Suicide Prevention & Awareness Ruck March - VFW Post 4713

06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

PTSD is not a character flaw.
It is not a lack of strength.
It is not something people can simply "get over."

For many veterans, the battle did not end when they came home.

At Green Star Families of America, we know PTSD is part of many stories. Some veterans continue to fight and heal every day. Some families walk that journey alongside them. And some families have experienced the unimaginable loss that can occur when those struggles become overwhelming.

This month, we want veterans living with PTSD to know this:
We see you.
We respect you.
And your story matters.

Talking about PTSD does not make someone weak.
Talking about it may help save a life.

If you are struggling, call or text 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

05/26/2026

05/19/2026

📍 VFW Post 4713
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Registration Starts at 6:30 AM
🚶 Event Begins at 8:00 AM

✅ EVERY age welcome!
✅ No ruck sack required!
✅ Not just for veterans — this event is for EVERYONE!

Continental breakfast provided after the walk.

Can’t walk? No problem!
We’ll also have several information booths available.

Come show your support, connect with the community, and check it out!

05/16/2026

Our first Ruck March Committee Meeting will be held on May 27th at 7:00 PM at Malta VFW Post #4713.

All committee members and anyone interested in helping are encouraged to attend. We look forward to getting started and seeing everyone there!

05/01/2026

04/06/2026

🇺🇲This is our 5th annual Tunnel to Towers Nelsonville 5k and with your registration you will receive a 5th year Anniversary Coin while supplies last. Please help us honor our heroes on Sunday April 26th at the Historical Public Square. Register Now : runwalknelsonville.t2t.org

04/06/2026

There is no national recognition for families who have lost a Veteran to su***de. We are working to change that.

The Green Star Service Banner would provide long-overdue recognition for these families—ensuring they are seen, honored, and never forgotten.

But we need your voice.
👉 Contact your Member of Congress and ask them to support H.R. 6022
👉 Share this post to help us reach more people

It only takes a minute—but it can help bring recognition to thousands of families.
💚 Learn more:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6022

Because no family should be invisible.

03/29/2026

Today and everyday, honor the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War Veterans by thanking them for their service, shaking their hand, and sharing with them "Welcome home."

03/04/2026

Every su***de touches far more lives than we often realize. 💜

Research from the University of Kentucky shows that up to 135 people are affected to some degree by each person lost to su***de. This includes family, friends, coworkers, and communities.

Connection, support, and compassion matter. Let’s hold space for one another.

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