From tours in Kuwait and Iraq to fighting wildfires in rural Oregon, Army veteran David has worked hard to serve his country and community. However, after battling through an unprecedented wildfire season that leveled his hometown, David found himself sinking into a deep depression and reliving his time in Iraq and the burdens he carried … Continued
View my storyPaul has dedicated over 20 years in service to his country as an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Troubled by PTSD symptoms, Paul identified a hospital-based mental health program that would help him develop tools to deal with his unresolved issues and injuries. Paul had already begun the program when he found out … Continued
View my storyFour years in the Marines had prepared Corporal Brenda to respond quickly and decisively to a crisis. Despite her training , when her apartment was deemed unsafe by her local township, she did not have the funds to pay the security deposit at a new apartment. With only three days to vacate her current apartment, … Continued
View my storyBrad and Mary share a deep love for each other, their country and their canine family members. This dedicated couple have served a combined 18 years in the U.S. Air Force. Returning home after their military careers, they both suffered from the effects of PTSD. Seeking relief from their symptoms, they enrolled in a hospital-based … Continued
View my storyCasey and his wife both serve proudly in the Illinois Army National Guard. College sweethearts, they found themselves without housing due to issues beyond their control which dramatically impacted their military income – their only source of funds until they started their civilian jobs. Unable to afford the security deposit & first month’s rent for … Continued
View my storyArmy veteran Derek lost his job at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He applied for and received unemployment benefits, but they were eventually exhausted, and he had no money to pay his rent. Locating SALUTE, INC. via an online search for veteran assistance, Derek applied for help with his rent and cell phone bill. … Continued
View my storyA Marine veteran with over eight years of service, Sergeant Roberto and his family needed to move to a new town in order to get him closer to Veteran Administrative services and have a safer neighborhood for his son. Roberto and his wife rented out their current house, and secured a small rental home 50 … Continued
View my storyArmy specialist Tonya served honorably for more than 6 years, including time in Iraq. Retired from the Army, Tonya worked for the Internal Revenue Service, and started a family which included a beautiful son and daughter. A single parent, Tonya felt obliged to leave her secure job to care for her disabled son. Knowing she … Continued
View my storyArmy Specialist Cesar served in the Army National Guard in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Deployed to Kuwait, he was seriously injured and sent back to the states to recover. Still active duty in the National Guard and recovering from recent surgery related to his service injuries, Cesar was waiting for medical orders that would … Continued
View my storyArmy Specialist Noah proudly served for four years during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Returning home, he married and settled down as a family man, working for the US Postal Service. Eight years after leaving the service, Noah realized that his lingering PTSD was greatly impacting his daily life. Despite his responsibilities as a husband, father and … Continued
View my storySergeant Kurt proudly served in the U S Army for over five years, including several tours of duty in Iraq. Health issues forced him to retire, so he returned home and began his life as a civilian. His job was going well until he was let go due to COVID layoffs. Kurt contacted the bank, … Continued
View my storySergeant Anthony proudly served in the US Army for almost nine years, including several tours of duty in Iraq. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Anthony left the military, and was subsequently rated 100% service connected due to his extensive injuries. Needing additional income for his family, Anthony started working at his first post-service civilian … Continued
View my storySergeant Stephen served over 5 years in the Army Airborne Division, and then served our country again in the Army National Guard. After retiring from the military, Stephen worked for many years in the civilian sector, until his service-related PTSD and depression overwhelmed him. His mental health struggles caused him to lose his job. Seeking … Continued
View my storyArmy Private First-Class Daniel enlisted in the Army after high school, and after completing his required active duty, he joined the National Guard. While serving his country in the Guard, Daniel worked through many assignments. When the country was struggling with the pandemic, Daniel’s National Guard unit was assigned to work at the state COVID-19 … Continued
View my storySenior Airman Jonathon served in the U. S. Airforce for over four years, including deployments to Iraq. Returning home from his time in the military, Jonathon began his career as a firefighter, married his sweetheart and happily welcomed two children into the family. Although on the surface it seemed that life was perfect for Jonathon, … Continued
