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In the News
July 29, 2026
Sometimes support starts with one conversation
One veteran’s search for financial help led to more than stability: through Face the Fight-funded Support the Enlisted Project (STEP), he found connection, a personalized crisis response plan and renewed hope—showing how practical support can reach veterans before a crisis.
In the News
July 21, 2026
Face the Fight on track to save nearly 11,000 veterans' lives from suicide by 2032
Face the Fight’s latest impact report shows the coalition is on track to help save nearly 11,000 veteran lives by 2032—up significantly from last year’s projection—while reaching 1.4 million people and investing $41 million in more than 80 veteran suicide-prevention projects.
Press Release
July 21, 2026
Face the Fight Impact Report Shows More Than 1.4 Million Lives Impacted Through National Effort to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Coalition surpasses $41 million in grantmaking, grows to more than 300 members and projects 10,900 veteran lives saved by 2032.
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In the News
July 1, 2023
Hail to the chef: White House cook dishes on presidents’ food secrets
“It’s so important to me because I have PTSD & I’ve lost a few people through suicide,” veteran & White House chef, Andre Rush says. “I lost one of my soldiers literally hours after talking to me.”
In the News
June 30, 2023
Presidential chef and Army veteran partners with USAA to bring greater awareness about veteran suicide
The initial $41 million in philanthropic grants will support nonprofit programs, clinical fellowships, veteran service organizations and suicide prevention/training programs for veterans.
In the News
June 29, 2023
Face the Fight™ Launches to Help Stop Veteran Suicide
We are committed to ensuring all veterans and military members have access to the care they need, especially in underserved communities where advances in health equity are greatly needed.
In the News
June 29, 2023
USAA and coalition pledge $41 million to 'Face the Fight' of veteran suicide
We want to start by encouraging people to talk more about suicide. We have to break the stigma around it; without starting there, it’s much harder to get veterans the help & support they need.
In the News
June 29, 2023
USAA and coalition pledge $41 million to ‘Face the Fight’ of veteran suicide
Connecting those dots about what we owe, and connecting those dots about the side effects of service and sacrifice of our veterans, is important.
In the News
June 29, 2023
Facing the Fight: Why USAA is taking on the tragic reality of veteran suicide
We owe it to those who have served our country to provide them with the care and support they need to thrive post-service.