My Take as a Trainer for Army Rangers

Annually on every Veterans Day, I remember the soldiers and veterans that I’ve worked with are some of the strongest people you’ll ever meet.

They’re trained to endure extreme physical and mental conditions, to make split-second decisions under the most intense pressure, and to put others' safety above their own.

But this strength doesn’t make them immune to the psychological toll of their experiences. In fact, it’s the constant state of high-stakes decision-making and the unrelenting pressure to perform that can often compound the mental strain they carry.

Resilience training is a powerful tool, and in my years of experience doing so for Army Rangers and Special Operations Soldiers, it empowers veterans to face life’s challenges with greater confidence and adaptability.

However, resilience alone is not enough.

The unique experiences and stresses that veterans face - many of which they carry long after their service ends - demand targeted mental health support. Veterans deserve the same level of dedication in mental health care that they brought to their service.

They’ve shouldered burdens many of us can only imagine, and they need a supportive system to shoulder them in return.

I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand how mental resilience training transforms them, helps them to cope with stress, develop adaptive coping mechanisms, and find new strength in the face of challenges.

To all veterans, thank you. I stand with you today and every day, advocating for a future where no veteran has to struggle alone.

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