dear Military Service Member, Family Member or Veteran: I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you as our guest to The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital, a part of the Patriot Support Programs at Universal Health Services. Since 2009, The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital has provided care to hundreds of service members, family members and Veterans. As you become involved in your treatment program, we are very interested in your feedback about how well we are meeting your needs. In light of this objective, we will ask you to complete a Patient Satisfaction Survey at the end of your stay. The information you provide is carefully reviewed and analyzed for incorporation into the performance improvement activities of the hospital and outpatient services. It is the policy of The Military Program to explain at the time of admission the patient advocacy policy and procedure to the patient and their families and/or significant others. Please be advised, if you are an active duty service member, your Commander will be involved in weekly communication during your treatment. Additionally, we will ask you to provide written consent to release information about your treatment to family members and friends. We welcome you and trust you will find a health, hope and recovery at The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital. Respectfully, Mario Bolivar, Jr., LCSW Director

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HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS AWARDS 15 MILITARY SPOUSE AND CAREGIVER SCHOLARSHIPS AS IT CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF SERVICE National Scholarship Program Announces Fall 2021 Recipients SPRINGFIELD, Va. (August X, 2021) –Celebrating the nonprofit and program’s 15 th anniversary, Hope For The Warriors recently awarded 15 Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships for higher education for the fall 2021 semester. Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit that assists veterans, service members and military families with a variety of programming including clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation and transition services. For 15 years, Hope For The Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships twice a year. The program recognizes and rewards post-9/11 spouses and caregivers for their strength, fidelity and resolve despite adversity as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families. Scholarships vary from $1,500 to $2,500 and are applied toward higher education at an accredited U.S. university, college, or trade school. Unique to the program is a scholarship for Master of Social Work students, Restoring Hope. Fifteen scholarships totaling $31,500 were awarded to the following for the 2021 fall semester: “The military spouse/caregiver scholarship program was one of the first programs we began when Hope For The Warriors came to life 15 years ago,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president/CEO of Hope For The Warriors. “It’s incredible to think about all of the incredible spouses and caregivers who’ve been impacted by this program in 15 years. We’re incredibly honored and proud to have played a small role in their educational goals.” Since the program’s inception, Hope For The Warriors has granted 172 Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships totaling $471,222. The 2022 spring scholarship application will open up open August 1 and close Sept. 30. To receive an application to apply, visit hopeforthewarriors.org and apply for services. For more information on Hope For The Warriors, visit hopeforthewarriors.org,  Facebook or Twitter. About Hope For The Warriors:  Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served over 36,000 through a variety of support programs focused on clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation and transition. One of the nonprofit’s first programs, Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships, has awarded over 170 scholarships to caregivers and families of the fallen. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Kristy Schwartz--Hope For The Warriors Military Spourse and Caregiver Scholarship Program

CAMERON, USMC VETERAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cameron grew up in Texas and went to college in New York before joining the Marine Corps as an infantry officer. After multiple overseas deployments he was medically retired. Finding the transition to civilian life a challenge, he took to the sea, living aboard and cruising several boats on both the east and west coast of the U.S. Learn more about his sailing story. In addition to devoting his time to American Odysseus and to helping his brother and sister veterans, Cameron teaches American history, plays with old motorcycles, and sails with his family. He is also certified as an instructor by the American Sailing Association   OUR MISSION American Odysseus Sailing Foundation is a not-for profit organization with the mission of providing relief, assistance, and opportunities to veterans, military service members, and their families though sail training, coastal cruising excursions, and offshore sailing expeditions.

American Odysseus Sailing Foundation

Kyle worked in the University of Tennessee GI Bill education benefits office as a student employee. He shares some knowledge for those going back to school. 

Marine Veteran Kyle McAlister Former Student-Employee at The University of Tennessee GI Bill Education Certifying Official

Army Grunt and Air Force Veteran, Travis Velazquez shares a children's book "Protected by the Best A Story of Patriotism." Illustrator Artwork–Suzanne Shedosky He wrote this book in memory of his brothers. And as a tool for parents and educators teaching kids about sacrifice and what goes on in the world around them.  He has a second book in the works! You can purchase your copy on Amazon.com (click here to buy) Reach out to Travis for any questions about the book. He's also a Real Estate agent. Realtor_travis@yahoo.com 815-762-8466 Thanks for listening to his story. We must never forget our brothers and sisters, nor our Gold Star Families. 

