Messages of Hope

Hear directly from the Faces of the Fight, a community of veterans, service members, families, survivors, caregivers, and advocates sharing stories of resilience and hope.

You have a purpose. You have meaning. Our country needs you after service.

Face the Fight Coalition

Hope is such a powerful word.

Messages of Hope
FTF Coalition

All veterans need to tell their story.

Break the Stigma
FTF Coalition

We need to connect with one another.

Reach Out
FTF Coalition

We want to be there for you and your families, your friends, in any way we can to help you in your journey.

Jan Baaden Gee
Former Global Director of Marketing Communications for Brand and Advertising, Lockheed Martin

When you need to get outside of your own circumstances to help your pain ease, help someone else not knowing what they're going through in life and what their pain is.

Kristen Christy
America's Resilience Speaker; Co-Creator 988 Suicide & Crisis Line

There's people out there who care about you, who want to see you healthy and happy.

Deonte Cole
U.S. Marine

You need a community and you need others to get on the other side of this.

Patrick Fitzhugh
U.S. Air Force Veteran

The word of thank you can save a life.

Irving Locker
World War II Veteran, U.S. Army, 116th Armored Field Artillery Battalion

I know it can feel like you are alone, but the truth is you're not. Ask for help. It's a strong and powerful thing to do.

Steve Schwab
CEO, Elizabeth Dole Foundation

I'm an Air Force veteran and I just want to say give tomorrow a chance.

Kamille Thomas
U.S. Air Force Veteran

We're all part of a family. Never, never think you're alone. And don't be afraid to ask for help.

Sergeant Major of the Army, Jack Tilley
12th Sergeant Major of the Army and Co-founder of the American Freedom Foundation

For those of you veterans, you should know there are systems of support that are working consistently for your benefit.

D'Juan Wilcher
Deputy Director, Veterans and Military Families at the George W. Bush Institute
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