View my storyArmy Staff Sergeant Jack is a combat veteran of both the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jack was severely injured in Iraq from an IED incident and injured again in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries and recovered at a military hospital. One lasting legacy of his 11 years of service … Continued
View my storyArmy Specialist Justin served in both the Army and the Air Force, focusing on linguistics. Justin contacted SALUTE for help after he became ill with COVID and subsequently lost his job, resulting in him needing assistance with rental payments. SALUTE was able to pay his overdue rent, and Justin has a new job as an … Continued
View my storyLieutenant Colonel Teresa had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force before retiring after 24 years of service. Teresa needed help with her service-related injuries and found the perfect hospital-based program dedicated to mental health issues. However, the program required Teresa to take two weeks off of work, which would not be … Continued
View my storySgt Charles served almost 11 years in the U S Army, first as a chaplain assistant and then a cavalry scout. During his time in the Army, Charles was deployed three times, (including tours in Iraq and Kuwait), where he was severely injured in an IED explosion. Upon his return home, he also suffered a … Continued
View my storyJust two weeks out of high school, Patrick joined the US Army and served three years active duty, three years with the National Guard, completed college and then went on to officer candidate school. After commissioning, he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer for 13 years. Following his time as an Army officer, Patrick … Continued
View my storyJeremy served in the Army for several years, took a break, and then re-enlisted as an Army Chaplain for an infantry battalion engaged in regular combat with the Taliban and other terrorist groups. During his years of service, Jeremy provided support to his fellow soldiers but also absorbed many hurtful situations, leading to a significant … Continued
View my storyStaff Sergeant Sarah devoted over 18 years to the US Army, working as an IT specialist. Following her retirement from the service, Sarah worked on taking care of her two teenage sons and furthering her education. She was a successful independent IT consultant, as well as a part-time teacher at a nearby university. When the … Continued
View my storyFive deployments took Army veteran Dominic to countries around the world: Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Korea, just to name a few. Many of Dominic’s twenty years of service were spent working on the Patriot Missile system. Injuries sustained during those twenty years of service followed Dominic into retirement, particularly his lingering Post-Traumatic Stress … Continued
View my storySpecialist Martin worked as an Army infantryman for over 10 years and served in the Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom campaigns. Seriously injured during his service, Martin retired from the Army. One of his lingering service-related injuries was post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which was greatly eased by the companionship of his service dog, Annie. When … Continued
View my storyVeteran Robin served over twelve years as a Maintenance Management Analyst. The Air Force maintains tens of thousands of pieces of equipment in support of their missions and daily operations. And all of the maintenance activities must operate within fixed budgets and defined schedules. Robin’s job was to determine the cost efficiency of these activities. … Continued
View my storyCaptain Brendan committed his life to the U.S. Army for over nine years. Towards the end of his career he needed surgery to alleviate a serious medical problem, and following that, he chose to retire. He and his wife had a happy life and a secure financial situation, until COVID-19 cost Brendan his job. Without … Continued
View my storyAir Force veteran Chris was looking for help with his lingering PTSD and the side effects of a traumatic brain injury. During his four years of service, Chris was deployed to Iraq in the financial management area, and served as a comptroller journeyman. After some research, he located a hospital-based program that was operating via … Continued
View my storyWith a heavy heart, we report the passing of Marine Corps veteran Austin Gibson on August 11, 2020, due to complications from pneumonia. Only 26 years old, Austin was a proud Marine with extensive training in diving and parachuting. In 2018, Austin suffered a tragic jumping accident where his parachute equipment malfunctioned, leaving him paralyzed … Continued
View my storyCaptain Noelle enjoyed her career in the Army, serving for almost eight years before she became ill with severe flu-like symptoms. Unable to fulfill her job requirements, Noelle was forced to retire from service and then spent over a year consulting with doctors for a diagnosis of her illness. Once it was determined she was … Continued
View my storyIn October, 2019, active duty Navy Chief Petty Officer Nick went in for a spinal steroid injection in his lower back and immediately lost function and feeling of his legs and feet. He started having seizure-like spasms that lasted up to six hours. After several days in ICU, he was transferred to another hospital, but … Continued
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