Protected by the Best A Story of Patriotism

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope For The Warriors The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope For The Warriors is now open and offering virtual mental health services for post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members and military families in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Steven A Cohen Hope for the Warriors website link Monroe “Roe” Holcomb was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. However, Jacksonville, North Carolina has been his home since 2006. After high school, Roe Joined the United States Marine Corps where he spent ten years of service as a 0341 Infantry Indirect Fire Crew Member, 8153 Marine Corps Security Force Cadre Trainer and 0369 Infantry Unit Leader.   In 2010, he was medically separated from the Marine Corps and started working for Schilsky Chiropractic as an assistant X-ray tech and floor leader. This role offered Roe the opportunity to coordinate grassroots marketing projects for Med First within the Schilsky Chiropratic organization. During his time as a volunteer with Hope For The Warriors, he secured a position as a Military Veteran Program Coordinator. In that role, he worked alongside Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, serving as a liaison providing assistance to service members, veterans and families to increase awareness of programs available to them through Hope for the Warriors. When not working with the veteran and military community, Roe is a diehard sports fan—go Cubs, Bears, Bulls! He enjoys volunteering his time to mentor youth. Roe’s hobbies include coaching a local Christian school basketball team and attending charity events and local fundraisers.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope for The Warriors- Roe Holcomb Outreach Manager Marine Veteran

Marine Veteran Greg Dunn from IGY6-Santa Clarita, CA joins us for another great conversation. That's right, we felt we needed to continue the podcast in a two-part podcast series since we still had plenty to talk about about the transition out of the service.  Enjoy the episode!  Be sure to check out part 1 with Greg Dunn.  Follow him on social media IGY6. Also, check out their podcast episode! 

IGY6 Santa Clarita with Greg Dunn Part 2 mp3

Marine Combat Veteran Greg Dunn shares some insight of his transition back home after service, finding purpose, and discovering a new identity that can compliment your military characteristics.  He runs the IGY6 Group out of Santa Clarita, CA which uses physical fitness, group camaraderie, and faith base healing to help Servicemembers/LEO/Civilians be part of something great together–coming together as a community.  Give them a follow/subscribe on their podcast "IGY6 True Insight" Thank you to our Sponsor DadsStartingOver.com 

IGY6 Gregg Dunn

82nd Airborne Afghanistan War Veteran shares his story.  Sean Karpf Jacksonville Jaguars ESPN Article NFL Salute to Service Article

NFL Strength Conditioning Coach & Combat Veteran Sean Karpf

https://dadstartingover.com Hi there, I’m the DSO (Dad Starting Over).  My story is not an unusual one. For those who just stumbled upon this site by chance and have no connection to the subject matter… it may seem a bit “out there”. Trust me… it’s common. For the rest of us, you came here for a reason: You need to hit the restart button on life and redefine what it means to be a MAN in today’s world. You need a boost up over the wall and you’re scrambling for any little nugget of wisdom that will help you climb that extra inch. Why a restart? Well, maybe life just kicked you in the teeth. If you’re like me and millions of other grown men all over the world… you were  told “I want a divorce”, or worse… you discovered infidelity. Your entire worldview has changed. Your head is spinning. What you thought was innocent and comfortable is now twisted and scary. Welcome to the real world, my friend. I’ve been there and done that. My philosophies and advice are not cookie-cutter. They’re not politically correct. They’re not always nice. But.. they work. They make sense. They get results.  

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You can find Ted's business in Etsy under "BJORNFELL" Thanks for sharing your story Ted! 

Combat Veteran Ted Shudak Shares His Story

Jessica Asbury shares about the PGA HOPE program. You can go to pgareach.org for more information about the program.  PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the cost of programming is free to all Veterans. PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which enables Recreational Therapists to refer Veterans to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy. Through a robust program strategy, PGA HOPE aspires to create a physically and emotionally healthier Veteran community by shaping lives, changing lives, and possibly saving lives through the game of golf.  

PGA HOPE Golf Program With Jessica Asbury

You will get a wealth of knowledge about employment, VA benefits, networking, his personal accounts, and how he's moved forward in life. Reach out to Mat and he can send you a list of resources via email.  As always, reach out to Mac and I if you ever need to talk. We are here for all you who find themselves alone in the fight. Just remember, you are never alone.     

Matthew Millet Combat Veteran Shares His Story and Resources For Veterans

Infantryman Palguta aka 22Cheese22 shares his story

Two veterans discuss what it was like transitioning out of military service and going to college.

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