Outward Bound Veterans Program

”As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
- John F. Kennedy

Wishing you all a peaceful and happy Veterans Day.

Take some time today to remember those who died, those who served, and those who carry on.

Couldn’t agree more.

Don't Get Down, Get Outside: How Awe-Inspiring Nature Heals About three years ago, UC Berkeley psychology PhD candidate Craig L. Anderson started investigating the components and implications of awe. Not the bad kind of awe—the sort you might experience if a mushroom cloud suddenly loomed on the horizon. But the good kind, specifically the variety associat...

“You are lonely, but you are not alone.”

Veterans Need To Be Honest About Their Loneliness And Boredom After Serving In the military, you’re always busy and rarely alone. In the civilian world, after you walk out the glass doors, it feels like no one cares what you do.

Today is day, when we raise awareness for this mental health issue that affects 20% of post-9/11 veterans. Our friends Headstrong Project do amazing work with veterans, so if you or someone you know is struggling to check them out at:

Get help new About Headstrong: Headstrong was founded in 2012 through our partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine , one of the nation’s leading mental health care centers to offer free, and confidential treatment for post-9/11 military veterans. We have developed an evidence-based, cost-free, stigma-free, and ...

This is a fine question...

It’s 2018 And SFC Alwyn Cashe Still Hasn’t Been Awarded The Medal Of Honor. Why? If the military scrutinizes the evidence and rejects Cashe’s nomination, it should provide his supporters with proof that he did not earn the Medal of Honor

Agreed!

‘Matterhorn’ Author Karl Marlantes: Stop Treating Vets With PTSD Like Victims T&P spoke with author and Navy Cross-recipient Karl Marlantes about Vietnam, the psychology of combat, and the dangers of an increasingly isolated military.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them."

John F. Kennedy

Wishing you all a reflective and peaceful Memorial Day.

Looking to start the summer off right? We've got space on our Blue Ridge Backpacking and Rock Climbing expedition in June. Check it out and enroll today while there is still space.

Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking & Rock Climbing for Veterans Outward Bound wilderness programs for veterans allow them to reconnect with themselves & other service members by harnessing new skills with outdoor adventure. Learn about this 6-day Blue Ridge Mountains course & enroll today!

Heads up out there.

Veterans benefits scam alert: Beware of scammers impersonating VA attorneys - VAntage Point Beware of a telephone scam where someone is calling Veterans and requests money to process their claims for benefits.

Willing to bet that a lot of you can relate.

Struggling to Find Purpose After "The Service" Nearly two years after separating from the Marine Corps, Nathan Eckman struggles to define "service" and understand how to serve as a civilian.

Our thoughts and prayers are with our men and women in Syria tonight.