America's Warrior Partnership

AWP Network Director, Jeanette Gilles, and AWP Community Engagement Project Coordinator, Dee Ingram, recently attended the Bob Woodruff Foundation Summit! This event gathers leaders from across the country to discuss how best to support veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers. #GotYourSix

?? Thank you again to Wells Fargo for their generous vehicle donation! This vehicle will help our team travel to various locations to support veterans while spreading awareness of our mission on the road! ?? #BankofDoing #TogetherWeCanDoBetter

?? SAVE THE DATE - Join AWP leadership for an exclusive State of the Organization address on Thursday, March 13, at 3pm/ET live on LinkedIn. Get insights into our 2024 Annual Report and exciting plans for 2025. Don't miss out on this important update!

?? Happening today at 4:30pm/ET! ?? Get insights into our 2024 Annual Report and exciting plans for 2025. Hosted by AWP President & CEO, Jim Lorraine. The event will close with a vehicle donation presentation to AWP from Wells Fargo. ?? ? Don't miss out on this important update! ???? ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/e8aUZB65

?? This #WarriorWednesday, we salute trailblazer and former U.S. Coast Guard C-130 Pilot & Executive Officer, Jeanine McIntosh Menze ???? McIntosh was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Her family relocated to Canada before moving to South Florida, where she graduated high school. After graduating from Florida International University in 2001, she decided to pursue her dream of flying, taking flying lessons at North Perry Airport. Menze joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 2003 after graduating from the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School and earned her aviator wings in 2005. ?? ?? This accomplishment marked Jeanine as the first black woman aviator in the 215-year history of the USCG. ? "When you look at the numbers of professional Black aviators, Black women, aviators, to be specific, the numbers account we account for less than 1% of in the aviation industry ... It's all about, seeing is believing. So letting some other minority little kids know that this is something that they can do." Jeanine served as a pilot of the HC-130 Hercules airplanes and flew rescue missions for the U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Jeanine retired from the USCG in 2024 and spends her time volunteering with various organizations, including the OBAP - Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, with their Girls Launch program. ?? #WomensHistoryMonth

?? REMINDER: Don't miss our exclusive State of the Organization address on THIS THURSDAY at 4:30PM/ET live on LinkedIn. ?? Get insights into our 2024 Annual Report and exciting plans for 2025. Hosted by AWP President & CEO, Jim Lorraine. The event will close with a vehicle donation presentation to AWP from Wells Fargo. ?? ? Don't miss out on this important update! ???? ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/e8aUZB65

?? Keynote Speaker Announcement! ?? We are thrilled to announce former NFL wide receiver and VESSOL Founder & Organizational Psychologist Mohamed "Mo" Massaquoi as a keynote speaker at the 12th Annual Warrior Symposium on August 5-6!! ???? Prior to establishing VESSOL, he worked in finance at Morgan Stanley and had a career as a professional athlete in the National Football League (NFL). Mohamed was selected as a second-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL draft and played professionally for five seasons. In 2017, Mohamed’s life changed when he became an amputee after an off-road accident resulted in the loss of his left hand. He now regularly speaks about performance through change and growth. Mohamed holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Georgia. Additionally, he graduated from Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development, an alternative executive MBA program. During his time at The University of Georgia, he was the 2008 overall team captain, a first-team All-Southeastern Conference player, and an Academic All-SEC member. He was also honored as a member of the 2018 UGA 40 Under 40 class and served on the University of Georgia Alumni Board from 2017 to 2020. ??? Tickets are still available, but spots are limited. Join us for this incredible event! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gMZePsh

?? AWP's Chief of Programs & Initiatives, Cheree Tham, spoke at the Face The Fight (FTF) coalition meeting in San Antonio, TX this week. Through participation in the FTF initiative, AWP is expanding proactive suicide prevention strategies in rural and #tribal communities and sharing lessons learned. ???? #TogetherWeCanDoBetter Vets4Warriors Robert Irvine Foundation Wounded Warrior Project Robert Yarnall Lindsey Gray, MA, CCTP Stephanie Muckey Humana

?? This week the VA hosted their winter Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) conference in San Francisco- where grantees come together to share best practices in suicide prevention services to veterans. Pictured is AWP Director of Community Integration Missy Meyer with fellow SSG Fox grantees. Community Hope | Start Corporation | Veterans Multi-Service Center | Easterseals

?? Early bird ticket pricing is available now through 3/28! ?? ???? AWP is excited to invite you to the 12th Annual Warrior Symposium, which will take place August 5-6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Reserve your spot today - space is limited and ticket prices will increase after Friday, March 28. ?? This year’s theme is “Bridging the Gap: From Transition to Thriving," highlights the journey from military service to civilian life, focusing on empowering veterans to overcome challenges and achieve lasting success. It underscores the importance of collaboration, innovation, and community support in helping veterans transition smoothly and thrive in their personal and professional lives. ?? Don't miss out on this industry-leading event! https://lnkd.in/dnUyA-i #BridgingTheGap #TransitionToThriving #WarriorSymposium25