PATRIOTIC:
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OUR MISSION:
BATTALION 22 is determined to reduce veteran suicide rates!
To accomplish this we connect, encourage, and challenge veterans to overcome the obstacles that they face and to live life on their terms.
OUR VISION:
We want all veterans, regardless of circumstance or characteristics, to come together at BATTALION 22 meetings and events to support one another in meaningful, healthy, and positive ways.
CORE VALUES:
Confidentiality -
We offer veterans a safe space to share their thoughts and experiences to a sympathetic audience of fellow brothers and sisters in arms. What gets said in our meetings stays in our meetings.
Camaraderie -
We mimic aspects of the military in an effort to develop unit pride and trust in one another, and lots of bro hugs and horseplay are part and parcel of our meetings and events.
Personal Growth -
Wherever a veteran is in their life we encourage them to look forward, to see a better version of themselves, and we help and support them to achieve the goal of becoming that person.
Service -
We serve each other, we serve our families, we serve in our communities, and we serve others when the opportunity presents itself.
Fighting -
We fight the depression. We fight the addictions. We fight for the success that we desire and deserve. But we don't do it alone... We are in the fight together.
CONTACT BATTALION 22:
mat.richter@battalion22.org
2026 EVENTS:
19 September 2026
BRUH... THIS IS GONNA BE EPIC!!!
As this will be the third anniversary of the suicide of the man that inspired BATTALION 22, this will surely be an emotional and triumphant event. My brother Rob died because, in his own words, nobody would help him. I feel his pain. It seems like a lot of people want to talk about helping veterans, but very few do. We’re trying to change that, and change the lives of as many veterans as we can reach in the process.
This Leap Of Faith event will serve two purposes. First, it’s an opportunity to participate in one of the most life-affirming activities out there. Second, it’s a chance to celebrate all that BATTALION 22 has accomplished in the last three years.
Make plans to join us! Again, it’s going to be a special day, and a special event for all involved.
SUPPORT LOCAL VETERANS BY SUPPORTING BATTALION 22!
We are veterans supporting veterans. We're not funded by big corporations and government grants. Help us help others by shopping our merchandise and making donations. Every dollar that we get goes towards keeping the lights on, keeping events happening, and keeping our great veterans moving forward.
