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Danny Cook at the VFW National Headquarters wrote a fantastic article published in the 2026 Sept/Oct issue... Thank you Danny! Check out the article below. Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers and leaders who made this hike a massive success...

There are some principles I keep coming back to: no special access, no special favors, no secret deals, no purchased loyalty, no weaponizing trauma, no gossip politics, no entitlement because of suffering, no expectation that the leader personally rescues everyone, and no punishment for saying no.

Once you can see the drama pattern you can interrupt it.

IW doesn't charge traditional membership fees or annual chapter dues. That is a very deliberate decision.

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88 percent reduction in PTSD symptoms, an 87 percent reduction in depression and an 81 percent reduction in anxiety.

When most people think about veteran suicide, they think about PTSD, depression, or lack of resources. Those things matter. But there is another layer we do not talk about enough. How veterans relate to each other when things get hard. At Irreverent Warriors, we train our leaders to recognize a simple but powerful pattern called the Drama Triangle, and more importantly, how to break out of it. Because sometimes, the difference between connection and isolation is not what is h

Did you create some drama within Irreverent Warriors that you regret? Welcome to the club. If you have been around long enough, it is not a matter of if, but when. This is what happens when you bring together passionate people who care deeply, who have strong personalities, and who are often carrying more than they let on. Conflict is not the exception here. It is part of the environment. What actually matters is not the mistake. It is the decision you make next. The Fork in

The data is irrefutable… Breathwork is the fastest, most portable "lever" we have for quickly managing emotional pain. It quickly regulates the sympathetic nervous system and moves you out of a threat-saturated state. Clinical evidence suggests that breathwork produces improvements in stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. It shifts the autonomic physiology and increases parasympathetic “braking”. Additionally, it is the foundation for successfully implementing many other

When you donate to Irreverent Warriors, you’re not funding bureaucracy... you’re fueling impact on the front lines of veteran mental health. We believe in transparency, accountability, and being exceptional stewards of every dollar entrusted to us. Below, you’ll find our full 2025 income statement. We want you to see exactly how your donations are used, and more importantly, how seriously we take being stewards of those dollars. Let’s walk through it together. A Lean Organiza

Some people don’t just organize events... they ignite people. That’s exactly what Christal did in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Over the course of eight weeks, what started as a simple idea turned into an incredible community-wide toy drive built on her energy, enthusiasm, and ability to bring people together around a shared purpose. Christal has a real gift for building local teams, and this drive was a perfect example of that. She rallied veterans, volunteers, and especiall

A Year of Connection, Courage, and Community A Message From Irreverent Warriors 2025 was a transformational year for the Irreverent Warriors of GSF. Against a backdrop of rising military suicide rates and declining national charitable donations, our volunteers, leaders, and veterans showed what community-driven healing can truly accomplish. IW continues to be one of the most efficient and lean veteran nonprofits in the nation, maximizing every donor dollar to create real impa

We are honored to share some exciting news. Irreverent Warriors has been awarded a 98 percent rating and Four Stars, which is the highest possible recognition from Charity Navigator, the nation’s most trusted evaluator of nonprofits. What This Means Charity Navigator evaluates more than 200,000 charities across the United States. Their review covers four categories. Impact and Measurement : proving that our mission makes a real difference. Accountability and Finance : steward

Based on the information from our 2024 Federal Form 990, it’s clear that we run an exceptionally lean operation, ensuring that the vast...

The XRP Ripple Impact Fund has made an unparalleled investment in Irreverent Warriors in 2025.

When you squeeze an orange, what comes out? Orange juice. Always. Why? Because that’s what’s inside. Now take that same idea and apply it to yourself. When you get squeezed—by stress, by conflict, by life—what comes out? For many of us in the veteran community, we’ve been trained to react quickly, to defend, to strike back. But here’s the hard truth: whatever comes out of you when you’re triggered—anger, insults, blame, silence—is yours. That reaction is not about the other

IW members are featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal... Wall Street Journal, Page 1, July 31, 2025 9:00 pm ET, By Shalini Ramachandran and Betsy McKay "Hundreds of thousands of veterans with PTSD have been prescribed simultaneous doses of powerful psychiatric drugs. The practice, known as “polypharmacy,” can tranquilize patients to the point of numbness, cause weight gain and increase suicidal thoughts when it involves pharmaceuticals that target the central n

Irreverent Warriors: Radical Transparency, Proven Integrity, and a Commitment to Doing the Most Good With Every Dollar At Irreverent Warriors, we believe that trust is earned, not assumed. Veterans, donors, partners, and volunteers deserve complete clarity about where their dollars go, how decisions are made, and how efficiently we operate. That’s why we don’t just talk about transparency, we back it up with verifiable proof. Between our publicly available Form 990 and our ex

Irreverent Warriors Survey Highlights Life-Saving Impact For many veterans, the transition to civilian life can be isolating, challenging, and emotionally draining. The need for community, support, and purpose is paramount in reducing veteran suicide, which takes 22 lives per day in the US. A new survey analyzing the impact of Irreverent Warriors (IW) events and programs reveals just how life-changing this community has been for thousands of veterans. IW conducts 60+ hikes an

“I thought I had no reason to live. When I asked one veteran why he held on, he answered simply: ‘I could never do that, because I believe in God.’” This powerful confession comes from a survivor who, despite severe depression and trauma, remained committed to life because of his spiritual faith. It illustrates a truth that IW holds dear: spirituality can be a lifeline. In the fight against veteran suicide, IW promotes spirituality not to push any religion, but to harness th