America's Warrior Partnership

?? 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

?? 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

“At the end of 2024, we had connected to over 9,000 veterans. We had served them and connected them to resources that improve their quality of life." Our President and CEO, Jim Lorraine, spoke with our local WJBF during National Invest in Veteran’s Week. ???? ??https://ow.ly/3FeI50Vb2k1

?? This Warrior Wednesday, we're saluting US Army veteran, Founder and CEO of Higher Recruitment, Inc. and AWP National Advisory Council Member, Brittany Ritchie Sievers. Brittany served in the U.S. Army for 10 years. She was an honor graduate at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and the first female soldier fully integrated into the Green Beret Combined Leadership Training (CLT) course and the first female in Army history to complete the Special Forces Iron Man. Her military experience serves her well in the recruiting arena, as it was up to her to decide which soldiers were right for each job. Looking back, she recognizes that this was her first recruiting connection. She now utilizes that same military precision to excel as the Founder and CEO of Higher Recruitment, a recruiting agency based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area that serves nationally and internationally. #WomensHistoryMonth

???? SCM/Metinvest, Ukraine's largest company, will integrate the AWP Community Integration Model for the demobilization of thousands of Ukrainian service members. "As Ukraine moves forward, it must ensure a sustainable model that recognizes the sacrifices of its defenders while equipping them to contribute to a resilient, post-war society." ???

?Asking yourself “Why am I eating?” and “What do I want out of my dietary choices?” — that’s a mindful approach to food and drink. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? Learn how eating and drinking right can benefit your overall health through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Whole Health program: https://lnkd.in/eK-Zwtze

?? Reminder: Join us TOMORROW at 2PM/ET for our March Battle Rhythm webinar: An Integrated Approach to TBI & Mental Wellness presented by the Avalon Action Alliance ?? This free webinar will help attendees gain insights on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and mental wellness in honor of #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/e8mKd8vn ?? #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

?? AWP is proud to recognize the impactful contributions of women throughout history. Join us this month in celebrating the trailblazing women who paved the way for future generations. ?????? #WomensHistoryMonth

?? This week, we salute Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley, a trailblazer who shattered barriers for Black women in the military, education, and her community. Born in 1918, Earley’s love for learning led her to excel academically, graduating as valedictorian before attending Wilberforce University. She later became a teacher, but when WWII called for service, she answered—making history as the highest-ranking Black woman in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). At the time, the U.S. Army was still segregated, so she was placed in a company with fellow female African-American women officers and stationed at Fort Des Moines. In 1944, Earley was chosen to command the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first unit of Black women deployed overseas. Tasked with sorting years of backlogged mail for U.S. troops, her battalion worked tirelessly, clearing six months' worth of mail in just three months. For her leadership, she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, the highest rank available to women in WAC at the time. After the war, Earley continued to serve her community—earning a master’s degree, working in education, and leading civic organizations. She founded the Black Leadership Development Program in Dayton to uplift future generations of Black leaders. Before her passing in 2002, the Smithsonian honored her for her groundbreaking service. Her legacy of resilience, excellence, and leadership lives on.